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Thank you for buying your new Caple Wine Cabinet. To ensure that you get the best results from
your new purchase, we strongly suggest that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before use.
This manual contains installation advice, usage instructions and other important facts about your
Caple Wine Cabinet. If treated with care your Caple Wine Cabinet should give you many years of
trouble free use.
IMP RTANT WARNINGS AND ADVICE
•Unpack your wine cabinet carefully and remove all of the protective packing from inside and
outside.
•Packing plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, metal, etc.) must not be left within the reach of children
as they are a potential source of danger.
•After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is in perfect order. If you have any doubt, do not
use it and contact your retailer.
•Check that all the fittings are in the correct position on the inside of the cabinet.
•Release the mains lead which is fitted with a 13 amp UK type plug.
•Move your wine cabinet to its final location.
•DO NOT MOVE YOUR CABINET WHILE LOADED WITH WINE as this could distort the cabinet.
•Ensure that the specified ventilation instructions are adhered to.
• Do not try to modify the appliance's technical characteristics as this could be dangerous.
•This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine. It is not designed for
food storage.
• Do not clean or maintain the appliance without disconnecting it first.
•To prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure that the door is fully open when pulling
shelves out.
•Ensure that you fully understand these instructions before operating this appliance.
•Caple are NOT responsible for: -
1. Damage caused by incorrect, mistaken or irrational use.
2. Any errors in this manual, or for any damage linked to or following the provision,
performance or use of any wine cabinet.
•The information in this document is subject to modification without prior notice.
DISP SAL F LD APPLIANCE
Discarded appliances are potentially dangerous to CHILDREN.
Before you throw away your old Wine Cabinet:
•Remove the door. Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily climb inside.
•Never allow children to operate, play with, or climb inside the appliance.

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INSTALLATI N INSTRUCTI NS
BEFORE TURNING THE WINE CABINET ON ENSURE IT IS PERFECTLY LEVEL. This will minimise any
vibrations.
Your cabinet is equipped with 4 adjustable feet. However, we recommend that you tighten the back
feet to the maximum and then use the front feet to level the cabinet.
IMPORTANT: WAIT 12 HOURS BEFORE TURNING THE WINE CABINET ON FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Safety Instructions
•A fan evacuates heat via the bottom vents.
•It must be installed well away from any heat source.
•It must not be placed in direct sun light.
•It must not be in a damp location laundry, pantry, bathroom, etc)
•It must be perfectly level.
•It must have a correctly installed and reliable electricity supply correctly earthed.
•Use of a multi-socket or extension lead is not recommended.
•This wine cabinet must be earthed to provide protection in the event of an electrical short
circuit.
•It is fitted with a power cord having an earth wire terminating in a 13amp plug.
•Consult a qualified electrician or service engineer if the earthing instructions are not
completely understood.
WARNING: INC RRECT EARTHING CAN RESULT IN THE RISK F ELECTRIC SH CK.

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PERATING Y UR WINE CABINET
AND SETTING THE TEMPERATURE C NTR L
The wine cabinet should be placed where the ambient temperature is between 5-32 deg
centigrade. If the ambient temperature is above or below this range, the performance of the unit
may be affected. For example, placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause
interior temperatures to fluctuate and maybe can not reach the setting temperarture.
The controls of your Wine cooler
The upper zone and middle zone
Set Upper
Set Middle
℃℃
RUN
Light
Power
Upper Chamber Middle Chamber
•RUN
Indicator light illuminates to signify the cooling mode is currently in operation.
•Light
To control the inner light turn on/off.
•Power
To control this appliance turn on/off.
•“Set Upper” Button
To set the temperature of the upper chamber.
•“Set Middle” Button
To set the temperature of the middle chamber.
•“Up Chamber”
To shows the temperature of the up chamber.
•“Middle Chamber”
To shows the temperature of the middle chamber.
The Lower zone
RUN
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D o w n
• “Up” Button
Used to raise warm) the temperature in 1 ℃ .
•“Down” Button
Used to lower cool) the temperature in 1
℃ .

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• “Display”
To shows the temperature of the lower compartment.
Setting the Temperature Control
Each cooling compartment of the wine cooler is independently controlled. To set the temperature:
•Connect the power cord to a properly grounded outlet. In the event of a power interruption, all
previous temperature settings are automatically erased and each compartment will default to a
preset temperature setting of: 7°C for upper compartment, 7°C for middle compartment and
12°C for lower compartment.
•Upper and Middle compartment: Set the desired cooling temperature by pressing the buttons
adjacent to the “Set Upper/Set Middle” program. Each depression of the buttons will scroll
through the available temperature settings for each compartment) in increments of 1 degree.
The temperature selected will flash in the LED display for approximately 5 seconds, then revert
back to display the set temperature of the cabinet.
Upper compartment::The temperature setting can be adjusted from 5°C to 18°C.
Middle compartment :The temperature setting can be adjusted from 5°C to 12°C.
•Lower compartment : Set the desired cooling temperature by pressing the buttons adjacent to
the “UP/D WN” program. Each depression of the buttons will scroll through the available
temperature settings in increments of 1 degree. The temperature selected will flash in the LED
display for approximately 5 seconds, then revert back to display the set temperature of the
cabinet.
The temperature setting can be adjusted from 12 ℃ to 18 ℃
N TE:
If the unit is unplugged, if power is lost, or turned-off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before
restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the wine cabinet will not
start.
When you use the wine cabinet for the first time or restart the wine cabinet after it has been
switched off for a long time, there could be a few degrees variance between the temperature
you select and the one indicated on the LED readout. This is normal and it is due to the length
of the activation time. Once the wine cabinet has been running for a few hours, the temperature
display will re-gain accuracy.
Door Lock
The door lock keys are located inside the plastic bag that contains the User Guide. Insert the key
into the lock and turn it anticlockwise to unlock the door. To lock the door do the reverse operation
making sure metal pin is engaged completely. Remove the key and place it in a secure place for
safekeeping.

