CellarPro 6200VSi User manual

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Control the Elements
Owner’s Manual –
6200VSi/6200VSx/8200VSi/8200VSx

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
Thank you for purchasing a new CellarPro cooling system.
Please take a minute to read through this Owner’s Manual
before you unpack, install and turn on your Cooling Unit.
If you have any questions about your new cooling unit, it is likely that
you will find the answers in this Owner’s Manual. We also have
more information on our website, including the latest version of the
Owner’s Manual, at www.cellarpro.com/customerservice.
If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your dealer
or CellarPro directly. We can be reached during normal business hours
at 1.877.726.8496. You also may contact us anytime via email at
in[email protected].
CONTACT INFORMATION
CellarPro Cooling Systems
1445 N. McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
877.726.8496
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.cellarprocoolingsystems.com
Serial Number*
*We recommend that you take a minute to fill-in your CellarPro serial
number above. The serial number has seven-digits and can be found on
the printed label on the left side of your cooling unit.
Don’t forget to register your cooling unit warranty at
www.cellarpro.com/register

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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
I. Specifications and Cut Sheets 4
II. Installation Instructions 9
III. Operating Instructions 15
IV. Troubleshooting 25
V. Limited Warranty 27

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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d C u t S h e e t s
* With optional rear duct hood
6200VSi / 8200VSi Cut Sheet
Model
Dimensions (inches)
W x D x H
Weight
Runn ing
Co mpre ss or Am ps
6200/8200VSi
16.1 x 29.3 x 21.9 (incl.drain)
130
10.5A –6200
11.8A –8200
6200/8200VSi*
16.1 x 33.1 x 21.9 (incl.
rear duct hood & drain)
135
6200/8200VSx
16.1 x 31.8 x 21.9
(incl. exterior case & drain)
135
I. Specifications

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6200VSx / 8200VSx Cut Sheet
P l a c e m e n t
CellarPro 6200 and 8200 Series cooling units are designed to be installed THROUGH
THE WALL, so that the rear and the front of the cooling unit DO NOT SHARE THE SAME
AIR SPACE.
The rear of the cooling unit must be installed in a space that is at least as large as the
wine cellar unless the rear intake and exhaust are ducted. Both the front and the rear of
the cooling unit require a minimum clearance of 8 inches.
These units also can be placed completely INSIDE or OUTSIDE the cellar when used in
combination with our duct kits.
A m b i e n t E n v i r o n m e n t
6200VSi / 8200VSi - designed for internal use only (ie sheltered from outdoor
weather), the rear of the unit can be exposed to temperature conditions ranging
from 40 to 115°F.
6200VSx / 8200VSx –designed for external use, the rear of the unit can be
exposed to temperature conditions ranging from 40 to 115°F. Refer to the
Installation section for additional requirements for outdoor exposures.

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PLEASE NOTE: With our (optional) crankcase heater, all of our cooling units can be used
in environments down to 20°F, and with our (optional) low ambient kit, all of our cooling
units can be used in environments down to -20°F.
CellarPro cooling units are not designed to heat the cellar space, so if
temperatures inside the cellar drop below proper wine storage temperatures, the
cooling unit cannot create heat inside the cellar.
Insulati o n
CellarPro cooling units are designed to
be installed inside wine cellars that
have proper insulation, moisture
barriers and an airtight seal from the
environment outside the cellar. Interior
walls and floor should have a minimum
of R-11 insulation, and a vapor barrier
on the warm side of the insulation. The
ceiling should have a minimum of R -19
insulation and a vapor barrier on the
warm side of the insulation. Doors
also should be insulated and tightly
sealed with weather stripping around
the perimeter of the door. Surface -mounted fixtures are recommended over
recessed lighting, which can allow air to leak into the cellar.
It is important that all walls, joints, doors and windows, electrical outlets and/or
switches, pipes, vents and light fixtures be sealed to prevent air and moisture
from entering the cellar. If there is a leak in the cellar, the cooling unit will build
up excess condensation.
CellarPro 6200 and 8200 cooling units are equipped with a condensate
management system, which includes a stainless steel pan, a thermostatically-
controlled electric heating element, and an overflow drain at the rear of the cooling
unit.
We strongly recommend that the overflow drain line (shipped loose with the cooling
unit) be connected to the overflow drain (as shown in the installation section), and
that the cooling unit be mounted to tilt slightly backwards, so that any overflow
condensate is channeled safely to the overflow drain line. In addition, we
recommend turning on the electric heating element to burn off excess condensate
that accumulates in the stainless steel pan during the initial cooling of the cellar
and during high run-times, as well as in high-humidity environments.

