GE Appliances Wine Cooler User manual

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SafeOl Instrudions . ......... 2-4
Operating Instru_¢ions
(_ontrol Settings ............. 5
Features .................... 6
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Condenser . ..... 8
Cleaning the Deii'ost
Water Pan .................. 7
Cleaning the inside .......... 8
Cleaning the Outside ......... 7
Deti'osting .................. 8
Installation ................. 9
Moving .................... 8
_)_mbleshooting Tips ..... 1O, 11
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
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24Bottle Model
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find fllcsc nmnbcrs on _ label on the
ba(k of the wine (oole_:
197D4609PO01 49-60163-1 11-01JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
i_ This wine (ooler must be
prol)erly installed and located
in accordance with these
instructions belore it is used.
N Do not allow children to
(limb, stand or hang on tile
shelves in tile wine cooler.
"I'ht\_ could damage tile wine
cooler mid seriously il/jm:e
themselves.
i_yI)o not store or use gasoline
or other [12tIIllIl_tbl(' V_II)()IN
and liquids in tile \'icinitv of
this or all_' other appliance.
i_ Keep fingers om of the
"pinch poim" areas;
clearances betweei/tile doors
_lnd between tile doors and
cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careflll closing doors when
( hil(h'cn m:e ill tile m:ea.
;_YLlnplug tile wine cooler tie/ore
demfing and making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend
that any servicingbe performed by
a qualified bdividual.
i_ Tlll'l/Jllg" the telnller_ltur('
control dial to tile OFFtlosition
stops cooling but does not shut
ott t)0_']7 to tilt' win(' cool('12
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PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEWINECOOLER
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Child cntra})lncnt and
suttbcation arc not problems of
the past.Junked or allml(toned
reliigeration llrodu(ts _re still
dangerous...c\'cn if they will sit
JOT'_iust alow da}_s." If you are
getting lid of _our old appliance,
please tollow tile inst] uctions
below to help llrl.'vl.'llt accidents.
Before You ThrowAway Your Old
Refrigeration Product'.
i_i;"I'_k(' o11 the doors.
I;YI ea_e the shel\'cs ill place so
that children mlw not easih
(limb inside.
CFC Disposal
()ld rctiigcr_tion products may
have a cooling s_'stcm that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs m:e believed to l/arm
stratospheric ozone.
II }_)u arc throwing _{x_r_{}_ old
rc/iigcratJon product, make sure
the CI_'(I l'('/iigerant is l:elnovcd
JOTproper disposal b} a qualified
servicer. If you intentionalN
release this CFC rc/iigcram _ou
call be suk!iect to fines and
illlt)l_isonlilent/ln(leF llro\'isions
of environmental legMadon.

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USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because ofpotential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.
t]()_r_'_(_'_', i{vou must use ml extcnsion cord, it is ;_lb.,,olut(qv ]/c(cssarv
that it be a UI Aistcd, 3-wit( +Womlding t}])e apl)limlcc extension cord
h_ing _ g_xmnding t}])e plug mid outlet mid that tile ele(uical
r_ting of tile (ord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 190 volts.
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safe_
this appliance must be properly grounded.
The 1)o_x'r cord ot dfis
appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (g_:omlding) plug
which mates with a standard
3-prong (g_xmnding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility' of
electric shock hazard/i'om
this applim_ce.
t]m e the wall outlet and
circuit checked b} a quali/ied
electri(ian to make sm:e the
outlet is properly Womlded.
[]VOH ]/_1_,_' only _t St_tll(]_ll'd
2-t)rong w_tll outlet, it is _'O[IF
personal responsibility and
oblig_tion to hm e it ret)la(ed
x,ith a t)rol)erly W(mnded
3-prong wall outlet.
The wine cooler should
alwa}_'_be 1)hNged into its own
individual electrical outlet
whi(h has a \'oltage n_ting that
matches the rating plate.
This t)ro_ides the best
perti)rmance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a tire hazard
/i:om o\eflleated wires.
Nt%eF/ll/])hlg _'OH17 wine cooler
b} pulling on the power cord.
Mways gl:ip plug firmly and pull
straight out ti'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately
all power cords that hm_'
become ti'mx'd or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or _lbrasion damage
along its lengdl or at eitller end.
When moving the wine (ooler
_r_/ fi:()_l the W_tll, be caretifl
not to roll o_x'r or damage the
t)ower cord.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
][tOW('\('l; il YOUmust USe an
adapte_; where local codes
t)ermit, a temporary connection
gTotmded 2-prong wall outlet
l)\ Ilse of a UL-lJsted adal/ter
a\'_lilat)le at l/lOSt local hardware
stores,
The lalger slot in the adapter
must be _diglted with the
larger slot in the wall outlet to
tn:tMde proper poladty in the
COlllleCtiOll of the t)ower cord.
