Vinotemp WINE-MATE WM-1500LOWP Instructions for use

Installation, Use & Care Manual
Self-contained Wine Cooling System
WM-1500LOWP
WM-1500LOWP-TE
WM-2500LOWP
WM-2500LOWP-TE
Read and save these instructions.
Do not plug the unit into power until 24 hours after
delivery.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Safety
DANGER
Improper use of the power cord plug can result in the risk of electrical
shock, property damage and personal injury or death.
Unplug the unit or disconnect power before performing any
maintenance.
Upon receipt and inspection of the unit the power cord must be replaced
if it is damaged.
A dedicated 20 AMP circuit is required.
• This product is equipped with a 3-prong grounding-type
plug and shall be plugged into a properly connected
grounding-type outlet.
• It is required to use a 3–prong grounding-type electrical
outlet properly grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
• A separate adequately fused and grounded circuit shall
be used for this unit. The voltage rating must match the
rating label on the unit.
• Do not use an adapter or an extension cord.
• Do not use a ground fault interrupter (GFI).
• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the
power cord.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling the power cord. To disconnect the unit always grip
the plug firmly and pull straight out from the wall outlet.
• Do not operate the unit if the unit housing is removed or damaged.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your unit unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing shall be referred to a qualified
technician.
• Unplug the unit or disconnect power before performing any maintenance.
• To protect against electric shock do not immerse unit plug or cord into water or
other liquids.
• Do not operate the unit with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface, or while
standing in water.
Disposing Safety
CAUTION
When disposing of refrigeration products, special handling is often required.
It is the consumer’s responsibility to comply with federal and local
regulations when disposing of this product.

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Table of Contents
Features & Specifications………………………………………………………….3
Installation Instructions…………………....……………………………………..5
Temperature and Humidity………………………………..…………………..12
Care Guide……………………………………………………………………..………16
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………..17
Electrical Wiring Diagram……………………………………………..…………20
Customer Support……………………..……………………………………………21
Warranty…………………………….………………………………………………….22

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Features and Specifications
• WM-1500LOWP & 1500LOWP-TE and WM-2500LOWP & 2500LOWP-TE cooling units
are designed to provide a subtle temperature between 50~65 °F for a properly
insulated wine cabinet.
• The refrigerated space will maintain humidity range within 50~70% RH.
• These temperature and humidity ranges are optimized for long term storage of
wine.
• Temperature is controlled and humidity is adjusted using patented technology.
• Larger bottom cold air supply provides more even temperature distribution in the
wine cabinet.
• Multiple options for top or rear hot air exhaust are convenient for flexible
installations.
• Extremely 7.5” low profile is ideal for conceal installations.
• Patented condensate drain tray is used for humidity adjustment.
• The unit is self-contained ready for easy installation and use.
Fig. 1.1 Feature Descriptions

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Fig. 1.2 Dimensions
The specifications are listed as follows:
Model No
Exhaust
Dim L x W x H
(in)
Airflow
(CFM)
Cabinet Size
(cu ft)
Electrical
Rating
Weight
(lb)
WM-1500LOWP
Rear
24-1/4 x 15-1/8 x
7-1/2
120
90
115V/60Hz/3A
55
WM-1500LOWP-TE
Top
24-1/4 x 15-1/8 x
7-1/2
120
90
115V/60Hz/3A
55
WM-2500LOWP
Rear
24-1/4 x 15-1/8 x
7-1/2
180
200
115V/60Hz/4A
60
WM-2500LOWP-TE
Top
24-1/4 x 15-1/8 x
7-1/2
180
200
115V/60Hz/4A
60
NOTE
See the voltage, frequency and current specified on the label of the
cooling unit.
The rated cooling capacity is determined under the cabinet and
ambient temperatures of 55°F and 75°F with R13 interior and R19
exterior insulations. Higher ambient temperatures and less insulation
will cause reducing the capacity.

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Installation Instructions
NOTE
Mounting brackets, screws, gaskets and other seal materials are not
included.
Do not install any ducts onto the supply, return, intake and exhaust.
CAUTION
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 extension cord having a 3-
blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will plug into the unit.
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 may cause the cooling unit not to work
properly.
• The exhaust area must not be closed space and must be ventilated.
• The ambient temperatures shall not be higher than 78°F for running WM-1500LOWP
& 1500LOWP-TE or 95°F for running WM-2500LOWP & 2500LOWP-TE and shall not
be lower than 50 °F for all units.
1) Rear Exhaust Cabinet
• Leave min 6 “clearance from the rear to the wall.
• Leave min 12” clearance from the top to the ceiling.
• Leave min 6” clearance on the sides.
2) Front Exhaust Cabinet
• Leave min 6” clearance on the front if the sides are unobstructed.
• Or, leave min 36” clearance on the front if the sides are obstructed
3) Top Exhaust Cabinet
• Leave min 12” from the top to the ceiling.
• Leave min 2 “clearance from the rear to the wall.
• Leave min 2” clearance on the sides.
4) Side Exhaust Cabinet
• Leave min 6 “clearance on the side that hot air exhausts.
• Leave min 12” clearance from the top to the ceiling.

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2. Cooling Unit Installation
• 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
and warm-air return must be separated from the hot-air exhaust and ambient-air
intake. 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.
1) Making Cutout
• Make a rectangular through hole at the rear wall of the cabinet with 1/4” less than
the width and height of the cooling unit. Make 1/2” tabs to place the gaskets as
shown in Fig. 2.1.
• If it is a top exhaust installation, make another rectangular hole at the top of the
cabinet with the length and width of the top exhaust as shown in Fig. 2.2.
• Install 2 pieces of 1/4” ID wood thread inserts on the ceiling as shown in Fig. 2.3.
• Install the rear gaskets (1/2” foam tape) as shown in Fig. 2.4.
• If it is a top exhaust installation, install the top gaskets on the cooling unit as shown
in Fig. 2.5.
2) Installing Cooling Unit
• Push the cooling unit towards the mounting tabs until it stops and press the gaskets
as shown in Fig. 2.6.
• Use two mounting brackets and two 1/4” screws with 7/16” wrench to secure the
cooling unit as shown in Fig. 2.6.
3) Low Profile Front Grille
• Install an exhaust cover to redirect the hot air to the front as shown in Fig. 2.9.
• Install the low profile front grilles as shown in Fig. 2.9.
Fig. 2.1 Rear Exhaust Cutout

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Fig. 2.2 Top Exhaust Cutouts
Fig. 2.3 Installing Screw Inserts
Fig. 2.4 Installing Rear Gaskets
Fig. 2.5 Installing Top Gaskets
16”
Top Gasket

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Fig. 2.6 Installing Cooling Unit

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Fig. 2.7 Cooling Unit Installed (Rear Exhaust)
Rear Exhaust
Ambient Air Intake