Wine & Beverage Center

User Manual

Model # 048-GM-48197

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1) Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.

2) Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

3) This wine cooler must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section.

4) Never unplug your wine cooler by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

5) Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.

6) Unplug your wine cooler before cleaning or before making any repairs.

Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the service.

7) If your old wine cooler is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors and leave the shelves in place. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

8) This wine cooler should not be recessed or built-in in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

9) Do not operate your wine cooler in the presence of explosive fumes.

10) Your wine cooler was NOT designed to store perishable foods.

Store only bottled or canned beverages.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old appliance, take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Table Of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES

INSTALLING YOUR WINE COOLER

Unpacking your wine cooler

Leveling your wine cooler

Proper air circulation

Electrical requirements

Use of extension cords

Installation limitations

Door reversal

WINE COOLER FEATURES AND USE

General features

Adjustable temperature dial

Wine cooler interior shelves

PROPER CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning and maintenance

Defrosting

Power Interruptions

Vacation & moving care

Normal operating sounds

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label in back of the appliance.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to your manual.

You will need it to obtain warranty service.

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WINE COOLER PARTS AND FEATURES

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1. Thermostat Dial

(location varies by model)

2. Coated Storage Shelves (style and quantity vary by model)

3. See-through Glass Door

4. Leveling Legs

5. Recessed Door Handle

6. Lock with Key (Not on all models)

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Installing Your Wine Cooler

Unpacking your Wine Cooler

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the base and all adhesive tape holding the wine cooler accessories inside and outside.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the wine cooler.

Leveling your Wine Cooler

• Your wine cooler has 2 leveling legs, located at the bottom of your wine cooler. After properly placing your wine cooler in its final position, you can adjust its level.

• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise the appliance or by turning them counterclockwise to lower the

close easier when the leveling legs are extended. wine cooler. The door will

Proper Air Circulation

• To ensure that your wine cooler works at its maximum efficiency, install it in a location where there is proper air circulation and you should

• The following are recommended clearances around the wine cooler:

Sides……………3/4 “ (19 mm)

Top....................2” (50 mm)

Back..................2” (50 mm)

Electrical Requirements

• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the wine cooler.

• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the wine cooler and may result in shock hazard. Please note that the use of 2-prong adapters is strictly forbidden in Canada.

Use of Extension Cords

• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

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Installation Limitations

• Do not install your wine cooler in any location not properly insulated or heated e.g.

garage etc. Your wine cooler was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55ºF (12ºC).

• Select a suitable location for the wine cooler on a hard, even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g.

radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located at the bottom.

Door Reversal Instructions

Your wine cooler is built with a reversible door.

You have the choice of either opening it from the left or the right side.

In order to reserve the opening direction of your door, please follow these simple instructions.

Tilt the wine cooler backwards. Secure the rear from sliding.

Tape the door to the cabinet to prevent from falling.

1. Remove the 3 hexagonal screws from base bracket.

2. Remove the pivot holding the bottom of the door.

3. Separate the door from the cabinet and remove the pivot axle from the upper side of the door.

Remove and reinstall upper and lower axle door inserts to opposite side.

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Install the pivot axle to the opposite side.

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Re-attach the door to the cabinet and secure with tape.

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Attach the base bracket to the opposite side

7. Install the bottom pivot aligning with the lower pivot insert on the door.

Attach the 3 hexagonal screws to base bracket.

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Remove tape.

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As the unit was tilted, wait 24 hours before plugging it in.

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Wine Cooler Features & Use

General Features

Adjustable Temperature Dial:

(located inside the unit, on the right side)

Your wine cooler will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The temperature control dial has 3 settings plus off. MIN is the warmest. MAX is the coldest. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling in the wine cooler. At first, set the dial to MED and allow

24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

(Note: If the wine cooler has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)

Wine Cooler Interior Shelves

(Shelves will vary per model purchased)

To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf:

1. Gently tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been completely removed.

2. To replace the shelf, gently slide the shelf back.

3. Also features a multi-use can rack. For easy access to cans.

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning: To avoid electric shock, always unplug your wine cooler before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.

Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.

General: • Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your wine cooler.

• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your wine cooler.

Door Gaskets: • Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal.

• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal.

Defrosting Your Wine Cooler

Your wine cooler is designed with an “Auto-Cycle” cooler surfaces of the unit cold control. Water will defrost system.

The wine defrost automatically, during the “off” cycle of the from the unit is disposed of automatically, by means of being

drip tray located on the compressor. Heat transfer from the compressor causes this water to evaporate.

Power Interruptions

• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs.

When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet.

Vacation and Moving Care

• For long vacations or absences, empty contents from wine cooler, move the temperature DIAL to the OFF position and clean the wine cooler, and door gaskets according to “General cleaning” section. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving, always keep the wine cooler in a vertical position. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.

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Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear

• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.

• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.

Troubleshooting

Wine cooler does not operate

• Check if thermostat control is not in the “OFF” position.

• Check if wine cooler is plugged in.

• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker.

Temperature appears too warm

• Frequent door openings.

• Allow time for recently added beverages to reach proper temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal.

• Adjust temperature control to cooler setting.

Temperature is too cold

• If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

Wine cooler runs too frequently

• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days.

• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if doors are completely closed.

Moisture build up on interior or exterior of the wine cooler

• This is normal during high humidity periods.

• Prolonged or frequent door openings.

• Check door gaskets for proper seal.

Wine cooler door does not shut properly

• Level the wine cooler .

• Check for blockages.

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