Vintec V20SG e SS User manual

Armoire vin.
Wine Preservation Technology
USER MANUAL
V20SG"e" SS
V20SG"e"
V20SG e S3
V20SG e BK

WARNING
The information in this document is subject to modification without any prior notice.
VINTEC offers no guarantee for our wine cellar if it is being used for any purpose other
than that for which it was specifically designed. VINTEC cannot be held responsible for any
error in this manual. VINTEC is not responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to
wines or any other contents incidental or consequential to possible defects of the wine cellar.
Warranty applies to the wine cellar only and not to the contents of the wine cellar.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
R600A WARNINGS
The following models use small quantity of R600A (iso-butane) flammable refrigerant in
their sealed system as follow:
V20SG e 25g V20SG e S3 21g V20SG e BK 25g V20SG e SS 25g
For your safety observe the following recommendations.

Th
is
applian
ce
contai
ns
a
sma
ll
quanti
ty
of
R
600A
refrigera
nt
whi
ch
is
environmentally friendly, but flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor
does it increase the greenhouse effect.

Duri
ng
transportati
on
a
nd
installatio
n,
ensu
re
th
at
t
he
tubi
ng
of
t
he
refrigera
nt
circu
it
is not damaged.
Avo
id
usi
ng
or
manipulati
ng
sha
rp
objec
ts
near
by
t
he
appliance
s.

Leaki
ng
refrigera
nt
can
igni
te
a
nd
m
ay
dama
ge
t
he
eye
s.

In
t
he
eve
nt
a
ny
dama
ge
do
es
occu
r,
avo
id
exposu
re
to
op
en
fir
es
a
nd
a
ny
devi
ce
th
at
creates a spark. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power.
Thorough
ly
ventila
te
t
he
r
oom
in
whi
ch
t
he
applian
ce
is
locat
ed
f
or
sever
al
minute
s.
Noti
fy
Custom
er
Servi
ce
f
or
necessa
ry
acti
on
a
nd
advi
ce.

T
he
r
oom
f
or
installi
ng
t
he
applian
ce
mu
st
be
at
lea
st
1
cub
ic
met
re
p
er
8
gra
ms
of
refrigerant. The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is listed above in
grams; it is also noted on the Rating Plate of the appliance.

It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to carry out
servicing or repairs to this appliance. In Queensland the authorized person must hold
a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants, before carrying out servicing
or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The environment and personal safety must be considered when disposing of this appliance.
Please ensure the appliance is taken to a recycle center for safe recycling. DO NOT dispose
of the appliance in land fill as the insulation and refrigerant gas contained in these appliances
are flammable.
Allow 24 hours before switching on the wine cellar. During this time we recommend
that you leave the door open to clear any residual odors.
BEFORE LOADING & PLUGGING IN THE WINE CELLAR
Important: All models without front venting (air opening) are strictly for free standing
only. ( see technical chart)
Recommendations:
The location you have selected for your wine cellar should:
- be unencumbered and well ventilated;
- be well away from any heat source and direct sunlight;
- not be too damp (laundry, pantry, bathroom etc.);
- have a flat floor,
- have a standard and reliable electricity supply (standard socket to country standards,
linked to the ground), it is NOT recommended to use a multi-socket or extension lead.
- have a surge protector fitted to the electrical outlet
- away from microwave. Certain microwave ovens do not have wave interference shield.
When placed within 1 meter vicinity of the wine cabinet, they may affect the operation of
the wine cabinet.
T
he
w
i
ne
ce
ll
ar
s
h
ou
ld
be
p
l
a
ced
w
h
e
re
t
he
a
m
b
i
e
nt
t
e
m
p
e
r
a
t
u
re
is
b
e
t
w
een
5
C
to
35
C
.
If
t
he
a
m
b
i
e
nt
t
e
m
p
e
r
a
t
u
re
is
a
bove
or
b
e
l
ow
t
h
is
r
a
ng
e,
t
he
p
e
rf
o
r
m
a
n
ce
of
t
he
un
it
m
ay
be
a
ff
e
c
t
e
d.
P
l
a
c
i
ng
y
our
un
it
in
e
x
t
r
e
me
c
o
ld
or
hot
c
ond
i
ti
o
ns
m
ay
ca
u
se
i
n
t
e
r
i
or
t
e
m
p
e
r
a
t
u
r
es
to
f
l
u
c
t
u
a
t
e.
T
he
i
d
e
al
r
a
nge
of
t
e
m
p
e
r
a
t
u
re
m
ay
not
be
r
e
a
c
h
e
d.
(S
ee
C
l
im
a
te
C
l
a
ss
at
t
he
e
nd
of
t
h
is
m
a
nu
a
l)

