Vinotemp WINE-MATE WM-1500HTD 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
Temperature & Humidity Control………………………….8
Care Guide……………………………………………………11
Troubleshooting……………………………………………..13
Wiring Diagram……………………………………….………16
Customer Support……………………………………………17
Warranty……………………………………………………….18
Appendix……………………………………………………….20

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Feature Description
•WM1500HTD, HTD-TE and WM2500HTD, HTD-TE cooling units are
designed and used to provide a subtle 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.
•Humidity and temperature digital control using patent pending technology
•Optimized air flow for most even temperatures in wine cabinets
•Exchangeable discharge grille for front, back and down cold air distribution
•Multiple exhaust for top and rear hot air exhaust
•High efficient tube-axial fans for both condenser and evaporator
•Extra insulation for both thermal and noise isolation
•Unique condensate drain tray for humidity control
•Grill size optimized for easy cleaning and safety
•Stamping ribbed housing for robust structure
•Self-contained ready for use and easy for installation
Fig. 1.1 FEATURE DESCRIPTION

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Fig. 1.2 DIMENSIONS
The dimension and capacity are specified as follows:
Model Description Cooling
Capacity Wine Capacity Electrical Weight
1500htd Rear Exhaust
1500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
150 cu
ft
800
bottles 115V/60Hz 4A 55 lb
1500htd
-te Top Exhaust
1500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
150 cu
ft
800
bottles 115V/60Hz 5A 55 lb
2500htd Rear Exhaust
2500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
250 cu
ft
1200
bottles 115V/60Hz 4A 60 lb
2500htd
-te Top Exhaust
2500Btu/h
55°F Air Temp/
75°F Ambient
Temp
Up to
250 cu
ft
1200
bottles 115V/60Hz 5A 60 lb
•See the voltage, frequency and amp from the nameplate on 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 MOUNTING OPENINGS
Fig. 2.3 TOP EXHAUST GASKET
•Cut a rectangular opening with the ¼” clearance inwards to the width and
height of the cooling unit, the opening is positioned from the top and
center of the cabinet (see Fig. 2.2).

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•If top exhaust, cut a rectangular opening at the top of the cabinet to the
length and width of the top exhaust openings (see Fig. 2.2).
•Mount the gaskets on the four rear mounting sides.
•If top exhaust, place the gaskets along the top openings at the top of the
cooling unit. (See Fig. 2.3)
•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 press the
gasket.
•Locate the 2 brackets (6) and use 7/16” wrench to tighten the 2 screws (7).
•If top exhaust, install the top exhaust grille at the top of the cabinet with
the arrow towards the front and facing down 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
•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 should be 115 V, 15 A.

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Temperature & Humidity Control
1. Temperature Setting
•Set the temperature at 55~60 °Ffor 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
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;

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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
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 keys or arrows within 10s.
4. To memorize the new set point value, push the SET key again or wait 10s.
4) Humidity Adjustment
The parameter Fon is used to modulate the humidity in the wine cabinet. The
higher value of Fon, the higher relative humidity will be.
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. Component Identification
Fig. 4.1 Exploded View

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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 unit or disconnect power.
•Use a condenser brush or a vacuum cleaner with an extended
attachment to clean the coil when it is dusty or dirty.
•Plug the 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.