Asko WCN311942G User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WINE CLIMATE CABINET
EN
WCN311942G

3Introduction ................................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Safety instructions .....................................
4Safety of children and vulnerable people .....
5General safety ..............................................
6
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
Informations: ................................................
7Installation ....................................................
8Electrical connection ...................................
8Use ...............................................................
9Care and cleaning .......................................
10Disposal .......................................................
11Installation and connection ......................
11Selecting the location ..................................
12Appliance placement ...................................
16Connecting the appliance ...........................
17
Before using the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
17
Before you use the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
17Energy-saving advice ..................................
18Storing wine ...............................................
18Wine storage tips .........................................
18Serving temperature ....................................
19Storing bottles ..............................................
20Description of the appliance .....................
20Zone A .........................................................
24Zone B - serving area ..................................
31Zone C .........................................................
31Appliance capacity ......................................
33Accessory set ..............................................
34Operation ....................................................
34Control panel ...............................................
36Initial use ......................................................
40Main displays ...............................................
43Using the ‘Plus’menu ..................................
43Settings ........................................................
47Software Update ..........................................
48Inventory ......................................................
59Maintenance ...............................................
59Defrosting the appliance .............................
59Cleaning the appliance ................................
60Reversing the door opening direction .....
68Solving problems .......................................
68Tips & Tricks ................................................
69Error notifications .........................................
71Other display warnings ................................
73General problems ........................................
74Environmental aspects ..............................
74Disposal of packaging and appliance .........
75Service and warranty .................................
75Limited Warranty –Residential Appliances ..
75Items excluded from warranty .....................
75Disclaimer ....................................................
76ASKO Customer Care ..................................
76Service after expiration of limited warranty ...
Contents

Welcome to our growing ASKO family!
We are proud of our appliances. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated and dependable
aid for many years to come.
Please read the operating instructions before use. They include general tips, information about the
settings and adjustments you can make, and the best way to take care of your appliance.
Link to the EU EPREL database
For European markets only
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the registration
of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the
user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. It is possible to find information
related to the performance of the product in the EU EPREL database using the link
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you can find on the rating
plate of the appliance. For more detailed information about the energy label, visit
www.theenergylabel.eu.
The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings:
INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning –general danger
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Warning –danger of electric shock
DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning –danger of fire
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Introduction

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an
incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always
keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.
WARNING!
If the appliance is installed at an altitude of over 3280 ft (1000 m)
above sea level, there is a danger of glass cracking due to air
pressure. In such case, glass fragments could cause injury.
Safety of children and vulnerable people
•The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children.
For European markets only
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are not allowed to load and unload
the appliance.
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Safety instructions

General safety
•Illumination in the appliance is only suitable for illumination of this
appliance and not for household room illumination.
•WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
WARNING!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads,
solvents or metal objects.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Safety instructions

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Informations:
•This device complies with
part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any
interference received,
including interference that
may cause undesired
operation.
•Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
•NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radi-ate radio frequency
energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for
help.
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Safety instructions

•This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Installation
•Remove all the packaging.
•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
•Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
•Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is
heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
•When tilting the appliance, make sure the door does not touch
the floor. The door glass pane is sensitive, especially to any lateral
impact (i.e. impact from the side, on the edge of the door).
•Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.
•After you place the appliance, wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the
oil to flow back in the compressor.
•Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven
or hobs.
•Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
•Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too
cold, such as the construction appendices, garages or cellars.
•When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.
•Never move or lift the appliance by applying force on the door
handle.
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
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Safety instructions

Electrical connection
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock.
•The appliance must be earthed.
•All electrical connections should be made by a qualified
electrician.
•Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.
•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
•Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
•Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components
(e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Service
or an electrician to change the electrical components.
•The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of
the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug
after the installation.
•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always
pull the mains plug.
WARNING!
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance
Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the
appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
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Safety instructions

•Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It
contains isobutene (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.
•If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there
are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the
room.
•Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
•Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.
•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with
flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
•Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.
Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the mains socket.
•This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a
qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of
the unit.
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Safety instructions

Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
•Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
•Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside
of the appliance.
•The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone friendly.
•The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance
correctly.
•Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near
the heat exchanger.
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Safety instructions

Selecting the location
Place the appliance in a dry and well aired
room. The permitted ambient temperature
range for the appliance depends on the
appliance’s climate class, which is shown on
the type plate.
WARNING!
Do not place the appliance in a room where the temperature can fall below 41°F (5°C): the
appliance may not work properly or become defective!
Relative humidityAmbient temperature range °CClassDescription
≤75%
50 to 90°F (10 to 32°C)SNExtended temperate
61 to 90°F (16 to 32°C)NTemperate
61 to 100°F (16 to 38°C)STSubtropical
61 to 109°F (16 to 43°C)TTropical
•In environments with high humidity level, condensate droplets may appear on the appliance’s
exterior surfaces.
•If the appliance is installed in a dry environment, we recommend to use humidity box included
in the appliance.
WARNING!
Install the appliance in a room with an adequate amount of air. There should be at least 35.3
cubic feet (1 m3) of air per every 0.28 oz (8 g) of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant is indicated
on the rating plate inside the appliance.
WARNING!
Do not place the appliance in a room where temperature can drop to below 41°F (5°C). In such
environment, the appliance may not operate correctly, or it may become defective.
WARNING!
The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use and it may not be exposed to rain.
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Installation and connection

Appliance placement
Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons, in order to avoid damage to the
appliance and physical injury of anyone involved.
When moving the appliance, be careful not to
push it on the floor because of potential
damages. There are two casters on the back
of the appliance housing, that make moving
the appliance around easier.
In order to safely install the appliance and for the appliance to operate correctly, it is important to
place it onto a surface with adequate load-bearing capacity. If necessary, consult an architect/
structural engineer. The surface should be smooth and level with the floor in the room.
The weight of an empty appliance is approximately 370 lb (168 kg).
The weight of a fully loaded appliance is approximately 772 lb (350 kg).
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Installation and connection

When the appliance is placed on the intended
surface, it should be completely level in order
to decrease vibration. To level the appliance,
use the adjustable feet at the front of the
appliance. An open wrench size 17 is required
for adjusting and fastening the feet.
•Place the appliance at least
1 15/16" (50 mm) away from an electric or
gas stove, and at least 11 13/16" (300 mm)
away from a heat source (e.g. a radiator
or a heater). If such clearance is not
possible, then install an insulation panel.
•Do not expose the appliance to direct
sunlight.
•We recommend free-standing installation
of the appliance. When necessary, it can
also be placed adjacent to cabinetry, if
adequate ventilation and cooling of the
installation location (e.g. air-conditioning)
are provided. In such a case, the
appliance power consumption is likely to
increase.
•There has to be a clearance of at least
1 15/16" (50 mm) between the appliance
and any cabinet above it.
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Installation and connection

•To allow for adequate ventilation and
cooling of the appliance, there has to be
sufficient clearence behind the appliance
and on both sides as well (at least
1 15/16" (50 mm)). Please, also observe
the clearance required to fully open the
door in order to allow pulling out the
drawers and shelves (see installation
diagram).
•In cases of installation where there is less
than 1 15/16" (50 mm) of space around
the cabinet, a recess must be made at the
ventilation grilles on both sides of the
appliance (ventilation grilles must not be
blocked) which must be able to supply or
exhaust air on each side through an
opening of at least 31"2(200 cm2).
•Furthermore, 1 15/16" (50 mm) distance
from the rear wall must always be
maintained and must be connected to an
opening above or behind the cabinet.
•The appliance comes supplied with two
spacers that should be fitted in the slots
on the back of the appliance, one on either
side, near the bottom. The spacers ensure
adequate air circulation that is required for
correct appliance operation. The appliance
will operate normally without the spacers
in place; however, this could affect its
power consumption.
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Installation and connection