Grounding instructions
The wine cellar must be grounded in case of an electrical short circuit. Grounding reduces
the risk of electrical shock. The wine cellar is equipped with a power cord having a
grounding wire and grounding plug. The wine cellar plug must be plugged into a properly
installed and grounded electrical outlet.
Note : In locations where there is frequent lightning, it is advisable to use surge protectors.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a
qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood.
Installing your wine cellar
Unpack and remove all of the protection and adhesive strips from the packaging around and
inside the wine cellar.
The wine cellar must be positioned such that the plug is accessible. Release the power cord.
Move your wine cellar to its final location. The wine cellar should be installed in a suitable
place where the compressor will not be subject to physical contact.
Leveling your wine cellar: Wine cellar must be leveled BEFORE loading your wines.
Your wine cellar is equipped with 4 adjustable feet to facilitate easy leveling. VINTEC
recommends that you tighten the back feet to the maximum and adjust the front feet to create
a level.

Back spacer:
Compressor-run appliances require proper ventilation for proper and longer usage. Your
Vintec wine cellar is supplied with a back spacer. Affixed the back spacer at the back of the
cellar for air circulation and heat evacuation.
IMPORTANT - THIS SPACER MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE UNIT BEFORE
INSTALLATION FOR VENTILATION PURPOSE. FAILURE TO DO SO VOIDS THE
WARRANTY
TURNING ON YOUR WINE CELLAR
Plug in and switch on the cellar by pressing on the power button for a few seconds.
When you use the wine cellar for the first time (or restart the wine cellar after having it
power off for a long time), there will be a few degrees variance between the temperature you
have selected and the one indicated on the LED readout. This is normal and it is due to the
length of the activation time. Once the wine cellar is running for a few hours everything will
stabilize.
I
m
po
r
t
a
n
t:
If
t
he
un
it
is
un
p
l
u
gg
e
d,
po
wer
is
l
o
s
t,
or
t
u
r
n
ed
o
ff,
w
a
it
3
to
5
m
i
n
u
t
es
b
e
f
o
re
r
e
s
t
a
r
ti
ng
t
he
un
it.
T
he
w
i
ne
ce
l
l
ar
w
ill
n
ot
s
t
a
rt
if
y
ou
a
tt
e
m
pt
to
r
e
s
t
a
rt
b
e
f
o
re
t
h
is
time
d
e
l
a
y.

Operating Noises
To reach the desired temperature settings, VINTEC wine cellars, like all wine cellars
operating with compressors and fans, may produce the following types of noises. These
noises are normal and occur as follows:
- Gurgling sound, caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance s coils,
- Cracking/popping sounds, resulting from the contraction and expansion of the refrigerant
gas to produce cold,
- Fan operating sound, to circulate the air within the wine cellar.
An individual s perception of noise is directly linked to the environment in which the wine
cellar is located, as well the specific type of models. VINTEC wine cellars are in line with
international standards for such appliance. VINTEC will always do its utmost to satisfy its
customers but will not retake possession of the goods due to complaints based on normal
operating noise occurrences.
LOADING YOUR WINE CELLAR
You may load your wine bottles in single or double rows while taking note of the following:
if you do not have enough bottles to fill your wine cellar, it is better to distribute the load
throughout the wine cellar so as to avoid all on top or all below type loads.
- Do remove or relocate adjustable wooden shelves to accommodate larger type of bottles or
increase the capacity of the cellar by stacking the bottles up when necessary. (See
removing shelves)
- Keep small gaps between the wall and the bottles to allow air circulation. Like an
underground cellar air circulation is important to prevent mould and for a better
homogeneous temperature within the cellar.
- Do not over load your wine cellar to facilitate air circulation.
- Do not stack more than 1.5 rows of standard 0.75L bottles per shelves to facilitate air
circulation
- Avoid obstructing the internal fans (located inside on the back panel of the wine cellar).
- Do not try to slide the shelves outwards beyond the fixed position to prevent the bottles
from falling.
- Do not pull out more than one loaded shelf at a time as this may cause the wine cellar to
tilt forward.
- Do not cover the wooden shelves with alloy foil or other materials, as it will obstruct air
circulation.
- Do not move your wine cellar while it is loaded with wines. This might distort the body of
the wine cellar and cause back injury.