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F a n S p e e d s
Your fan speed setting will need to be on “High” under the following conditions:
- As the thermal load of the wine cellar increases
- As ambient temperatures increase
- As the static load from ducting (if any) increases due to factors including the length
of the duct run, turns, vent grills and/or reducers
V en t i l at i o n
Adequate ventilation is critically important for the proper operation of your CellarPro
cooling unit.
OUTSIDE THE CELLAR
(At the rear of the cooling unit)
Condenser Air Exhaust. CellarPro 6200 and 8200 Series cooling units create
significant hot air which must be exhausted into an appropriately -sized space
in order for the heat to dissipate. If the space is constrained and/or to o small,
the heat will not dissipate. In this event, the cooling unit will be forced to re-
circulate its hot air exhaust and/or the static pressure will back up the cooling
unit. If this happens, the cooling unit’s ability to create cold air inside the cellar
will be compromised.
Conden ser Ai r Intake. The conde nse r coil s requ ire access to cool air
in ord er for t he co oli ng unit to pr od uce c old air. In add iti on, t he cooling
unit must b e inst alled so that, a ft er its i nst all at io n, t he condenser coil s
are ac ces sib le for periodic cl ea ning o r rep lac in g of th e filt er.
The rear of the cooling unit must be installed in a space that is at least as
large as the wine cellar unless the rear intake and exhaust are ducted. Both
the front and the rear of the cooling unit require a minimum clearance of 8
inches.
Ducting. CellarPro 6200 and 8200 units allow the condenser air intake and
exhaust each to be ducted up to 25 equivalent feet with 8” diameter ducting, or
100 equivalent feet with our auxiliary fan and 8” diameter ducting. We offer two
rear duct kits (sold separately) that attach to the rear of the cooling unit.
INSIDE THE CELLAR
(At the front of the cooling unit)
Evaporator Air Intake. CellarPro cooling units should be mounted at the highest
point inside wine cellars, so that warm air –which rises –will be the first to pass
over the evaporator coils, which are located behind the grill on the face of the
cooling unit. When the warm air passes across the evaporator coils, heat is
removed the air, and the resulting cold air is exhausted into the cellar. To ensure
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Evaporator Air Exhaust. Cold air is exhausted at the top front of the cooling
unit. Because CellarPro cooling units are located at the highest point inside wine
cellars, the cold air exhaust eventually will drop to the bottom of the cellar. To
ensure proper airflow and reduce temperature stratification inside the cellar, the
space in front of the cold air discharge should be clear of any obstructions,
including wine bottles, wine racks, etc. Venting on cold side direct into a wall will cause
“short cycling” and ineffective cooling of the space. For situations where it is not
possible to mount the cooling unit near the ceiling, the cold air exhaust can be
converted to top vent by interchanging the front air louvers and top vent plate.
Ducting. CellarPro 6200 and 8200 units allow the evaporator air intake and
exhaust each to be ducted up to 50 equivalent feet with 10” diameter ducting.
We offer a front duct kit (sold separately) that attaches to the front of the
cooling unit.
We also offer a remote control panel kit that can be installed remotely (up to 10
feet) from the cooling unit, either inside or outside the cellar, and a b ottle probe
(10 foot cord) that can be plugged into the cooling unit.
P o w e r R e q u i r e m e n t s
CellarPro cooling systems should be plugged into a dedicated non -GFI outlet
connected to a 15-amp circuit. The cooling unit uses approximately 11.8A (8200)
and 10.5A (6200) amps during its “on” cycle.
A number of variables, including the minimum set point, the temperature in the
ambient environment, the insulation of the cellar, and the thermal mass inside
the cellar, will affect the cooling unit’s runtime. It is normal for the cooling unit
to run up to 75 percent of the time in order to maintain proper conditions inside
the cellar.
Select a power receptacle (Front or Rear) and plug the provided power cord
into that receptacle. Plug the other end of the power cord into a dedicated 15
amp circuit. A surge-protected circuit is recommended. Set the power selector
switch to energize the appropriate receptacle used (Front or Rear).
The power cord provided for the model 6200VSi and 8200VSi is approved for
indoor use only, while the power cord for model 6200VSx and 8200VSx may be
used both for indoor or outdoor applications.

