Vinotemp WINE-MATE WM-1500SLIM Instructions for use

Wine Cooling Unit
Installation, Use & Care Manual
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Vinotemp International Corp
732 South Racetrack Road, Henderson, NV 89015
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Important Safety Information

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Table of Contents
Features & Specifications.…………………….……………..3
Installation Instructions..……………………………………..5
Temperature and Humidity……………..…………………..11
Care Guide…………………………………………..………15
Troubleshooting……………………………………………..16
Wiring Diagram……………………………………….………19
Customer Support……………………………………………20
Warranty……………………………………………………….21

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Features and Specifications
 WM-1500SLIM and WM-1500SLIM-TE cooling units are designed and used
to provide a subtle temperature between 50~65 °F for a properly insulated
wine cabinet.
 The humidity in the refrigerated space is maintained within 50~70% RH.
 These temperature and humidity ranges are optimized for long term storage
of wine.
 The self-contained cooling unit features only 8” deep slim profile to fit small
and medium wine cabinets.
 Innovatively designed cold air curtain keeps even temperatures everywhere in
the cabinet.
 Temperature is controlled and humidity is adjusted using patented technology.
 Multiple options for top and rear hot air exhaust are convenient for different
installations.
Fig. 1.1 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

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The specifications and dimensions are listed as follows:
Model NO Exhaust CFM Cabinet (cu ft) Electrical Rating
Dimensions (in)
W x D x H Weight (lb)
WM
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1500SLIM Rear 120 90 115V/60Hz/4A 18 x 8 x 13.5 40
W
M
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1500SLIM-
TE
Top 120 90 115V/60Hz/4A 18 x 8 x 13.5 40
NOTES:
 The rated cooling capacity is determined at 55°F cabinet temperature,
75°F ambient temperature with R13 interior and R19 exterior insulations.
Higher ambient temperature or less insulation will cause reducing
cooling capacity and the cabinet temperature may not be maintained at
55°F.
 The ambient temperature of WM-1500SLIM or WM-1500SLIM-TE shall not
be higher than 78°F or lower than 50°F.

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Installation Instructions
NOTES:
 DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI).
 A DEDICATED 20 AMP CIRCUIT IS REQUIRED.
 DO NOT PLUG IN UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER DELIVERY.
 Mounting brackets, screws, gaskets and other seal materials are not included.
 Do not install any ducts onto the supply, return, intake and exhaust.
 Because of potential safety hazards under a certain condition, we strongly
recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to
use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it will be a UL LISTED
3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a 3-blade grounding
plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will plug into the appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord shall be 115 V, 15 A.
1. Cabinet Location
 Place the wine cabinet in a properly ventilated location. Otherwise, heat
exhausted by the cooling unit will build up and it will not operate properly.
 The exhaust area must not be closed space and must be ventilated. The
ambient temperatures shall not be higher than 78°F for a WM-1500SLIM or
WM-1500SLIM-TE unit.
1) Rear Exhaust Cabinet Location
 Leave min 6 “clearance from the rear to the wall.
 Leave min 12” clearance from the top to the ceiling.
 Leave min 6” clearance from the left and right sides.
2) Front Exhaust Cabinet Location
 Leave min 6” clearance from the front if left and right sides unobstructed.
 Or, leave min 36” clearance from the front if left and right sides obstructed
3) Top Exhaust Cabinet Location
 Leave min 12” from the top to the ceiling.
 Leave min 2 “clearance from the rear to the wall.
 Leave min 2” clearance from the left and right sides.
4) Side Exhaust Cabinet Location
 Leave min 6 “clearance from the left or right side to the wall.
 Leave min 12” clearance from the top to the ceiling.
2. Cooling Unit Installation

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 The cooling unit produces cooling supplied into the cabinet, meanwhile it also
generates heat that must be exhausted outside the cabinet. So the cold-air
supply with return-air intake and hot-air exhaust with ambient-air side must be
separated and sealed. Foam tape gasket may be used to seal them. The
cooling unit must intake adequate fresh ambient-air to work properly. The
ambient-air intake and hot-air exhaust must not be short-circulated. A piece of
wood may be used to separate them.
 Cut a rectangular inside opening at the rear of the cabinet with the 1/4”
clearance inwards to the width and height of the cooling unit. Make 1/2” lip to
place the gaskets (see Fig. 2.1).
 If top exhaust installation, cut another rectangular opening at the top of the
cabinet to the length and width of the top exhaust (see Fig. 2.2).
 Install 2 pieces of 1/4” ID wood thread inserts at the ceiling (see Fig. 2.3).
 Place the gaskets (1/2” foam tape) on the gasket lips (see Fig. 2.4).
 If top exhaust installation, place another gaskets along the top exhaust at the
top of the cooling unit (see Fig. 2.5).
 Move the cooling unit towards the mounting sides and push to press the
gaskets.
 Use 2 mounting brackets and 1/4” screws with 7/16” wrench to secure the
cooling unit (see Fig. 2.6).
 Plug the cooling unit in the receptacle.
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Fig. 2.1 REAR CUTOUT

