SKANWEN YS-138 User manual

SKANWEN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL:YS-138
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model YS-138
Type de produit
Product Type
Cellier de service
Service Cellar
Capacité
Capacity
54 bouteilles
54bottles
T° zone du haut
Upper Zone T° 5-20℃
39-68°F
T° zone du bas
Lower Zone T°
Voltage / Fréquence
Voltage / Frequency AC 115V ~ 60Hz
Ampérage
Amperage 1A
Courant
Input Power 110W
Réfrigérant
Refrigerant
R600a
26g
Dimensions
(Largeur x profondeur x hauteur)
(Width x Depth x Height)
23.5” x 22.83” x 34.45”
595 x 580 x 875mm
Poids Net
Net Weight 128 lbs

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES........................................................................................ 1
CUSTOMER SERVICE...................................................................................................... 2
Contact Us....................................................................................................................... 2
PARTS & LABOR...............................................................................................................3
PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 3
Preparation...................................................................................................................... 3
Installation............................................................................................................3
Built-In Instructions...........................................................................................3-4
Electrical Connection..................................................................................................... 4
Extension Cord................................................................................................................4
Power Bar with Surge Protection................................................................................. 4
OPERATING THE UNIT.................................................................................................... 5
Initial Use......................................................................................................................... 5
Control Panel Lock...............................................................................................5
Control Panel for Dual Zone Models........................................................................... 5
Control Panel for Single Zone Models........................................................................ 6
Loading the Wine Bottles.............................................................................................. 6
Service and Preservation Temperature...................................................................... 7
Temperature Settings.................................................................................................... 7
Operating Noises............................................................................................................ 7
CARE INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................... 8
Moving the Unit............................................................................................................... 8
Defrosting and Hygrometry........................................................................................... 8
Operation Anomalies......................................................................................................8
Power Failures................................................................................................................ 8
Shelves.............................................................................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......................................................................................... 10

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
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 precaution,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using the wine cellar.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use
an extension cord.
Replace all panels before operating.
It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance be provided. Use an outlet that cannot
be turned off by a switch.
Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. And do
not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is
disconnected.
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
material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
To Prevent A Child From Being Entrapped, Keep Out Of Reach Of Children And Not In The Vicinity Of WINE
CELLAR.
Before you throw away your old wine cellar, take off the door but leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.
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 (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be
installed in an area protected from the element, 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 with all electrical, water and drain connections in accordance with state and
local codes. 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 appliance.
It is important for the appliance to be levelled in order to work properly. You may need to make several
adjustments to level it.
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.

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FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT GAS
For your safety observe the following recommendations.
This appliance contains a small quantity of R600a refrigerant which is environmentally friendly, but flammable.
It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase the greenhouse effect.
During transportation and installation, ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged.
when handling, moving and use of the refrigerator or freezer to avoid either damaging the
refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.
Avoid using or manipulating sharp objects near by the appliances.
Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes.
In the event any damage does occur, avoid exposure to open fires and any device which creates a spark.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains power.
Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes.
Notify Customer Service for necessary action and advice.
The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant. The refrigerant
quantity contained in this appliance is listed above in grams; it is also noted on the Rating Plate of the
appliance.
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Fan
2. Temperature Display
3. Charcoal Filter
4. Kickplate
5. Door
6. Handle
7. Regular Shelf
8. Half Shelf

