Vinotemp 1500CD User manual

WINEMATE Cooling Unit
Use & Care Manual
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Important Safety Information
•DO NOT PLUG IN UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER DELIVERY.
•DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI).
•A DEDICATED 15 AMPCIRCUIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Feature Description…………………………….……………..3
Installation Instruction………………………………………..5
Use and Temperature Control……………………………….7
Care Guide……………………………………………………10
Troubleshooting……………………………………………..12
Wiring Diagram……………………………………….………15
Customer Support……………………………………………16
Warranty……………………………………………………….17
Appendix……………………………………………………….19

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Feature Description
•VINO1500CD, CTED and VINO2500CD, CTED cooling units are designed
and used to provide a stable temperature between 50~65 °F for suitable
space at a normal environment.
•The refrigerated space will maintain humidity of 50~70% RH even when
the environment becomes dry and humid.
•These temperatures and humilities are optimized for long term storage of
wine.
•Multiple exhaust for top and rear hot air exhaust
•Self-contained ready for use and easy for installation
Fig. 1.1 FEATURES

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Fig. 1.2 DIMENSIONS
The dimension and capacity are specified as follows:
Model Description Cooling
Capacity Wine Capacity Electrical Weight
1500cd Rear Exhaust
1500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
150 cu
ft
800
bottles 115V/60Hz 4A 50 lb
1500cted Top Exhaust
1500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
150 cu
ft
800
bottles 115V/60Hz 5A 50 lb
2500cd Rear Exhaust
2500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
250 cu
ft
1200
bottles 115V/60Hz 4A 55 lb
2500cted Top Exhaust
2500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
250 cu
ft
1200
bottles 115V/60Hz 5A 55 lb
•See the voltage, frequency and AMP from the label on the back of the
cooling unit.

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Installation Instruction
1. 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.
1) Rear Exhaust
•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
•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
•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
•Leave min 6 “clearance from the left or right side to the wall.
•Leave min 12” clearance from the top to the ceiling.
2. Installation
Fig. 2.1 COOLING UNIT MOUNTING

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Fig. 2.2 TOP EXHAUST GASKET
•Cut a rectangular opening with the ¼” clearance at the rear of wine
cabinet to the width and height of the cooling unit.
•If top exhaust, cut a rectangular opening at the top of the cabinet to the
length and width of the top exhaust openings.
•Mount the gaskets on the four mounting sides.
•If top exhaust, place the gaskets along the top openings at the top of the
cooling unit.
•Place the cooling unit to a flat and stable place.
•Then move it on the top of the rack temporally.
•Move the cooling unit towards the mounting sides and push to compress
the gasket.
•Locate the 3 brackets (6) and use 7/16” wrench to tighten the 3 screws (7).
•Screw the exhaust and fresh air grille on the opening from the rear side of
the cabinet.
•If top exhaust, install the top exhaust grille at the top of the cabinet.
•Plug the cooling unit in receptacle.
•Screw the 2 screws (4) and locate the light on the ceiling.
•Plug the light in receptacle.
•Plug the wine cabinet.
3. Electrical Cord
•We strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if
you still select to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it is
a UL LISTED 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord. The
marked rating of the extension cord should be 115 V, 15 A. or equivalent
and not greater than 15ft in length.

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Temperature & Humidity Control
1. Temperature Setting
•Set the temperature at 55 °Ffor the optimum aging of wine
•Set the temperature higher at very high ambient temperature.
•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
2. Use of the controller
Fig. 3.1 DIGITAL CONTROLLER
1) Display
During normal operating conditions, the display shows the value measured by
the air regulation probe. In case of active alarm, the temperature flashes
alternately to the code alarm.
1.1 LED Functions

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1.2 Front Panel Commands
2) Alarm Signals
2.1 Code Description
2.2 Alarm Recovery
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.
3) Temperature Set-Point
3.1 How to see the set-point
1. Push and immediately release the SET key: the display will show the Set-point
value;
2. Push and immediately release the SET key or wait for 5 seconds to display the
probe value again.
3.2 How to change the set-point

