Vinotemp Refrigerator VT 26 User Manual

A P R O U D H E R I T A G E O F E X P E R I E N C E & Q U A L I T Y  
W i n e C e l l a r  
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O W N E R ’ S  
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Y o u r W i n e C e l l a r  
This unit can be used for Storage and/or Service. The unit has a glass  
door and soft interior light that you can leave on to elegantly display your  
wine.  
S e r v i n g W i n e s  
Storing wines at the proper temperature is important. To preserve them  
as long as possible, wine should be stored at approximately 55°  
Fahrenheit. However, the chart below suggests the optimal drinking  
temperature for the different styles of wine.  
°C  
19  
18  
17  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
°F  
66  
Wine Style  
Armagnac, Brandy, Cognac  
Full Bodied Red wines, Shiraz  
Tawny Port  
64.5  
62  
59  
Medium Bodied Red Wines  
Amontillado Sherry  
57  
55.5  
53.5  
52  
Light Bodied Red Wines  
Full Bodied White Wines  
Medium Bodied White Wines  
Rosé, Light Bodied White Wines  
Vintage Sparkling  
50  
48  
8
53.5  
44.5  
Fino Sherry  
7
Non Vintage Sparkling  
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General Operating Instructions  
Remove all external and internal packaging from your wine cellar. Be sure  
that all parts have been included before discarding any packaging  
materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at  
a later date.  
Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the supply cord must be replaced if it  
is damaged. Contact our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or  
Let the unit rest, UNPLUGGED for 24 hours once you have it placed  
in your home.  
Please fully read the instruction manual.  
Save these instructions.  
Please read and follow all safety rules  
and operating instructions before using.  
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PARTS AND SPECIFICATIONS  
1. Double-pane window  
2. Grill  
3. Adjustable leveling legs  
4. Shelf  
5. Cabinet  
6. Control Panel  
7. LED Temperature Indicator  
8. Light Switch  
9. Temperature Adjustment  
Type  
Item Number  
1 Temp.  
VT-26  
Bottle Capacity  
Approx. 26  
Dimension (HxWxD)  
34.4"×15.0"×22.6"  
Weight  
95 Lbs  
Power Consumption  
Cooling System  
1.8 kW.h/24h  
R134a  
Ambient Temp. Range  
Temperature Range  
6090°F  
4565°F  
Rated Voltage  
Rated Frequency  
Input Power  
115V  
60Hz  
120W  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be followed  
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.  
1. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Other uses are  
not recommended and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.  
2. This product is intended for household use.  
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse unit, plug or  
cord in water or other liquids. Avoid locating the unit in moist  
areas.  
4. Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the unit.  
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, when moving from one  
location to another, or before cleaning.  
6. To disconnect the appliance, grip the plug and pull it from the wall  
outlet. Never pull by the cord.  
7. Do not operate the appliance in the presence of explosive and/or  
flammable fumes.  
8. Do not place the appliance or any of its parts near an open flame,  
cooking or other heating appliance.  
9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the  
product malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged in any  
manner, do not use.  
10. The use of attachments is not recommended and may be  
hazardous.  
11. Do not operate if the housing is removed or damaged.  
12. A loose fit plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug.  
Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.  
13. This appliance is designed to be built-in (fully recessed) or free  
standing.  
14. The wine cellar is intended for use in a controlled ambient location  
such that the ambient temperature does not exceed 90°F (32°C).  
15. Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat  
(stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect/alter the  
outside color of the appliance.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury,  
unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before  
servicing.  
WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old  
wine cellar, take off the door and leave the shelves in place so that  
children may not easily climb inside.  
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CORD INSTRUCTIONS  
For your protection, this unit should be properly  
grounded. Unit is equipped with a 3-conductor  
cord set that has a molded 3-prong grounding-  
type plug, and should be used in combination  
with a properly connected grounding-type outlet  
as shown in figure A.  
It is not recommended to use this wine cellar  
with an extension cord or power board. Please ensure that the appliance  
is plugged directly into the electrical outlet.  