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Fig. 2.2 TOP EXHAUST CUTOUTS
Fig. 2.3 MOUNTING SCREW INSERTS

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Fig. 2.4 REAR GASKETS
Fig. 2.5 TOP EXHAUST GASKETS

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Fig. 2.6 MOUNTING OOLING UNIT

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Fig. 2.7 COOLING UNIT MOUNTED (REAR EXHAUST)
Fig. 2.8 COOLING UNIT MOUNTED (TOP EXHAUST)

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Temperature and Humidity
1. The controller
Fig. 3.1 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
1) Keys
SET: To display set-point; in programming mode it selects a parameter or
confirms an operation.
: To start a manual defrost.
: To see the maximum stored temperature; in programming mode it browses
the parameter codes or increases the displayed value.
: To see the minimum stored temperature; in programming mode it browses
the parameter codes or decreases the displayed value.
: To turn on/off the power to the unit.
+ : To lock/unlock the keypad.
SET+ : To enter in the programming mode.
SET+ : To return to the temperature display.
2) Lock and unlock the keys
To lock the keys, press up + down keys + until POF is displayed; to unlock
the keys, press up + down keys + until PON is displayed.
3) Display
During normal operating conditions, the display shows the value measured by
the air temperature probe. In case of active alarm, the temperature flashes
alternately to the code alarm. The LED functions are listed as follows.
LED MODE FUNCTION
ON Compressor enabled
Flashing Anti-short cycle enabled
ON Defrost cycle enabled
ON Fan enabled
Flashing Fan delay after defrost enabled
ON Alarm occurring
ON Temperature measuring unit
Flashing Programming mode

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4) Alarm Signals
The alarm codes are described as follows.
MESSAGE CAUSE FUNCTION
P1 Temperature probe faulty Compressor switching to Con and CoF
HA High temperature alarm Probe temperature ALU higher than the
setting temperature; Outputs unchanged
LA Low temperature alarm Probe temperature ALL lower than the
setting temperature; Outputs unchanged
CA External alarm All outputs off
Probe alarms P1”, start a few seconds after the fault in the related probe; they
automatically stop a few seconds after the probe restarts normal operation.
Check connections before replacing the probe. Temperature alarms “HA”, “LA”
automatically stops as soon as the temperature returns to normal value. Alarm
“CA” (with i1F=PAL) recovers only by switching off and on the instrument.
2. Temperature Setting
 Set the temperature at 55 °F for the optimum aging of wine
 On initial start-up, the time required to reach the desired temperature will
vary, depending on the quantity of bottles, temperature setting and
surrounding temperature.
 Allow 24 hours to stabilize the temperature for each new temperature setting
operation
3. How to see temperature set-point
1) Press and immediately release the SET key, the display will show the set-point
value.
2) Press again and immediately release the SET key to display the probe value.
4. How to change the set-point
1) Press and hold the SET key until the “°C” or “°F” LED starts flashing and the
set-point is displayed.
2) Press the up/down keys / to change the set-point value within 10 sec.
3) Press the SET key again to store the new set-point value.
NOTE: The unit turns on at set-point Set plus regulation differential Hy after anti-
short cycle AC has elapsed; the unit turns off at set-point Set.
5. Manual Defrost
Press and hold the defrost key until defrost starts. The defrost indicator will be
on.