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1. Push the SET key for more than 3 seconds to change the Set point value;
2. The value of the set point will be displayed and the “°C” or “°F” LED starts
blinking;
3. To change the Set value, push the o or n arrows within 10s.
4. To memorize the new set point value, push the SET key again or wait 10s.
4) Humidity Adjustment
1. Press the Set +keys for 3 sec. (the “°C” or “°F” LED starts blinking).
2. Release the keys, then push again the Set +keys for more than 7sec, the
Pr2 label will be displayed immediately followed from the HY parameter.
3. Select the required parameter Fon by up or down keys .
4. Press the “SET” key to display its value.
5. Use up or down keys to change its value.
6. The default value is 5, change high or low value to maintain high or low
humidity.
7. Press “SET” to store the new value.
8. To exit: Press SET + or wait 15sec without pressing a key.
5) Manual Defrost
Push the DEF key for more than 2 seconds and a manual defrost will start.

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Care Guide
I. Model Number & Serial Label and Component Locations
Fig. 4.1
II. Condenser Coil Cleaning
•The condenser coil is on the rear side of the wine cooling unit.
•Clean the condenser coil regularly. Coil may need to be cleaned at
least every 6 months.
•Unplug the cooling unit or disconnect power.
Label

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•Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the coil
when it is dusty or dirty.
•Plug the cooling unit or reconnect power.
III. Moisture Removing
•Remove the extra condensate if it is accumulated in the wine cabinet
at high ambient temperature and humidity.

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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
Troubleshooting Chart
Complaint Possible Causes Response
1. Unit not running
a. Power cord unplugged
b. No power to unit
c. Defrost light blinking
d. Compressor light blinking
e. Setting higher than ambient
temperature
f. Low voltage.
g. Incorrect or loose wirings.
a. Check for power cord plug
b. Check power at receptacle & fuses
c. Unit is under defrost mode
d. Unit waits for anti-short cycle delay
e. Lower temperature setting
f. Contact an authorized electrician
g. Check all wirings and connections
2. Fan running almost continually
a. 5 minute post-compressor fan
running mode
a. See 4) to set FON = 0
3. Temperature fluctuating
a. Air sensor a. When using an air sensor, the wine
bottle temperature is mainly
controlled by the average air
temperature. If the set-point is 55F
with the differential 4F, the cooling
unit turns on at 59F of air
temperature and turns off at 55F of
air temperature. The average air
temperature is 57F, and then the
wine temperature is around 57+/-
0.5F. The air is light enough to
change so quickly that it maintains
relatively constant average
temperature that would prevent wine
bottle temperature from varying.
4. Temperature too high
a. Improper cabinet seals
b. Setting too high
c. Cabinet too large
d. Ambient temperature too high
e. Exhaust too close to wall or ceiling
f. Malfunctioning fans
g. Improper evaporator or condenser
airflow
h. Dirty Condenser
a. Check for gasket and door opening
b. Lower setting
c. Check for excessive size
d. Check for installation location
e. Leave 4~6 “clearance between the
exhaust side and the wall or ceiling;
leave 2~4” clearance for the fresh-
air supply side; leave 1~2” for the
other sides
f. Check for both evaporator and
condenser fans
g. Check for air restrictions
h. Clean condenser