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T E S T T H E U N I T B E F O RE I N S T AL L I NG I T
1. Remove the unit from the box.
SAVE THE BOX AND PACKING MATERIALS.
2. Plug in the power cord and let the unit run on a hard, flat surface for
no more than 5 minutes.
3. Check to make sure that both fans (one in the front and one at the rear
of the cooling unit) are blowing.
4. Check that the cooling unit is discharging cold air from the front
(it should be approximately 10 - 12° F colder than the temperature
on the digital display)
Please note:The cooling system is programmed with a 3-Minute Delay at Startup to
protect its internal components.
Cut a hole in the wall that is 1/4 inch larger than the dimensions (W
x H) of the cooling unit, and create a frame to support the rear of the
cooling unit. The rear of the cooling unit should be supported by the wall
through which it is installed. Horizontal 2 x 4 inch braces should be installed
between the studs below and above the cooling unit. If the studs in the wall
must be cut to accommodate the width of the cooling unit, vertical braces als o
should be installed on either side of the cooling unit.
6200 / 8200 Frame and Cut-Out Diagram
II. Installation Instructions

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Mount the unit in the upright position close to the ceiling inside the cellar.
As warm air rises to the top of the cellar, the cooling unit pulls the warm air
through the evaporator coil and removes the heat from the warm air. Once cooled,
the cold air is discharged from the front of the cooling unit and circulates through
the cellar.
Slid e the unit t hrough f rom t he out si de of t he cel l a r. CA U TION : T wo
pe o p le ar e r equir ed to m ove t h e cool ing u n it, w hic h is v e ry h eavy . Do not
pl a ce the coo ling unit o n un p rotec ted bottl e rack s.
Tilt the cooling unit slightly backwards. The rear of the cooling unit should
be slightly lower than the front of the cooling unit to facilitate the flow of excess
condensate to the drain line.
Use our adjustable mounting brackets to support and anchor the cooling
unit to the framing in the wall. Use the (12) #10x1-1/2” flat Phillips head wood
screws provided to anchor the screws into the studs and braces. The mounting
brackets can be used either inside or outside the cellar and can be used in three
different locations, as shown below.

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6200 / 8200VS Installation Diagrams