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6. Parameter Programming
1) Press and hold the SET + keys until the “°C” or “°F” LED starts flashing,
then release the keys.
2) Press and hold again the SET + keys until the Pr2 label is displayed, then
release the keys. The first parameter Hy will be displayed.
3) Press up/down keys / to scroll to the required parameter within 10 sec.
4) Press the “SET” key to display its value.
5) Use up/down keys to change its value within 10 sec.
6) Press “SET” to store the new value and the display will flash 3 times.
7) To exit: Press SET + or wait 15sec without pressing a key.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DEFAULT VALUE
Set set-point (°) 55
Hy temperature regulation differential (°) 4
AC anti-short cycle delay (min) 10
Con compress on with probe faulty (min) 20
CoF compress off with probe faulty (min) 20
CF temperature unit (
°
F
/ °
C) F: Fahrenheit
rES display resolution in: integer
dLy temperature display delay (min) 1
ot probe calibration (°) 0
LS minimum set-point (°) 50
US maximum set-point (°) 65
idF defrost cycle interval time (hour) 12
MdF defrost cycle endurance time (min) 30
ALC temperature alarm type rE: relative to set-point
ALU high temperature alarm (°) 10
ALL low temperature alarm (°) 10
AFH alarm recovery differential (°) 5
ALd temperature alarm delay (min) 60
dAo temperature alarm delay on startup (hr) 23
SAA heater set-point (°) 40
SHy heater regulation differential (°) 4
FSU fan action Std
FnC fan operating mode C-n: on with compressor & off during defrost
Fon fan on with compressor off (min) 0
FoF fan off with compressor off (min) 15
NOTE: Depending on the controller, not all parameters are used.
7. How to calibrate the air probe
If the actual cellar temperature differs from the setting temperature, set
parameter ot = actual cellar temperature minus set-point.
8. How to adjust defrost cycle

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In case there is excessive frost, the parameters FnC = C-y, idF = 4 and MdF =
20 can be used to avoid frost.
9. How to adjust the humidity
The parameter Fon is used to adjust the humidity in the wine cellar. Higher Fon
results in higher relative humidity. Use a separate hygrometer to monitor the
humidity.
10. How to set alarm call
1) Speech notice will be sent to your phones when the cellar temperature is ALU
higher or ALL lower than the set-point Set.
2) In order to test the call function, set parameters Ald = 0 and dAO = 0. After
testing, set Ald = 60 and dAO = 23.
11. How to set low cellar temperature heater
The heater turns on at SAA minus Shy; the heater turns off at SAA.
NOTES:
 Use a forced air heater to warm up the wine cellar.
 If there is a thermostat on the heater, bypass it or set the thermostat at the
highest level.
If the heater runs more than 10 A current, use a 120VAC coil contactor.

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Care Guide
1. Cleaning Condenser
 Clean the condenser regularly at least every 6 months.
 Condenser is located on the ambient air intake side of the cooling unit.
 Use a condenser brush or a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the
condenser.
2. Removing Condensate
Remove the excessive condensate if it is accumulated on the cooling unit in high
humidity conditions.
3. Removing Unit
When you remove the cooling unit, beware water may come out of the unit.

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Troubleshooting
This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a
professional refrigeration service person, not is it comprehensive
Complaint Possible Causes Response
1. Unit not
running
a. Power cord not plugged
b. No power from supply
c. Incorrect or loose wirings
d. Low voltage
e. Setting higher than ambient
temperature
f. Cut-in too high
g. Defrost light blinking
h. Compressor light blinking
i. Defective controller
a. Check power cord
b. Check receptacle and fuses
c. Check all wirings and connections
d. Contact an authorized electrician
e. Lower temperature setting
f. Reduce Hy
g. Unit is under defrost mode
h. Unit is under anti-short cycle delay
i. Call service for diagnosis
2. Unit not
starting , but
temperature
rising high
a. Anti-short cycle a. Reset AC
3. Temperature
fluctuating
a. Air probe a. When using an air probe, the wine
bottle temperature is mainly
controlled by the average air
temperature. If the set-point is 55°F
with the differential 4F, the cooling
unit turns on at 59°F of air
temperature (It may be higher than
59°F if it is in anti-short cycle or
defrost cycle) and turns off at 55°F
of air temperature. The average air
temperature is 57°F, and then the
wine temperature is around 57+/-
0.5°F. The air is light enough to
change so quickly that it maintains
relatively constant average
temperature that would prevent wine
bottle temperature from fluctuating.
4. Temperature
high, unit
stopping
and starting
normally
a. Temperature setting high a. Lower the setting
5. Temperature
high, unit
stopping
and starting
with short
running time
a. Air probe touching the
evaporator coil, displaying
temperature ok
b. Short circuit of air flow between
cold-air supply and cellar-air
return, displaying temperature
ok
c. Failed controller and probe
a. Move the air probe away from the
evaporator
b. Deflect the supply air down
c. Call service for diagnosis
6. Temperature a. Improper cellar insulation & seal a. Check insulation, gasket and door

