Salton WC2091 User manual

Wine Cooler
Instruction Booklet
Model: WC2091
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Other
uses not recommended may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the
appliance in water or other liquid.
3. This unit is designed to be freestanding only. Do not recess into cabinets. Follow
the instructions in the Installation section.
4. It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only this unit be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before moving, servicing or cleaning.
6. To unplug from the outlet, grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never
pull by the cord. Do not connect or disconnect the plug when your hands are wet.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to SWG Canada for examination, repair or adjustment. See Warranty.
8. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may be
hazardous.
9. 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.
10. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
11. Do not operate the appliance in the presence of explosives and/or flammable
fumes.
12. Do not place the appliance or any of its parts near an open flame, cooking or
other heating appliance.
13. Place the unit on a dry level surface. Follow the instructions in the Installation
section.
14. Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
15. Empty contents before moving the unit.
16. WARNING: Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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17. CAUTION: Risk of child entrapment:
Before disposing of an appliance take off the doors. Leave the shelves so
children may not easily climb inside. Never allow children to operate, play
with or crawl inside the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
GROUNDED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a grounded plug (2 blades
and 1 pin). If the plug does not fit fully into the electrical outlet contact a
qualified electrician. DO NOT modify the plug in any way or use an adaptor.
INTRODUCTION
Your new wine cellar has no compressor and as such is environmentally
friendly, needing no special disposal precautions other than those listed in the
Safeguards section of this manual.
Cooling is done using ‘superconductor technology’. This uses the ambient air
around the unit which is cooled when drawn in. The warm air is exhausted
through the vents. ‘Superconductor’ wine cellars create less noise and vibration
than compressor units. The minimized vibration will prevent bubbles from
forming in stored wine, which helps to maintain its quality. These units offer a
high level of reliability, lower maintenance, more accurate temperature control
and an environmentally friendly operation as no CFC or HCFC type
refrigerants are used in the cooling process.
BOTTLE STORAGE
Many bottles differ in size and dimensions. As such the actual number of
bottles you may be able to store may vary. This unit will store 16 standard
bottles.
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
1. Cabinet
2. Removable Wine Racks (4)
3. Fan Cover
4. Ventilation Holes
5. Leveling Legs (4)
6. Door Handle
7. Door Gasket
8. Control Panel:
a. Power
b. Interior Light
c. F / C Temperature Button
d. F / C Indicator
e. LED Display Window
f. Red Wine Indicator
g. White Wine Indicator
h. Raise Temperature
i. Lower Temperature
j. Set Button
INSTALLATION
1. The unit is designed to be free standing only, it should not be recessed or
built-in. CAUTION: Use two or more people to move and install the
appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injuries.
2. Remove all exterior and interior packaging material.
3. To ensure that your wine cooler works at the maximum efficiency, follow
the recommended clearances below for proper ventilation:
- sides 5” (12.7 cm)
- back 5” (12.7 cm)
4. Place the Wine Cellar on a flat level surface that is strong enough to
support it when fully loaded.
NOTE:
DO NOT place the appliance in direct sunlight, this could affect the acrylic
coating. DO NOT place the appliance near sources of heat such as a
stove, heater, radiator, dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster, etc.
DO NOT place the appliance in a moist humid area.
5. This Wine Cellar uses superconductor refrigeration technology and is not
designed for storage in hot area like garages, warehouses or outdoors
since it is designed to operate at a maximum of 17°C/30°F below the
ambient temperature.
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6. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to
perform properly.
7. To help with door closure, position leveling legs with a 1/8" (3 mm) tilt to
the back. Adjust the leveling legs by turning clockwise to raise and
counterclockwise to lower.
8. Gently slide the racks into the unit.
9. Plug the Wine Cooler into the outlet, set the temperature (see the How to
Use section) and allow the appliance to cool down for 2 – 3 hours before
placing items in the cavity.
HOW TO USE
Guidelines for cooling wines are as follows:
NOTE: The temperature range for this wine cooler is 8 - 18°C (46.4 – 64.4°F),
which is at the top of the recommended range for sparkling wines.
1. The Wine Cellar has an electronic Temperature Control and can be set from
8° - 18°C (46.4° - 64.4°F). The temperature display can be switched from
Fahrenheit to Celsius by touching the F/C Button.
2. Touch the Power Button for 3 seconds to start your wine cooler.
3. IMPORTANT: To use the Raise or Lower Temperature
Buttons the control panel must be unlocked. Touch the Raise and
Lower temperature buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the
control panel.
4. Touch the Set Button to set the temperature. NOTE: The Control
Panel will lock automatically 12 minutes after the last time a button has
been pressed.
5. To increase the temperature, touch the Raise Temperature Button .
To lower the temperature, touch the Lower Temperature Button .
The display will increase or decrease in 1° increments when touching the
Raise Temperature or Lower Temperature Buttons.