•Appliance dimensions are shown on the
drawing.
•If the appliance is placed in a way that
does not allow the door to be opened to
the 115° angle, the opening angle can also
be restricted to 90°. In this case, use the
door restrictors (A) supplied in the bag
containing the instruction manual. Carefully
open the door to an angle less than 90°
and insert the restrictor into the provided
opening in the lower hinge. Repeat the
same process for the upper hinge. When
inserting the restrictor into the hinge, you
may also use a small hammer.
•When the appliance is installed, its plug
should always be accessible!
•This appliance is not intended to be used
as a build-in appliance.
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Installation and connection

Connecting the appliance
•Connect the appliance to the power supply with a plug. The socket must be earthed. The nominal
voltage and frequency required for the appliance are shown on the appliance’s type plate/label
with basic information.
•The appliance must be connected to the mains and earthed in accordance with the prevailing
standards and regulations. The appliance can withstand small variations in the mains voltage
to a maximum of plus or minus 6%.
WARNING!
When you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period then switch it off (with function
ON/OFF) and disconnect it from the mains. Empty and clean the appliance, than leave the door
ajar.
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Installation and connection

Before you use the appliance for the first time
Do not connect the appliance to the mains until you have carefully read the instructions for the correct
and safe use of the appliance. We recommend that you keep these instructions for future use. If you
sell the appliance, enclose them with the appliance.
Inspect the appliance for damage and/or irregularities. If the appliance is damaged, contact the
store that sold you the appliance.
Allow the appliance to stand upright for at least 4 hours before you connect the appliance to the
mains. This reduces the risk of malfunctions resulting from transport effects on the refrigerant unit.
Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be cleaned
with lukewarm water and a neutral cleaning agent. Wipe the cleaned parts with a cloth with clean
water and then dry them thoroughly.
Clean the wooden parts with a damp cloth. Make sure the wood is not too wet and leave the parts
to fully dry before returning them to the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
•Install the appliance as stated in the instructions for use.
•Do not open the door more than necessary.
•Do not cover or block the ventilation slots.
•Replace a damaged door gasket or a gasket that no longer provides a perfect seal as soon as
possible.
•When placing bottles on the shelves, make sure the air can freely circulate around them (observe
the recommendations from the instruction manual and do not place more bottles on the shelves
than recommended or indicated).
•In case of a power supply failure, leave the door closed as long as possible to maintain the
temperature inside the appliance. The appliance will store the selected temperature settings
and retrieve them once the power supply is restored.
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Before using the appliance for the first time

Wine storage tips
Natural wine cellars are the ideal place to store wine, because of the scarce light, the lack of vibrations
and having a special climate. A wine’s temperature determines its flavour, and influences enjoyment.
Wine ageing depends on the environment conditions in which the wine is stored. By maintaining
constant optimum temperature, correct air humidity, and an atmosphere free from any odours, the
wine climate cabinet provides excellent conditions for storing your wine. It also provides an
environment free from harmful vibrations that could also affect the ageing process. Since every type
of wine has an optimum ageing time and climate, we suggest checking the recommended time to
open the bottle as advised by the winemaker.
Most people who drink wine, know you serve white wine and champagne chilled, and red wine on
room temperature. What people may not know that the "room temperature" that wine professionals
are referring to, is the temperature of wine caves in the Bordeaux region of France. Those caves are
about 55°F (13°C). A good wine climate cabinet, ideally with three temperature zones, can keep
your wines at a perfect serving temperature, reducing the guesswork and sometimes the headache.
It is very important to maintain a constant temperature within the wine climate cabinet. In case of a
power failure, open the door as little as possible to maintain the temperature in the appliance interior.
A gradual increase in temperature will not have a negative impact on the wine.
The humidity should be between 50% and 80%. Too low humidity over a longer period will result in
a dry cork. Too high humidity over a longer period will cause mold. The ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet
provides excellent ventilation with clean air which helps preventing damage to labels and corks
during storage.
The humidity levels in wine climate cabinet are particularly important for long term wine storage and
ageing. Recommended temperature for wine ageing is between 52°F (11°C) and 55°F (13°C). For
that purpose, the wine climate cabinet will maintain optimal ageing conditions and notify the user,
if the conditions deviate from them. Extremely high and low temperature settings are intended mainly
for the wine serving purposes. Wine is exposed to this conditions for shorter time periods and
therefore humidity should not have any negative effect on the wine. However, monitoring of relative
humidity levels is available regardless of the compartment temperature setting.
Major temperature changes can cause humidity levels to deviate from the desired levels and it may
take longer, e.g. about a week, for them to stabilize again. During this time, the notifications for
humidity out of zone will not appear.
Extremely diverse settings in neighboring zones, e.g. A=68°F / B=41°F / C=68°F, A=41°F / B=68°F
/ C=41°F, etc., may result in the humidity levels not reaching the desired levels in the warmer
compartments.
Wine should be stored horizontally, especially corked wines. It will keep the cork moist and swollen
and prevent wine from unwanted contact with air. Short term storage, within some weeks, storing in
tilted position is preferred to keep the cork damp. If the position is too upward, the cork will dry out.
Screw and crown caps have less demands regarding the positioning.
Serving temperature
The Three-Zone ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet also contains a Serving Area. You will have the possibility
to prepare your wine and glasses to the ultimate temperature for the wine you are about to serve. In
addition, the temperature can be adjusted according to whether the wine is to be enjoyed in the
near future, or whether it is to be stored longer-term. Your Wine Cabinet doesn't have to resemble
a science experiment, but some wines are considered to benefit from a bit of breathing space before
you drink them. You can do that by using a decanter in the special created area in the serving area.
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Storing wine