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PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
Preparation
Allow 24 hours before switching on the wine cellar. During this time we recommend that you leave the door
open to clear any residual odors.
The location you have selected for your wine cellar should:
Be unencumbered and well ventilated
Be well away from any heat source and direct sunlight
Not be too damp (laundry, pantry, bathroom etc.)
Have a flat floor
Have a standard and reliable electricity supply (standard socket to country standards, linked to the
ground), it is not recommended to use a multi-socket or extension lead
Have a surge protector fitted to the electrical outlet
Away from the microwave oven. Certain microwave ovens do not have wave interference shield.
When placed within 1 meter vicinity of the wine cabinet, they may affect the operation of the wine
cabinet
Avoid locating the unit in moist areas, like a garage.
The unit should be placed where the ambient temperature is proper. If the temperature is above or below this
range, it will affect the performance of the unit. Placing in cold or hot temperature conditions may cause
cellar's temperatures fluctuating, and it will not reach the ideal one.
Installation
Read the instruction manual.
Unpack and remove all of the protection and adhesive strips from the packaging around and inside the wine
cellar.
The wine cellar must be positioned such that the plug is accessible. Release the power cord. Move your wine
cellar to its final location. The wine cellar should be installed in a suitable place where the compressor will not
be subject to physical contact.
Leveling your wine cellar: Units must be leveled BEFORE loading your wines. The unit is equipped with 4
adjustable feet to facilitate easy leveling. It’s recommended that you tighten the back feet to the maximum and
adjust the front feet to level the unit.
Built-in Instructions
“built-in” wine cellars and beverage centers are front venting but are not designed to be fully integrated
behind a joinery door.
Please follow the installation diagram when installing a built-in unit. No less than the minimum installation
dimension or it will affect the venting of cellar.
built-in units draw air from right of ventilation frame and expel through left of ventilation frame under the front
door.
“built-in” wine cellars and beverage centers have a power switch located on the control panel so power point
location is not critical.

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The unit requires a standard 120 volt power point.
The power cord is 1 m in length and is fixed on the right side at the back when looking from front of cabinet.
As with most appliances of today, the wine cellar has sensitive electronic components which are susceptible
to damage through lightning and electricity supply faults. It is therefore advised to use a power surge protector
to avoid problems of this nature.
Air vent on door must be provided for any built-in wine unit when a wood door is installed in front of the unit.
Electrical Connection
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it
replaced by an authorized service center.
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 electrical ground outlet with three-prong. 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. The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent
accidental injury.
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 prevent overloading house
wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the appliance by pulling 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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OPERATING THE UNIT
Initial Use
Plug in and switch on the cellar by pressing on the power button for a few seconds.
When you use the wine cellar for the first time (or restart the wine cellar after having it shut off for a long time), there
will be a few degrees variance between the temperature you have selected and the one indicated on the LED readout.
This is normal and it is due to the length of the activation time. Once the wine cellar is running for a few hours
everything will stabilize.
IMPORTANT: If the unit is unplugged, power is lost, or turned off, wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. The
wine cellar will not start if you attempt to restart before this time delay.
Control Panel Lock
The unit is equipped with an automatic control panel lock function. This function will prevent any unwanted changes to
your temperature or power settings. The lock function will activate automatically 5 seconds after the last time a button
is pushed on the control panel.
To unlock the control panel lock, press and hold both the and buttons for 3 seconds the control panel will beep
and blink once indicating that the control panel is active and the settings can be changed. You must unlock the control
panel every time you want to set the temperature, change the display setting (°F/°C) turn on or off the light and to
power off the cellar.
Control Panel for Dual Zone Models
To control the temperature: The wine cooler has two displays; an Upper Zone Display on the left side and a Lower
Zone Display on the right side.
Press the up button and the down button to adjust the temperature. Only the set temperature will be displayed.
Turn on / off the light: the wine cooler has a headlight. Use the Light button to power the lamp.
For the side lights, the factory setting is that they will light ON automatically and gradually when you open the door.
When you close the door, the side lights will light OFF automatically. If you want to keep the side lights ON
continuously, 1) open the door. 2) unlock the panel. 3) press the Left “Light” button to turn OFF the light. 4) press it
again to turn ON. From then, the side lights will always stay ON.
If you want to recover the factory setting, 1) open the door. 2) unlock the panel. 3) turn the side lights OFF. When you
open the door again, it will turn on automatically and gradually.
To change the temperature display: The temperature displayed can be in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Press the
button to switch between °F and °C.
Control panel for Single Zone models
To control the temperature: The wine cooler only has one display. To adjust the temperature, unlock first, then press
button or button for higher or lower temperature.