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Installation Notes:
1. The unit is shipped with (4) wall mounting brackets, a 90° drain elbow, and a 10’ length of
1/2 ” I.D. condensate drain line. The required hardware is shipped loose with the unit.
a. Model 6200VSi / 8200VSi (indoor installations): Select the desired set of mounting
holes, location #1, #2, #3, or #4 (shown above). The mounting brackets can be
used on either side of the wall.
b. Model 6200VSx / 8200VSx (outdoor installations): Select the desired set of mounting
holes, location #1, #2, or #3 (shown above). The rear cover uses hole location #1. If
this is also the desired location for the mounting brackets, first make certain the rear cover
is in place, and then install the mounting brackets over the rear cover.
2. If the mounting brackets are used in location #1 or #2, a shelf will be needed to support
the weight of the cooling unit.
3. To attach the mounting brackets, attach the side and top brackets to the unit using
(8) #8x3/8” sheet metal screws. The bottom bracket only attaches to the side
brackets –there are no mounting holes for the bottom mounting bracket in the case
of the cooling unit. Secure the top and bottom brackets to the side brackets with (4)
1/4-20x5/8” bolts and lockwashers (included).
4. Attach insulated foam tape to the mounting brackets on the side that will face the
wall to create an insulated and airtight seal between the wall and the brackets.
5. Once the cooling unit is installed, all cracks and gaps between the cooling unit and
the cellar should be sealed. A complete and proper seal must be made between the
cellar and the cooling unit to ensure that outside air does not enter the cellar. Use
sealant tape or caulking to seal the perimeter where the cooling unit touches the
cellar. Check the seal by having a helper stand in front of the cabinet while you shine
a flashlight around the cooling unit edges to discover any gaps in sealant.
6. Thread the drain elbow tightly to the condensate overflow drain line. Thread tape
is not required. Run the overflow drain tube to a gravity drain, routing so that the
tube forms a water trap near the unit. Charge the tube trap with water, then slide
the 1/2” ID vinyl tubing over the hose barb.

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As shown above, the drain line should drop, then rise (but stay below the height
of the fitting), and then drop again into a drain or bucket. Then, fill the trap
with water. The condensate trap will allow any excess moisture inside the
cooling unit to overcome the static pressure and flow out of the drain line.
Ducted Installations–Rear Duct Kit
1. Ductwork may be attached to the discharge only, or to both the discharge and return
adapters.
2. The unit is capable of operating with 100 equivalent feet of total ductwork, or 50
equivalent feet for both the discharge and return ducting, for the rear and the
front of the cooling unit. Elbows or bends will reduce this length. Use a duct sizing
program to determine the total equivalent feet of a specific duct routing design,
or consult the manufacturer for recommendations. For duct runs greater than 50
equivalent feet, the auxiliary fan option is required.
Ducted Installations –Front Duct Kit
1. Ductwork must be attached to BOTH the intake and exhaust openings, connecting the
cooling unit and the wine cellar.
2. The front duct kit includes two duct hoods. One hood is designed for intake and will
cover the lower portion of the cooling unit. The second hood is designed for the
exhaust and will cover the top portion of the cooling unit. Both hoods are designed
to attach to the cooling unit with #8x3/8” sheet metal screws (included in the kit).
SCREWS LONGER THAN 3/8” MAY NOT BE USED.
3. A bottle probe is included and is required for use with the front duct kit. The bottle
probe is designed to plug into the face of the cooling unit and terminate inside the
cellar. The bottle probe may be used to measure air or liquid temperatures inside
the cellar. If measuring air (recommended), simply place the probe on one of the

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racks. If measuring liquid, the probe in a bottle with water and rubbing alcohol (10-
20%), use the rubber stopper to seal the bottle, and place the bottle in the racks. If
the bottle probe is used to measure air temperatures, the differential (HY) on the
cooling unit should be set to “4”. If the bottle probe is used to measure liquid
temperature, the differential should be set to “1”. To change the differential on the
cooling unit, please refer to our “Advanced Operation” instructions in Section III.
4. The unit is capable of operating up to 50 equivalent feet for each duct. Elbows or
bends will reduce this length. Use a duct sizing program to determine the total
equivalent feet of a specific duct routing design, or consult the manufacturer for
recommendations.
5. The “High” fan speed setting is required for long duct r uns and as ambient
temperatures rise. The “Low” fan speed should never be used in a ducted application.
6. Condensation on the hood can occur in warm and humid environments, even
though the inside of the hood is insulated. If left unattended, this condensation
may cause damage to the electrical components inside the cooling unit. This
damage is not covered by the cooling unit’s warranty.
If condensation occurs on the front duct hood, you should do the following
ASAP to mitigate the condensation:
- Insulate the duct hood by adhering insulation to the outside of the hood.
- Apply silicone caulking to the seam where the hood meets the cooling
unit.
Front Duct Kit - Cut Sheet

