CARE AND MAINTENANCE
ØDefrosting Your Wine Cooler
Defrost the Wine Cooler when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick. Set the thermostat dial to “0” position. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. After defrosting, return the thermostat dial to the desired position. To defrost quickly remove Wines from the Wine Cooler and leave the door open. Never use a knife or other metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.
ØCleaning Your Wine Cooler
∙Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the Wine Cooler, and remove the Wine and shelves.
∙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.
∙The outside of the Wine Cooler should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
∙Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the 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.
ØReversing the Door Swing of Your Wine Cooler
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 follow the instruction as below.
1.Remove the upper hinge cover (1) first.
2.Remove the three screws (2) that hold the upper hinge (3) (right side) to the frame. Take away the upper hinge (3).
3. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching it.
4. Remove the three screws (6) that hold the lower hinge (4) and remove hinge (4).
5. Remove the plug (5) and move to the right side.
6. Install the lower hinge onto the left side of the lower frame with three screws (6).
7. Set the door to its place making sure the door seat at the lower hinge (4).
8. While holding the door in the closed position secure the upper hinge (3) in the top frame of left side with three screws (2). Please remember that do not tighten the screws until the top of the door is leveled with the counter top.
9. Install the cover (1) on the upper hinge.
ØVacation Time
∙Short vacations: Leave the Wine Cooler operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
∙Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth,
leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
ØMoving Your Wine Cooler
∙ Remove all bottles.
∙ Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance. ∙ Tape the door shut.
∙ Protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
ØEnergy Saving Tips
∙The Wine Cooler should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances, and out of the direct sunlight.
∙Overloading the Wine Cooler forces the compressor to run longer.
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