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Press the up button and the down button to adjust the temperature. The button will scroll the temperature by one
degree increments. Once you see the desired temperature, stop pressing the button. After about 5 seconds, the set
temperature will revert to the current temperature.
To turn ON / OFF the lights:There are two lights in the wine cabinet. The top light is controlled by the light button.
You need to press the button to turn on or off the top light.
For lights, the factory is set to turn on the lights automatically and gradually when you open the door. When you close
the door, the lights will go out automatically. If you keep the side light on, 1) open the door, 2) open the panel, 3) press
the "light" button to turn off the light, 4) press it again. From then on, the light will remain on.
If you want to recover the factory setting, 1) open the door 2) unlock the panel 3) turn the side lights OFF. When you
open the door again, it will turn on automatically and gradually.
To change the temperature display: The temperature displayed can be in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Press the
button to switch between °F and °C.
Service and Preservation Temperature
It is recommended you install the wine cellar in a place where the ambient temperature is between 19ºC-24ºC (66ºF-
75ºF). If the ambient temperature is above or below recommended temperatures, the performance of the unit may be
affected. For example, placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate.
The range of 5ºC-20ºC (41ºF-72ºF) may not be reached.
Service & Conservation Celsius Fahrenheit
Wine Preservation 12°C to 14°C 53ºF to 57ºF
Rose and sparklin
g
wines 5ºC to 8ºC 41ºF to 46ºF
Dr
y
white wines 9ºC to 12ºC 48ºF to 53ºF
Red wines 14°C to 18°C 59ºF to 65ºF
Temperature Settings
IMPORTANT: The LED displays by default the actual internal air temperature.
The temperature settings are pre-set at the factory as follows. In the event of a power interruption, all previous
temperature settings are automatically erased and it will revert to the pre-set temperature settings. The electrical
board of all models comes with memory function.
It is important to understand that there is a difference between the air temperature inside the wine cellar and the actual
temperature of the wine: You will need to wait approximately 12 hours before noticing the effects of temperature
adjustment due to the critical mass within a full wine cellar.
Once the temperature is set, it is strongly advised not to toy with it or adjust frequently. The thermostat will maintain
the temperature inside the wine cellar within a +/- 2.5ºC range. But the thermal inertia of the wine and the glass is
such that within this temperature range, the actual temperature of the wine will only fluctuate from 0.5ºC to 1ºC.
IMPORTANT: This wine cellar has been designed to guarantee optimum conditions for storing and/or serving your
wines. Fine wines require long and gentle developments and need specific conditions in which to reach their full
potential.
All wines mature at the same temperature, which is a constant temperature set between 12ºC to 14ºC. Only the
temperature of “degustation” (wine appreciation) varies according to the type of wines (see “Wine Serving
Temperature Chart” above). This being said and as it is for natural cellars used by wine producers for long period of
storage, it is not the exact temperature that is important, but its consistency. In other words, as long as the
temperature of your wine cellar is constant (between 12ºC to 14ºC) your wines will be stored in perfect conditions.
Not all wines will improve over the years. Some should be consumed at an early stage (2 to 3 years) while others
have tremendous ageing capability (50 and over). All wines have a peak in maturity. Do check with your wine
merchant to get the relevant information.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Operation Anomalies
Ensure that there is power to the electrical supply plug by connecting another electrical appliance to it. Check fuse, if
any. Make sure that the door is closed properly.
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, unplug it and contact your after sales service. Any intervention on the cold
circuit should be performed by a refrigeration technician who should carry out an inspection of the circuit sealing
system. Similarly, any intervention on the electrical circuit should be performed by a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: Any intervention performed by a non-authorized technician by will lead to the warranty being
considered as null and void.
Power Failures
In the event of a power interruption, all previous temperature settings are automatically preservation and it will revert
to a pre-set temperature setting.
Shelves
For easy access to the storage content, you must pull the shelves ou
t
of the rail compartment. These wine cabinets, however, are designe
d
with a notch on each side of the shelf tracks to prevent bottles fro
m
falling.
To remove the shelves out of the rail, press down the right plasti
c
notch as shown in Figure A and at the same time lift up the left plasti
c
notch as shown in Figure B. Then proceed to pull out the shelf slowly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
You can solve many common wine cellar 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 servicer.
PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE
The unit does not operate. Not plugged in.
The appliance is turned off.
The circuit breaker tripped or the fuse is broken.
The unit is not cold enough. Check the temperature control setting.
External environment may require a higher setting.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
Turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of contents has been added to the Wine cellar.
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 tripped or a blown fuse.
The bulb is out of order.
The light button is “OFF”.
Vibrations. Check to assure that the unit is level.
The unit 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 in your Wine cellar.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping
and crackling noises.
The unit is not level.
The door will not close
properly.
The unit is not level.
The door was reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is faulty. ( magnet or rubber is spoiled)
The shelves are out of position.