WINE CELLAR INSTALLATION  
Remove the exterior and interior packaging before use.  
Check to be sure you have all of the parts and 1 instruction manual.  
Place your wine cellar on a flat, dry surface that is strong enough to  
support the unit when fully loaded.  
This unit is designed to be built-in (fully recessed) or free standing.  
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.  
Unit is not designed for installation in a garage or basement.  
Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat.  
Extreme hot and cold ambient temperatures may cause the unit not  
to perform properly or increase electrical consumption.  
Do not place the unit next to a major appliance that emits large  
amounts of heat, such as a dishwasher, microwave, oven, etc.  
Do not plug unit into the same outlet as a refrigerator or microwave.  
Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand  
upright for approximately 24 hours. This will reduce the possibility  
of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during  
transportation.  
Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth  
before first use.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Gently place/slide the racks in the wine cellar.  
2. Determine the best temperature setting to use.  
3. Place bottles inside the cooler.  
4. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.  
5. Limit the frequency of opening the door to conserve energy and  
maintain proper storage temperature.  
6. You can turn the interior light on and off by touching the button  
labeled “Light” on the front control panel.  
7. If unit is equipped with a lock, insert provided key and turn to  
operate lock. Make sure key is kept in a secure place when not in  
use.  
Important: When using the wine cellar for the first time, allow at least  
24 hours for the internal temperature to adjust properly. Make sure there  
are at least 3 to 5 bottles in the unit.  
TEMPERATURE CONTROL  
Important: In order to operate efficiently, this product should be  
in an environment with an ambient temperature of less than 90°F  
(32°C).  
Temperature preset:  
For your convenience, the wine cellar is programmed at storing  
temperature. The temperature pre-set by the manufacturer is 54°F  
(12°C).  
Setting the temperature control (manually):  
You can manually adjust the temperature. Simply press the  
the control panel to decrease the temperature and the  
button on  
button to  
increase the temperature by 1 degree inside the wine cellar. The  
temperature range for this unit is from 45°F (7°C) to 65°F (18°C).  
When the cabinet temperature is too low, the LED will display “LL”. When  
the temperature is too high, it will display “HH”. The “ER” display shows  
when there has been a power disruption.  
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WINE RACK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION  
To prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure to have the door  
all the way open when pulling shelves out of the rail compartment.  
To remove a rack from the cabinet:  
1. Remove any bottles stored on the rack.  
2. Remove the stopper from each side and gently pull up on the rack,  
then take out the rack. (See figure 1)  
To insert a rack in the cabinet:  
1. Gently push the rack into sliders. (See figure 2)  
2. Install the stopper to fix the rack into position.  
NOTE: As there is a rack equipped with LED indicator. We advice  
you do not remove this rack.  
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REVERSAL OF DOOR SWING  
The door of the wine cellar could be opened either from the left or right  
side. The wine cellar is installed to open from the left side.  
To reverse, please do as follows:  
1. Disconnect the power, take out all the wine bottles and lay the  
wine cellar back on the ground.  
2. Remove the upper hinge cover.  
3. Unscrew the screws on the upper hinge board.  
4. Remove the door and the upper hinge from the lower hinge axis.  
5. Remove the upper hinge from the door. Install the upper hinge on  
the other side of the door.  
6. Unscrew the two screws for the door handle. Remove the door  
handle and install it on the other side of the door.  
7. Unscrew the two screws on the lower hinge. Remove the right  
lower hinge and left lower hinge and install them on the other side.  
8. Remove the two upper hinge blocks to the other side.  
9. Reinstall the door.  
10. Install the upper hinge board and upper hinge cover.  
Note: Please remember, do not power up the unit for 48 hours, to allow  
the coolants to settle inside the compressor.  
Additional instructions for door handle installation:  
1. Gently pull away the door gasket in the area where the handle is to  
be installed. The gasket is easily displaced by hand; no tools are  
necessary.  