TYPES OF REGULATION
Please note that depending on the loading and settings chosen it takes 24hours for the wine
cellar to see the temperature stabilizing.
During this time LED seems to move erratically in particular for 2e models. It is a normal
process. This process occurs whenever the setting is modified and/or whenever a large
amount of bottles are added to the cellar.
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Important: The LCD displays by default the actual internal air temperature.
The temperature settings are pre-set at the factory at 12 C.
Note: In the event of a power interruption, all previous temperature settings are
automatically erased and it will revert to a preset temperature setting of 12 C.
The setting values are not in degree Celsius but in index values. An index value is roughly
equivalent to 1 C
You will need to wait approximately 12 hours before noticing the effects of temperature
adjustment due to the critical mass within a full wine cellar.
Once the thermostat is set it is strongly advised not to toy with it or adjust frequently. The
thermostat will maintain the temperature inside the wine cellar within a +/- 2.5 C. The
thermal inertia of the wine and the glass is such that within this temperature range, the actual
temperature of the wine will only fluctuate 0.5 C to 1 C. It is important to understand that
there is a difference between the air temperature inside the wine cellar and the actual
temperature of the wine.
C
o
n
t
r
ol
p
a
n
el
of
yo
ur
w
i
ne
ce
l
l
ar
Adjust the desired cooling temperature by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons. Each
depression of the buttons will scroll through the available temperature settings in increments
of 1 degree Celsius. The temperature setting can be adjusted from 5 to 18
To visualize the set temperature, press and hold the UP or DOWN buttons, the set
temperature will temporarily flash in the LED display for 5 seconds.

Internal light
In order to reduce energy consumption, these wine cabinets will automatically switch off the
LED lights after 10 minutes.
If you want the LED light to remain on continuously, this is possible. Please press and hold
the "LIGHT" button for 5 seconds, the display will show "LP".After 4 seconds the display
will revert back to normal and the light will remain on until manually switched off.
If you want to revert back and conserve energy (recommended), please press and hold the
"LIGHT" button for 5 second, the display will show "LF",after 4 seconds the display will
revert back to normal, and the light will automatically switch off after 10 minutes.
WINE SERVING TEMPERATURE CHART
All wines mature at the same temperature, which is a constant temperature set between 12 C
to 14 C. The below chart is an indicative temperature chart to indicate the best temperature
for drinking purposes.
Champagne NV, Sparkling, Spumante 6 C
Dry White Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc 8 C
Champagne Vintage, 10 C
Dry White Chardonnay 10 C
Dry White Gew rztraminer, Riesling, Pinot grigio 10 C
Sweet White Sauternes, Montbazillac, Ice Wine, Late Harvest 10 C
Beaujolais 13 C
Sweet White Vintage Sauternes 14 C
White Vintage Chardonnay 14 C
Red Pinot Noir, 16 C
Red Grenache, Syrah 16 C
Red Vintage Pinot Noir 18 C
Cabernet & Merlot: French, Australian, New Zealand, 20 C
Chilean, Italian, Spanish, Californian, Argentinean
Vintage Bordeaux Room temperature not exceeding 20 C
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TEMPERATURE
Your VINTEC wine cellar has been designed to guarantee optimum conditions for storing
and/or serving your wines.
Fine wines require long and gentle developments and need specific conditions in which to
reach their full potential.
All wines mature at the same temperature, which is a constant temperature set between 12 C
and 16 C. Only the temperature of d gustation (wine appreciation) varies according to the
type of wines (see Wine Serving Temperature above). This being said and as it is for
natural cellars used by wine producers for long period of storage, it is not the exact

