Marathon MBC145-BL User manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wine & Beverage Cooler!
To activate your Warranty, please register your appliance at www.stirlingmarathon.com or
by completing and mailing the enclosed Warranty Registration Card. We are confident you
will have years of hassle free enjoyment and ask that you please retain the Use & Care
Guide for future reference and your safety.
Before installing please, read your Use & Care guide carefully and pay special attention to
the Safety & Warning information outlined in the following pages.
SINGLE ZONE WINE & BEVERAGE COOLER
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For immediate assistance: 1-844-309-9777
www.stirlingmarathon.com

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Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as
described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter,
and do not use an extension cord.
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•It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
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Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the
unit is disconnected.
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Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can
result in electrical shock or death.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
•This appliance is CFC- and HFC-free and contains small quantities of Isobutane (R600a) which is
environmentally friendly, but flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase
the greenhouse effect. Care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the appliance
that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can ignite and may damage the
eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- Avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,
-Disconnect from the electrical power line,
-Air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes, and
-Contact the Service Department for advice.
•It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to carry out servicing or repairs
to this appliance.
•Take serious care when handling, moving, and using the appliance to avoid either damaging the
refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.
•Replacing component parts and servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personnel so
as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
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FOLLOW WARNING CALLOUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL
•Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury.
•To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely
unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (15°C) and below
80°F (25°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind,
rain, water spray or drips.
•The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
•The appliance must be installed a standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly
grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is
required.
•Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance.
•The size of the fuse (or circuit breaker) should be 15 amperes.
It is important that the appliance be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make
several adjustments to level it.
•Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may
damage or discolor the interior.
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•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Manual.
•Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure, clear of obstruction.
Risk of child entrapment!
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances
are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days”.
Before discarding your old refrigerator:
Take off the doors
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
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1. Interior Light
2. Control Pane
3. Door
4. Shelves (6 Full + 1X Half)
5. Handle
6. Door Seal
7. Leveling Leg
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Remove the exterior and interior packing.
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•Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours.
This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during
transportation.
•Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
•Install the handle on the door. (See page 5.)
INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE
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•THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR FREE-STANDING INSTALLATION ONLY.
•WARNING: Do not store or install the appliance outdoors.
•CAUTION: This appliance is designed for storing and cooling beverages and drinks. Do not store
perishable food, medicine or other medical products.
•Place your Wine Cooler on a floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To level
the unit, adjust the front leveling legs.
•For free-standing installation, leave 5 inches (127mm) of space around the back and sides of the
unit to allow proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.
•NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the appliance near an oven, radiator or other
heating source. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase
electrical consumption. Don’t install in a location where the temperature will fall below 60°F (15°C).
For best performance, do not install the appliance behind a cabinet door or block the base grille.
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Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
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Plug the Wine Cooler into an exclusive, properly grounded wall outlet. Do not under any
circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions
concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an
authorized service center.
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WARNING
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is
damaged, have it replaced by a qualified electrician or an authorized service center.
INSTALLING THE DOOR HANDLE
This wine cooler includes a stainless steel handle that is not required to operate the unit.
To install the handle, follow the instructions below:
1. Remove the door gasket on the side you wish to install the handle - you can see
two designated holes for handle installation. The gasket is easily displaced by
hand, no tools are necessary.
2. Install the handle tightly as shown with two screws and flat washers provided.
(DO NOT over tighten as this will cause damage to the handle and stainless
steel door frame).
3. Replace the door gasket to its original position.
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LOCATION
It is recommended you install the appliance in a place where the ambient temperature is between 60ºF and 80ºF (15º-25ºC).
If the ambient temperature is above or below the recommended temperatures, the performance of the unit may be affected.
For example, placing your unit in extremely cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate. The range of
41-64ºF (5-18ºC) may not be reached.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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•This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-
prong plug which mates with standard three-prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
•Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord supplied. For personal
safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
•This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~ 60Hz three-prong grounded electrical outlet. Have the wall
outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standard
2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
•To prevent accidental injury, the cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling.
•The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheating. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all
power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.
EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord
with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire
grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115
volts and at least 10 amperes.

