Operation of Your Wine Cellar
Please do not plug in the refrigerator for 24 hours after unit is set in place. Failure to do so may
result in the unit working ipproperly.
Thermostat
Models FWC18 / FWC24 / FWC32
The thermostat is located on the back of the unit.
Models FWC40 and FWC120
The thermostat is located in the louvered area at the bottom of the front of the unit.
The thermostat has settings from MAX to MIN and OFF.
Initially set your thermostat to the MED position. After 24 hours, continue to find the setting
that best suits your particular wine needs. For reds, you will want to set the thermostat close to
the MIN position, and for white wines, set it closer to MAX till you find the setting that is right for
your circumstances.
Turning your thermostat to the OFF position stops the cooling process but does not shut off
power to the unit.
NOTE: If you unplug or turn off the wine cellar, please allow 3 minutes before restarting or plugging back
in. The unit will not restart in less than 3 minutes.
Wine Temperature Ranges:
While wines store best at temperatures around 56-58 degrees
Fahrenheit, these wine cellars are built to allow for wine to be stored at drinking temperature
and therefore there is a temperature variation in the wine cellar for reds and whites. Reds should
be kept at a temperature close to 60-62 degrees whereas whites should be at a temperature of
54-55 degrees. Both of these temperatures can be found by adjusting the thermostat until you
find the correct temperature.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cold air falls and warmer air rises, and there will be a temperature variation from
the bottom to the top of the unit. The temperature gauge is located near the top of the unit and
records the temperature on the top of the unit. The temperature at the bottom of the unit will
always be slightly colder.
Shelving
The shelves in your unit are chrome-plated so they will not rust. These shelves pull out only 1/3
of the way. This is a safety feature so that neither the machine nor the shelf will tip over.
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