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high or not
cooling and
running
continually
b. Cellar too large
c. Ambient temperature too high
d. Exhaust restricted
e. Malfunctioning fans
f. Evaporator or condenser airflow
g. Dirty Condenser
h. Iced evaporator
i. Refrigeration system restriction
j. Refrigerant leak
k. Undercharge or overcharge
l. Failed components
opening, power cord grommet
b. Check for excessive size
c. Check installation location
d. Leave minimum 3 feet clearance for
the hot air exhaust side and leave
minimum 1 foot clearance for the
fresh air intake side
e. Check for both evaporator and
condenser fans
f. Check for air restrictions, air short-
circulation, grille directions
g. Clean condenser
h. Defrost and reset temperature
i. Call service
j. Call service
k. Call service
l. Check compressor windings, start
relay and overload protector
7. Unit running
too long
a. Improper cellar insulation & seal
b. Cellar too large
c. Ambient temperature higher >
90°F
d. Exhaust restricted
e. Dirty Condenser
f. Improper condenser air flow
a. Check insulation, gasket and door
opening, power cord grommet
b. Check for excessive size
c. Check for installation location
d. Leave minimum 3 feet clearance for
the hot air exhaust side and leave
minimum 1 foot clearance for the
fresh air intake side
e. Clean condenser
f. Check for fan and air short
circulation
8. Fan motor
running but
compressor
not running
a. Post-compressor fan running
mode
b. Incorrect or loose wirings
c. Failed components
d. Liquid refrigerant in the
compressor
a. Check fan running time FON
b. Check all wirings and connections
c. Check start relay, start capacitor,
overload protector, compressor.
d. Call service.
9. Compressor
running but
fan not
running
a. Fan blade stuck
b. Incorrect or loose wirings
c. Failed motors
a. Check for proper clearance
b. Check all wirings
c. Call service
10.Temperature
high,
compressor
stopping
and starting
but very
short
running time
a. Failed components
b. Improper condenser airflow
c. Dirty condenser
d. Overcharge of refrigerant
e. Discharge or suction pressure
too high
a. Check compressor windings, start
relay and overload protector.
b. Check for condenser fan
c. Clean condenser
d. Call service for removing refrigerant
e. Call service for information
11.Fan running
too long
a. Post-compressor fan running
mode for humidity modulation
a. Reset FON
12.Temperature a. Low temperature setting a. Raise the setting

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low b. Low ambient temperature
c. Air probe fault
d. Temperature controller fault
b. Move to another location
c. Change a new one
d. Change a new one
13.Evaporator
freezing up
a. Evaporator air flow restriction
b. Low temperature setting
c. Low ambient temperature
d. Defective controller or probe
e. Not stopping due to air leak, high
ambient temperature, condenser
air flow restriction or pull-down
cooling
f. Initially working then stopping,
moisture in the system
g. Refrigerant low or leaking
h. Capillary tube or expansion valve
blockage
a. Check for fans and air flow
b. Check for set-point
c. Change defrost cycle
d. Check for controller and probe
e. Check for seal, door opening,
ambient temperature and condenser
air flow
f. Call service
g. Call service
h. Call service
14.Water leak a. Air leak in the wine cellar causing
excessive condensate
b. High humidity causing excessive
condensate
c. Evaporator air flow restriction
d. Water passages restricted
e. Drip tray leak (No water overflow
but water leak)
a. Check for air leak
b. Use drain line
c. Check supply air flow or air TD
d. Clean the drip tray
e. Seal the leak using silicone sealant
15.Excessive
condensate
in wine
cellar
a. Air leak in the wine cellar causing
excessive condensate
b. High humidity causing excessive
condensate
c. Water passages restricted
a. Check for any air leak
b. Use drain line
c. Clean the drip tray
16.Circuit
tripping
a. Incorrect fuse or breaker
b. Incorrect wirings
c. Failed components
a. Check for proper fuse or breaker
b. Check for wirings and connections
c. Call service
17.Noisy
operation
a. Mounting area not firm
b. Loose parts
c. Compressor overloaded due to
high ambient temperatures or
airflow restriction
d. Defective components
a. Add support to improve installation
b. Check fan blades, bearings,
washers, tubing contact and loose
screws.
c. Check for airflow
d. Call service for checking internal
loose, inadequate lubrication and
incorrect wirings

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Wiring Diagram
Fig. 6.1 WIRING DIAGRAM