temperature that is important, but its consistency. In other words, as long as the temperature
of your wine cellar is constant (between 12 C and 16 C) your wines will be stored in perfect
conditions.
Note:Not all wines will improve over the years. Some should be consumed at an early
stage while others have tremendous ageing capability. All wines have a peak in maturity.
Please check with your wine provider to get the relevant information.
DEFROSTING/CONDENSATION/ HYGROMETRY/ VENTILATION
Your wine cellar is designed with Auto-cycle defrost system. During Off-cycle the
refrigerated surfaces of the wine cellar defrost automatically. Defrost water from the wine
cellar storage compartment drains automatically and part of it goes into a drainage container,
which is located at the back of the wine cellar next to the compressor. The heat is transferred
from the compressor and evaporates any condensation that has collected in the pan. Part of
the remaining water is collected within the wine cellar for humidity purposes.
This system enables the creation of the correct humidity level inside your wine cellar
required by the natural cork to maintain a long lasting seal.
Notes: The water collected by condensation, is therefore recycled. Under extremely dry
environmental conditions, you may have to add some water into the water container
provided with your wine cellar.
All units are equipped with a double glazed glass door that has a third internal acrylic layer
to minimize condensation on the glass door.
The wine cellar is not totally sealed; fresh air admission is permitted through the drainpipe.
Air is circulated through the cellar by means of a fan/fans and the hollow shelves.
Notes: During the refrigerating cycle, heat is given off and disperse through the external
surfaces of the wine cellar. Avoid touching the surfaces during those cycles.
SHELVES ASSEMBLY METHOD
For easy access to the storage content, you must pull the shelves approximately 1/3 of its
depth out of the rail compartment. This unit is, however, designed with a notch on each side
of the shelf tracks to prevent bottles from falling.
MODEL:V20SG"e"SS/V20SG"e"

Wh
en
removi
ng
a
ny
of
the
se
shelv
es
o
ut
of
t
he
ra
il
compartmen
t,
mo
ve
t
he
she
lf
towar
ds
the gap on both sides and align with shelf support A. Then, lift the shelf and pull out it of
the cabinet once the shelf support is disengaged from the gap.
a
nd
pu
ll
out
it
fr
om
t
he
cabin
et
on
ce
t
he
she
lf
suppo
rt
disenga
ge
d
fr
om
t
he
ga
p.

MODEL:V20SG e S3/V20SG e BK

To
preve
nt
damagi
ng
t
he
door
gaske
t,
ma
ke
su
re
to
ha
ve
t
he
door
a
ll
t
he
w
ay
open
ed
when pulling shelves out of the rail compartment.

Wh
en
removi
ng
a
ny
of
the
se
shelv
es
o
ut
of
t
he
ra
il
compartmen
t,
To
f
it
or
remo
ve
t
he
shelf, tilt the shelf as per the diagram and simply pull out, or push in the shelf until it sits
on the support brackets securely.

Drawings for built-in purposes
MODEL:V20SG"e"SS/V20SG"e"
MODEL:V20SG e S3

MODEL:V20SG e BK
Installation limited block
MODEL:V20SG e S3
After installing the wine cabinet, please
open the door, adjust the fixing bracket
(a)and fix this in position with two
screws (c) using a screwdriver (d) into the
work surface/kitchen cabinet.
a)Top fixing bracket
b)Kitchen Cabinet
c)Screw
d)crew driver
This bracket will keep the product secure
and help prevent it moving when in use.
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


 




