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TABLE OF CONTENTS
www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
All about the
Use & Care
of your Wine Cooler
Important Safety Instructions .................................2
Installation ...........................................................4
Door Reversal Instructions .....................................5
Energy Saving Tips ................................................6
242101800 (March 2010)
Temperature Controls ............................................6
Care and Cleaning ................................................ 7
Before you Call ..................................................... 8
Major Appliance Warranty ....................................10
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SERIAL/MODEL #’S - IMpORtAnt SAfEty InStRuctIOnS
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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
IMpORtAnt
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
DAnGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Denitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
cAutIOn
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
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Please read all instructions before using this wine
cooler.
Read and Save These Instructions
This Owner’s Guide provides specic operating
instructions for your model. Use your Wine Cooler only
as instructed in this guide. These instructions are not
meant to cover every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any
appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record the model and serial numbers in the space
provided below. The serial plate is located on the upper
left wall inside the Wine Cooler.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline, or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Read product labels for ammability and
other warnings.
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IMpORtAnt SAfEty InStRuctIOnS
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Child Safety
Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
wrapping material immediately after the wine
cooler is unpacked. Children should never use
these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause
suffocation.
Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can
cause severe cuts, and destroy nishes if they
come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
An empty, discarded wine cooler is a very
dangerous attraction to children.
Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in
use, even if it is being discarded.
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Electrical Information
The wine cooler must be plugged into its
own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp,
AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of
the appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three prong
receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in
accordance with local codes and ordinances.
Consult a qualied electrician. Avoid connecting
refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI)
circuit. Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be
replaced by an authorized service technician to
prevent any risk.
Never unplug the wine cooler by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug rmly, and
pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent
damaging the power cord.
Unplug the wine cooler before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
Performance may be affected if the voltage varies
by 10% or more. Operating the wine cooler with
insufcient power can damage the compressor.
Such damage is not covered under your warranty.
Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent
the wine cooler from being turned off accidentally.
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Proper Disposal of your Wine Cooler
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned wine coolers are still
dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”.
If you are getting rid of your old wine cooler, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/
disposal methods. Check with your utility company or
visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information
on recycling your old wine cooler.
Before you throw away your old wine cooler:
Remove doors.
Leave shelves in place so children may not easily
climb inside.
Have refrigerant removed by a qualied service
technician.
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The exterior walls of the wine cooler may become quite
warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from
the inside. Temperatures as much as 30° F warmer
than room temperature can be expected. For this
reason it is particularly important in hotter climates to
allow enough space for air circulation around your wine
cooler.
Leveling
The wine cooler must have all bottom corners resting
rmly on solid oor. The oor must be strong enough
to support a fully loaded wine cooler. NOTE: It is Very
Important for your wine cooler to be level in order to
function properly. If the wine cooler is not leveled during
installation, the door may be misaligned and not close
or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture
problems.
To Level Your Wine Cooler:
After removing all interior and exterior packaging
materials, use a carpenter’s level to level the wine cooler
from front-to-back. Adjust the leveling legs in front, ½
bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left
halfway open.
Cleaning
Wash any removable parts of the wine cooler interior,
and exterior with mild detergent and warm water.
Wipe dry. Do not use harsh cleaners on these
surfaces.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments,
which can scratch the appliance surface when
removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape
can be removed with a mixture of warm water and
mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky
side of tape already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.
Important Safeguards: Do not store food in your wine
cooler as interior temperature may not get cool enough
to prevent spoilage. In summer months or areas of high
humidity, the glass door may build up moisture. To
remove the moisture, wipe it away.
InStALLAtIOn
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as
instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the
wine cooler, follow these important rst steps.
Location
Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical
outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug.
For optimal performance, it is recommended that
you install the wine cooler where the ambient
temperature is between 70 and 78 degrees
fahrenheit.
Allow space around the unit for good air circulation.
Leave a 2 inch space on the back and sides of the
wine cooler for adequate circulation.
Be sure the wine cooler stays in the upright position
during transport.
Keep the wine cooler from any hazardous or
combustible agents.
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InStALLAtIOn
Reversing the door swing
The glass door can be opened from left to right and vice
versa. Should you desire to change the opening direction,
please follow these instructions.
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All parts removed must be saved to do the
reinstallation of the door.
Remove top cap. Remove the three screws that hold 1.
the upper hinge (right side) to the top of the cabinet.
See Fig. 1.
Carefully remove top hinge (See Fig. 1.), then lift the 2.
door up off of bottom hinge and place it on a padded
surface to prevent scratching it. See Fig. 2.
Remove the three button plugs from the upper left 3.
corner of the cabinet and transfer them to the holes
on the opposite side. Be sure to press the button
plugs rmly into the holes. See Fig. 1.
Remove three screws that hold the bottom hinge to 4.
lower end of cabinet. Remove the three button plugs
from lower LH corner and transfer to holes where
bottom hinge was just removed. See Fig. 3.
Unscrew pins from both hinges and transfer to 5.
threaded hole on opposite side. See Fig. 4. Re-install
bottom hinge in LH corner of cabinet using same
three screws removed in Step 4.
