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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process.
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Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including all shelves.
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Wash the inside surfaces with a solution of warm water and baking soda (approximately 2 tablespoons of baking soda
for each litre of water.)
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Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
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Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
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Wash the exterior with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
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Vacuum the front grill and back of the unit twice yearly. Make sure the power is off before cleaning.
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It is recommended to clean the unit completely inside and out once a year to maximize the longevity of the wine cooler.
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When leaving on vacations of less than 3 weeks, the wine cooler can be left on. For longer vacations, all items should
be removed, the wine cooler turned off, and the appliance cleaned and dried thoroughly. To prevent the growth of
mould, leave the door slightly ajar.
Moving the Appliance
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Remove all items.
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Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
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Turn the adjustable feet up to the base to avoid damage.
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Tape the door shut.
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Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also protect the outside of the
appliance with a blanket or similar item.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Wine cooler does not
operate.
Not plugged in.
The appliance is turned off.
The circuit breaker tripped, or a fuse has blown out.
Wine cooler is not cold
enough.
Check the temperature control setting.
External environment may require a higher setting. (e.g. room needs to be air conditioned)
The door is opened too often, or the door is not closed completely.
The door gasket is not sealing properly.
Wine cooler is turning on
and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The light does not work.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped, or a fuse has blown.
The light bulb has burned out.
The light button is “OFF”.
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the wine cellar is on a level surface.
The wine cooler seems to
make too much noise.
A faint humming noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your wine cooler.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises.
The wine cooler is not on a level surface.
The door will not close
properly.
The wine cooler is not on a level surface.
The door was reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves are out of position.
The area around the door,
top, or side is hot.
Your wine cooler comes with a heating element near the door that keeps frost and condensation
off the glass and it’s normal for this area to feel warm. It will not affect the temperature inside the
wine cooler.
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