Vinotemp element EL-40WCST User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
A PROUD HERITAGE OF EXPERIENCE & QUALITY
SINGLE-ZONE WINE COOLER
732 South Racetrack Road, Henderson, NV 89015 | 1.800.777.8466 | [email protected] | www.vinotemp.com
EL-40WCST

YOUR WINE COOLER
This unit can be used for storage and/or service. The unit has a glass door and soft interior
light that you can use to display your wine .
SERVING WINES
Storing wines at the proper temperature is important. To preserve them as long as possible
wine should be stored at approximately 55° Fahrenheit. However, the chart below suggests
the optimal drinking temperature for the different styles of wine.
°C °F Wine Style
18 64 Full Bodied Red Wines, Shiraz
17 62 Tawny Port
15 59 Medium Bodied Red Wines
14 57 Amontillado Sherry
13 55 Light Bodied Red Wines
12 54 Full Bodied White Wines
11 52 Medium Bodied White Wines
10 50 Rosé, Light Bodied White Wines
9 48 Vintage Sparkling
8 46 Fino Sherry
7 45 Non Vintage Sparkling
SERVING WINES
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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all external and internal packaging from your appliance. Be sure that all parts have been
included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing
materials for use at a later date.
Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the supply cord must be replaced if it is damaged. Contact
our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or inf[email protected].
Let the unit rest UNPLUGGED for 24 hours once you have it placed in your home.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
-Save these instructions-
To register your product, visit:
http://www.vinotemp.com
Register your warranty within 10 days of receiving the unit.
Please be sure to retain your proof of purchase.
Protect Your Investment with an Extended Warranty!
Add a New Leaf extended warranty to your order, and have the security of knowing that if there should be a problem, even
years in the future, New Leaf will be there to assist! Usable for any Wine Cellar or other electronic device manufactured
by Vinotemp. Add this warranty to purchases made from vinotemp.com or other qualified venders. Warranty must be
registered within the first 10 days from original purchase.
Visit www.vinotemp.com to purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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PARTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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BOTTLE CAPACITY
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INSTALLATION
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OPERATING YOUR COOLER
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10-12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TERMS OF SALE AND WARRANTY
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SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Do not operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord.
 Do not operate if housing is removed or damaged.
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Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used near children. Never allow children to
operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance. Keep packing materials away from children.
 Before performing any maintenance or cleaning, ensure that the unit is unplugged or that the power line is
disconnected.
 Do not clean appliance with flammable fluids. 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.
 Exercise caution when moving and installing the unit. The cooler is heavy and may require two or more people
when moving the unit to prevent strain or 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 41 °F and below 100 °F.
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Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). This unit is
intended for indoor use only and must be installed in an area protected from the elements.
 Place the appliance on a solid, level surface.
 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.

Connect to properly polarized outlets only. 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. Be sure that the plug
is fully inserted into the receptacle.
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To protect against electric shock, do not immerse appliance, plug or cord in water or other liquids. Avoid locating
the unit in moist areas.
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This appliance is designed to be built-in (fully-recessed) or freestanding.
 Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose. For indoor, household use only.
 Do not operate the unit with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water.
 Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior of the cooler. These cleaners may damage
or discolor the interior.
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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas and be careful when closing doors if children are around.
 This appliance is designed for storing and cooling wines. Do not store perishable food or medical products
within the unit.
 When disposing of refrigerated appliances, special handling is often required. It is the consumer’s
responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.

