Franklin Chef FCW16T User manual

Thermoelectric Wine Cellars
Rafraîchisseurs à vin thermoélectriques
Bodegas aclimatadoras termoeléctricas
Use and Care Guide (pages 1 - 5)
Mode d’emploi (pages 6 - 10)
Manual del usuario (páginas 11 - 15)
Models/Modèles/Modelos
FCW16T
FCW20T
FCW20TC
Franklin Industries, L..L.C.
4100First Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321
Tel.: [phone]
Website: www.franklinchef.com

Thermoelectric Wine Cellars
The next best thing to a subterranean cavern for your fine wines.
•NO VIBRATION, NO NOISE
With no compressor, the only moving part is a gentle fan to circulate
interior air. Vibration and noise caused by a compressor can agitate
wine sediment and adversely affect flavor.
•IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Using the temperature control knob, you can adjust the compartment
interior to cool down to 18F° below room temperature. Select the right
temperature for your objective, whether allowing your wines to mature
slowly and develop complexity, or for table-ready occasions.
•COMPACT SIZE
With no compressor to occupy valuable interior real estate, wine storage
space is maximized relative to overall size of the unit. For the same
reason, the unit is lightweight and easily transportable from storage
room to entertainment area.
•EFFICIENCY
Thermoelectric technology virtually sips energy and costs just pennies to
operate. Total lack of CFC’s adds to the environmental friendliness of
these unique wine cellars.
•RELIABILITY
Solid-state components and few moving parts mean superior reliability
for a long, trouble-free life.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise
basic safety precautions, including the following:
1.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
2.This wine cellar must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions
before it is used.
3.These units can be built in. However, there must be clearance in the back of the unit
sufficient to allow heat to dissipate.
4.Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord itself. Grip the plug firmly and pull it
straightoutoftheoutlet. Replaceorrepairacordthatappearsfrayedorshowscracksalong
its length.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
DANGER!
Avoid the risk of child entrapment. If product is not in use, remove the door so that small
children cannot get trapped inside.
Table of Contents
Introduction·····························1
Safety Instructions··························2
Operating Instructions························3
Special Features···························4
Care and Cleaning··························4
Troubleshooting···························4
Warranty Information························5
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Operation
Franklin Thermoelectric Ready-to-Drink Wine Cellar
This unit can be used to store red wine at temperatures in the mid-60°’s, or when set at the
mid-50°’s to store white or red wine, or as a ready-to-drink wine cellar that can be used to keep
wine on the kitchen countertop during parties and other functions that require more than one
bottle of wine.
1.Setup and Start
Thiswinecellarcanbepluggedintoanystandard120V60Hzsocketthathasbeenproperly
installed and grounded.
IMPORTANT!Foryourpersonalsafety,thisappliancemustbeproperlygrounded. Itisequippedwith
a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Whentheunitispluggedinyouwillnothearanyoperatingnoises. Thereisafaninsidethe
unit,buteachtimeyouopenthedoor,thefanautomaticallygoesoff. Otherthantheinternal
fan, there are no moving parts in the unit.
2.Adjusting the Temperature
Onthebackoftheunitisacylindricalthermostatknobthatcanbeturnedtoraiseorlower
theinsidetemperature. Justadjustthisknobuntilthetemperatureisrightforthewineyou
are storing. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
3.Recovery Time
One characteristic of thermoelectric units is the length of time the unit requires to recover
from having the door opened and shut. It is necessary to wait several hours for the
temperaturetoreturntoitsformerleveloncethedoorhasbeenopened. Thisisnormalfor
this type of unit.
4.Use of Extension Cords
Avoid the use of an extension cord because of the potential safety hazards under certain
conditions. Ifitisnecessarytouseanextensioncord,besuretousea3-wireextensioncord
thathasa3-bladegroundingplug. Usea3-slotoutletthatwillaccepttheplug. Themarked
rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electric rating of the
appliance.
5.Temperature Range
Allwinesarebeststoredonalong-termbasis(over1year)at54-55°F. Thiscellarisbuiltto
storewinesatthistemperature. Mostpeoplewillusethiscellarforwhitewines,whichareat
their best when stored at 54-55°F. As for red wines, they are at the peak of flavor at
temperatures of 64-66°F. Setting the thermostat to Minimum will allow you to store red
winessuccessfullyinthiscellar. Atthistemperatureyoucanremovethebottle,decantthe
wine and immediately be able to drink it at its optimum temperature.
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Some Special Features of Thermoelectric Wine Cellars
Thermoelectric units like this one have some very interesting features, some not found in other
wine cellar models.
1.These units have virtually no moving parts. This allows for a high degree of reliability.
2.Theseunitshavenocompressorandhencenovibrationduringnormaloperation. Thisisan
excellentpointfordrinkersofredwineasthereisnowaytheunitcanshakethesediment.
3.Theseunitsarecapableofbeingbuilt-in. Howeverheatisgeneratedatthebackoftheunit
so some space in the back must be provided to dissipate this heat.
4.Thisunitisdesignedtooperateatamaximumof18F°belowtheambienttemperature. This
meansthatifyouputtheunitinahomewithatemperatureof72°F,thelowesttemperature
the unit can reach is 54°F.
Care and Cleaning of Your Wine Cellar
Cleaning the Outside
Clean the outside of your unit with mild soapy water. Dry with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Never
use harsh cleansers or scouring pads to clean any part of your cellar.
Cleaning the Inside
Be sure to unplug your wine cellar. Remove all bottles. Rinse the inside surface with plain water
and dry the chrome racks.
Cellar Troubleshooting
Cellar does not get cold
1.Check to see if there is power in the outlet you have plugged into.
2.Check to see that the thermostat knob was turned properly.
3.Be sure the door is providing a proper seal.
Cellar does not get down to temperature quickly
1.Be sure you have allowed sufficient time for temperature recovery.
2.Do not open and close the door frequently.
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Franklin Chef™Limited Warranty
Franklin Industries, L.L.C., warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original
purchase or delivery. Any parts that are determined to be defective will be
replaced or repaired by Franklin at no charge as long as the unit was operated in
accordance with the instructions furnished with the product.
ThiswarrantycoversunitsonlyinthecontinentalUnitedStatesanddoesnotcover
the following:
•Damage from improper voltage or installation
•Damage in shipping
•Defects other than manufacturing defects
•Glass, trim or light bulbs
•Any damage or loss to cellar contents as the result of failure of the unit
to perform
as expected
•Labor or repairs after the first 12 months
•Damage from abuse, misuse, accident, alteration or lack of proper care
or routine maintenance.
Commercial warranty is limited to 90 days parts and labor.
This limited warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.
This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
doesnotcoveranylossesfromspoilageordamagestothecontentsoftheFranklin
Chef™ wine cellar.
Thiswarrantyprovidesyouwithspecificlegalrightsandyoumayhaveotherrights
that vary from state to state.
For warranty service, contact:
Franklin Industries, L.L.C.
4100 First Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321
Tel.: [phone]
Website: www.franklinchef.com
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