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

OPERATION ANOMALIES
Ensure that there is power to the electrical supply plug by connecting another electrical
appliance to it. Check fuse, if any. Make sure that the door is closed properly.
If your wine cellar appears to be malfunctioning, unplug it and contact your VINTEC s after
sales service. Any intervention on the cold circuit should be performed by a refrigeration
technician who should carry out an inspection of the circuit sealed system. Similarly, any
intervention on the electrical circuit should be performed by a qualified electrician.
Notes : Any intervention performed by a non-technician will lead to the warranty being
considered as null and void.
POWER FAILURES
In the event of a power interruption, all previous temperature settings are automatically
erased and it will revert to a preset temperature setting. ( see preset chart)
Most power failures are corrected within a short period of time. An hour or two s loss of
power will not affect your wine cellar s temperatures. To avoid sudden change of
temperature while the power is off, you should avoid opening the door. For longer period of
power failure, do take steps to protect your wine.
Irrespective of the cause, if you notice either abnormal temperature or humidity levels
inside your wine cellar, be reassured that only long and frequent exposure to these
abnormal conditions can cause a detrimental effect on your wines.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
C
o
m
m
on
p
r
ob
l
e
ms
m
ay
ea
s
i
ly
be
s
o
l
v
e
d,
s
a
v
i
ng
you
t
he
c
o
st
of
a
po
ss
i
b
le
s
e
r
v
i
ce
ca
ll.
P
l
e
a
se
r
ead
ca
r
e
f
u
lly
t
he
i
n
s
t
r
u
c
ti
on
m
a
nu
al
a
nd
r
e
v
e
rt
to
t
r
oub
l
e
s
h
o
o
ti
ng
g
u
i
de
c
h
a
r
t.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Wine cellar does not operate.
N
ot
p
l
ugg
ed
i
n.
The appliance is turned off.
T
he
circu
it
break
er
tripp
ed
or
a
blo
wn
fus
e.
Wine cellar is not cold enough. Check the temperature control setting.
External environment may require a higher setting.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
T
he
door
gask
et
do
es
not
s
eal
properl
y.
Turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of contents has been added to the
Wine cellar.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
T
he
door
gask
et
do
es
not
s
eal
properl
y.
The light does not work.
N
ot
p
l
ugg
ed
i
n.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The bulb has burned out.
T
he
lig
ht
butt
on
is
O
FF
.
Vibration
s.
Che
ck
to
assu
re
th
at
t
he
Wi
ne
cell
ar
is
leve
l.
The Wine cellar seems to make too
much noise.
T
he
r
a
t
t
li
ng
no
i
se
m
ay
c
o
me
fr
om
t
he
f
l
ow
of
t
he
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your Wine
cellar.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
T
he
Wi
ne
cell
ar
is
n
ot
leve
l.
The door will not close properly.
T
he
W
i
ne
ce
ll
ar
is
n
ot
l
e
v
e
l.
The door was reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is faulty. ( magnet or rubber is spoiled)
The shelves are out of position.

Product specification Chart
(0) Units with no heater will not raise its internal temperature if the ambient temperature where the unit is located is lower than the set temperature.
(1) Subject to changes accordingly to the various references and models modifications.
(2) Based on carton box packing dimensions/weight
Standard features:
Compressor operated: R134a or R600a
- Available in rated voltage/frequency (as per country's requirements):
100V/50/60
H
z,
220V/50/60Hz,115V/
50
Hz
-
Autom
a
tic
de
fr
o
st
-
Hu
m
i
di
t
y
:
65%
RH
+/-1
0%
RH
-
B
l
ack
o
u
t
er
a
nd
i
nn
er
fi
n
i
sh
-
Inte
r
n
al
li
ght
-
Adjust
a
b
le
f
e
et
x
4
-
Do
u
b
le
g
l
ass
d
o
or
w
ith
3
rd
ac
r
y
l
ic
l
ay
er
- Stainless steel door frame finish for ss models
Technical data V20SG"e"SS
(R134a)
V20SG"e"
(R600a)
V20SG e S3
(R600a)
V20SG e BK
(R600a)
V20SG"e"SS
(R600a)
Capacity750ml 18 18 19 19 18
Net capacity 57 L 57 L 56 L 56 L 57 L
Gas charge quantity 40g 25g 21g 25g 25g
Pre
-
set
t
e
mp
in
deg
r
e
es
12
12
12
12
12
Adjustable temp in degrees C
5 -18 C 5 -18 C 5 -18 C 5 -18 C or
6 -18 C 5 -18 C
Power Input 100 W 74 W 74 W 74 W 74 W
Freesta
nd
i
ng
or
Bu
il
t
-in
Bu
il
t
-in
Bui
l
t
-in
Bui
l
t
-in
Bui
l
t
-in
Bui
l
t
-
in
N . of wooden shelf (1) 6 6 6 6 6
Amb
i
e
nt
t
e
mp
in
deg
r
ees
5-
35
C
5-
35
C
5-
35
C
5-
35
C
5-
35
C
N
et
d
im
in
mm
W
XDXH
300x617x
810
300x641x
810
295
x
571
x8
20
295
x
571
x8
20
300x617x
810
G
r
o
ss
d
im
in
mm
WXDXH
(
2)
335x640x
840
335x670x
840
3
40
x6
3
0
x8
6
0
3
40
x6
3
0
x8
6
0
335x640x
840
N
et
we
i
ght
28
kg
28
kg
2
9
kg
2
9
kg
28
kg
G
r
o
ss
we
i
ght
31
kg
31
kg
3
2
kg
3
2
kg
31
kg
(1) Subject to changes accordingly to the various references and models modifications.
(2) Based on carton box packing dimensions/weight