Do not slide your
cooler into
p
lace.
 WARNING: Risk of child entrapment and suffocation. Before you throw away this or an old unit, take off the door.
Leave the shelves in place, so that children may not easily climb inside.
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Caution: flammable refrigerant used! When handing, moving and use of the refrigerator, make sure to avoid either
damaging the refrigerant tubing, or increasing the risk of a leak.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For your protection, this unit is equipped with a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded 3-prong
grounding-type plug, and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-
type outlet.
 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.
 The cord should be secured behind the unit and not left exposed or dangling to prevent
accidental injury.
 A standard electrical supply (115V AC only, 60Hz, 15A), properly grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.
 Never unplug the unit by pulling the power cord. To disconnect the appliance, always grip
the plug firmly and pull straight out from the wall outlet. When moving the unit, be careful
not to damage the power cord.
 The unit should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet with a voltage
rating that matches the rating label on the unit.
Extension Cord
CAUTION: It is strongly recommended that you do not use an
adapter or an extension cord with this unit.
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PARTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
*Note: EL-40WCST
Voltage AC 115V
Frequency 60Hz
Ambient Temp Range 41-100°F / Humidity 45-90%
Control Temp Range
Refrigerant
Power Consumption
Input Power 100W
Net Weight 82 lbs
Gross Weight 87 lbs
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Box Dimensions (WxDxH)
°F
41-65
EL-40WCST
MODEL No.
R600a/1.16OZ
1.39kWh/24h
17.7in x22.6in x34.3in
19.7in x25.2in x36.2in
bottle storage capacity is based on a standard 750 ml wine bottles. Storing large and/or
oddly shaped bottles(including champagne and sparkling wine bottles)will decrease the bottle capacity
of the wine cooler.
①Cabinet
②Stainless steel glass door
③Stainless steel handle
④Ventilator
⑤Leveling legs
⑥Control panel
⑦
⑧Lock
Original woodencolor widen lip
and metal wine rack
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VINOTEMP EL-40WCST SINGLE ZONE WINE COOLER
You may adjust the shelves of your wine cooler to accommodate more or less bottles.
If stacking bottles 2-3 high,please do not pull out the shelves.
EL-40WCST:Depending on how the bottles are placed,
you can store approximately 40 bottles of wines.
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INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material before using your
cooler.
IMPORTANT : Before connecting the unit to a power source, let it stand upright for approximately 24 hours.
This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.
This unit is designed for freestanding or built in installation but indoor use only. Position the unit in a dry and
well-ventilated place. Avoid placing the wine cooler near any source of heat or moisture, or in direct
sunlight. Do NOT install the unit in a location with an ambient temperature that will fall below 41°F.
For built-in installation, leave a 1/4” (6.35mm) space on each side and at the top of the wine
cooler to ensure proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser. Also, be sure to not obstruct
the front exhaust vent with any objects as this may affect the unit from performing properly.
For freestanding installation, leave 6” of space at the back, 10-12” of space on each side, and unlimited
clearance at the top of the beverage cooler are suggested to ensure proper air circulation to cool the
compressor and condenser. Do not place underneath a table, counter top, or anything of the sort as this will
not allow for proper air circulation.
Do not slide the unit into place.
Place the cooler on a level surface strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To level the
cooler, adjust the front leveling legs at the bottom of the cooler.
For best performance it is recommended that you install the appliance in a location with an ambient
temperature between 41-100°F. If the ambient temperature is above or below recommended temperatures,
the performance of the unit may be affected.
Plug the cooler into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet.
(The picture is just for reference)
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INSTALLING THE STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
This cooler includes a stainless steel handle that is not required to operate this unit. To install
the handle please follow the below instructions:
①Pull away the door gasket in the area where the handle is to
be installed. You can see two designated holes for handle
installation. The gasket is easily displaced by hand, no tools
are necessary.
②Install the handle tightly as shown below with the two
screws, lock washers and flat washers provided. (DO NOT
over tighten as this will cause damage to the handle assembly
and stainless steel surface of the glass door).
③Replace the door gasket to its original position.
INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER
To install the charcoal filter, please follow the below instructions:
 Place the carbon filter on top the wooden shelf.
 The back of the filter has a 3M glue tape which you can
affix to the shelf or the inside of the unit.
OPERATING YOUR WINE COOLER
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The wine cooler should be placed in a position where the ambient temperature is between 5-38°C/41-100°F.
Humidity level is between 45 -90%. If the position is above or below this range, the performance of the
unit may be affected. For example, placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior
temperature to fluctuate.
NOTE:
lWhen you use the cooler for the first time or restart the cooler after having 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 it is due to the length of the activation time. Once the
beverage cooler is running for a few hours everything will be back to normal.
lIf 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 cooler will not start.
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