Frigidaire FWC342GB Wine Cooler Owner's Manual


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This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Use your Wine Coobr onUyas instructed in this guide, These instructions are not meant to cover every possibb condition and situation that may occur, Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance,

Record Your Model and SedaJ Numbers

Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided below, The serial plate is located on the upper left wall inside the Wine Cooler,

Modet Number:

SedaJ Number:

Purchase Date:

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INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING r','v,v:_:;_,l,,€_ FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, Read product labels for flammability and other warnings,

CHILD SAFETY

o Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the wine cooler is unpacked,

Children should never use these items to play, Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation,

Remove all staples from the carton, Staples can cause severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture,

An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children,

Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is being discarded.

INFORMATION

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this wine coobr wilt operate property.

o Wine Cooler must be ptugged into its own 115 Volt,

60 Hz., AC only etectric outbt.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three=prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards, it must be plugged directly into a properly grounded threeprong receptacle, The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances, Consult a qualified electrician, Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

o if voltage varies by 10% or more, performance of your wine cooler may be affected, Operating wine cooler with insufficient power can damage the compressor,

• To prevent the wine cooler from being turned off accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord,

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner, r':"w-'_:;_'"_'[eOT HE R PRECAUTIONS

Never unplug the wine cooler by pulling on the cord,

Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle,

To avoid electrical shock, unplug the wine cooler before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb,

NOTE: Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb or other electrical components, o Do not operate wine cooler in the presence of explosive fumes,

Proper Disposa{ of YourWine Cooler

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Risk of child entrapment.

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned Wine Coolers are still dangerous -even if they will sit for "just a few days." if you are getting rid of your oId wine cooler, please follow the instructions below to help

3revent accidents.

WiNE COOLER:

Remove doors.

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'_ Leave sheives in place so children may not easily climb inside.

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Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

Grounding type wall receptacb

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding p_ug

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the refrigerator oniy as instructed in this

Owner's Guide, Before starting the wine cooler, foltow these important first steps.

INSTALLATION o Choose a piace that is neara grounded eHectrbaHoutiet,

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter piug, o For optimai performance, it is recommended that you instali the wine cooler where the ambient temperature is between 70 and 78 degrees fahrenheit,

Alfow space around the unit for good air circulation,

Leave a 2 inch space on the back and sides of the wine cooler for adequate circulation,

Be sure the wine cooler stays in the upright position o Keep the wine cooler from any hazardous or combustibie agents,

NOTE: The exterior walis of the wine cooler may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside, Temperatures as much as 30 ° F warmer than room temperature can be expected, For this reason it is particulariy important in hotter ciimates to allow enough space for air circulation around your wine cooler,

LEVEMNG

The wine cooler must have all bottom corners resting firmly on solid floor, The floor must be strong enough to support a fuliy ioaded wine cooler, NOTE: it is Very Important for your wine cooler to be ievei in order to function properiy, if the wine cooler is not ieveled during installation, the door may be misaligned and not chose or seai properiy, causing cooling, frost, or moisture probiems,

To LeveJYourWine Coobr:

After removing ali interior and exterior packaging materiais, use a carpenter's ievei to ievei the wine cooler from front-toback, Adjust the ieveling iegs in front, _ bubbie higher, so that the door doses easiiy when Hefthaifway open,

CLEANING

Wash any removable parts of the wine cooler interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm water, Wipe dry, Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels, Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed, Do not remove the seria! plate.

important Safeguards: Do not store food in your wine cooler as interior temperature may not get cool enough to prevent spoilage, in summer months or areas of high humidity, the glass door may build up moisture, To remove the moisture, wipe it away,

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

The wine cooler glass door can be opened from left to right and vice versa, Should you desire to change the opening direction, please follow these instructions,

NOTE: All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door,

1, Remove the two screws (1) that hold the lower hinge

(2)(right side) to the frame, Also remove the screw-type leveling front leg (3),

2, Remove the left front leg (4) and transfer it to the right side,

3, Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching it, Make sure to remove the spring (5) located inside the upper right hob of the door, and the upper right side pin (6),

4, Remove the plug button (7) from the upper left hob of the door and transfer it to the uncovered hob on the right side, Be sure to press the button firmly into the hob,

5, insert the upper pin (6), previously removed from the right side in step 3, and transfer it to the hob on the left side of the top frame,

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insert the spring (5), previously removed from step

