INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number/ No. de Modelo: THERMOELECTRIC WINE CHILLER VINERA TERMOELECTRICA EWC12 BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la página 15. Avanti Products has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 www.avantiproducts.com REGISTRATION INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti products. Please fill out this card and return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these important benefits to the following address: Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 USA ? Protect your product: We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft. ? Promote better products: We value your input. Your responses will help us develop products designed to best meet your future needs. ----------------------------------------------------------(detach here)---------------------------------------------------------Avanti Registration Card __________________________________ Name __________________________________ Address __________________________________ City State Zip __________________________________ Area Code Phone Number Did You Purchase An Additional Warranty: ?Extended ?None Reason For Choosing This Avanti Product: Please indicate the most important factors that influenced your decision to purchase this product. ?Price ?Product Features ? Avanti Products Reputation ?Product Quality ?Salesperson Recommendation ?Friend/Relative Recommendation ?Warranty ?Other_______________________ _____________________________________ Model # Serial # _____________________________________ Date Purchased Store/Dealer Name ______________________________________ Occupation As Your Primary Residence, Do You: ?Own ?Rent Your Age: ?under 18 ?18-25 ?26-30 ?31-35 ?36-50 ?over 50 Marital Status: ? Married ?Single Is This Product Used In The: ?Home ?Business How Did You Learn About This Product: ? Advertising ?In Store Demo ?Personal Demo ?Other______________________________ Comments____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 2 3 HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new Wine Chiller properly. Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call: Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570 Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period. ____________________________________ Model Number Write down the model and serial numbers. You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the Wine Chiller. Please write these numbers here: ____________________________________ Date of Purchase CAUTIO N: THIS WINE CHILLER IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS. ____________________________________ Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your Wine Chiller. If you received a damaged Wine Chiller, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Wine Chiller. Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. IF YOU NEED SERVICE We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your Wine Chiller. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details, including your telephone number, and send it to: Customer Service Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 USA 4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Registration Information Help Us Help You ... Parts And Features Important Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before Using Your Wine Chiller Installation Your Wine Chiller Electrical Connection Reversing The Door Swing Of Your Appliance Operating Your Wine Chiller Temperature Control And Light Switch Setting The Temperature Control Interior Light Door Lock Care And Maintenance Cleaning Your Wine Chiller Power Failure Vacation Time Moving Your Wine Chiller Energy Saving Tips Troubleshooting Guide Service For Your Wine Chiller Your Avanti Products Warranty Wiring Diagram INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL 2 4 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 15~17 5 PARTS & FEATURES 1 2 3 7 8 4 9 6 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Temperature Control Knob Light Switch Interior Light Cold Sink Fan Cover Shelves (5) 6. Legs 7. Upper Hinge Cover 8. Tempered Glass Door 9. Door Handle 10. Security Lock 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ?WARNING? To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Read all instructions before using the Wine Chiller. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous . . . even if they will "just sit in the garage a few days". Before you throw away your old Wine Chiller: Take off the door. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the applian ce. Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not repair or replace any part of the refrigerator or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions. Replace the fuse with the same type. -Save these instructions- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ? Before Using Your Wine Chiller ? Remove the exterior and interior packing. ? Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: ? 5 Shelves ? 2 Keys ? 1 Handle Assembly (Including 1 handle, 2 screws and 2 screw covers) ? 1 Instruction Manual ? Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. ? Install the handle on the left side of the door with 2 screws. ? Installation of Your Wine Chiller ? This appliance is designed to be free standing installation only, a should not be recessed or nd built-in (Fully recessed). ? Place your Wine Chiller on a floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. ? Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the heat sink. ? Locate the Wine Chiller away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly. ? This refrigerator uses thermoelectric refrigeration technology (no compressor) and is not designed for storage in hot areas like garages, warehouses or outdoors since it is designed to operate at a maximum of 30 degrees below the ambient temperature. ? Avoid locating the unit in moist areas. ? Plug the Wine Chiller into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an 7 ? authorized Avanti Products service center. After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours before placing any items in the compartment. ? Electrical Connection ?Warning? Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center. This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock. Plug the appliance into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center. This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volts A.C. ~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground. The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician inst ll an outlet near the appliance. a ? Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please call service for reversal instructions. OPERATING YOUR WINE CHILLER ? Temperature Control and Light Switch OFF ON LO MED OFF HI 8 ? Setting the Temperature Control ? Your Wine Chiller has only one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the upper right hand corner of the compartment. ? To control the internal temperature, adjust the control knob according to the ambient temperature or purpose of use. ? The first time you tu rn the unit on, set the temperature control to "MAX" position. ? The settings of temperature control are from "MIN" to "MAX". After 2 hours, adjust the temperature control setting to "MED". The setting of "MED" should be appropriate for home or office Wine C hiller use. NOTE: ? ? The range between "MAX" and "MIN" is from 51? F to 62? F, which is ideal for the storage of most wines. The medium (MED) position on this unit is set at 55ºF. Turning the temperature control to "OFF" position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the appliance. You must install your electronic Wine Chiller in a place where the ambient temperature is between 7278 degrees Fahrenheit. If the ambient temperature is above or below recommended temperatures, the performan ce of the unit may be affected. For example, placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate. The range of 51-62 degrees Fahrenheit may not be reached. You can place two bottles on each shelf plus two on the bottom compartment. Recommended temperatures for chilling wine: Degrees Control Position Red Wines: 57-62? F (14 -17ºC) MIN Dry/White Wines 54-57? F (12 -14ºC) MED Rose Wines 51-53? F (11 -12ºC) MAX ? Interior Light The light switch is located on the upper right hand corner of the compartment, on the temperature control box. You can turn the interior light ON or OFF by pressing the light switch. ? Door Lock Your unit is provided with a lock and key combination. The keys are located inside the plastic bag that contains the User's Guide. Insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the door. To lock the door do the reverse operation making sure metal pin is engaged completely. Remove the key and place it in a secure place for safekeeping. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ? Cleaning Your Wine Chiller ? UNPLUG the Wine Chiller, and remov all items including shelves. e ? Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. ? Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution. ? Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts. ? Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. CAUTION Failure to unplug the Wine Chiller could result in electrical shock or personal injury. 9 ? Power Failure ? Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your contents. ? Vacation Time ? Short vacations: Leave the Wine Chiller operating during vacations of less than three weeks. ? Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, ...