Grand Cru GC100D User manual

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GC100D

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This manual contains important information including safety and installation
instructions for your appliance. Please read it carefully before use and follow
all safety information & instructions. It is recommended to keep this manual for
easy reference so that you can be familiar with the operation of your appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using the appliance, please properly position and install it as described in this
manual. To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using the appliance, follow
these basic precautions:
•The appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.
•Make sure the voltage/current marked on the rating label corresponds with your supply
voltage. Plug into a 3-pin outlet and avoid the use of an adaptor or extension lead if
possible.
•It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance be provided.
•Never clean the appliance parts with flammable fluids which may create a fire hazard or
explosion. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the
vicinity of the appliance.
•Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
•Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning, maintenance or servicing.
Failure to do so can result in electrical shock.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the appliance. All servicing should be
referred to a qualified Clever Home Products technician.
•It is recommended that 2 people move the appliance to avoid any damage to the appliance
or personal injury.
•To ensure proper ventilation for the appliance, the front of the unit must be completely
unobstructed. Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove,
heater, radiator, etc.).
•It is important for the appliance to be levelled in order to work properly. You may adjust
the appliance’s feet to level it.
•This appliance intended for use by persons with sufficient experience and knowledge of
electrical appliances. Any other persons (including children) should be supervised or given
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may
damage or discolour the interior.
•Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose.
•The use of attachments is not recommended by the manufacturer and may be hazardous.
•When you dispose of the appliance, take off the door and leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside. Make sure the coolant circuit, particularly
the heat exchanger at the back/bottom of the unit is not damaged. The symbol on the
product or its packaging indicates that this product is not to be handled as normal
household waste and it is to be taken to a recycling collection point for electrical and
electronic goods.

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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
The Appliance can be installed in a free-standing position or built in to a kitchen cabinet.
Below is the dimension for installation.

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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING
UNPACKING AND CLEANING THE WINE COOLER
•Remove the exterior and interior packing materials.
•Let the appliance stand upright for approximately 24 hours before connecting it to the
power source. This helps to reduce the possibility of a cooling-system malfunction from
handling during transportation.
•Use a soft cloth to clean the interior surface with lukewarm water.
•For Stainless Steel Frame version, install the door handle provided with the appliance by
following these steps:
1st Step -Remove the gasket on the internal
door to expose the two screw holes.
2nd Step -Install the handle with the screws
and washers provided. 3rd Step -Reinstall the
gasket.

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LOCK & UNLOCK THE DOOR
●Lock is an optional function. If your wine cooler has such function, a key should be
attached inside the packing of this manual.
●Insert the key into the lock and turn it counter-clockwise to unlock the door. To lock
It, turn clockwise. Please save the key.
OPERATING THE WINE COOLER
WORKING CLIMATE
•It is recommended to maintain an ambient temperature of around 22-25°C which helps
your wine cooler work at optimum efficiency.
•If the ambient temperature is above or below the recommended ambient temperature,
the performance of the unit may be affected. For example, the appliance operating in
extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate, and the
temperature set between 5-22°C may not be always reached.
WINE STORAGE
•The standard shelves are designed perfectly for Bordeaux bottle storage. The maximum
loaded bottles may vary subject to the different size or dimension wine bottles you store.
•The shelves can pull out for easy access to the wine storage. There are two kinds of
shelves in one unit:
1. The bottom shallow shelves are without telescopic rails, but with a plastic
Stopper on each sides of the inside cabinet to prevent the shelf from falling.
2. All the deep shelves are with Telescopic Rails which has stoppers by themselves.
•To prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure to have the door opened by
140o all the way before pulling the shelves out.
•Please store wine in sealed bottles.
•Do not cover the shelves with aluminium foil or any other shelf material which may
prevent air circulation.

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•Should the appliance be left empty for long periods it is suggested that the appliance is
unplugged, and after careful cleaning, leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate inside
the cabinet in order to avoid possible formation of condensation, mould or odours.
•Recommended temperatures for chilling/storing your wines.
Wine Type
Recommended Temp.
Red Wines
15 - 18ºC
Dry/White Wines
9 -14ºC
Rose Wines
10 - 11ºC
Sparkling Wines
5 -8ºC
CONTROL PANEL
POWER ON/OFF CONTROL
•When the appliance is plugged in to a power outlet, it powers on automatically.
•Touch the power button and hold for 10 seconds to turn off (or turn on) the appliance.
•Whether the control panel is locked or unlocked, you can turn off the appliance by
touching the power button and holding for 10 seconds.

