Model number(s):
RHBI36DZWC2 (SS)
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call
0345 208 8750
or visit us at
https://mda.russellhobbs.com
IMPORTANT:
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
36 Bottle Built in Wine Cooler
Instruction Manual
Page 1: ...ber s RHBI36DZWC2 SS For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 36 Bottle Built in Wine Cooler Instruction Manual ...
Page 2: ... Overview 8 Unit Spare Parts 8 Positioning Installation 9 10 Handle Installation 10 Usage 11 19 Door Reversal 19 Energy Saving Advice 20 Maintenance Cleaning 21 22 Internal Cleaning 21 External Cleaning 21 When not in Use 21 Defrosting 22 Trouble Shooting 23 25 Connection to the Mains Supply 26 Guarantee 27 Technical Specification 28 Notes 29 31 ...
Page 3: ...ntilation openings in the appliance The appliance must not be placed or rested on its power cord Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process such as a heater or a hair dryer Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator compartment of the appliance If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock the lock must be removed as a s...
Page 4: ...tles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed well and placed vertically in the refrigerator Do not cover the body or the top of the appliance Fix down the accessories in the appliance during transportation to prevent damage to them To avoid contamination of food please respect the following instructions Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temper...
Page 5: ... must be refitted If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged in any way it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions This should be carried out by a qualified electrician The plug removed must be dispo...
Page 6: ...here is at least 30cm clearance above the appliance If placing your appliance next to kitchen cabinets leave 5cm between them The rear of the appliance should be at least 6cm away from the back wall The appliance must be used in the vertical position and on a flat surface To level the appliance use the adjustable feet on the appliance Do not place your appliance on a carpeted surface as this will ...
Page 7: ...oor opening closing Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the power to the cooler on for at least 3 hours The coolant within the product needs time to settle after it has been transported and put in to position failure to do this will affect the cooling performance of your appliance Once the appliance has settled turn on the appliance locate the temperature controls on the product and...
Page 8: ... product overview are present If any parts are missing please contact the Customer Service team on 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com 8 Product Overview 1 Control panels 2 Door 3 Shelves 4 Handle 5 Adjustable feet 6 Vents 7 2 x Humidity reservoir 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 9: ...late between the appliance and the adjacent heat source You should check whether there is an electrical socket available which will be accessible after your appliance is installed Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base The appliance is fitted with adjustable feet which should be used to level the appliance Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door to avoid damage to ...
Page 10: ...not Handle installation To install the door handle follow the below steps 1 Open the door of the appliance and move the door gasket slightly to one side so that you can see two designated holes for handle installation 2 Install the handle tightly as shown in the diagram above with the two screws provided 3 Ensure the door gasket falls back into place and that the door opens and closes correctly ...
Page 11: ...he top of each of them The left zone has power light temperature up and temperature down touch controls and the right zone has Celsius Fahrenheit light temperature up and temperature down touch controls These are explained below 11 Left zone compartment control panel Right zone compartment control panel 1 5 2 4 6 3 ...
Page 12: ...internal temperature of the zone compartment 5 Temperature down press to decrease the internal temperature of the zone compartment 6 Celsius Fahrenheit press to show the temperature on the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit this button will control both zones compartments The temperature of each zone compartment can be set independently of each other the temperature range of each zone co...
Page 13: ...e If the unit is switched off or unplugged you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the appliance or reconnecting it to your mains supply Switching on the appliance and setting the temperature Follow the below steps to switch on the appliance and set the required temperature 1 Switch the appliance on at the plug then press and hold the power on off control button for at least 5 seconds ...
Page 14: ...perature Note The temperature of the drinks and how often the door is opened affects the temperature in the cooler If required change the temperature setting Note Cool air falls and warmer air rises so there will be a slight temperature variation between the top of the cabinet and the bottom of the cabinet Important When the temperature is changed the compressor works harder to reach the required ...