3,inside the upper left side hob of the door,

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Set the door in its place making sure the pin (6) enters the bushing at the lower upper frame section (hob),

8, While holding the door in the closed position, secure the left hinge (2) previously removed in step 1,

9, insert the 2 screws (1) previously removed in step 1 and tighten them,

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PosWon prior to door reversal

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Door Hinge Screws

Lower Door Hinge

Front Leveling Legs

Left Front Leg

Door Frame Spring

Door Frame Pin

Hinge Plug (Door Frame) Left Side

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PosWon prior to door reversal

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Install the wine cooler in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the wine cooler next to heat° producing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher.

o Level the wine cooler so the door close tightly.

o Do not overcrowd the wine cooler or block cold air vents.

Doing so causes the wine cooler to run longer and use more energy. Shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the wine cooler less efficient, which could cause food spoilage.

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the wine cooler. This cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit.

Organize the wine cooler to reduce door openings,

Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible,

ADJUSTABLE iNTERiOR SHELVES

Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages, The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be removed and discarded,

INTERmOR LIGHT (Some models)

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened,

To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to

OFF and unplug the eJeetdeal cord, Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage,

COOL DOWN PERmOD

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the wine coobr to cooUdown compbteUy, The wine coobr wHUrun continuousUy for the first severaUhours,

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

1. The wine cooler can be operated by adjusting the temperature control knob to the various settings: OFF,

NORMAL, MIN or MAX.

2. Note that by turning the temperature control knob to

OFF, it only stops the cooling cycle but does NOT turn off the wine cooler.

3. If the wine cooler is unplugged from the power supply, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the wine cooler.

The temperature range MIN and MAX is 46 ° - 60 ° F, which is ideal for wine storage.

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7 internal light switch

Temperature control knob

Top cover

Reversible wooden door frame

Glass door

Adjustable leveling legs

Wine rack

Before removing the light bulb, disconnect the wine cooler from the power supply, Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury,

CARE OF PLASTIC PARTS

Be sure and protect the door gasket, it shouUd be kept dean at aHtimes, if the plastic parts in the wine cooler remain contaminated by oii (animal or vegetable) for a long period of time, they will age and crack easily, Please clean them on a regular basis,

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Push the light switch(4) OFE

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Remove the light bulb cover (1) by gently pulling on the bottom end of the cover.

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Unscrew the bulb (2).

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Replace with a 10 watt bulb of the same shape and size.

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Replace the light cover.

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Push the light switch (4) ON.

This part is used to hold tiquid and juice to prevent damage to the door gasket. Please keep this area clean and dry.

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BuFb Cover

BuFb

Housing

Light Switch

CLEANING THE WmNE COOLER

Before cleaning, turn the temperature control to OFF, unplug the wine cooler and remove the bottles,

Clean your wine cooler once every two months,

Inside:Wash inside surfaces of the wine cooler with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart

(1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts.

Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water,

Rinse and dry, Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface, Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher,

Outside: Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

VACATION AND MOVING TiPS

Vacations: if the wine coobr wHUnot be used for severaU months:

Remove all wine bottles and unplug the power cord,

Clean and dry the interior thoroughly,

Leave the wine cooler door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth,

Moving: When moving the wine cooler, follow these guidelines to prevent damage: o Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet,

Remove wine bottles and clean the wine cooler,

Secure all loose items by taping them securely in place to prevent damage, in the moving vehicle, secure wine cooler in an upright position to prevent movement, Also protect outside of

r,!,,,,izl ..i,,11,,[_ if meaving the wine cooler door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the wine cooler and become entrapped,

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty.

For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following:

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Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

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Product

Canada.

that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or

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Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

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Products purchased "as-is" are not covered

Food loss due to any refrigerator

Products used in a commercial or freezer setting.

by this warranty.

failures.

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Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

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Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

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Expenses etc.,which for making the appliance accessible are not a part of the appliance when for servicing, it is shipped such as removal from the factory.

of trim, cupboards, shelves,

10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

or

11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

12. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, cabinets, walls, etc.

including but not limited to floors,

13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.

14. Labor costs after ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase incurred for product repair or replacement as provided herein for carry-in appliances.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN.

CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN

LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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Service

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate should service be required.

If service is performed, payment record it is in your best interest to establish to obtain the warranty and keep period all receipts.

Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting numbers below.

Electrolux at the addresses or phone

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada.

