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Safety Precautions 

 

 

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL  

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Use two or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in injury.  

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When positioning the wine cabinet refrigerator, ensure that there is at least a 4” clearance at the 
sides and a 6” clearance at the back.  

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Please note that this is a freestanding appliance and should not be placed into a built-in 
space. Even with the recommended clearance, there may not be adequate airflow.  

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It is recommended that you install the wine cabinet refrigerator in a place where the ambient tem-
perature is between (68°F- 78°F). This appliance must be installed in an area protected from the 
element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips. 

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The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat. 

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The appliance must be installed with all electrical connections in accordance with state and local 
codes. 

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The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes. 

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It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. For a stable installation, 
make sure the appliance is placed on a flat, level and solid surface. 

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Ensure that the surface on which the appliance is placed is strong enough to hold the appliance 
and the items stored inside. 

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This appliance 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. 

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Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may dam-
age or discolor the interior. 

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Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas. Clearance between the doors and between the doors 
and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. 

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Close the wine cabinet refrigerator immediately after putting in any items to keep the internal tem-
perature relatively constant. 

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Avoid placing any objects on top of the appliance. 

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This is an electrical appliance, to avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate the unit with 
wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water. Do not use outdoors or in 
wet conditions. 

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When positioning or moving the appliance, ensure that it is not turned up side down or unleveled 
greater than 45°. 

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Never pull the power cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it from the out-
let. 

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Never lift, carry or drag the appliance by the power cord. 

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This appliance is designed for household, non-commercial use only. Any other use will void the 
warranty. 

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Do not plug into the power outlet before set up is completed. 

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Do not cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord.  

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Do not move this appliance without emptying it and securing the door in a closed position. 

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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