Page 15: ...ottles You can place 36 standard size bottles in your appliance it can hold up to 40 bottles if 4 bottles are stored on the base of the cavities but this will effect the performance of the unit Storing your wines The chart below indicates the ideal storage temperatures for different types of wine Type of wine Examples Temperature Celsius Temperature Fahrenheit Big oaky peppery red Bordeaux Shiraz ...
Page 16: ... for two days for delicate whites or three days for rich reds as long as the bottle has been resealed You should make sure that the seal is firm by checking the stopper Special stoppers that keep wine sparkling and Champagne bubbling for one or two days after opening can be bought When stored correctly unopened white wines can keep well for up to two years Full bodied reds unopened will age well f...
Page 17: ... leakage Signs of ullage include wine seeping around the cork a protruding cork or a stained label It can happen if the bottle has been allowed to get too warm The wine may still be drinkable if the leakage was recent however you should be aware that if the wine cools down again contraction can cause more air to be sucked into the bottle and result in further deterioration Slight effervescence in ...
Page 18: ...ditions of the wine within the appliance If you do not want to use this feature simply remove the humidity reservoir s The wine cooler is equipped with a system for maintaining the correct level of humidity for storing wine There is a humidity reservoir a small plastic container installed on the top shelf of each zone compartment Remove this from the runner on the top shelf shelves and fill it the...
Page 19: ... when removing shelves To remove any of the shelves move the shelf to the position where the notch indentation on each side of the wooden shelf is exactly under the plastic posts Then simply lift the wooden shelf upwards and remove When replacing the shelf you must ensure that you align the notches indentations on the wooden shelves with the plastic posts and that wooden shelf is dropped under the...
Page 20: ...d keeping the doors open for a long time warm air will enter the cabinet and may cause a build up of ice as well as affecting the energy consumption Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors from closing properly Ensure that the door seals are clean and there are no tears or splits Do not overload the appliance the cooling air that circulates to keep the appliance cold gets blocked and...
Page 21: ...aning reconnect the plug with dry hands External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning Once or twice a year dust the rear of the appliance and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner as an accumulation of dust will affect the pe...
Page 22: ...be cleaned periodically This will prevent water from collecting in the bottom of the wine cabinet instead of flowing down the defrost drainage channel and drain hole You can also pour a small amount of water down the drain hole to clean inside of it You should be careful to make sure that wine bottles do not touch the rear wall of the appliance as this can interrupt the automatic defrosting proces...
Page 23: ...ture controls are set too warm Set the temperature controls to a cooler setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilise The door is being kept open too long or is being opened too frequently which is allowing warm air to enter the appliance The door is not closed completely The door gasket is not sealing correctly The appliance has recently been disconnected from the mains supply ...
Page 24: ... inside the appliance to meet warm moist air from the outside The door is being kept open too long or is being opened too frequently Open the door less often The door is not sealed properly The inner surfaces of the appliance are wet Caused by condensation dry the inside of the appliance The outer surfaces of the appliance are wet Caused by condensation dry the outer of the appliance carefully Sme...
Page 25: ...ms Bubbling and gurgling sound This noise is emitted as the coolant fluid flows through the pipes within the system This is normal Water flowing sound This is the normal sound of water flowing into the drain trough during the defrosting process If the appliance is operating noisily compressor noise This is normal This noise indicates that the compressor is operating normally As the compressor is b...
Page 26: ...eed as follows The GREEN YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED ...
Page 27: ...re The following conditions apply Product Care will require a valid proof of purchase at the point of replacement or refund The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions for use which has been supplied It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use This guarantee does not cover wear and...
Page 28: ...28 Technical Specification Model number RHBI36DZWC2 SS Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz Capacity 36 bottles External Dimensions HxWxD 870 890 x 595 x 568 without handle 615 with handle mm ...
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Page 32: ... cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within Your co operation is vital to make sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment For your nearest disposal facility visit www recycle more co uk or ask in store for details We reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without prior notice Revision 2 For Custom...