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O v e r v i e w
Test the cooling unit to make sure it is working properly before
installing the cooling unit (refer to the instructions at the beginning of
the previous chapter.)
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal conditions for wine
storage and aging. These conditions include steady, cool temperatures, high
humidity, minimal vibration and light, and clean air.
The settings on your CellarPro cooling unit have been preset and optimized by the
factory. Before changing any settings below, we recommend waiting 14 days to
allow the cooling unit to “break in.”
The cooling unit is designed to cool the cellar gently without stripping moisture
out of the cellar environment. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the cooling unit
to run nonstop for up to a week initially, depending on the temperature inside the
cellar, the size of the cellar, and the temperature of the ambient environment.
Once the cellar has reached equilibrium, it is normal for the cooling unit to run as
much as 75 percent of the time.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal temperatures for storing
and aging fine wine. CellarPro cooling units are not designed to maintain
III. Operating Instructions
Summary
Keep in mind the following guidelines before purchasing a wine cooling unit from
CellarPro:
If the cellar it too large for the cooling unit, the cooling unit will be unable to maintain proper,
even temperatures throughout the cellar.
Without proper insulation and an airtight environment, the cooling unit effectively will
become a de-humidifier and potentially will produce buckets of water.
The rear of the cooling unit must be installed in a space that is at least as large as the wine cellar
unless the rear intake and exhaust are ducted. Both the front and the rear of the cooling unit
require a minimum clearance of 8 inches.
Without access to cool air, either because of improper ventilation or environments that are too
hot, the cooling unit will be unable to maintain proper temperatures inside the cellar.
Under these conditions, the unit’s internal components may become damaged, the expected
useful life of the wine cooling unit may be adversely affected, and the product’s warranty may
become null and void.

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temperatures for serving wine, which tend to be much colder than storage
temperatures, especially serving temperatures for white and sparkling wines.
CellarPro cooling units must be used, stored, moved and/or shipped in
the upright position. Be careful when turning the unit on its side. The unit
NEVER should be turned upside down.
The cooling system is programmed with a 3-Minute Delay at Startup to protect its
internal components.
T e m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l
CellarPro cooling units are designed to turn “on” when the air temperature
passing over the evaporator coils inside the cellar exceeds the Minimum Set
Point plus the Temperature Differential, and turn “off” when the temperature
drops below the Minimum Set Point. For example, if the Minimum Set Point is
58°F and the Temperature Differential is 4°F, the cooling unit will turn on when
the temperature rises above 62°F inside the cellar, and it will turn off when the
temperature falls below 58°F. In this example, the average temperature inside
the cellar will be 60°F.
B a s i c O p e r a t i o n
The temperature inside the cellar can be increased or decreased by changing the
Minimum Set Point as described later in this chapter. If the cooling unit runs too much,
you can raise the Minimum Set Point to reduce the cycle “on” time. Most wine collectors
store their wine in the range of 55 - 60°F.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain appropriate levels of humidity, ranging
from 50 to 70 percent, inside wine cellars. In order to increase or decrease humidity
inside the cellar, the Fon setting can be changed as described in the “Advanced
Operation” section later in this chapter.

