OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Place your wine cellar on a flat surface that is strong enough to support it when fully loaded.
2.Allow 3" (76mm) of space on both sides and rear of the wine cellar to allow proper ventilation.
3.This wine cellar is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed or built in (fully recessed).
4.Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
5.Do not locate the unit in a moist place or display in direct sunlight.
6.Do not place the unit next to a major appliance that emits large amounts of heat, such as a dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, oven or barbecue, etc.
7.Do not plug unit into the same outlet as a refrigerator or microwave.
8.The unit’s cooling system operates efficiently with an ambient temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).
9.Gently place/slide the racks in the wine cooler.
10.Determine the best setting to use: refer to the temperature guide for appropriate serving presets (see page 6).
11.Place bottles inside the cooler.
12.Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
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.
ALWAYS REMOVE ALL BOTTLES BEFORE MOVING THE WINE CELLAR
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Important note: In order to operate efficiently, thermoelectric products should be in an environment with an ambient temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).
Setting the temperature control (presets):
For your convenience, the Cuisinart™ Private Reserve™ Wine Cellar is programmed with eight presets, to accommodate any variety of wine.
To change the preset temperature in the wine cooler, simply press the Preset button until the desired preset number (1 to 8) appears. The following section about storing wines (see page 6) will advise the optimal settings for your wine.
