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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY WHEN USING THIS APPLIANCE, FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS
• Read all instructions before using the Wine Cooler.
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Danger
or
Warning:
Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked and abandoned appliances are still dangerous... even if they will "just sit in the garage a
few days".
• Before you throw away your old Wine Cooler: Take off the door. Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance.
• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the Wine Cooler or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance instructions in published user-repair instructions. Replace the
fuse with the same type.
PROTECTING THE EARTH'S OZONE LAYER
•
Warning:
Do not damage the refrigeration cooling system.
•
Important:
Refrigerants must be handled and disposed of by qualified service personnel only. Before
discarding this appliance to landfill, contact local authorities for advice on proper disposal methods for
refrigerants.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing your Wine Cooler
• Remove the exterior and interior packaging.
• Check to be sure you have all the following parts:
- 4 shelves (3 full and 1 half)/1 lower retaining bar (wire)
- 1 instruction manual
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
Installation of your Wine Cooler
• The rear side of the Wine Cooler cabinet must be left open, allowing for proper air circulation of the
condenser cooling coil (heat sink).
• Place your wine cooler on a surface to that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
• Allow a minimum clearance of 2" (50mm) between the rear of the cabinet and any adjacent wall(s) for
proper air circulation.
• Locate the Wine Cooler away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.) Direct
sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme
cold ambient temperature may also cause the unit not to perform properly.
• This Wine Cooler uses compressor refrigeration technology and is not designed for storage in hot areas
like garages, warehouses, or outdoors since it's designed to operate at a maximum of 30 degrees below
the ambient temperature.
• Avoid locating the Wine Cooler in moist areas.
• Plug the Wine Cooler into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any
circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning
power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized service
center.
• After plugging in the Wine Cooler into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours before
placing any items into the compartment.
WARNING
