Mistral MWC14R User manual

14 Bottle
Wine Cellar
MWC14R
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For Your Safety
Read all instructions carefully, even if you feel
you are quite familiar with the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children
or inrm persons without supervision.
• Children should be prevented from playing with the
appliance.
• Before you throw away any wine cooler or refrigerator
unit, take the door off and leave the shelves in place so
that a child cannot climb inside.
• This appliance should be placed on a dry, level
surface before it is operated.
• INDOOR USE ONLY – this appliance is not intended
for outdoor use.
• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• This appliance is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas or similar moist locations. Never
locate this appliance in the immediate surroundings
of, or where it may fall into, a bath, basin, washtub,
shower or swimming pool.
• Do not place items lled with liquids, such as vases,
on the appliance. Do not expose the appliance to
dripping or splashing liquids.
• Do not place naked ame sources, such as candles,
on the appliance.
• Do not locate the appliance or cord near heat
sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts or
direct sunlight.
• Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
Ensure that vents are not covered by newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not install in a tight-
tting cabinet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
grill openings.
• Do not run the cord under carpeting. Instead,
arrange the cord away from trafc areas where it
will not become a trip hazard.
• To disconnect the appliance, turn the appliance off,
switch off the power outlet and remove the plug
from the power outlet.
• Do not misuse the cord. Never carry the appliance
by the cord or pull to disconnect it from the outlet.
Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug; after the appliance malfunctions; or
has been dropped or damaged in any way. Consult
an authorised service facility or similarly qualied
person for examination.
• Do not open – do not attempt to repair,
disassemble or modify this appliance.
• The use of controls or adjustments, or performance
of procedures other than those specied herein,
may result in dangerous radiation exposure.
• Dangerous high voltage exist inside this appliance.
• This appliance is only to be serviced by a qualied
person. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
COMPULSORY WARNING
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualied person to avoid a hazard.
The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or inrm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure they
do not play with the appliance.
This product has not been designed for any uses
other than those specied in this booklet.
Note: Before you throw away any refrigerator
unit, take off the door and leave the shelves in
place so that children cannot climb inside.
Save These Instructions
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and/or injury
to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:
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Features of your Wine Cellar
Recessed Handle
Drip Tray
Adjustable Legs
Glass Door
Evaporator
Hinge Cover
Wine Rack
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Well ventilated
There is a need for good ventilation around the Wine
Cellar for easy dissipation of heat, high efciency for
refrigeration and low power consumption. For this
purpose, sufcient clear space is needed around the
Wine Cellar with its back at least 100mm away from
the wall, its sides at least 200mm and no less than
300mm space from the top. A clear space should be
left to open its door to 160°.
Power Line Cord
The cord should be neither lengthened nor folded into
a coil during operation. Moreover, the cord should
never be touching the compressor at the back of
the Wine Cellar, the surface temperature of which is
quite high when operating. This will deactivate the
insulation or cause leakage of electricity. Using an
extension cord is NOT recommended.
Protection from Moisture
Avoid placing the Wine Cellar in a place where heavy
moisture is present so as to minimize the possibility
of rusting its metal parts.
The Wine Cellar should not be directly sprayed with
water as this could result in poor insulation and
current leakage.
Protection from Heat
The Wine Cellar should not be stored near any heat
source or direct sunshine.
The temperature range of this Wine Cellar is
highly dependent on where it is stored. The
ideal conditions for this Wine Cellar is inside
the household, away from direct sunlight, or
high ambient temperatures.
Stable Installation
Place the Wine Cellar on a strong and level oor.
An unstable installation can produce noise and
vibration. It is best to avoid constant movement and
vibrations that can easily disturb the wine. Putting
the Wine Cellar on carpet may cause a temperature
rise and result in discoloration of the carpet due to
the compressor heat. In such a case, place a hard
wooden board or rubber mat between the carpet
and the unit.
Avoid places that are exposed to coal, gas, petrol or
smoke as discolouring may occur on the Wine Cellar.
Moving
When xed or moved, the Wine Cellar can not be
set horizontally or declined to more than 45° or
upside-down.
Before relocating or moving your Wine Cellar unplug
the power cord, remove the contents and fasten the
door with adhesive tape to prevent the door from
opening while moving.
Correct Positioning of Your Wine Cellar
MAINTENANCE
• The Wine Cellar should be cleaned and
maintained once a month.
• When performing maintenance, make sure that
the power plug is rst disconnected from the
power outlet.
• Wipe the inner and outer surface of the Wine
Cellar and its accessories with a wet cloth.
