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
Tel: (800) 777-VINO
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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