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Installation of Shelves
•To prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure the door is fully open when pulling shelves
out of the rail compartment.
•For easy access to the storage content, you must pull the shelves approximately 1/3 out of the
rail compartment; however this unit was designed with a notch on each side of the shelf tracks
to prevent bottles from falling.
•Put the shelf gap left and right) under the square plastic block, lift the shelf, then pull the shelf
from the Wine Cabinet.

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How to change the door opening
This appliance has reversible doors but is delivered with a right hinged door. The left hand
hinge kit comes with the unit in the box), should you wish to reverse the hinge on your unit.
Fig.D
Fig.BFig.A
Fig.C
1. Screws 2. Top hinge (right) 3. Lock hole decorative cover
4. Decorative nail 5. Screws 6. Door axis(right)
7. Door bracket 8. Lower hinge (left) 9. Lower hinge (right)
10. Top hinge (left)
1. Take out 4 screws 1) from top hinge right) 2) and remove the top hinge right),then put out the
door. Fig.A)
2. Put the door safety and take out the lock hole decorative cover 3) and decorative nail 4) from top
of door frame, unscrew 2 screws 5) at bottom and remove the door axis right) 6), then install the
lock hole decorative cover 3) and decorative nail 4) at bottom, please install the spare left door axis
at top of door frame. Fig.B)
3. Remove the door bracket 7) from lower hinge left) 8) and install it at lower hinge right ) （ 9 ） .
Fig.C)
4. The door revolves 180 degrees, put door axis to aim at lower hinge left) and install the door onto
lower hinge left), then close the door carefully.
5. Fix spare top hinge left) 10) onto left top of cabinet with 4 screws 1), then adjust door. Fig.D)
Note: This is a two person operation.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
•Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves and rack.
•Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should
be about two tablespoons of baking soda to one litre of water.
•Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
•Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning the control panel, or any
electrical parts.
•Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth.
Power Failure
•Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature
of your appliance if you minimise the number of times the door is opened. If the power is
going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take action to protect the contents.
Vacation Time
•Short vacations: Leave the wine cabinet operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
• Long vacations
Long vacationsLong vacations
Long vacations: If the wine cabinet will not be used for several months, remove all items and
disconnect. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odour and mould growth,
leave the door open slightly blocking it open if necessary).
Moving Your Wine Cabinet
•Remove all bottles.
•Securely tape down all shelves inside the cabinet.
•Turn the adjustable legs up to the base to avoid damage.
•Tape the door shut.
•Be sure the appliance stays secure and upright during transportation. Also protect the
outside of the wine cabinet. e.g. with a blanket).
Energy Saving Tips
•The wine cabinet should be located in the coolest area of a room, away from heat producing
appliances, and out of the direct sunlight.

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TR UBLE SH TING GUIDE
You can solve many common wine cabinet problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the service
engineer.
PR BLEM P SSIBLE CAUSE
The wine cabinet does not operate. The appliance is not plugged in.
The appliance is turned off.
The circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has
blown.
The wine cabinet is not cold enough. Check the temperature control setting.
The external environment may require a
higher setting.
The door has been opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The wine cabinet turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of bottles have been added
to the wine cabinet.
The door has been opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The light does not work. The appliance is not plugged in.
The circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has
blown.
The bulb needs replacing.
The light button is “OFF”.
The wine cabinet vibrates. Check that the wine cabinet is level.
The wine cabinet seems to make too much
noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls
may cause popping and crackling noises.
The wine cabinet is not level.
The door will not close properly. The wine cabinet is not level.
The door was reversed and not properly
installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves are out of position.

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DEFR STING/C NDENSATI N
Your wine cellar is designed with an “Auto-cycle” defrost system. When the RUN cycle is OFF, the
refrigerated surface of the wine cellar interior rear wall) defrosts automatically. The defrost water is
channelled into a drain pan which is located at the back of the wine cellar next to the compressor
from where it evaporates.
HUMIDITY MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
The wine cellar is equipped with a system for maintaining the correct level of humidity. If humidity is
too low, insert the small plastic reservoir on to the top shelf. Fill this reservoir 3/4 full with water.
Check the water level occasionally and refill as necessary.
REC MMENDED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
For storing ALL TYPES OF WINES 12
o
c to 14
o
c
REC MMENDED DRINKING TEMPERATURE
Champagne NV, Sparkling 6
o
c
Champagne Vintage 10
o
c
Dry White Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc 8
o
c
Dry White Gewürztraminer, Riesling 10
o
c
Dry White Chardonnay 10
o
c
Vintage chardonnay 14
o
c
Sweet White Sauternes Monbazillac, Late Harvest ice wine 10
o
c
Sweet whites vintage Sauternes 14
o
c
Beaujolais 13
o
c
Red Pinot Noir 16
o
c
Vintage Pinot Noir red 18
o
c
Red Cabernet, Merlot, French, Australian, New Zealand, Chilean,
Argentinean, Italian, Spanish, Californian 18
o
c
Red Grenache, Syrah 16
o
c