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Warning: To avoid damaging the compressor, please do not turn on the appliance again
within 5 minutes after you turn it off.
UNLOCKING THE CONTROL PANEL
•Under unlock situation, touch the power button and lighting button with 2 fingers
at the same time and hold for 3 seconds. The appliance will beep when unlocked.
•The control panel will automatically lock and beep after 10 seconds without being
touched.
•When the appliance is locked, the control panel will not respond.
INTERIOR LIGHTING ON/OFF CONTROL
•The appliance must be unlocked, touch the lighting button to turn on (or turn off) the
interior cool LED lighting.
•The light will stay on unless it is manually turned off.
TEMPERATURE SETTING
•The temperature setting ranges are 5-12 ºC for the upper zone and 12-22 ºC for the
bottom zone.
•You need to select the set zone by touching the button before touching the button
to set the desired temperature. The zone temperature will flash when it is
available to be set.
•The first touch on or will recall the previous set temperature displayed in the digital
window. If the appliance runs after a power failure (or unplugging), the previous set
temperature does not exist and is replaced by the default temperature at 10ºC for the
upper zone and 16ºC for the bottom zone.
•Touch the to increase the set temperature by 1ºC, or touch the to decrease the
set temperature by 1ºC.
•The digital temperature readout will change to display the real temperature of the
inside cabinet after 10 seconds without being touched.
Note:

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The first time you use the appliance or after restarting the appliance after it has been shut
off for several hours, you may find a few degrees variance between the set temperature
and the displayed temperature. It is normal and the temperature will stabilise after a
few hours running
SELECTING FAHRENHEIT (ºF) OR CELSIUS (ºC) DISPLAY
Touch the to change the Fahrenheit and Celsius display for both zones at the same
time.
Warning:
The appliance is designed with a defrosting pipe rounding at the front part of
the outside cabinet to avoid any condensing water appearing on the cabinet
frame. If the compressor keeps running for a long time, the heat transmitted from the
defrosting pipe to the front part of the outside cabinet may reach up to 50 ºC. This may
happen when you turn on the appliance for the first time or when you open the door for
quite a long time.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE WINE COOLER
•Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves.
•Wipe the inside surfaces with a sponge and baking soda solution. The solution should be
2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 litre of warm water.
•Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution. Allow wooden shelves to dry before
placing back into the wine cooler.
•Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
•Wipe the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Wipe dry with a
clean soft cloth.
•Do not use a steel wool or steel brush on the stainless steel. These will scratch the
stainless steel and rusting may occur.
POWER FAILURE
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature
of your appliance, if you minimize the number of door openings. If the power is going to
be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your wine.
MOVING THE WINE COOLER
•Remove all items.
•Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
•Turn the adjustable leg up to the base to avoid damage.
•Tape the door shut.
•Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also
protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
•The appliance should be located away from heat producing appliances, and away from
direct sunlight.
•Ensure that the unit is adequately ventilated. Never cover air vents.
•Only open the door when necessary. Avoid leaving the door open for long periods or
opening and closing the door frequently.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you feel the appliance is not working properly, follow these instructions to try to see if
you can solve the problem simply by yourself before calling for service.
No.
PROBLEM
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE /
MEASURE
1
The wine cooler does not operate
Not plugged in.
The appliance is turned off.
The circuit breaker has tripped or a blown fuse.
2
The wine cooler is not cold enough
Check the temperature control setting.
External environment may require a higher setting.
The door is opened too frequently.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
3
Automatically turn-on and turn-off
frequently
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of contents has been added to the wine
cooler.
The door is opened too frequently.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
4
The lighting does not work
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker has tripped or a blown fuse.
The lighting is turned off.
5
Too much vibration
Check to assure that the appliance is level.
Check to assure no parts inside the cabinet or in the
compressor chamber are loose.
6
The wine cooler seems to make too
much noise
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
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 appliance is not level.

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The door will not close properly.
The wine cooler 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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The display window is shown with “HH”
or “LL” instead of a digital figure, and/or
with continuous buzz sound.
The temperature probe is out of order.
REVERSING THE DOOR
Remarks:
●The following instruction is based on a unit with right door hinge installed already (the
handle on the left side).
●All removed parts must be saved for the door reinstallation.
1st step -Pry up the hinge screw holes cover and hinge cover with a straight
screwdriver Take out the upper hinge by loosening the screws, and lift up the
whole door. See Figure 1.

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2nd step - The Support Rod (at the bottom of the door) with the hinge holes
Protecting Screws and Bush (at the top of the door). Move the Door
Lock Hole Cover from the bottom side of the door frame to the topside. See
Figure 2 & 3.

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3rd step - Pull out the bottom hinge cover and take out the bottom hinge by loosening
the screws. Loosen the 4 screws on the bottom left side. Install the bottom hinge to the
left side while screw the holes on the right side. See Figure 4.
4th step - Turn the door 180o(upside down) to reinstall the door to the opposite side. Insert
the door support rod to the bottom hinge through a washer , and screw the
upper hinge which is connected to the door. Finally, cover the hinges as well
as the hinge screw holes. See Figure 5 & 6.


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