2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove/install screws securing  
door handle. (Do not over tighten screws as this will cause damage  
to the handle.)  
3. If needed, use a flat head screwdriver to remove the 2 decorative  
plugs from the front of the door or the plugs at the top of the door  
where the hinge is located, if they are located on the side you wish  
the handle to be installed on. Save the plugs for future use.  
4. Replace the door gasket to its original position. Insert plugs into  
open door holes if desired.  
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CLEANING AND CARE  
Always unplug the wine cellar before cleaning.  
Do not use benzene, scrubbing brushes or chemical cleaners as these  
will damage the unit.  
Use only a mild, nonabrasive cleanser to clean the exterior of the  
cabinet.  
Clean the stainless steel door and handle by wiping 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 racks with a mild detergent solution.  
Always dry all parts with a clean dry cloth before plugging the wine  
cellar back into the receptacle.  
MOVING YOUR WINE CELLAR  
Always unplug the wine cellar before moving.  
Always remove all bottles before moving the wine cellar.  
Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.  
Turn the levelling legs up to the base to avoid damage.  
Tape the door shut.  
Be sure the wine cellar stays in the upright position during  
transportation  
Protect the outside of appliance with a blanket or similar item when  
moving as needed.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
You can solve many common wine cellar problems easily, saving you the  
cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestion below to see if you can  
solve the problem before contacting Vinotemp at [email protected].  
SYMPTOM  
Door will not  
close properly.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The wine cellar is not level.  
The shelves are out of position.  
The door was reversed and not properly installed.  
The door gasket is dirty.  
A bottle in the cellar is too long.  
Unit does not  
operate—does  
not have power  
Check that unit is plugged into the wall socket.  
Make sure the wall socket has power. If outlet is controlled  
by a wall switch, make sure switch is set to on. Test wall  
socket functionality by testing another electrical appliance  
in the power socket.  
Power is ON but  
the unit will not  
cool.  
Make sure there are at least 3 to 5 bottles in the unit.  
When using the unit for the first time, it can take up to 24  
hours to reach the desired temperature.  
If the room temperature is above 90°F (32°C), the unit will  
not get below 51°F (11°C). Humidity does not affect the  
cooling ability of the unit.  
To achieve accurate temperature control, the unit should  
not be used or operated in any of the following locations:  
o In a sunny place  
o In a room with poor air circulation such as a garage near  
another heat-producing appliance such as a dishwasher,  
oven or refrigerator.  
o With an outlet shared with a refrigerator, as the  
refrigerator will drain power from the wine cellar.  
o In a cabinet or closet.  
Make sure the cooling vents are not obstructed.  
This is simply a function of the cooling system. The lower  
the setting, the more the fan will run. If the room is  
warmer than 90°F (32°C), it will run more.  
The unit has been designed to run continuously when  
operating at the lower temperatures.  
Fan is always  
running.  
Vibrations  
Check to make sure the wine cellar is level.  
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TERMS OF SALE AND WARRANTY  
Vinotemp International (“Seller”) and the person or entity that acquires these goods from Seller (“Purchaser”)  
hereby fully agree to the following terms and conditions of the sale: Shipping fees are the responsibility of the  
Purchaser whether freight prepaid or freight collect. Seller assumes no responsibility for the goods sold to the  
Purchaser once the goods have left the Seller’s premises, including, but not limited to, late delivery by the  
moving carrier, or for events caused by any difficulty carrier incurs in attempting to fit the goods into the  
Purchaser’s place of business or residence due to the size of the goods or otherwise. Purchaser assumes all  
responsibility for delivery, payment of freight, access, measurement, installation, hook-up, wiring, moving and  
storage of the goods. The transportation of all goods is subject to the terms and conditions which the moving  
carrier imposes on Purchaser including, but not limited to, additional charges imposed per flight of stairs,  
and/or additional charges resulting from the carrier’s inability to safely and/or adequately use the building  
elevator to lift the goods to an upper floor. Any claim for damages incurred during shipment by the carrier of  
the goods are insured and handled directly with the carrier. Any damages due to manufacture defects will be  
handled directly with Vinotemp International, subject to the limited warranty.  
