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Installation 

BUILT-IN CABINET INSTRUCTIONS 

 

These appliances are designed for both built-in or free standing installation. For built-in installation, ensure 
proper service access and ventilation, allow at least ¼” (6.35mm) space on each side and at the top. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  

This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have 
the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. The 
cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.  

The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating 
that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the appliance by 
pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace 
immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows 
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be careful not to 
damage the power cord.  

 

EXTENSION CORD 

 

Because of potential safety hazards, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with 
this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-
Listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the 
electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.  

CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS (minimum) 

 

BWR-171DS 

BWR-401DS 

Width  

12

¼

”  

24”  

Depth  

23” + 2” handle  

23” + 2” handle  

Height  

32

½

” 

32

½

” 

 

 

WARNING: Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power 

cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified electrician or contact Whynter Service Department

 

INSTALLING STAINLESS STEEL HANDLES 

 

This appliance includes stainless steel handles that are not 
required to operate this appliance. To install the handles 
please follow the below instructions: 

1. The gaskets are easily displaced by hand, no tools are 
necessary. 

 

2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the two pre-
installed decorative plugs from the back of doors. Some wine 
refrigerators have no decorative plugs.   

 

3. Install the handles tightly as shown with two screws, lock 
washers and flat washers provided. (DO NOT over tighten as 
this will cause damage to the handles and stainless steel 
door frames). 

 

4. Replace the door gaskets to its original position. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BWR-171DS

Page 1: ...rigerators Congratulations on your new Whynter product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Model BWR 171DS BWR 401DS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BWR 171DS BWR 401DS ...

Page 2: ... Table of Contents PAGE Safety Precautions 3 4 Parts 5 Product Features 6 Installation 7 9 Operation and Controls 10 12 Storage 13 14 Care and Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting 16 17 Warranty Information 18 ...

Page 3: ...ry and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES Before the appliance is used it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual please read the manual carefully To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using the appliance follow basic precaution including the following Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet do not r...

Page 4: ... leveled in order to work properly For a stable installation make sure the appliance is placed on a flat level and solid surface Ensure that the surface on which the appliance is placed is strong enough to hold the appliance and the items stored inside This appliance is not intended for use by young children or physically challenged persons without supervi sion assistance Young children must be su...

Page 5: ...5 Parts 1 Door Handle 4 Door 2 Shelves 5 Cabinet 3 Control Panel 6 Leveling Legs 7 Bottom Grille BWR 171DS BWR 401DS ...

Page 6: ...irculated compressor cooling Reversible door swing only for BWR 171DS Fahrenheit and Celsius degree optional temperature indicators 5 removable pull out sliding shelves for BWR 171DS 11 removable pull out sliding shelves for BWR 401DS Environmentally friendly refrigerant MODEL BWR 171DS BWR 401DS Capacity 17 standard wine bottles 40 standard wine bottles Voltage 115V 60Hz 115V 60Hz Current 1 0A 1 ...

Page 7: ...at the front of the appliance must never be covered or blocked in any way NOTE Do NOT install the appliance near an oven or other heating source Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption For best performance do not install the appliance behind a cabinet door or block the base grille Avoid locating the appliance in area that may be exposed t...

Page 8: ... appliance be careful not to damage the power cord EXTENSION CORD Because of potential safety hazards it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance However if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL CUL Listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating...

Page 9: ...our lock screws 6 Be careful to hold the glass door firmly after removing the screws Figure 2 3 Gently pull down to remove the glass door from the right top hinge and place it on a padded surface to avoid the risk of damage then remove the right top hinge 7 Figures 3 4 4 Unscrew and transfer the hinge pin of the bottom hinge plate 5 to the opposite side 5 Pop out the cover caps on the upper left s...

Page 10: ...rature if the ambient temperature where the unit is located is lower than the set temperature RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL GUIDE POWER To turn the appliance on off press and hold the key for 5 seconds Pressing the key once can switch off the audible alarm when the alarm is on UP To increase warm the set temperature by 1 C or 1ºF DOWN To decrease cool the set temperature by 1 C or...

Page 11: ...shows the current internal temperature again TEMPERATURE MEMORY FUNCTION In the event of a power interruption power surge breaker switch etc the unit can remember the previous tem perature settings When the power has restored the temperature display will show the current cabinet tempera ture DOOR ALARM If the door has been left open for more than 60 seconds the alarm will sound The alarm will stop...

Page 12: ... immediately after the compressor comes on It be comes quieter as the operating period continues The following noises are normal and occur from time to time Gurgling sound caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance s coils Humming noise made by the compressor This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on Cracking popping sounds resulting from the materials...

Page 13: ...13 Storage BWR 171DS BWR 401DS ...

Page 14: ...ves Keep small gaps between the walls and the bottles to allow air circulation Do not over load your wine refrigerator Avoid obstructing the internal fans located inside on the back panel of the wine refrigerator Do not try to slide the shelves outwards beyond the fixed position to prevent the bottles from falling Do not pull out more than one loaded shelf at a time as this may cause the wine refr...

Page 15: ...for a longer period of time you need to take the proper steps to protect your contents VACATION TIME Short vacations Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than two days Long vacations If the appliance will not be used for an extended period remove all items and turn off the appliance Clean and dry the interior thoroughly MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE Remove all items inside the appliance ...

Page 16: ... seal properly Decrease or increase the ambient room temperature To minimize internal temperature fluc tuation do not add large amount of contents at once Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time Ensure the door gasket is not loose The appliance makes too much noise The noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant and expan sion of the inside w...

Page 17: ...s The appliance door being opened too often The ventilation opening being cov ered or too dusty A lengthy interruption to the power supply A large amount of bottles has been added to the unit Close the door Do not open the door more often than necessary Clear the obstructions and clean the dust Leave the appliance to work for a while until the set temperature has been reached The icon is lit up an...

Page 18: ... misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S ...

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