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i. Iced evaporator
j. Low voltage
k. Operating 60 Hz unit at 50Hz
l. Sealed system problem
m. Undercharge or overcharge
i. Defrost and reset temperature
j. Check power supply
k. Use proper 60 Hz
l. Call service for checking loss of
refrigerant or restrictions
m. Call service to add or remove
refrigerant
5. Unit running too long or continually
a. Improper cabinet seals
b. Exhaust too close to wall or ceiling
c. Cabinet too large
d. Ambient temperature high>80 F
e. Improper evaporator or condenser
airflow
f. Dirty Condenser
g. Iced evaporator
h. Malfunctioning fans
i. Low voltage
j. Operating 60 Hz unit at 50Hz
k. Sealed system problem
l. Undercharge or overcharge
a. Check for gasket and door opening
b. Leave 4~6 “clearance between the
exhaust side and the wall or ceiling;
leave 2~4” clearance for the fresh-air
supply side; leave 1~2” for the other
sides
c. Check for excessive size or increase
setting
d. Check for installation location or
increase setting
e. Check for air restrictions
f. Clean condenser
g. Defrost and reset temperature
h. Check for both evaporator and
condenser fans
i. Check power supply
j. Use proper 60 Hz
k. Call service for checking loss of
refrigerant or restrictions
l. Call service to add or remove
refrigerant
6. “HA” maximum temperature alarm blinking or beeping
a. Ambient temperature too high
b. Improper cabinet seals
c. Cabinet too large
d. Improper evaporator or condenser
airflow
e. Dirty Condenser
f. Iced evaporator
g. Malfunctioning fans
h. Low voltage
i. Operating 60 Hz unit at 50Hz
j. Sealed system problem
k. Undercharge or overcharge
l. Exhaust too close to wall or ceiling
a. Check for installation location
b. Check for gasket and door opening
c. Check for excessive size
d. Check for air restrictions
e. Clean condenser
f. Defrost and reset temperature
g. Check for both evaporator and
condenser fans
h. Check power supply
i. Use proper 60 Hz
j. Call service for checking loss of
refrigerant or restrictions
k. Call service to add or remove
refrigerant
l. Leave 4~6 “clearance between the
exhaust side and the wall or ceiling;
leave 2~4” clearance for the fresh-air
supply side; leave 1~2” for the other
sides
7. Compressor stopping and starting but short running time
a. Incorrect temperature setting
b. Incorrect voltage a. Set 55 to 60 °F
b. Check for voltage

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c. Failed thermistor
d. Failed components
e. Improper condenser airflow
f. Dirty condenser
g. Overcharge of refrigerant
h. Discharge or suction pressure too
high
c. Check thermistor by placing it in ice
water and measuring resistance
d. Check compressor windings, start
relay and overload protector.
e. Check for condenser fan
f. Clean condenser
g. Call service for removing refrigerant
h. Call service for OEM information
8. Fan motor running but compressor not running
a. Incorrect power supply
b. Incorrect or loose wirings
c. Failed components
d. Liquid refrigerant in the compressor
a. Check for proper voltage
b. Check all wirings and connections
c. Check start relay, start capacitor,
overload protector, compressor.
d. Call service for OEM information.
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 for checking open or
shorted windings
10. No cooling but compressor and fan running
a. Evaporator airflow restriction
b. Refrigerant leakage
c. Refrigeration system restriction
a. Check for airflow through evaporator
b. Check for loss of refrigerant
c. Call service for checking restrictions
11. Evaporator Icing
a. Air flow restriction
b. Refrigerant leaking
c. Capillary tube blockage
a. Check for fans
b. Check for sealed system leakage
c. Check for low side pressure
12. House 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
13. Noisy operation
a. Mounting area not firm
b. Loose parts
c. Compressor overloaded due to high
ambient temperatures or airflow
restriction
d. Malfunctioning components
a. Add support to improve installation
b. Check fan blades, bearings, cabinet
washers, tubing contact and loose
screws.
c. Check for airflow blockage
d. Call service for checking Internal
loose, inadequate lubrication and
incorrect wirings

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Wiring Diagram
Fig. 6.1 WIRING DIAGRAM