All sales are final, and unless authorized in writing by the Seller, Purchaser may not return the goods, under  
any circumstance. If Purchaser refuses to accept the goods, under any circumstance, the Purchaser is liable for  
the return and cost of freight both ways, and if Seller does take back the goods, there will be a restocking  
charge that is 35% of the purchase price of the goods. Purchaser must notify Seller of non-conforming goods  
within four days of delivery, after which time all goods are deemed accepted.  
If Purchaser tenders payment with a check that has insufficient funds (NSF), or stops payment on a check or  
credit card for any reason, Purchaser agrees to pay for all costs associated with the Seller’s connection or  
litigation of such a claim, including without limitation extra damages, court costs and attorneys’ fees. Finance  
charges begin the date of invoice. Collection fees plus NSF fee of 50$ will be added to your invoice, which you  
agree to promptly pay. Title to the goods does not pass until payment is received in full by Seller and Seller  
retains a security interest in the goods until they are paid for in full.  
LIMITED WARRANTY: Seller warrants that the goods will be free of defects in materials and workmanship as  
follows: Metal cabinet wine, beverage, refrigerator and freezer units: parts and labor for cooling system and  
cabinetry for a period of 12 (twelve) months from date of sale, removal and re-installation of unit is not  
included in warranty. For a scratch and dent or refurbished unit, warranty is 3 months from your dated invoice  
(parts for function only, not cosmetic). There is no warranty on parts purchased separately. Purchaser’s  
exclusive remedy is limited, at Seller’s option; to repair or replace defective part[s] with either new or factory  
reconditioned part[s]. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the unit pre-paid to designated facility and Seller  
will pay return shipping charges in the continental United States for items repaired under warranty within 12  
months from date of sale. Improper placement of the unit will void the warranty. This limited warranty does  
not cover damage due to such things as accident, misuse, abuse, mishandling, neglect, acts of God, fires,  
earthquakes, floods, high winds, government, war, riot or labor trouble, strikes, lockouts, delay of carrier,  
unauthorized repair, or any other cause beyond the control of the Seller, whether similar or dissimilar to the  
foregoing. Seller is not responsible for any damages caused to Seller’s property resulting from the good. This  
limited warranty applies only inside the Continental US. (Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii are not warranted).  
Purchaser understands and acknowledges that the goods sold here are wine cellars and/or other similar units  
which house wine. Purchaser assumes all risk of using these units, including risk of spoilage, humidity  
variations, temperature variations, leaks, fire, water damage, mold, mildew, dryness and similar and any other  
perils that might occur.  
Seller is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages, and there are no warranties, expressed or  
implied, which extend beyond the Limited Warranty described above.  
The implied warranties of  
merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or a waiver of the implied warranties of fitness  
and/or merchantability, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
In the event of any dispute between Seller and Purchaser arising out of or relating to these terms and  
conditions or to the goods sold generally, Purchaser must first file a written claim with Seller within ten days of  
the occurrence giving rise to the claim and wait an additional thirty days for a response before initiating any  
legal action. The sale and all terms are subject to California law. Any legal proceeding arising out of or  
relating to these terms and conditions or to the goods sold generally shall be brought solely and exclusively in  
the County of Los Angeles. In no event may Purchaser initiate any legal proceeding more than six months after  
the occurrence of the event giving rise to the dispute.  
The above terms and conditions are the only ones governing this transaction and Seller makes no oral  
representations of any kind. These Terms and Conditions can only be modified in writing, signed by both  
Purchaser and Seller. 07/08  
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SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the supply cord must be replaced if it  
is damaged. Contact our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or  
The manufacturer has a policy of continuous improvement on its products  
and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without  
notice.  
WARNING  
Please do not place the unit within reach of children.  
For adult use only.  
Contact [email protected] with any questions or visit:  
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are subject to change without notice. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this  
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