Asko WCN111942G User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WINE CLIMATE CABINET
EN (GB) (IE)
WCN111942G

3Introduction ................................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Safety instructions .....................................
4Safety of children and vulnerable people .....
5General safety ..............................................
5Installation ....................................................
6Electrical connection ...................................
7Use ...............................................................
8Care and cleaning .......................................
9Disposal .......................................................
10Installation and connection ......................
10Selecting the location ..................................
11Appliance placement ...................................
14Connecting the appliance ...........................
15
Before using the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
15
Before you use the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
15Energy-saving advice ..................................
16Storing wine ...............................................
16Wine storage tips .........................................
17Storing bottles ..............................................
18Description of the appliance .....................
25Operation ....................................................
25Display .........................................................
26First plug-in ..................................................
27Temperature setting .....................................
27Appliance Display Standby .........................
27Key lock mode .............................................
28Alarms ..........................................................
32SETTINGS MENU .........................................
45Wi-Fi function ...............................................
47Charcoal filter countdown and notification ...
47Sabbath mode .............................................
48Eco mode .....................................................
49Maintenance ...............................................
49Defrosting the appliance .............................
49Cleaning the appliance ................................
50Reversing the door opening direction .....
58Solving problems .......................................
58Tips & Tricks ................................................
59Error notifications .........................................
61General problems ........................................
62Other display warnings ................................
64Environmental aspects ..............................
64Disposal of packaging and appliance .........
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 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.
Installation
•Remove all the packaging.
•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
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Safety instructions

•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.
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.
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Safety instructions

•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.
•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.
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Safety instructions

•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 5 °C: the appliance
may not work properly or become defective!
Relative humidityAmbient temperature range °CClassDescription
≤75%
+10 to +32SNExtended temperate
+16 to +32NTemperate
+16 to +38STSubtropical
+16 to +43TTropical
•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 1 m3of
air per every 8 grams 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 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 138 kg.
The weight of a fully loaded appliance is
approximately 475kg.
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.
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Installation and connection

•Place the appliance at least 50 mm away
from an electric or gas stove, and at least
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 50
mm between the appliance and any
cabinet above it.
•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 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).
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Installation and connection

•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.
•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.
•Continuous use of ECO mode is recommended.
•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.
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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 13°C. A good wine climate cabinet, 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 will result in a dry cork. Too high
humidity 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 11°C and 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.
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.
The wine cabinet is fitted with an activated carbon filter which prevents odors that can pollute your
wines. The Activated Carbon filter is originally called HEGA filter (High Efficiency Gas Absorption).
It removes the gas molecules through a process of adsorption (not absorption). During adsorption,
the pollutants stick to the outside of the Activated Carbon filter.
By having your own wine climate cabinet in your house, this creates enjoyment of your wine on a
premium level like the wine came straight out of a real wine cellar.
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Storing wine

Storing bottles
•Moving the bottles or excessive vibration can have a negative effect on the aging 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, an alarm
signal will sound and alarm key will flash on the display.
•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.
•Store the bottles horizontally, so that cork stoppers are also kept moist from within.
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. Control panel
2. Proximity sensor
3. Door sensor
4. LED illumination
5. Charcoal filter
6. Wooden bottle shelf
7. Chalkboard name tag
8. Wooden bottom bottle rack
9. 3-layered glass door with UV filter
Control panel (1)
By pressing the keys on display, you can control operating of the wine climate cabinet and set certain
functions according to your preferences.
Proximity sensor (2)
When you are within a particular range of the appliance and the door is closed, proximity sensor
will provide feedback according to your preferences. They can be set in SETTINGS MENU.
If proximity sensor is ‘On’:
•Light change to (no change, ambient mode or functional mode)
•Display change to (no change, status screen)
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Description of the appliance

Door sensor (3)
When you open or close the appliance door, light will change according to your preferences. They
can be set in SETTINGS MENU.
•Door open: light change to (no change, ambient mode or functional mode)
•Door closed: light change to (no change, ambient mode or functional mode)
Door sensor error is detected, when door open time reaches 10 minutes. In that case light is turned
off.
LED illumination (4)
LED illumination is installed on the appliance ceiling. Owing to the use of LED illumination, the wine
will not be exposed to UV rays and heat. The intensity, color and time interval of LED illumination
can be changed in SETTINGS MENU.
Two light modes can be set and saved to use in different situations: Ambient mode and Functional
mode.
Ambient mode: its purpose is to blend into the living space ambiance. It will be activated when the
door is closed (default).
Functional mode: its purpose is to provide a clear view on the shelves. It will be activated when
the door is opened (default).
Each light mode consists of a combination of intensity and warmth. These settings can be changed
to your preferences. Light color can be changed in range of 2700K-5000K, light intensity can be set
from 0% to 99%
The activating and deactivating of the modes in different situations can be set in SETTINGS MENU.
Priorities for lights control settings
Priority
Switch light function –it overrides all other light settings, can only be
triggered from ConnectLife (Wine Climate Cabinet) mobile application.
1.
Door sensor2.
Proximity sensor3.
Charcoal filter (5)
Fresh air is drawn into the appliance interior through active charcoal air filter. This ensures freshness,
as well as absence of dust and odours. The fan then distributes the air evenly across the appliance
interior.
Replace the air filter approximately every 12 months. A notification will appear on the display to
remind you it is time to replace the filter.
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Description of the appliance

To replace the air filter:
1. Rotate the filter in the anti-clockwise
direction (1) and pull it out from the
appliance.
2. Insert a new filter into the filter slot and
rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place.
INFORMATION!
For more informations refer to the local Asko dealer or to the Asko website of your country.
Wooden bottle shelf (6)
The shelves are placed on the plastic holders that are attached to the appliance cabinet.
INFORMATION!
Before removing any shelf from the appliance, the shelf should be completely empty.
Make sure the door is fully open before removing the shelves. This will prevent any damage to
the door gasket.
Be careful when pulling out the wooden shelves. Carefully pull out and push back the wooden
shelves in order not to expose the wine bottles to vibration.
To remove a shelf from the appliance, partly
pull it towards you (1) until the two grooves on
the shelf and the block on the plastic shelf
supports are aligned. Then, lift the shelf (2)
and pull it out from the appliance (3). Take
care not to damage the door gasket.
To replace the shelf, proceed with the same
steps in the opposite direction.
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Description of the appliance