If they are too dirty, scrub the surface with a
neutral detergent and rinse clean with water
and dry with a clean cloth.
• For cleaning do not use hot water, solvents,
petrol, alcohol, kerosene, washing powder,
cleanser, alkaline detergent, acid, chemical
cloths, etc. These products may damage
the lacquer coat and plastics. It is not
recommended to directly spray the Wine
Cellar with water as it may cause rust or
weaken insulation.
• Be careful to maintain the rubber seals of the
doors. They should always be cleaned.
• If any plastic parts in the Wine Cellar remain
contaminated for a long time by oil (animal
or vegetable), they will be easily aged and
possibly crack. The drain pan gets dirty very
easily if not cleaned regularly and bad odours
will be produced. It is recommended to clean
this pan regularly.
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Wine Cellaring Tips
For wine to last as long as the wine maker suggests
it needs to be stored in the correct conditions. Badly
stored wines may age prematurely, oxidise and
become undrinkable in a very short period of time.
Wine experts recommend a constant temperature
of 12°-14°C as ideal for cellaring reds, whites and
sparkling wine.
Your Wine Cellar has a variable temperature
controller so you can use it to cellar wines at a
constant temperature or you may choose to chill
wines prior to serving.
Thermostat Control
The rst time you turn the unit on, set the
temperature control to “5” position.
The settings of the temperature control are
“0,1,2,3,4,5”. After 20 minutes, adjust the
temperature control setting to “3”. The setting of
“3” should be correct for home or ofce use as the
temperature range is generally between 11°- 14°C
at this setting.
To turn the Wine Cellar off, turn the temperature
control to “0”.
The range between “1” and “5” is from 7° to 18°C.
This depends greatly on where the Cellar is stored.
You should put your appliance in the coolest place in
your room, which can save energy consumption of
your appliance.
If the environment temperature is too high, the
temperature in the Wine Cellar may not reach the
target temperature.
With the variable temperature controller you can
adjust the setting to accommodate the climate you
live in. For example, in the warmer states you may
need to turn the dial to “4” to store your wine at the
ideal temperature as the external temperature will
affect what the Wine Cellar’s internal temperature is.
In the cooler states it may be necessary to lower the
setting to “2”.
How to operate
Cautions
• Moisture can become trapped inside the Wine
Cellar by opening doors, forming a layer of frost
inside. It will weaken the Wine Cellar when the
frost is thick. When it is greater than 2mm thick,
you should defrost your Wine Cellar.
• Defrosting is operated manually. Before
defrosting, remove contents, then set
the knob of the temperature controller to
position”0”(where the compressor will stop
working) and leave the door open until ice has
dissolved thoroughly.
• In the case of speeding up the defrosting, you
may put a bowl of warm water (about 50°C)
into the evaporator, and be sure to set the
knob of the temperature regulator to original
position after defrosting. It’s inadvisable to
heat the evaporator directly with hot water or a
hair dryer while defrosting as this may result in
damaging the inner case.
Note: Turning the temperature control to “0”
position stops the cooling cycle, but does not
shut off the power to the wine Cellar.
If the unit is unplugged, power 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 Wine Cellar will not start.
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This Wine Cellar has the capability of opening the
door from either the left or right side. This unit is
delivered to you with the door opening from the
left side. Should you decide to reverse the opening
direction, please follow these instructions.
Note: Ensure that you place all parts removed in
a safe place whilst reversing the door opening.
Reversal of Wine Cellar Door opening
1. Remove the upper hinge cap (1).
2. Using a sharp object, pry out the plug buttons (5).
3. Remove the two Phillips head screws (2) that
connect the upper hinge (3) on the right side of
the cabinet top.
4. Carefully lift the door and place it on a padded
surface to prevent it from scratching.
5. Remove the plug (9) and transfer it to the
uncovered hole at the right side. Be sure to
press the button rmly into the hole.
6. Remove the two bolts (7) that hold the lower
hinge (4) on the right hand side.
7. Remove the screw-type levelling front leg (8)
and transfer it to the right as shown in the
gure below.
8. Set the door into its new place making sure
the pin enters the bushing at the lower frame
section (hole).
9. Secure the upper hinge (3) previously
removed in step 3 on the left side. Make sure
the pin enters the bushing at the upper frame
section (hole).
10. Loosely secure the lower hinge (4) and do not
tighten the bolts until the door is in the closed
position and levelled.
11. Insert the plug buttons (5) on the uncovered
holes (right side).