On bottom edge of door, transfer door stop bracket 6.
and bushing to holes on opposite side. See Fig. 6.
On top edge of door, transfer the button plugs and 7.
bushing to hole on opposite side. See Fig. 7.
Place bottom LH corner of door onto lower hinge, 8.
then install top hinge to cabinet. Make sure door
is level and it seals properly against cabinet, then
securely fasten three screws. See Fig. 7. Snap top
cap back onto hinge.
Chart 2
Step 7:Remove the bolt on the bottom of the door by screwdriver(see chart
3)
Step 8:Remove the screw and the block ,then set them on the left side.(see
chart 3)
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Chart 3
Step 9:Change the hinge axis from the right hole to left hole(see chart 4)
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Chart 4
Step 10:Use knife to remove the parts,see chart 5.
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Fig. 2
Screws
Top cap
Bushing
Hinge
Handle
ĸ Wooden Shelf Made of Beech
Ĺ Control Panel
Glass Door
Control Switch of Lamp
Adjustment Leg
Door Reversal Instructions:
You can reverse the door swing if you change the position of the hinge() ,pls
follow the steps below:
Step 1:Close the door and use the knife carefully to remove the partsǃ(see
chart 1)
Step 2:Remove the hinge coverĹ(see chart 1)
Step 3:Remove the screws by cross-screwdriverĺ(see chart 1)
Step 4:Remove the top hingeĻ(see chart 1)
Step 5:Remove the bolt by screwdriverļ(see chart 1)
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Chart 1
Step 6:Open the door and lift it up carefully then remove it,see chart 2.
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Button plugs
Step 11:Loosen the bolt and bottom hingeˈthen replace the parts on the
left and right sideˈthen assemble the parts,see chart 6.
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Chart 5
Chart 6
Step 12:Revolve the hinge axis on the bottom of the door to the left hole,see
chart 7.
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Chart 7
Step 13:Assemble the door on the bottom hingeˈthen reset the door bolt
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Fig. 4
Move pin to
opposite hole
(upper and
lower hinges)
Step 11:Loosen the bolt and bottom hingeˈthen replace the parts on the
left and right sideˈthen assemble the parts,see chart 6.
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Chart 5
Chart 6
Step 12:Revolve the hinge axis on the bottom of the door to the left hole,see
chart 7.
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Chart 7
Step 13:Assemble the door on the bottom hingeˈthen reset the door bolt
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Fig. 3
Button plugs
Screws
Hinge
Step 11:Loosen the bolt and bottom hingeˈthen replace the parts on the
left and right sideˈthen assemble the parts,see chart 6.
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Chart 5
Chart 6
Step 12:Revolve the hinge axis on the bottom of the door to the left hole,see
chart 7.
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Chart 7
Step 13:Assemble the door on the bottom hingeˈthen reset the door bolt
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Fig. 5
Button plugs
Screws
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Install the wine cooler in the coolest part of a dry and
ventilated room, out of direct sunlight and away from
heating ducts or registers. Do not place the wine
cooler next to heat-producing appliances such as a
range, oven or dishwasher.
Level the wine cooler so the door closes tightly.
Do not overcrowd the wine cooler or block cold air
vents. Doing so causes the wine cooler to run longer
and use more energy. Shelves should not be lined
with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the
wine cooler less efcient.
Wipe bottles and containers dry before placing them
in the wine cooler. This cuts down on moisture build-
up inside the unit.
Organize the wine cooler to reduce door openings.
Remove as many items as needed at one time and
close the door as soon as possible.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
tEMpERAtuRE cOntROLS
The temperature range MIN and MAX is 41° - 64° F,
which is ideal for wine storage.
fEAtuRES
Adjustable Interior Shelves
Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved
to any position for larger or smaller bottles. The shipping
spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be
removed and discarded.
Interior Light (Some models)
The light comes on automatically when the door is
opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature
control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the
old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.
appliances.
GB-T 23777-2009 Wine Cooler
International or other national or regional standards:
UL 250 BULLETINS-2003 U.S.A. household fridge safety requirements
IEC 61000-3-4-1998 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Limits -
Limitation of emission of harmonic currents in low-voltage power supply
systems for equipment with rated current greater than 16 A
UL 250 BULLETINS2-2003 U.S.A. household fridge safety
requirements
Enterprise Standard
Q/MB 004-2007 Wine Cooler
Know About Wine Cooler
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Fig. 1
The illustration might be different from the actual products.
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1 Lamp assembly
2 Glass door
3 Steel wire racks
4 Temperature knob
5 Lamp control switch
6 Adjustable leg
Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small
increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards
Colder.
For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards
Cold.
Cool Down Period
For best performance, allow 4 hours for the wine cooler
to cool down completely. The wine cooler will run
continuously for the rst several hours.
Temperature Control
Note that by turning the temperature control knob to
OFF, it only stops the cooling cycle but does NOT turn off
the wine cooler.
If the wine cooler is unplugged from the power supply,
you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the wine
Cooler.
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Before removing the light bulb, disconnect the wine
cooler from the power supply. Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Unplug power cord.1.
Remove the light bulb cover by gently pulling on 2.
the bottom end of the cover.Unscrew the bulb.
