Use and Care Guide Wine Captain® Models: 2115WC and 2115WCOL 2175WC and 2175WCOL 2115WC 2175WC 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a U-Line refrigeration product. A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, U-Line Corporation is the world's number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter, specialty refrigeration and ice making products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line technology consistently leads the market with innovation, design, depth of product line and performance. U-Line products are making life more convenient in homes, businesses, and hotels around the world. U-Line supports its products with a strong dealer network, and its commitment to quality even extends to environmentally safe packaging. IMPORTANT READ all of the instructions in this guide completely before operating the unit for the first time. For future reference, keep this guide in a safe, accessible location. If you need additional information or assistance, please contact U-Line Corporation directly. Contact information appears on the rear cover of this guide. If you have a problem with the operation of this product, the SERVICE section of this guide will assist you in quickly identifying common problems and provide information on possible causes and remedies. If your product needs service, contact U-Line directly. Warranty Registration Your U-Line Corporation Limited Warranty is located on the inside rear cover of this guide. To validate your warranty, the product and its original purchase date must be registered. A Warranty Registration Card has been included for this purpose in the package containing this manual. Complete and mail the Warranty Registration Card, or register your product online at www.U-LineService.com as soon as possible after purchase. If your product registration is not on file and a request for warranty coverage is received, the date of sale to the U-Line Selling Dealer or Distributor will be established as the first date of warranty coverage for your product. Please Record Your Model Information When you request additional information or service, you will be asked for your products model and serial numbers. You can find this information on the serial plate located on the upper right or rear wall in the interior of your unit. This information also appears on the warranty registration card. 1 2 ULIN_0023_A Figure 1 Please record the model number (Figure 1, 1), serial number (Figure 1, 2), date of purchase, and dealer contact information for your U-Line product below: Model Number: _____________________________________________________ Serial Number: _____________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _____________________________________________________ Dealer Name: _____________________________________________________ Dealer Address: _____________________________________________________ Dealer Telephone: _____________________________________________________ 2 2115WC and 2115WCOL, 2175WC and 2175WCOL 2 Table of Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................................2 Warranty Registration .......................................................................................................2 Please Record Your Model Information ...........................................................................2 Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................3 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................5 Safety Alert Definitions .....................................................................................................5 General Precautions ...........................................................................................................5 Product Features ........................................................................................................................6 Échelon Wine Captain .......................................................................................................6 Operation ...................................................................................................................................7 Initial Startup .....................................................................................................................7 Interior Lighting .................................................................................................................7 Electronic Control Panel ....................................................................................................7 Normal Operating Sounds .................................................................................................9 Wine Stocking Recommendations ....................................................................................9 Storage, Vacation, Moving ..............................................................................................10 Product Disposal ...............................................................................................................10 Wine Guide ...............................................................................................................................10 Wine Recommendations ..................................................................................................10 Cleaning and Maintenance .....................................................................................................13 General Cleaning .............................................................................................................13 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................13 Service .......................................................................................................................................19 Before Calling for Service ................................................................................................19 If Service is Required ........................................................................................................19 Replacement Parts ...........................................................................................................19 Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................20 Electronic Control Quick Guide .......................................................................................21 U-Line Corporation Limited Warranty ....................................................................................23 2115WC and 2115WCOL, 2175WC and 2175WCOL 3 This page intentionally left blank 4 2115WC and 2115WCOL, 2175WC and 2175WCOL 3 Safety Precautions IMPORTANT PLEASE READ all instructions completely before attempting to install, operate, or service your unit. · Proper installation procedures must be followed if this unit is being initially installed, or is moved to a new location after being in service. An INSTALLATION GUIDE for your unit, providing complete installation information is available from U-Line Corporation directly, and must be consulted before any installation is begun. U-Line contact information appears on the rear cover of this guide. · This unit requires connection to a grounded (three-prong), polarized receptacle that has been placed by a qualified electrician in accordance with applicable electrical codes. WARNING SHOCK HAZARD - Electrical Grounding Required. · Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected. · Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug and never use a two-prong grounding adapter. · Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of power cord, removal of power plug, or direct wiring can cause serious injury, fire and/or loss of property and/or life and will void the warranty. · Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit. · Always keep your working area dry. WARNING The Anti-Tip Kit must be installed on this unit before it is used. Serious personal injury could occur. Safety Alert Definitions Safety items throughout this guide are labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type: CAUTION · Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use gloves to prevent personal injury from sharp edges. · If your model requires defrosting, DO NOT use any type of heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed up defrosting can cause personal injury and damage to the inner lining. DANGER Danger means that failure to follow this safety statement will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING Warning means that failure to follow this safety statement could result in serious personal injury or death. IMPORTANT · Do not lift unit by door handle. · Never install or operate the unit behind closed doors. Be sure front grille is free of obstruction. Obstructing free air flow can cause the unit to malfunction and may void the warranty. · Failure to clean the condenser every three months can cause the unit to malfunction. This could void the warranty. · Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24 hours before use. · If your model requires defrosting, never use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting. These instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage cooling unit. · Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Imitation parts can damage the unit, affect its operation or performance and may void the warranty. CAUTION Caution means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage. General Precautions Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow these general precautions along with those listed throughout this guide: DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. 2115WC and 2115WCOL, 2175WC and 2175WCOL 5 4 Product Features · A Wine Display Rack, located at the lowest level in the cabinet is another U-Line exclusive. Bottles are displayed at an approximate 40° angle. · Wine Captain Models feature either a stainless steel, black or full overlay ready door frames. a. Stainless steel units feature a wrapped 2 in. (5.1 cm) wide door frame, handle. Stainless steel doors are not field reversible. b. Black units feature a seamless 1-1/2 in. (3.8 cm) wide door frame with a slightly contoured top mount integrated door handle that is field reversible and easy to maintain. c. Door full overlay wood frames are customer provided, and not supplied by U-Line. · Self-closing door hinges that engage when the door is open approximately 8-10 in. (20.3-25.4 cm), ensure a positive door seal and prevents door bounce back. · Stainless steel models feature a full wrap stainless steel cabinet. · Black models feature a vinyl clad steel cabinet that provides a rich textured look, and resists scratching, peeling and flaking. · Wine Captain Models are not recommended for outdoor use. · Wine Captain Models installed in either a free-standing or built-in configuration must be anchored to prevent tipping, using the originally provided anti-tip kit. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Échelon Wine Captain All Wine Captain Models feature specially designed wine racks that allow for the proper horizontal storage of wine. The corks remain moist, which keeps air from entering the bottles. Models 2115WC and 2115WCOL will accommodate up to 24 bottles (750 mL size), and Models 2175WC and 2175WCOL will accommodate up to 48 bottles (750 mL size). The Right Temperature for Wine Your Wine Captain has been designed to provide three temperature zones within the cabinet so the specific storage requirements of your finest wines can be satisfied. Superior Features of Échelon · An electronic control panel with digital display allows you to display the interior temperature in each zone. The unit is shipped from the factory with a default temperature of 50°F. The controller only controls the middle zone. This zone can be set from 45-54°F. The upper zone will be approximately 5-6°F warmer and the lower zone will be approximately 5-6°F cooler than the middle zone. The electronic control and digital display provide an attractive appearance, and its method of control provides precise temperatures for storage of multiple types of wine. · An interior light will illuminate automatically as the door is opened, providing easy visual identification of the wine. However, you can easily select two other modes of operation: a. The interior light can be illuminated while the door is clo ...