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Red Wines 14 – 18°C 57 - 65°F
Dry White Wines 9 - 14°C 49 - 58°F
Rose Wines 10 - 11°C 51 - 53°F
Sparkling Wines 5 - 9°C* 40 – 49°F*
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6. The actual internal temperature in a ‘Superconductor’ appliance is affected
by the ambient room temperature. The Wine Cooler should be placed
where the ambient temperature is between 20 - 26°C (67 - 78°F). If
the ambient temperature is above or below the recommended
temperatures, the internal temperatures may fluctuate and the range of
8 – 18°C (46.4 – 64.4°F) may not be reached.
7. The Light Switch inside the unit can be activated by touching the Interior
Light Button on the control panel. Under normal operation it is
best for the light to remain off.
8. When storing mostly red wines set the temperature according to the
Guidelines on page 5. The Red Wine Indicator will light up in red beside
the Display Window.
9. When storing White, Rose or Sparkling wines set the temperature
according to the Guidelines on page 5 and the White Wine Indicator will
light up in blue.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• After a power failure, the control functions will be locked for
approximately 5 minutes. To reset, after 5 minutes, touch the Power
Button and start operation as normal. If you do not reset the
temperature the unit will automatically turn on and revert to the factory
default setting of 12.2°C (54°F).
• 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.
• One characteristic of superconductor appliances is the length of time it
requires to recover from having the door opened and shut frequently. It
may be necessary to wait longer for the temperature to return to its
former level once the door has been opened for too long. This is normal
for this type of appliance.
• If the light has been turned on, it will automatically turn off after 10
minutes. To turn it back on, touch the Light Button on the
control panel.
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CARE AND CLEANING
1. ALWAYS unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. CAUTION:
Failure to unplug the Wine Cellar could result in electric shock or personal
injury.
2. Empty the cavity.
3. Wash the Wine Racks in mild soap and water. Rinse and dry.
4. Wash the inside cavity with a warm water and baking soda solution. Mix
approximately 2 tbsp. (30 ml) of baking soda with 1 quart (litre) of water.
5. The outside of the Wine Cellar can be wiped with a damp cloth. Dry.
6. DO NOT use any abrasive cleaning products on the inside or outside of the
Wine Cooler.
Moving your Wine Cellar
1. Remove all contents and store properly.
2. If anything is left inside the unit, securely tape down all loose items.
3. Tape the doors shut.
4. Protect the outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Wine Cellar does not operate • Check if Wine Cellar is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the AC outlet by
checking the circuit breaker
• Ensure that the outlet is not controlled by a wall
switch.
Control panel is not working • Unlock the control panel by Touching the Raise
Temperature and Lower Temperature
simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the
control panel
• If there has been a power failure, wait 5 minutes
then the Control Panel will work.
Vibrations • Check to assure that the appliance is level
The door will not close properly • The appliance is not level
• The gasket is dirty
• The shelves are out of position
Appliance is not cold enough • Check the temperature control setting
• External environment temperature is too low or
too high
• The door is opened too often
• The door is not closed completely
• The door gasket does not seal properly
• The appliance does not have the recommended
clearances. See the ‘Installation’ section
Turns on and off frequently • The room temperature is hotter than normal
• The door is opened too often
• The door is not closed completely
• The temperature control is not set correctly
• The door gasket does not seal properly
The light does not work • Not plugged in
• The circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has
blown
• Touch the Interior Light Button on the control
panel
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The appliance should always be plugged into it own individual electrical outlet to
prevent overloading of house wiring circuits. Overloading of house wiring circuits
could cause a fire hazard if they overheat.
It is recommended that you do not connect your wine cooler to extension cords. If
the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an
outlet near the appliance. If you must use an extension cord, it must have a rating at
least as high as indicated on the appliance. Please ensure that it is an approved 3
wire grounded type appliance extension cord
LIMITED WARRANTY
SWG Canada warrants that this appliance shall be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During this
‘in-warranty’ period, defective products will be repaired or replaced at the discretion
of the retailer and/or SWG Canada. This warranty covers normal domestic usage
and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure which results
from alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, glass breakage, neglect, commercial use or
improper maintenance.
A defective product should be returned to the original place of purchase
within the retailer’s stipulated return/exchange period*. If you are unable to have
a defective product replaced under warranty by the retailer, please check our website
at “www.salton.com” for the service centre nearest you. You may also contact us for
assistance by mail, e-mail, fax or telephone as listed below.
To ensure prompt ‘in-warranty’ service securely package and return the product to us
prepaid. Be sure to include the original proof of purchase and a description of the
defect along with your address and postal code.
For repairs not covered by the warranty, please contact us for assistance.
SWG CANADA
Division of Salton Appliances (1985) Corp.
Customer Service Department
81A Brunswick
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Quebec, Canada H9B 2J5
Website: www.salton.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: [phone]
Tel: [phone]
* Return/exchange policies at each retailer vary and may differ from the SWG Canada 1 year limited warranty
period.
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