12. Replace the upper hinge cap (1).
Reversing the door opening
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1 Door Hinge Cap
2 Door Hinge Screw
3 Upper Door Hinge
4 Lower Door Hinge
5 Plug
6 Short Leg
7 Door Hinge Bolts
8 Leveling Front Leg
9 Hinge Plug (Door Frame)
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WHEN THE WINE CELLAR DOES
NOT WORK:
• Check if there is a power failure.
• Check if the power plug is plugged into the
power outlet.
• Check that the household fuse has not blown.
WHEN THE WINE CELLAR IS
COOLING EXCESSIVELY:
• The temperature control dial may be set too high.
• If you have placed any foodstuffs containing
a lot of moisture directly under the cool air
outlets, they will freeze easily. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
WHEN THE WINE CELLAR IS NOT
COOLING SUFFICIENTLY
• You may have put something hot or a lot of food
stuffs into the Wine Cellar.
• The door may not have been closed properly.
• The door gaskets may be damaged.
• The Wine Cellar may not be ventilated.
• There may be insufcient clearance between
the Wine Cellar and the surfaces immediately
both sides and above.
• The temperature control dial may not be
set properly.
WHEN THE DEFROSTING WATER
OVERFLOWS INSIDE THE WINE CELLAR
AND ONTO THE FLOOR
• Check that the drain pipe and the drain hose are
not clogged.
• Check that the drain pan is housed properly.
WHEN THE WINE CELLAR ’S CABINET
FRONT HEATS UP
In order to safeguard against condensation, there
is an anticondensation pipe which heats up the
cabinet front when running actuated. A warm
cabinet front does not indicate a malfunction.
WHEN CONDENSATION FORMS ON THE
OUTSIDE OF THE WINE CELLAR
Condensation may form on the outside when the
humidity is high such as in summer. This is the same
result as the condensation formed when chilled
water is poured into a glass. It does not, therefore,
indicate a failure, wipe dry with a dry cloth.
WHEN YOU HEAR A SOUND LIKE
WATER FLOWING
A sound like water owing is the refrigerant owing.
It does not indicate a malfunction.
WHEN THE CABINET’S SIDE PANEL
HEATS UP
The side panel of the cabinet will heat up when the
door is opened or closed frequently, when starting
the unit and when the unit operates in summer with
high ambient outside temperature. In such case, do
not touch the panel, it results from the dissipation
of the heat from inside the cabinet, and it does not
mean that something is wrong with the Wine Cellar.
Trouble Shooting
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The benets conferred by this warranty are in
addition to all implied warranties, other rights
and remedies in respect of the product which the
consumer has under the Trade Practices Act and
similar State and Territory Laws.
The original purchaser of this Mistral product is
provided with the following warranty, subject to
the following conditions.
Mistral International Pty Ltd warrant this product for
a period of 3 years from the date of purchase for all
parts defective in workmanship or materials. The
product or defective parts will be replaced free of
charge.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1. This warranty is only valid for appliances used
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. This appliance must not be modied or changed
in any way.
3. Connection must be to the voltage requirements
as specied in the ratings label located on the
product.
4. The manufacturer does not accept liability for
any direct or consequential damage, loss or
other expense arising from misuse or incorrect
installation and operation of the appliance.
5. Warranty will only be given where proof of
purchase is provided, e.g. original invoice.
6. Not designed or warranted for industrial
or commercial use.
DO NOT SEND IN THIS WARRANTY
Fill out the following details and le with your
purchase invoice.
RETAIN & FILE WITH YOUR RECEIPT.
Your Purchase Receipt/Invoice is proof of date of
purchase. You must be able to present it at the place
of purchase to obtain a replacement or service
under warranty.
Mistral International Pty Ltd reserves the right to
discontinue items, modify designs and change
specications without incurring obligation. Whilst
every effort is made to ensure that descriptions,
specications and other information in this publication
is correct, no warranty is given in respect thereof and
the company shall not be liable for any errors therein .
Purchased from:
Co. Name:
Address:
Date of Purchase:
NOTE: Consistent with our continuing product
development policy, improvements may have
been made which render the contents of this
package slightly different to that shown.
Cat. No. MWC14R
August 2003
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Warranty
Product of Mistral International Pty Ltd ACN 006 680 315
324 Frankston-Dandenong Road
Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia 3175
Telephone [phone] Facsimile 03 9212 1340
RINGGRIP (NZ) Pty Ltd ACN 006 771 922
PO Box 33672, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone [phone] Facsimile 0800 328 238
Mistral is a registered trademark of Mistral International Pty Ltd
© 2003
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