Cuisinart CWC-3200 - Private Reserve Wine Cellar User manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Private Reserve®Wine Cellar
CWC-3200

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:
1. Use this appliance only as described in this
manual. Other uses not recommended may
cause re, electric shock or personal injury.
2. This product is intended for household use
only.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray
with liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, when
moving from one location to another, and
before cleaning.
6. To disconnect the appliance, grip the plug
and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull
by the cord.
7. Do not operate the appliance in the presence
of explosives and/or ammable fumes.
8. Do not place the appliance or any of its parts
near an open ame, cooking or other heating
appliance.
9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, if the product malfunctions, or
if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
10. The use of attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer may be hazardous.
11. Place the unit on a dry level surface.
12. Do not operate if the housing is removed
or damaged.
13. A loose t between the AC outlet (receptacle)
and plug may cause overheating and a
distortion of the plug. Contact a qualied
electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.
14. This appliance is designed to be freestanding
only, and should not be recessed or built in
(fully recessed).
15. Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and
sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
Direct sunlight will affect/alter the outside
color of the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or personal injury, unplug or disconnect
the appliance from the power supply before
servicing.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
For your protection, this unit is equipped with
a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded
3-prong grounding-type plug, and should be
used in combination with a properly connected
grounding-type outlet as shown in gure A.
If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an
adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained
so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with
a 3-prong plug. As shown in Figure C, the
adapter must be grounded by attaching its
grounding lug under
the screw of the
outlet cover plate.
NOTE: Do not
remove the
grounding prong.
CAUTION: Before
using an adapter,
it must be
determined that
the outlet cover
plate screw is
properly grounded.
If in doubt, consult
a licensed
electrician. Never
use an adapter
unless you are
sure it is properly
grounded.
Note: Use of an
adapter is not
permitted in
Canada.

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
UNPACKING YOUR WINE CELLAR. . . . . . . . .3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using your wine cellar
Proper air circulation
Electrical requirements
Leveling your wine cellar
Installation limitations
Installing the water tray
WINE CELLAR FEATURES AND USE . . . . . . .5
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . .6
General Cleaning
Power Interruptions
Vacation and Moving Care
WINE TIPS AND HINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
WINE STORAGE TEMPERATURE CHART . .7
WINE AND FOOD PAIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
PARTS
1) Removable Shelves
2) Leveling Legs (4)
3) Water Tray (not shown)
4) Tempered Glass Door
5) Adjustable Temperature Control
UNPACKING YOUR
WINE CELLAR
Remove all packaging material. This includes
all adhesive tape holding the wine cellar
accessories inside and outside.
You may want to keep the box and packing
materials for use at a later date.
Before using your Cuisinart™Private Reserve®
Wine Cellar for the rst time, remove all
protective paper and wrapping. Wipe housing
and internal chamber with a damp cloth to
remove any dust from the warehouse or
shipping.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: When using the wine cellar for
the first time, allow at least 24 hours for the
internal temperature to adjust properly.
Make sure there are at least 3 to 5 bottles in
the unit.
ALWAYS REMOVE ALL BOTTLES BEFORE
MOVING THE WINE CELLAR
Using your Wine Cellar
Place your wine cellar on a flat surface that is
strong enough to support it when fully loaded.
Gently place/slide the racks in the wine cellar.
Plug the power cord into a standard electrical
outlet and the unit will turn on automatically to the
default setting.
Place bottles inside the cellar.
Determine the best setting to use: refer to the
temperature guide for appropriate serving
temperatures (see page 7).
The unit’s cooling system operates efficiently with
an ambient temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).
Proper Air Circulation
To assure that your wine cellar works at the
maximum efciency it was designed for, you
should install it in a location where there is
proper air circulation and electrical
connections.
Allow 2" of space on both sides and rear of the
wine cellar to allow proper ventilation.
To ensure proper internal air circulation, do not
overll your wine cellar.
This wine cellar is designed to be freestanding
only, and should not be recessed or built in (fully
recessed).
NOTE: Allow enough space in the front of
the unit to open the door 120°.
Electrical Requirements
Do not plug unit into the same outlet as a
refrigerator or microwave.
Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120
volts, 15 amps) with proper grounding to
power the wine cellar.
Avoid the use of three-prong plug adapters or
cutting off the third grounding prong in order
to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a
dangerous practice since it provides no
effective grounding for the wine cellar and may
result in a shock hazard.
Leveling your Wine Cellar
Your wine cellar has 4 leveling legs. After
properly placing your wine cellar in its nal
position, you can level your wine cellar.
(Please note that the leg that stands on the
hinge is the shorter leg.)
Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them
clockwise to raise the wine cellar or by turning
them counterclockwise to lower the cellar.
Installation Limitations
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
Do not locate the unit in a moist place or display in
direct sunlight.
Do not place the unit next to a major appliance
that emits large amounts of heat, such as a
dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, oven or
barbecue, etc.
Do not install your wine cellar in any location
not properly insulated or heated (garage, etc).
Select a suitable location for the wine cellar on
a hard, even surface away from direct sunlight
or heat source, e.g., radiators, baseboard
heaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any surface
unevenness should be corrected with the
leveling legs located on the front and rear
bottom corners of the wine cellar. Avoid
placing unit where there may be electrical
interference.
NOTE: To minimize the risk of rusting,
leakage and insulation damage, avoid
placing the unit in a place where heavy
moisture is present. Under no
circumstances spill or directly apply water
onto or into the unit.