In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances

North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada

Corp.

Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty.

Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company.

Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

USA

1.800.944.9044

Electrolux Major Appliances

North America

P.O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux

Canada

1.800.668.4606

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, review this Hst, Htmay save you time and expense, This Hst includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materiaHs in this appliance,

CAUSE CORRECTmON PROBLEM

WINE COOLER OPERATION

Wine Coomer does not run.

Wine Coomer runs too much or too long.

Interior

Wine

Wine temperature

Cooler is too cold.

Interior Wine Coomer temperature is too warm.

Coomer e×ternam surface temperature is warm.

Wine CooIer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt.

Temperature control is in the

OFF position.

Wine Cooler may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose.

, House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.

,_ Power outage.

Room or outside weather is hot.

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" Use another circuit.

If you are unsure about the outlet,have it checked by a certified technician.

See Setting the Temperature Controm Section.

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

,, Check/replace circuit breaker.

fuse with a 15 amp time=delay

,, Check house iights.

Cail local Etectric Company.

fuse.

Reset

,, It's normal for the Wine Cooler to work harder under these conditions.

Wine Cooler has recently been disconnected time.

for a period of

Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently.

Doors are opened too frequently or too iong.

Wine Cooler door may be slightly open.

Temperature low.

Control is set too

Wine Cooler gasket is dirty', worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.

,, It takes 4 hours completely.

,, Warm for the Wine food wiil cause Wine

Cooler

Cooler to cool down to run more until the desired temperature is reached.

,, Warm air entering the Wine Cooler causes it to run more.

Open doors Iess often.

,, See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

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Turn controi knob to a warmer setting.

Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Clean or change gasket.

Leaks in the door seal will cause Wine Cooler to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature.

_ Temperature low.

Control is set too

Temperature warm.

Control is set too

Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently,.

Door may not be seating properly.

Large amounts of warm or hot food may' have been stored recently.

Wine Cooier has recently been disconnected time.

for a period of

_ The external Wine Cooler walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature.

,, Turn the controt to a warmer setting.

Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

,, Turn control to a colder setting.

AIIow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

,, Warm air enters the Wine Cooler every time the door is opened.

Open the door less often.

,, See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

,, Wait until the Wine Cooler has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.

,, Wine Cooler requires 4 hours to cool down completely.

,, This is normal heat from inside while the compressor the Wine Cooler works cabinet.

to transfer

SOUND AND NOISE

Louder sound levels whenever

Wine Coomer is on.

Longer sound mevels when compressor comes on.

, Modern wine coolers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures,

They require a high efficiency compressor.

, Wine cooler operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle.

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,, This is normal.

When the surrounding you might hear the compressor running noise while level is Iow, it cools the interior.

,, This is normal.

Sound wili level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run.

PROBLEM

SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)

Fan runs when room temperature is bemow 45°F.

Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on.

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Bubbling or gurgming sound, like water boiling.

Vibrating or rattling noise.

Snapping Sound.

CORRECTmON

,, Exterior thermostat has activated the heater and fan.

- This is normal

,, MetaI parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes.

- This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as

Wine Cooler continues to run.

,, Refrigerant (used to cool

Wine Cooler) is circulating throughout the system.

,, Wine Cooler is not level It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.

,, Wine Cooler is touching the wall.

° Cold Control turning the

Wine Cooler on and off.

- This is normal.

- Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps

Section.

- ReteveI the Wine Cooler or move Wine Cooler slightly.

Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section.

- This is normal.

WATER/MOISTURFJFROST

Moisture forms on inside of refrigerator walls.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST

INSIDE WINE COOLER

,, Weather is hot and humid.

,, Door may not be seating properly.

,, Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.

OUTSIDE WINE COOLER

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator,

,, Door may not be seating properly, causing the cold air from inside the Wine Cooler to meet warm moist air from outside.

ODOR IN WINE COOLER

Odors in refrigerator.

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_ ,, Interior needs to be cleaned.

DOOR PROBLEMS

- This is normal.

- See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

- Open the door less often.

- See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

- Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.

Door will not close.

,, Wine Cooler is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.

- This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps

Section.

MGHT BULB IS NOT ON

Light bulb is not on.

,, Light bulb is burned out.

,, No electric current is reaching the Wine Cooler.

. Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Wine

Cooler Features Section.

- See "WlN_: COOL_:R OPERATION" Section.

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