When (lisctmnecting the power
cord ti'on/the adapteJ; alwa_'_
hold the adapter in place with
one hand while pulling the
power cord plug with the other
hand. If this is not done, the
adapter gTtmnd terminal is _erv
likel} to break with repeated use.
If the adaliter grotmd terminal
breaks, DO NOr USE the wine
cooler mttil a t)roper grtmnd
ha_, been established.
Attaching theadapterground terminal
toa waft outlet coverscrew doesnot
ground theapplianceunless thecover
screw is metal, not insulated, and the
waftoutlet isgrounded throughthe
house wiring. Youshouldhave the
circuit checkedby a qualified dectriclan
tomakesure theoutlet isproperly
grounded
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_i READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control cEApp,a,oes.oo,,
Thetemperature control is located on the back of tile wine cooler.
For regular operation, the temperature control knob
should besetto the NORMAL position.
MAXis the coldest setting.
MIN is the warmest setting.
Once the bottles are loaded, allow at least 48 hours
before making any adjustments to the initial setting.
ControlSettings
The temperature range of the wine cooler is/i'om the mid-tbrties
to the mid-sixties in degTees I;ahrenheit.
As with an), reti'igeration produ€t, there is a slight temperattm'
varim_ce at di/t{'rent locations within the cabinet.
The coolest shelxes in the refit m:e the t'wo middle shelxes.
Position your wine inventory accordingly (i.e, white wines in the
cooler zones and tx'd in the warmer zones).
NOTE:Make surethatthe wine bottlesdo nottouch the hack wall.
Thebottlesmay collect condensation,which will drain intothe
bottomof the unit
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1Aboutthefeatures.
Puff-Out Racks
The It)re: mtks tml be tmllcd out 1/2 w;_xto ;lllow tilt' t';isx
addition or _x'nlov_d of wine bottl(_s.
The top l'ack holds up to fivc wine botth's with tilt' necks
tov+_t'ds dl,V back.
The cemcl: thwc n_cks hold up to five wine 1)ottlt,s with tilt +
necks towards tilt'/t'ont.
UI)tO _'O[IFYt'g[lI[1F +Win(*botth's €an bc placed in tile
botlol//of tilt' t++lit. Thc bottOlll c_t+/also be uscd to stow
lat'ge or i]:t'cgulafly sh_q)ed botlles+
Automatic Humidity Control
The inside of tile wine coolel: automatically maimains
tilt' ncccssary h,vcl of humidity to ptx)tcct wine corks
ti'om (h'}ing ()tit. _+\_a result, frost may ]+ol'ln o+1 tilt'
imle+: sur/itces. See Care and C/caning ibr inst+ fictions
on removing excessiv(' fl:ost 1)uildup.
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Care and cleaning. GEAppliances.com
Cleaning the Outside
IMPORTANT: Unplug the wine cooler before cleaning.
Keep the outside clean. The cabinet (an t)e w_lsl'ted
with mild soal) and wawr. Rinse dloroughly widl
('l_" _r_It_'_ Never use abrasive scouring powders.
Use a glass cleaner or mild soap and water and
a soft cloth to clean the glass door: Do not use
any abrasive powders.
Donot wipe the wine cooler with asoiled dishcloth or wet towel
Thesemay leavea residue that can erode the paint. Donot use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners,bleach or cleanerscontaining
b/each because theseproducts canscratch andweaken the
paint finish
Protect the paint finish. The/h/ish on the outside ot the
Wille {ooler is _1]ligh-qllality, 1)ake(l-on t)aint/inish. \*_itl/
t)rol)er care, it will stay lle\*,'-looking alld rust-/i'ee lot _'ears.
At)l)ly a coat of kitchen!al)t)liance wax when the wine
cooler is new, and then at least twice a veto;
Drain tube D_frost
water pan
Cleaning the Defrost Water Pan
IMPORTANT:Unplugthewine coolerbeforecleaning.
The pan should be cleaned out at least once a year or
whene_vr tile wine cooler is de/i:osted.
Renlo_V tile pan by firmly pulling it smdght out. When
repla(ing ttle pan, make sure to t)osidon it under the
drain tube.
Clean tile t)an Ilsing a cleall cloth or st)onge and a _11_1//
water and baking soda sohltion--about one tableq)oon
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of _vvlte_:This
both cleans and neumdizes odors. Rinse mid wipe dry.
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Care and cleaning.
Cleaning the Inside
IMPORTANT:Unplugthewinecoolerbeforecleaning.
To clean the imaer liner and rocks, use a warm water and
baking soda solution--about one tal)lespoon (15 ml)
of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of _m_: This both
cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and Mtm dr}.
The \'in}l door gasket may be cleaned with mild soap and
ware1; a baking soda solution or a mild scouring powden
Rinse well.
Donotusedetergents,scouring powders,spraycleanersor
otherharshchemicalstocleantheinterior.
Defrosting
Defrost whenever froston the inside surfaces of thestorage area
becomes 1/4" tbick. Never use a heater of any kind, scraper
or sharp instrmnent to remove frost as it may damage the
wine cooler.