Storing bottles
•Moving the bottles or excessive vibration can have a negative effect on the ageing process and
thus on the wine’s flavour. The appliance is fitted with a special sensor that continuously measures
vibration. In case of excessive vibration, e.g. when the appliance door is slammed shut, a warning
will appear on the appliance display unit.
•Keep the bottles intended for daily use on the front half of the shelves. Keep the wines you intend
to store for a long time or age in the bottom part of the cabinet.
•Inventory system will help you to create a register of the wines being stored. So, when searching
for a particular wine, it won't be necessary to move the bottles.
•Store the bottles horizontally, so that cork stoppers are also kept moist from within.
•Once open, store the bottle vertically and close them tightly.
INFORMATION!
Mould can appear on bottle labels; this depends on the type of glue used for the label. Clean
the bottles and remove any residual glue.
INFORMATION!
White sediment can form on cork stoppers as a result of oxidation due to contact with air.
Wipe the sediment with a dry cloth. The sediment does not affect the quality of the wine.
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Storing wine

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class <G>.
1. LED shelf illumination (in all three
temperature zones)
2. Standard wooden bottle shelf
3. Chalkboard name tag
4. Wooden bottle shelf with moon shaped
recesses
5. Top insulation barrier
6. Touch screen TFT display
7. Scan camera
8. Wooden wine glass hanger (right + left)
9. RGB illumination
10. Charcoal filter (in all three temperature
zones)
11. Serving tray
12. Vertical bottle holder with wooden dividers
13. Inclination serving bottle shelf
14. Accessory drawer
15. Bottom insulation barrier
16. Wooden bottom bottle rack
17. 3-layered glass door with UV filter
There are two insulation barriers inside the wine climate cabinet: top insulation barrier (5) and bottom
insulation barrier (15). Thus, the inside of the wine climate cabinet is divided into three temperature
zones: A, B (serving area) and C. This allows storage and immediate serving of different types of
wine.
Zone A
LED shelf illumination (1)
Each temperature zone features functional LED illumination on the appliance ceiling and on the
bottom side of both insulation barriers. Owing to the use of LED illumination, the wine will not be
exposed to UV rays and heat. The intensity and time interval of LED illumination operation can be
adjusted according to the user’s preferences and requirements.
Standard wooden bottle shelf (2)
The shelves are placed on the full-extension telescopic rails with the soft-close feature. Full extension
of the shelves allows easier handling of the bottles.
INFORMATION!
Before removing any shelf from the appliance, the shelf should be completely empty.
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Description of the appliance