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DOOR REVERSE
This door of the appliance is reversible, the door is set to be hinged right at purchase, you can change it to the left
by following below instructions. Please note when reversing the door to Left hand, the left hand top hinge part is included
inside the User Manual enclosure package. Keep it in case you need to reverse the door.
Step 3: Unscrew ③ and remove the right side upper hinge ④.
Step 4: Remove hinge shaft hole cover⑤,
remove left upper hinge hole cover ⑥
Step 1: Close the door
Step 2: Unscrew ① and remove the lower hinge ②,
then take down the door.
Step 5: Install the left side upper hinge ⑦.
Step 6: Rotate the door 180 degrees，install the door aligned with pivot.
Step 7: Install left side lower hinge⑧.
Step 8: Cover the right hinge hole ⑨, cover right door shaft hole ⑩
with black cap to finish the door reverse.
Reverse the door swing

NOTE:
If the unit is unplugged, or power is lost or turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you
attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start.
When you use the unit for the first time or restart the unit after it has been shut off for a long time, there could be a few
degrees variance between the temperature you select and the one indicated on the LED readout. This is normal and is
due to the length of the activation time. There should not be a problem once the unit has been running for a few hours.
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It is recommended you install the appliance in a place where the ambient temperature is between 60ºF and 80ºF
(15º-25ºC). If the ambient temperature is above or below the recommended temperatures, the performance of
the unit may be affected. For example, placing your unit in extremely cold or hot conditions may cause interior
temperatures to fluctuate and not reach the desired temperature.
CONTROL PANEL (TOUCH CONTROL)
1. Temperature range: 2-10°C (36-50℉）
button for 3 seconds to turn on or turn off the appliance.2. Press
3. Press button to turn on or turn off the light.
4. Press & change temperature display from Celsius to Fahrenheit (or from
Fahrenheit to Celsius).
5. You can set the desired temperature by pressing or
6. The temperature selected will increase/decrease by 1 degree with each press of the buttons.

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DEFROSTING
This appliance requires no manual defrosting. During the operation of the compressor, ice will build up on the evaporator plate
which is at the back of inner cabinet. During the compressor’s off-cycle, the ice will melt, drip down, and collect in a tray above the
compressor, where the compressor’s heat evaporates the water. If you notice excessive ice build-up on the evaporator, try setting
the temperature slightly higher. Also, be sure that the door gasket is sealing well.
SHELVES
The unit has seven removable shelves (including 6 pieces of full size shelves and 1 piece of half size shelves, maximum 126 cans
approximatively with all these shelves in place). To take out a shelf, first remove its contents, then raise the back of the shelf
slightly and pull the shelf out.

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CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items, including shelves.
Wash the inside surfaces with a solution of warm water and baking soda (about 2 tablespoons of
baking soda to a quart of water).
Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning the area where the controls are located,
or any electrical parts.
Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a
clean soft cloth.
Do not use steel wool or a steel brush on the stainless steel.
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 times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer
period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect the contents.
VACATIONS
Short vacations: Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and turn off the
appliance. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open
slightly, blocking it open if necessary.
MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Remove all stored items.
2. Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
3. Turn the adjustable legs up to the base to avoid damage.
4. Tape the door shut.
5. Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also, protect the
outside of the appliance with a blanket or similar item.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances
and out of direct sunlight.
Ensure that the unit is adequately ventilated.
Do not keep the door open any longer than necessary.
CAUTION: Failure to unplug the appliance during cleaning could result in electrical shock or
other personal injury.
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You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the service technician.
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Problem Possible causes
Appliance is not running Appliance is not plugged in.
Appliance is not turned on.
Check the voltage of the installation.
Check if the circuit breaker or the fuse has blown.
Door is fogging or sweating Fogging on interior glass is normal since when opening the interior is cooler than
the room temperature.
If sweating on exterior glass, the ambient temperature and/or humidity is too
high. Please relocate to a better temperature controlled environment (15°C-25°C
and maximun 70% humidity)
Appliance is not cold enough Check the temperature control setting.
Check if ambient temperature is beyond appliance operating temperature.
The door is opened too frequentlty.
The door is not closed properly.
The door is not sealing properly.
Insufficient free space around the appliance.
The external temperature is high.
A large quantity of bottles has been put into the cellar.
The appliance is opened frequently.
The door is not properly closed.
The cellar has not been correctly set.
LED lights do not operate The appliance is not plugged in.
The fuse has blown.
LED lights are broken
The light switch is off.
Vibration Check and ensure that the appliance is level.
The appliance makes a lot of noise The ratting noise may come the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal.
At the end of a cooling cycle, you can hear the noise of water circulating.
Expansion and contraction of the internal walls may cause a cracking sound.
The appliance is not level.
Check if the fan is in good condition.
The door does not close properly The appliances is not level.
The door seal is dirty or damaged.
The shelves are not positioned correctly.
A part of the contents is preventing the door from closing.
The compressor starts and stops
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