To defrost, set the telnl)e_ture control dial at OFFposidon.
Remove the contents and wipe inside surlaces and racks
with a clean towel. If/i:ost does not come off easily; allow
the/i'ost to melt some\'dlat and wil)e DiE
After defrosting, clean the (telix)st water pan; see gleaning
the Defrost Water Pan. Make sure inside sur/imes are dr};
then return the contents to the wine cooler and turn the
temtmramre control to the desired setting.
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Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such a_,racks b} taping them
secm:elv in [)lace to t)revent damage.
Be sure the wine cooler stagsin an upright position during moving
Cleaning the Condenser
IMPORTANT: Unplug the wine cooler before cleaning.
For best results, use a brush spe(ially designed/_)r this
purpose. It is a\ ailable at most appliance stores.

Installing the wine cooler. GEAppliances.com
Mounting
3]es
Drain tube Defrost
water pan
Installing the Defrost Water Pan
_I'tl(' win(' (ool('r (OlI]('s wJ|h _1 d('/i:ost W_lt('r 1)_{n th_lt
is shilÂllcd insi(l(' tlw Ill/it. It is illlt)ort:ant to inst_lll the
pan oxer the ( Oml)ressor as shown.
Slide the defl'ost water pan in so the two support pins
are fifllv seated in the motmting holes.
Make sure the t)an is positioned m_der the drain tribe.
Read these instructionscompletely and
carefully.
s_?' "['h_ wine cooler is intended for freestanding operation
only. I)o not en(lose it or install it in ;_re(essed m'e;_.
i¢ I)o not install the wine cooler where the teml)eratm:e
will go below 50°F (10°C) because it will not mn
o/len enollgh to lilaintaill t)roper teIilt)eratllr'('s.
N Install it on a lev('l floor or c(mnter strong enough to
SUl)l)ort it when fllllv loaded.
i_ It it is l)la(('(t on _1(otmtertot) , the/i'ont sin:lilt(' o/
th(' door should bc 3" (8 (m) or more b;mk ti'om the
('(tg+( 'ot tl/(' ('otlI/tt'rto t) or st_llld to avoid tl((id('nt_ll
tipping of the at)t)lJance dm-ing normal use.
i_yNlow at least 21' (6 cm) of space between the back
of the wine cooler and the wall, to allow t)rot)er air
circulation.
s_?' Do not install where it will t)e sul_ject to dire(t
starlight, heat or moisture.
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Beforeyou call forservice...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below first
and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Mo_' tile contFol to a
teIlIl)et_Htlre settiIl_.
Push tit(' t)lug completely
il/tO tile otltIet.
Wine cooler does not Control in OFFposition.
operate
lYhle cooler is
tulplugged.
The tudt was recendy
turned off or mlplugged.
The fuse is bloml/circuit
breaker is tripped.
+ The wine cooler is
equipped with a
thellllOStat COlltroI device.
_l_)tl l//tlSt allow }It least
three mimltes betore
Iz_starting the unit or
plugging it back in.
R('place filse or reset
tile break('+'.
Vibration orrattling lYhle cooler is on Llse .qfim_ to le\ e| the
(slight vibration ml mleven surface. \Ville (oo]er+
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when wine cooler _Vuil 24 ]_ottrs [or the
long periods or cycles is fin.st plugzged ha. \_rilJe(ooler to (-Oml/letely
COO] do\&r|]+
Often occurs when + This is norn/}d.
large mnomltS of wine
are placed hi wine cooler.
Door left open. Che(k to see ita bottle is
holding door open.
Hot weadler or frequent + This is norn/}d.
door ope_fings.
Temperature control See About the control.
set at tile coldest setting.
Not enough clearance
from the wall. Make sure there is enottgh air (irctllatJon aroil]ld tile
_rJ ne ( ooler.
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Wine cooler too warm
What ToDo
See Aboutthecontrol.
Possible Causes
Temperature conla'ol
not set cold enongh.
_¥arln weafller or _ Set the tcmpcnmwc
frequent door openings. (ontrol one stc t) (older.
See About the control.
Door left open. Che(k to see fla bottle is
holding door open.
See Care and cleaning.
See Care and cleaning.
Winecoolerhasodor hlterior needs clemxi_lg.
Defrost water pan
needs deaning.
Moisture forms on Not unusual durhlg Wipe s/lrJh(-(' dry.
outside of wine cooler periods of lfigh hmnidity.
Moisturecollectsinside Too frequent or too lozlg
(in hmnid weather, door opez_hlgs.
air carries moisture
into wine cooler when _¥hm bottles touching
door is opened) the back wall.
Frost forms on interior This is normal.
surfaces of wine cooler
Wine cooler too cold Temperature conll'ol
set too cold.
+ Rcposidon bottles.
+ See th(' I)cli'osting sc(tion
trader Care and cleaning+
+ See Aboutthe control
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Staple your receipt here.
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Fromthe date ofthe
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