5
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Defrosting Your Wine Cooler
Defrost the Wine Cooler when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick.
Set the thermostat dial to
“
0
”
position. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. After defrosting, return
the thermostat dial to the desired position. To defrost quickly remove Wines from the Wine Cooler
and leave the door open. Never use a knife or other metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the
evaporator.
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Cleaning Your Wine Cooler
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Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the Wine Cooler, and remove the Wine and shelves.
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Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be
about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
•
Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
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The outside of the Wine Cooler should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
•
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
•
Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with
a clean soft cloth.
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Reversing the Door Swing of Your Wine Cooler
This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is
delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening
direction, please follow the instruction as below.
1.
Remove
the
upper
hinge
cover
(1)
first.
2.
Remove
the
three
screws
(2)
that
hold
the
upper
hinge
(3)
(right
side)
to
the
frame.
Take
away
the
upper
hinge
(3).
3.
Lift
the
door
and
place
it
on
a
padded
surface
to
prevent
scratching
it.
4.
Remove
the
three
screws
(6)
that
hold
the
lower
hinge (4)
and
remove
hinge
(4).
5.
Remove
the
plug
(5)
and
move
to
the
right
side.
6.
Install
the
lower
hinge
onto
the
left
side
of
the
lower
frame
with
three
screws
(6).
7.
Set
the
door
to
its
place
making
sure
the
door
seat
at
the
lower
hinge
(4).
8.
While
holding
the
door
in
the
closed
position
secure
the
upper
hinge
(3)
in
the
top
frame
of
left
side
with
three
screws
(2).
Please
remember
that
do
not
tighten
the
screws
until
the
top
of
the
door
is
leveled
with
the
counter
top.
9.
Install
the
cover
(1)
on
the
upper
hinge.
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Vacation Time
•
Short vacations:
Leave the Wine Cooler operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
•
Long vacations:
If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and
unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth,
leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
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Moving Your Wine Cooler
•
Remove all bottles.
•
Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
•
Tape the door shut.
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Protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
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Energy Saving Tips
•
The Wine Cooler should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances, and out of the direct sunlight.
•
Overloading the Wine Cooler forces the compressor to run longer.