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Installing the Water Tray
The purpose of the water tray is to receive the
condensation drained from the interior. The
collected water will evaporate so there is no
need to remove the water manually.
To install the water tray, simply slide it in from
the rear of the cellar along the track, which is
located beneath the cabinet body.
WINE CELLAR FEATURES
AND USE
Temperature Adjustments/Control
Important note: In order to operate
efficiently, thermoelectric products should
be in an environment with an ambient
temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).
When initially turned on, the LED will show the
default setting at 55˚F. Your wine cellar has an
electronic temperature control on the front of
the unit. You can set the temperature of your
wine cellar at any setting from 39˚ to 68˚F. The
LED will then display the set temperature.
NOTE: White wine temperature is kept at a
lower temperature than red wine.
By pressing the (+) temperature button on the
display you can increase the temperature;
pressing the (-) temperature button will lower
the temperature.
Please note that the actual cabinet temperature
in a thermal electric unit is dependent on the
ambient temperature. You may set the cabinet
temperature within range but the unit may not
reach that temperature.
For this model, when the ambient temperature
is 77˚F, the lowest temperature that can be
reached is 50-52˚F. When ambient temperature
is 66˚, the cabinet temperature can reach
approximately 39-41˚F.
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
Your wine cellar also has a light for your
viewing pleasure. The interior display light
option allows you to showcase your personal
collection of wines. To activate this feature,
press the Light button. This button is located on
the control panel (see below). The interior light
will remain on permanently until light button is
pressed again. Under normal operation it is
best for the light to remain off.

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug
your wine cellar before cleaning. Ignoring this
warning may result in death or injury.
Caution: Before using cleaning products,
always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings to avoid personal
injury or product damage.
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
General Cleaning
Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of
baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge
or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution,
to wipe down your wine cellar. Rinse with clean
warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use
harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine
bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal
scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may
dissolve, damage and/or discolor your wine cellar.
Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due
to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the
power cord from AC outlet when a power outage
occurs. When power has been restored, replug
power cord to AC outlet.
Vacation and Moving Care
For long vacations or absences, unplug the unit,
empty contents from wine cellar, and clean the
wine cellar and door gaskets according to General
Cleaning section. Prop doors open, so air can
circulate inside. When moving always keep the
wine cellar upright. Do not move the unit lying on
its side.
WINE TIPS AND HINTS
When choosing wine, take advantage of the
knowledge of the personnel in the wine store as
well as reviews of wines from wine publications.
The price of a wine is not necessarily indicative
of relative quality. Very good wines can be
purchased at comfortable-for-the-wallet prices.
When you nd a comfortably priced wine,
purchase in quantity to have on hand as your
“house wine.” Keep it chilled in your Cuisinart™
Private Reserve®Wine Cellar and be ready for
any occasion.
Pairing wine with food has really become a
matter of personal taste – the rules are no
longer hard and fast that white wine is paired
only with sh or light meats and red wine is
paired only with red meats. A Pinot Noir can
complement a grilled sh just as well as it
complements a grilled llet of beef.
What needs to be kept in mind is the
personality of the wine itself, the preparation of
the foods, and the tastes of those who will be
enjoying them. You may want to open a bottle
each of red and white and allow your guests to
choose.
The wine should please the diner, and never
overpower or ght with the food with which it
is served. Likewise, the food should not
overpower or ght with the wine.
Wine is a part of healthy living – the USDA’s
guidelines are based upon the “Mediterranean
diet.” They include wine in moderation – for
women this is one glass per day and two
glasses per day for men. A glass size is 4
ounces. The difference in gender amount
is based upon body size.
As for cooking with wine – never cook with
a wine that you would not drink!