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S w i t c h I n s t r u c t i o n s
(1) Control Panel: Maintains desired cellar environment. Factory settings
are optimized for peak performance. Controller is described in detail
in the following section.
(2) Fan Speed Selector Switch (Low/High): The cooling unit fans
operate on 2 speed settings: Low or High. For optimum sound and
energy efficiency, select the lowest fan speed that will maintain the
desired cellar temperature. High speed is recommended for initial
cellar pull down, extreme temperature conditions and ducted
installations.
(3) Condensate Evaporator Switch (OFF/ON): When in the “on” position,
the switch will illuminate indicating the condensate evaporator is
energized to remove moisture collected in the unit’s condensate
drain pan. The switch light may cycle off and on indicating a low
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condensate is present at the overflow, the switch may be turned “off”
to reduce unit energy consumption. For initial cellar pull down or in
high humidity environments, the switch should be set to “on”.
(4) Power Selector Switch (Front/Rear): The unit is powered by installing
the provided plug cord in the front or rear of the unit. To use the front
receptacle, set switch to “Front” and plug in the cord at the front right
side of the unit (location #6). To use the rear receptacle, set to “Rear”
and plug in the cord at the rear of the unit (location #7).
(5) Bottle Probe Jack (Bottle Probe): Plug in the remote bottle probe
(sold separately) to control the cellar by liquid temperature rather
than air temperature inside the cellar. Disconnecting the probe will
automatically return the control to air temperature. When using a
bottle probe, the Temperature Differential will need to be
adjusted to 1 degree as shown in the “Advanced Operation”
instructions below.
(6) Grounded Power Receptacle: One receptacle is located on the front
right side (#6), and one on the rear (#7). Use the receptacle that
is most convenient for the installation. Enable the receptacle by
setting the power location switch (#4) to “Front” or “Rear”.
Control Panel Instructions
Digital Display
The temp erat ure dis play ed on t he co ntro l
ind icates the rea l- tim e air te mperat ure as
meas ured by P robe 1 (P1 ) locat ed behind t he
fron t g rill o f the cool ing u nit.

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Power “On” / “Off”
Press “Power” to turn the unit on and off.
When the “Compr essor On” indicator light
is on, the Compress or is running.
When the “Fan On” indicator light is on, the
Fan is running.
Pleas e note: The coo ling sy st em is
progr am med with a 3 - M i n u te D e l a y a t
S t a r t u p to p rot ect interna l co mpo nents .
Up and Down Buttons
To view the “High T emp” record ed by the
cooling unit , press the “Up” button once.
To view the “Low Temp” recorded by the
cooling unit , press the “Down” button
once.
To reset the “High Temp” or “Low Temp”,
press the “Set ” butt on for thre e seconds
while “Hi” or “Lo” is displayed. “RST” will
blink three tim es to indicate confirmatio n.
Set Button
The cooling unit is factory preset with a
Minimum Set Point o f 58°F and a
Temperature Differential of 4°.
This means that th e cooling unit will turn
on when the display rises above 62°F
(58°F + 4°F), a nd turn off when the
display falls below 5 8°F. In this example,
the average temperature inside th e cellar
will be 60°F.
The cooling unit is factory preset with a
Minimum Set Point o f 58°F and a
Temperature Dif ferential of 4°F. This
means that the cooling unit will turn on
when the display rises above 6 2°F (58°F
+4°F), and turn off when t he display falls
below 58°F. In this example, the average
temperature inside the ce llar will be 60°F.
To view the Minimum Set Point, press the
“Set” button for one second.

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To change the Minimum Set Point ,
until °F” blinks
The “Set” temper atu re will blink three
times to indicate confirmatio n
The recommend ed Minimum Set Point
range is 53 - 60°F. To change the
Temperature Differ ential, see “Advanced
Operation” later in this chapte r.
Energy Saver Buttons
To activate and deactivate the “Energy Saver”
mode, press the “Energy Saver” button.
The “Energy Saver” indicator light will turn on
when the cooling unit is in “Energy Saver” mode.
In “Energy Saver” mode, the Minimum Set Point
increases 4°F and the Temperature Differential is
unchanged.
Quick Chill Button
To acti vate the “ Quick Chill ” mo de, p ress t he
“Up ” / “Q uick Chil l” bu tton for t hree secon ds.
T o d e ac t iv a t e “ Qu i ck C hi l l” , pr e ss “ Qu i ck
C hi l l ” b ut t o n f or t hr e e s e co n ds a ga i n.
The “Quick Chill” indicator light will turn on
when the cooling unit is in “Quick Chill” mode.
In the “Quick Chill” mode, the cooling unit will
run continuously for 6 hours (or until the intake
temperature registers 50°F). This mode is useful
after loading “warm” bottles in a cellar.