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Operation
Initial Start-Up
The Wine Captain is designed to provide different temperature
zones within the cabinet. (See introduction for specific temperatures.)
This is done so that different types of wine may be maintained at varying
temperatures. The coolest temperature is at the bottom and it is warmer
at the top of the cabinet. White and sparkling wines should be
maintained on the bottom to middle racks and red wine on the top racks.
Your Wine Captain is preset for a mid point setting (4-1/2) in order
to achieve the recommended temperature range when installed in a 72°F
ambient room temperature. To achieve a warmer setting turn the control
counter clockwise (lower number) and clockwise (higher number) for a
cooler temperature.
Factors which affect the internal temperatures of the cabinet include:
1.
Temperature setting.
2.
Room temperature where installed.
3.
The number of times the door is opened and closed.
4.
The amount of time the internal light is illuminated. This affects
primarily wines on the top racks.
5.
Installation in direct sun light or near a heat source.
Stocking Recommendations
The wine racks allow for the proper horizontal storage of wine. The
bottles are properly positioned so that the wine remains in contact with
the cork to assure that the cork does not become dry.
The racking system is designed with three parallel braces (rear,
middle, and front) per shelf. The procedure listed below may be used to
load your Wine Captain.
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Start at the left hand side of the
shelf and place the first bottle on
the rear and middle parallel braces
with the neck facing towards the
tinted glass door. The next bottle
should be placed on the front and
middle parallel braces with the neck
facing towards the rear. Alternate
this stocking sequence moving left
to right on the shelf.
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