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WINE STORAGE TEMPERATURE CHART
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
WINE TYPE
43º-45ºF • Dessert wine/Ice wine
•
Champagne/Sparkling wine
47º-50ºF • Light whites (e.g., Riesling, Chablis, Chardonnay)
54ºF • Beaujolais
/ Rosé
50º-55ºF • General storage
• All wines white and red
57ºF • Juicy and fruity wines
• Madeira/Tawny Port
59ºF • Chianti, Zinfandel, Valpolicella
61º F • Rioja, Pinot Noir
63ºF • Burgundy, Cabernet, Merlot
64ºF • Bordeaux/Shiraz
66ºF • Vintage Port

WINE AND FOOD PAIRING
CHEESE
Hard All reds
Cheddar Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Burgundy, Merlot
Soft Sparkling, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais
Nouveau, light reds
Goat cheeses Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Riesling, dry Muscat
Blue cheeses Zinfandel, Riesling, Shiraz, Rhône reds
MEATS
Beef, Venison Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, red Bordeaux, red Burgundy,
Merlot, full Italian reds, Zinfandel
Ham Sparkling wine, Gewürztraminer
Lamb All dry reds
Pork Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy, Merlot, Rosé, Rioja
Veal Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Chicken White Burgundy, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chianti, Rioja,
rosé (light reds and full whites)
Game Birds Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, red Burgundy
Turkey Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais
FISH
Shellsh Chablis, white Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc,
Chardonnay
Salmon/tuna/trout Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir,
Beaujolais Nouveau, light reds
Light Fish Light Chardonnay, white Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre,
Pouilly Fumé), dry rosé
OTHER FOODS
Vegetarian Most dry or lighter whites, rosé
Pasta Dry whites, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy,
Merlot, Barbera, Chianti, Montepulciano
Spicy Asian/Chinese Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Chardonnay, white Burgundy, Chenin Blanc, Champagne, Merlot
Japanese All dry whites, sparkling wines
DESSERTS
Fruit Riesling, Chardonnay, white Burgundy
Fruit tart, ice cream, nuts Riesling, Muscat Blanc, Chenin Blanc, ice wine
Chocolate Fruity reds, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, sparkling wine, ice wine
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TROUBLESHOOTING
You can easily solve many common problems by trying the suggestions below.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Vibrations • Check to make sure the wine cellar is on a level surface.
The inside temperature does not
seem correct
• Make sure the cooling vents on the right and left sides of the cooler are
not obstructed. Have at least 2" of space on both sides and rear
of unit.
• The room may be too hot. Example: if the ambient temperature is 80ºF
(27ºC) or higher, the unit can have difculty chilling adequately on the
white wine setting.
• When using the unit for the rst time, it can take the unit up to 24 hours
to reach the desired temperature.
Wine cellar does not operate • Check if wine cellar is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the AC outlet by checking the circuit breaker.
Wine appears too warm • Frequent door openings.
• Allow time for recently added wine to reach desired temperature.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
Wine temperature is too cold • If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting.
Wine cellar runs too frequently • This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high
temperature and humid days
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period
of time.
• Check gasket for proper seal.
• Check to see if doors are completely closed.
Moisture build up on interior or
exterior of the wine cellar
• This is normal during high humidity periods.
• Prolonged or frequent door openings.
• Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Wine cellar door does not
shut properly
• Level the wine cellar.
• Check for blockages (wine bottles, shelves)