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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Defrosting Your Wine Cooler
Defrost the Wine Cooler when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick.
Set the thermostat dial to “0” position. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. After defrosting, return
the thermostat dial to the desired position. To defrost quickly remove Wines from the Wine Cooler
and leave the door open. Never use a knife or other metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the
evaporator.
Cleaning Your Wine Cooler
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Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the Wine Cooler, and remove the wine and shelves.
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Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be
about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
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Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
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The outside of the Wine Cooler should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
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Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
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Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with
a clean soft cloth.
Vacation Time
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Short vacations:
Leave the Wine Cooler operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
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Long vacations:
If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and
unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth,
leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
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Moving Your Wine Cooler
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Remove all bottles.
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Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
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Tape the door shut.
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Protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
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Energy Saving Tips
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The Wine Cooler should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances, and out of the direct sunlight.
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Overloading the Wine Cooler forces the compressor to run longer.
