Vinotemp VT-16TEDS User manual

A P R O U D H E R I T A G E O F E X P E R I E N C E & Q U A L I T Y
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I N E C E L L A R
VT-16T E D S (16 b ottl e )
OWN E R ’ S M A N UAL

Y o u r W i n e C e l l a r
This unit can be used for Storage and/or Service. The unit has a glass door and soft interior
light to elegantly display your wine.
S e r v i n g W i n e s
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
19 66 Armagnac, Brandy, Cognac
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
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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all external and internal packaging from your wine cooler. 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 [e-mail].
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WINE COOLER
-Save these instructions-
To register your product, visit:
http://www.vinotemp.com/Warranty.aspx
Register your warranty within 10 days of receiving the
unit.
Please be sure to retain your proofof purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........................................................... 5
CABINET DIAGRAM ..................................................................... 6
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...................................................................... 6
TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 8
OPERATING YOUR WINE CELLAR .................................................. 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................ 8
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10
TERMS OF SALE AND WARRANTY.................................................11
SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE ..................................................12
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow
these basic precautions:
•Do not use if supply cord is damaged. If damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
•Ensure the cooler is unplugged before cleaning.
•To clean the cooler, use only mild detergents or glass cleaning products. Do not use
harsh detergents or solvents.
•Do not store food in wine cellar, as interior temperature may not be cool enough to
prevent spoilage.
•Keep appliance away from any heat source or direct sunlight.
•For stability, the appliance must be placed on a solid, flat surface. It should not be
laid on any soft material.
•Do not place any other appliance on top of the wine cooler.
•The wine cooler is an electrical appliance. To avoid injury or death from electrical
shock, do not operate the wine cooler with wet hands, while standing on a wet
surface or in other wet conditions.
•When positioned or if moving the appliance, ensure that it is not set horizontally,
positioned at an angle of more than 45°, or turned upside down.
•Never lift or carry the wine cooler by the cord.
•Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
•This wine cooler is for indoor, household use only. Any other use will void the
warranty.
•Do not plug into the power socket before set up is completed.
•Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not in use. Never pull cord to
remove plug from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
•WARNING:Risk of child entrapment. Junked or abandoned appliances are still
dangerous.
•Before you throw away an old wine cellar: Remove the door and leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside or take other action to
ensure the cooler is harmless.
•Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.
•Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
•Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliances. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING: Improper use of the grounded plug can
result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is
damaged, please contact Vinotemp Customer Service at
1-800-777-8466 or [e-mail].
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.
It is not recommended to use this cooler with an extension cord or power board. Please
ensure that the appliance is plugged directly into the electrical outlet.
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CABINET DIAGRAM
1. Hinge Cover 7. Temperature Control Buttons
2. Light 8. Light Switch Button
3. Fan Cover 9. Magnetic Seal
4. Shelf 10. Glass
5. Foot 11. Door Handle
6. Water Box 11. Door Frame
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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TECHNICAL DATA
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Model No. VT-16TEDS
Capacity 46L / 16 Bottles
Voltage 110V
Current 1A (@59°F)
Protection Class I
Frequency 60Hz
Climate Class SN;N
Input Power 70W
Power Consumption
kW · h/24h 1 (@59°F)
Temperature Range 54-66°F
Approx. Net Weight 34.1 Lbs
Approx. Gross Weight 38 Lbs
Approx. Unit Size
(WxDxH) 17.25"x18.875"x20.125"
Approx. Packing Size
(WxDxH) 19.5"x21.2"x21"
*Note: This wine cooler is designed to store up to 16 standard Bordeaux 750 ml bottles. Storing large
and/or oddly shaped bottles (including champagne and sparkling wine bottles) will decrease the
capacity of your wine cooler.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before Using Your Wine Cellar:
•Remove any exterior and interior packing material.
•Check to be sure the following parts are included:
oFor 16 Bottle Wine Cellar, 3 slide out shelves.
o1 instruction manual.
•Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for
approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling
system from handling during transportation.
•Place your appliance on a surface that is strong enough to support the appliance when
it is fully loaded.
•To level your appliance, adjust the front legs at the bottom of the appliance.
•When positioning the cooler, leave a minimum of 6 inches at the back of the cooler,
10-12 inches on each side of the cooler. There must be unlimited clearance at the top
of the cooler. This will ensure proper air circulation.
•The unit is designed for freestanding installation only. It is not designed to be installed
under a counter, inside a cabinet, or in any location that does not allow the proper
clearances on all sides, as stated above.
•Locate the cooler away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater,
radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may
increase electrical consumption. Several inches clearance is required at rear for proper
air circulation.
•Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
OPERATING YOUR WINE CELLAR
It is recommended that you install the wine cellar in a place where the ambient
temperature is between 50-80°F. If the ambient temperature is above or below
recommended temperature, the performance of the unit may be affected. Placing in
extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperature to fluctuate. The range of
54-66°F may not be reached. Not intended for garage or basement installs. The
temperature may fluctuate depending on whether or not the interior light is on or off or
whether the bottles are located on the upper/middle or lower section. Close the cellar door
immediately after putting in any items so the inside temperature will not rise dramatically.
How to use the buttons on the Display Panel:
You can set the temperature by pushing the control buttons.
There are two buttons on the panel “ + ” and “ - ” to adjust the temperature by 1°F
increments from 54-66°F. You can turn the interior light on or off by pressing the light
button.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Wine Cellar
•Unplug the wine cellar and remove the bottles.
•Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be
about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
•The outside of the wine cellar should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
•Unscrew the water box at the bottom, and wash it.
•Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Moving Your Wine Cellar
•Remove all the bottles.
•Securely tape down all loose items inside your wine cellar.
•Turn the leveling legs up to the base to avoid damage.
•Tape the door shut.
•Be sure the wine cellar stays in the upright position during transportation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 contacting Vinotemp at [email protected].
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Door will not close
properly.
•The wine cellar is not level.
•The shelves are out of position.
•The door was reversed and not properly installed.
•The door gasket is dirty.
•
A bottle in the cellar is too long.
Unit does not
operate—does not
have power
•Check that unit is plugged into the wall socket.
•Make sure the wall socket has power. If outlet is controlled
by a wall switch, make sure switch is set to on. Test wall
socket functionality by testing another electrical appliance
in the power socket.
Power is ON but
the unit will not
cool.
•Make sure there are at least 3 to 5 bottles in the unit.
When using the unit for the first time, it can take up to 24
hours to reach the desired temperature.
•If the room temperature is at the high end of the ambient
temperature range, it may have more difficulty achieving
a low internal temperature.
•To achieve accurate temperature control, the unit should
not be used or operated in any of the following locations:
oIn a sunny place, a room with poor air circulation such
as a garage or near another heat-producing appliance
such as a dishwasher, oven or refrigerator.
oWith an outlet shared with a refrigerator,as the
refrigerator will drain power from the wine cellar.
•Make sure the cooler has proper clearances at side and
rear and is located in a well-ventilated area.
•Door is not closed tightly or is being opened too
frequently.
Fan is always
running.
•This is simply a function of the cooling system. The lower
the setting, the more the fan will run. If the room is very
warm, the cooler will run more.
•The unit has been designed to run continuously when
operating at the lower temperatures.
Vibrations •Check to make sure the wine cellar is level.
Frost appears in
cabinet (on back).
•Either too much humidity or too low of temperature inside
cabinet. Unplug cooler and allow to manually defrost.
Reconnect when ice has melted. If problem persists,
contact the manufacturer for service instructions.
Inside light
flashes.
•In some instances, this is normal. The light may flash
when the automatic defrost function starts to work.
•Set temperature is higher than inner temperature. Adjust
temperature to resolve.
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