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Customer Support
If you still have problems, please contact us at:
Vinotemp International
17631 South Susana Road
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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Warranty
Thank you for choosing a Vinotemp wine cabinet.
Please enter the complete model and serial numbers in the space provided:
Model_________________________________________________________
Serial No.______________________________________________________
Attach your purchase receipt to this owner’s manual.
1. Limited Warranty
VINOTEMP warrants its products to be free from defects due to workmanship or
materials under normal use and service, for twelve months after the initial sale. If
the product is defective due to workmanship or materials, is removed within
twelve months of the initial sale and is returned to VINOTEMP, in the original
shipping carton, shipping prepaid, VINOTEMP will at its option, repair or replace
the product free of charge. Additionally VINOTEMP warrants all parts to be free
from defects for a period of sixty months after initial sale.
This warranty constitutes the entire warranty of the VINOTEMP with respect to its
products and is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any of
fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall VINOTEMP be responsible for
any consequential damages what is so ever. Any modification or unauthorized
repair of VINOTEMP products shall void this warranty.
Service under Warranty
This service is provided to customers within the continental UNITED STATES
only. VINOTEMP cooling units are warranted to produce the stated number of
BTU/H. While every effort has been made to provide accurate guidelines,
VINOTEMP can not warranty its units to cool a particular enclosure.
In case of failure, VINOTEMP cooling units must be repaired by the factory or its
authorized agent. Repairs or modifications made by anyone else will void the
warranty.
Should a VINOTEMP cooling unit fail, contact the dealer for instructions. Do not
return the unit to the factory without authorization from VINOTEMP. If the unit
requires repair, re-pack it in the original shipping carton and return it to the
factory, shipping prepaid. VINOTEMP will not accept COD shipments. If the unit

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is determined to be faulty and is within the twelve month warranty period
VINOTEMP will, at its discretion, repair or replace the unit and return it free of
charge to the original retail customer. If the unit is found to be in good working
order, or beyond the initial twelve month period, it will be returned freight collect.
2. Limitation of Implied Warranty
VINOTEMP’S SOLE LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED
TO, AT OUR OPTION, REPAIRING OR REPLACING OF UNIT.
VINOTEMP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE UNIT,
DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE UNIT,
LOSS OF TIME OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, ANY OUTER DAMAGES,
WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIBE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR INPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
While great effort has been made to provide accurate guidelines VINOTEMP
cannot warrant its units to properly cool a particular enclosure. Customers are
cautioned that enclosure construction, unit location and many other factors can
affect the operation and performance of the unit. There for suitability of the unit
for a specific enclosure or application must be determined by the customer and
cannot be warranted by VINOTEMP.

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Appendix
I. Enclosure
This is only a guide and should be considered as minimum requirements.
All interior walls and floors should have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R11
insulation. All exterior walls and ceiling should have a vapor barrier and a
minimum of R19 insulation. The vapor barrier should be installed on the warm
side of the insulation. There should be no glass doors. All joints, door frames,
electrical outlets or switches and any pipes or vents that go through the
enclosure should be sealed to prevent air and moisture leakage into the room.
Concrete, rock, and brick are not insulation or vapor barriers.
Doors should be of a minimum size, insulated to at least R11 and tightly sealed
with high quality weather stripping. Be sure to seal the bottom of the door and fill
gap between the door’s frame and wall before installing the cap molding.
Lighting should be of low wattage, with a timer to insure lights are not left on
when the enclosure is not occupied. Recessed lighting should not be used as it
will allow outside air to enter the enclosure.
The ambient temperature surrounding the enclosure should not exceed the
temperature of the cabinet by more than 25 °F. No enclosure wall should receive
direct sun or strong wind. Proper sealing of the enclosure through the use of a
vapor barrier and weather stripping cannot be over emphasized.
The cooling system will not be able to maintain the proper conditions if fresh
moisture-laden air is constantly being introduced to the enclosure. Symptoms of
this condition are; unit runs all the time with only a slight reduction in temperature
and/or water overflows from the unit. One way of discovering gross air leaks is to
stand inside the enclosure with the lights off, allow your eyes to adapt to the dark
and look for light showing through cracks in the walls or around the door.
Because of the temperature difference between the inside and outside, very
small cracks can allow large amounts of outside air to enter into the enclosure.
Please be aware that moisture can pass through solid concrete, paint and wood.
Often a newly constructed room contains fresh wood, paint, concrete and other
building materials. These materials contain large amounts of moisture. When
placed into operation in this type of environment, the system will work harder to
remove this extra moisture resulting in increased “run” time.
In areas where the relative humidity is very low, the desired humidity may not be
achieved without adding moisture. To add moisture, use only slow, natural
evaporation from a small water container using distilled water. Do not use a
humidifier.