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Troubleshooting 

Problem 

Possible Causes 

Solutions 

The appliance does not operate 

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There is a power failure. 

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The appliance is not plugged in. 

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A house fuse has blown or the circuit 
breaker is tripped. 

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Ensure the appliance is plugged in and the 
power outlet has power. 

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Replace the broken fuse or reset the break-
er. 

The appliance is not reaching the 
desired temperature 

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The appliance is placed too close to a 
heat source 

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The door is opened too often. 

 

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The door is not closed completely. 

 
 

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The door gasket does not seal proper-
ly. 

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Adjust the temperature. 

 

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Keep the appliance away from sunshine or 
other heat sources. 

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Close the door tightly and do not open the 
door too frequently or for a long period of 
time. 

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Ensure the door gasket is not loose.. 

Frost forming inside the appliance 

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The environment is too humid. 

 
 
 
 

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The ambient temperature is too low. 

 
 

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The door is opened too frequently for 
a long period of time. 

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Items are blocking the internal fan.  

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Although this unit uses an auto-defrost sys-
tem, under certain conditions, manual de-
frosting may required. If frost builds up, try 
running the unit on a warmer temperature 
setting. 

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Close the door tightly and do not open the 
door too frequently or for a long period of 
time. 

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Unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt. 

 

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Move items so they do not block the fan.  

Condensation builds up on the 
glass door.  
 

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Ambient temperature or humidity is 
high.  

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Lower the room humidity by a dehumidifier 
or air conditioner.  

The appliance turns itself on and 
off frequently 

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The ambient (room) temperature is too 
low or high. 

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A large amount of contents has been 
added to the appliance. 

 

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The door is opened too often. 

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The door is not closed completely. 

 

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The door gasket does not seal proper-
ly. 

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Decrease or increase the ambient (room) 
temperature. 

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To minimize internal temperature fluctua-
tion, do not add large amount of contents at 
once. 

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Close the door tightly and do not open the 
door too frequently or for a long period of 
time. 

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Ensure the door gasket is not loose. 

The appliance makes too much 
noise 

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If the noise is from the fan, it may be 
normal operating noise. 

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Contraction and expansion of the in-
side walls may cause popping and 
crackling noises. 

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The appliance is not level. 

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The fan makes normal fan noises. 

 

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Some popping or cracking noises are nor-
mal. They are caused by expansion and 
contraction of the inside walls due to tem-
perature changes. 

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Make sure the unit  is on a hard and level 
surface. Do not place the appliance on car-
pet. 

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See Normal Sounds 

The door does not close properly 

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The appliance is not level. 

 
 

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The door was reversed and not 
properly installed. 

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The shelves are out of position . 

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Make sure the appliance is on a hard and 
level surface. Avoid placing the appliance 
on a carpeted or soft surface. 

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Reinstall door. 

 

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Correctly install the shelves. 

Summary of Contents for FWC-1201BA

Page 1: ... with Lock 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 FWC 1201BB INSTRUCTION MANUAL V 19 11 29 1002 ...

Page 2: ...ts PAGE Safety Precautions 3 4 Parts 5 Product Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Operation and Controls 8 9 Bottle Storage Door Reversal 10 Care and Maintenance 11 12 Troubleshooting 13 Warranty Information 14 ...

Page 3: ...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 remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged If damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electri cian It is recommended that a separate circuit serv...

Page 4: ...pliance is not intended for use by young children or physically challenged persons without supervision assistance Young children must be supervised to ensure safety around this or any appliance Do not use solvent based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior These cleaners may dam age or discolor the interior Keep fingers out of the pinch point areas Clearance between the doors and between th...

Page 5: ...nal Fans 9 Door Gasket 3 Shelves 4 10 Recessed Door Handle 4 Body 11 Charcoal Filter 5 Compressor Base 12 Bottle Gate 6 Wine Refrigerator Leg 13 Drip Tray Rear 7 Glass Door Supporter 14 Cylinder Lock and Lock Latch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 11 10 13 Rear 14 ...

Page 6: ... Cylinder lock and two keys Reversible door swing Activated carbon filter Fahrenheit and Celsius degree temperature indicators 4 removable flat slide out shelves Shelf One through Three 32 bottles Shelf Four 16 bottles Bottom Shelf 12 bottles MODEL FWC 1201BB Capacity 124 750ml standard wine bottles Voltage 115V 60Hz Power Consumption 130W 1 6A Temperature Control Range 40ºF 65ºF 5ºC 18ºC Net Weig...

Page 7: ...service center WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your appliance follow these basic precautions Read all instructions before using the appliance DANGER or WARNING An empty wine cabinet refrigerator can be a hazardous for children or small pets If disposing of the wine cabinet refrigerator remove gasket seals latches lids or the entire door from your unused app...

Page 8: ...e the wine cabinet refrigerator is dependent on the ambient temperature room temperature INTERIOR LIGHT ºC and ºF SELECTOR You can turn on and off the interior light by pressing the Light button on the control panel To change tem perature conversions touch and hold for 5 seconds LEVELING THE APPLIANCE It is important for your appliance to be leveled in order to work properly It can be raised or lo...

Page 9: ...hroughout the wine re frigerator so as to avoid all on top or all below type loads You can remove or relocate adjustable shelves to accommodate larger type of bottles 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 ...

Page 10: ...er remove the screws and take off top hinge Keep the parts together and set them aside 3 Lift the door off the bottom hinge and set the door aside 4 Remove the bottom hinge by removing the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver To install the door 1 Using a flathead screwdriver remove the plugs and cover from the opposite cabinet top corner and from the door Set aside 2 Install the bottom hinge a...

Page 11: ...ance 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 Securely tape down we recommend using painter s tape all loose items shelves inside your appliance Turn the adjustable legs up to the base to avoid damage Tape we recommend using painter s tape the door shut Be su...

Page 12: ...TRANSPORT OF THE WINE REFRIGERATOR The ideal packaging for the wine cabinet refrigerator is its original packaging Please keep the original packaging handy and repack the wine cabinet refrigerator if you need to transport the unit DEFROSTING Under most ambient conditions the wine cabinet refrigerator does not need to be defrosted In cold ambient tem peratures and or high humidity some frost may bu...

Page 13: ...lock the fan Condensation builds up on the glass door Ambient temperature or humidity is high Lower the room humidity by a dehumidifier or air conditioner The appliance turns itself on and off frequently The ambient room temperature is too low or high A large amount of contents has been added to the appliance The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The door gasket does not s...

Page 14: ...ge caused by consumer 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 Removal Replacement Packaging Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IM...

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