Operation

Initial Start-Up

The Wine Captain is designed to provide different temperature zones within the cabinet. (See introduction for specific temperatures.) This is done so that different types of wine may be maintained at varying temperatures. The coolest temperature is at the bottom and it is warmer at the top of the cabinet. White and sparkling wines should be maintained on the bottom to middle racks and red wine on the top racks.

Your Wine Captain is preset for a mid point setting (4-1/2) in order to achieve the recommended temperature range when installed in a 72°F ambient room temperature. To achieve a warmer setting turn the control counter clockwise (lower number) and clockwise (higher number) for a cooler temperature.

Factors which affect the internal temperatures of the cabinet include:

1.Temperature setting.

2.Room temperature where installed.

3.The number of times the door is opened and closed.

4.The amount of time the internal light is illuminated. This affects primarily wines on the top racks.

5.Installation in direct sun light or near a heat source.

Stocking Recommendations

The wine racks allow for the proper horizontal storage of wine. The bottles are properly positioned so that the wine remains in contact with the cork to assure that the cork does not become dry.

The racking system is designed with three parallel braces (rear, middle, and front) per shelf. The procedure listed below may be used to load your Wine Captain.

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Start at the left hand side of the shelf and place the first bottle on the rear and middle parallel braces with the neck facing towards the tinted glass door. The next bottle should be placed on the front and middle parallel braces with the neck facing towards the rear. Alternate this stocking sequence moving left to right on the shelf.

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