Replace with a 10 watt bulb of the same shape and 3.
size.
Replace the light cover.4.
Plug power cord back in.5.
Cleaning the wine cooler
Before cleaning, turn the temperature control to OFF,
unplug the wine cooler and remove the bottles.
Clean your wine cooler once every two months.
Inside: Wash inside surfaces of the wine cooler
with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in
one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when
cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical
parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda
solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic
scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline
solutions on any surface. Do not wash removable
parts in a dishwasher.
Outside: Wash the cabinet with warm water and
mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a
clean soft cloth.
Care of plastic parts
Be sure and protect the door gasket. It should be
kept clean at all times.
If the plastic parts in the wine cooler remain
contaminated by oil (animal or vegetable) for a long
period of time, they will age and crack easily. Please
clean them on a regular basis.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Vacations:
If the wine cooler will not be used for several months:
Remove all wine bottles and unplug the power cord.
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
Leave the wine cooler door open slightly, blocking it
open if necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving: When moving the wine cooler, follow these
guidelines to prevent damage:
Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Remove wine bottles and clean the wine cooler.
Secure all loose items by taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
In a moving vehicle, secure the wine cooler in an
upright position to prevent movement. Also, protect
the outside of the wine cooler with a blanket or
similar item.
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If leaving the wine cooler door open while on vacation,
make certain that children cannot get into the wine
cooler and become entrapped.
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pROBLEM cAuSE cORREctIOn
WInE cOOLER OpERAtIOn
Wine Cooler does not
run.
Wine cooler is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
Temperature control is in the
OFF position.
Wine cooler may not be
plugged in, or plug may be
loose.
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,
have it checked by a certied technician.
See Setting the Temperature Control section.
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset
circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Wine Cooler runs too
much or too long.
Room or outside weather is
hot.
Wine Cooler has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food has been stored recently.
Door is opened too frequently
or too long.
Wine Cooler door may be
slightly open.
Temperature control is set too
low.
Wine Cooler gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly tted.
It’s normal for the Wine Cooler to work harder under these
conditions.
It takes 4 hours for the Wine Cooler to cool down
completely.
Warm food will cause Wine Cooler to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
Warm air entering the Wine Cooler causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
See “DOOR pROBLEMS” section.
Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
Wine Cooler to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature.
Interior Wine Cooler
temperature is too
cold.
Temperature control is set too
low.
Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior Wine Cooler
temperature is too
warm.
Temperature control is set too
warm.
Door is opened too frequently
or too long.
Door may not be seating
properly.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food has been stored recently.
Wine Cooler has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Warm air entering the Wine Cooler causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
See “DOOR pROBLEMS” section.
Warm food will cause Wine Cooler to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
It takes 4 hours for the Wine Cooler to cool down
completely.
Wine Cooler external
surface temperature is
warm.
The external Wine Cooler walls
can be as much as 30°F warm-
er than room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat
from inside the Wine Cooler cabinet.
SOunD AnD nOISE
Louder sound levels
when wine cooler is
on.
Modern wine coolers have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures.
They require a high efciency
compressor
This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low,
you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
interior.
BEfORE yOu cALL
Visit our web site at
www.frigidaire.com.
1-800-944-9044 (United States)
1-800-265-8352 (Canada)
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pROBLEM cAuSE cORREctIOn
SOuND AND NOISE (continued)
Longer sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Wine Cooler operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as wine
cooler continues to run.
Fan runs when room
temperature is below
45°.
Exterior thermostat has acti-
vated the heater or fan.
This is normal.
Popping or cracking
sound when compres-
sor comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Wine
Cooler continues to run.
Boiling or gurgling
sound, like water boil-
ing.
Refrigerant (used to cool Wine
Cooler) is circulating through-
out the system.
This is normal.
Vibrating or rattling
noise.
Wine Cooler is not level. It
rocks on the oor when it is
moved slightly.
Level the unit. Refer to leveling instructions in the
“Installation” section.
Snapping sound. Cold control turning the Wine
Cooler OFF and ON.
This is normal.
WAtER/MOIStuRE/fROSt InSIDE WInE cOOLER
Moisture forms on
inside of Wine Cooler
walls.
Weather is hot and humid.
Door may not be seating
properly.
Door is kept open too long, or
opened too frequently.
This is normal.
See “DOOR pROBLEMS” section.
Open the door less often.
WAtER/MOIStuRE/fROSt OutSIDE WInE cOOLER
Moisture forms on out-
side of Wine Cooler.
Door may not be seating prop-
erly, causing the cold air from
inside the wine cooler to meet
warm moist air from outside.
See “DOOR pROBLEMS” section.
ODOR In WInE cOOLER
Odors in Wine Cooler. Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
DOOR pROBLEMS
Door will not close. Wine Cooler is not level. It
rocks on the oor when it is
moved slightly.
This condition may force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to “Leveling’ in the “Installation”
section.
LIGHT BuLB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. Light bulb is burnt out.
No electric current is reaching
the Wine Cooler.
Follow instructions under “Interior Light” in the
fEAtuRES” section.
See “Installation” section.
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