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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING..................................................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................6
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 7
BEVERAGE OR WINE CHART ... ...9
RECOMMENDED DRINKING TEMPERATURE...................................................................11
CARE AND MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................12
WARRANTY ...................... .15
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To prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure to have the door all the way opened
when pulling shelves out of the rail compartment.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. Release the electric
cord. Move your cabinet to its final location. Do not move your Cabinet while loaded with
wine. You might distort the body. The wine cellar should be installed in a suitable place in
order to avoid Touching the compressor with the hand. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer of its Service agent or
a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
wine cooler .
To avoid contamination of wine, please respect the following instructions:
- Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with bottles and accessible
drainage systems.
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system
connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
- If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry,
and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
- WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
- WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
- WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
- WARNING:This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
- WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in
accordance with the instructions.
WARNING
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
or injury when using your appliance, follow
these basic precautions:
Read all instructions before using the
wine cooler
.
DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or
Before you throw away your old wine cooler : Take off the door. Leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.
Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
If the refrigerant of these appliances are R600a , Flammable and explosive
articles should not be put in or near the cabinet, to avoid the fire or explode
caused.
Save these instructions-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before Using Your Wine Cooler
Remove the exterior and interior packing.
Before connecting the wine cooler to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2
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.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
bed and breakfast type environments;
catering and similar non-retail applications.
When disposing your appliance, please choose an authorized disposal site.
Installation of Your Wine Cooler
This appliance is designed to be for free standing installation or built-in (fully recessed) (Refer
to sticker location the back of this appliance).
This appliances are intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine .
Place your wine cooler on a floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To
level your wine cooler , adjust the front leveling leg at the bottom of the wine cooler .
This appliance is using flammability refrigerant. So never damage the cooling pipe work
during the transportation. Locate the wine cooler away from direct sunlight and sources of heat
(stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources
may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the
unit not to perform properly.
Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
Plug the wine cooler into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under
any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions
concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an
authorized Products service center.
Attention
Store wine in sealed bottles;
Do not overload the cabinet;
Do not open the door unless necessary;
Do not cover shelves with aluminum foil or any other shelf material which may prevent air
circulation;
Should the wine cooler be stored without use for long periods it is suggested, after a careful
cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate inside the cabinet in order to avoid
possible formations of condensation, mold or odors.
Ambient Room Temperature Limits
This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature
class marked on the rating plate.
Class
Symbol Ambient Temperatures range( )
Extended Temperate
SN
10 to 32
Temperate
N
16 to 32
Subtropical
ST
16 to 38
Tropical
T
16 to 43
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
OPERATING YOUR WINE COOLER AND SETTING THE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
1.
Child Lock
The default setting is unlock when appliance connect the power. Press and hold the
button for 3 seconds to lock it. And press again and hold this button for 3 seconds for
unlock.
2. Changing the running modes
The default setting is (Standard) mode when appliance connect the power.
a. Each press button to alternate the three modes: STD, ECO and DEMO.
b. Press and hold for three seconds, system enter into Sab mode. Press and hold
again
for 3 seconds. System alternate to STD mode.
3.
Changing the LED light color
The LED light and button backlight default setting is white color when appliance
connect the power.
Each press button. The LED light and button backlight alternated three colors:
white1. blue and white2.
4.
Changing the LED light mode
The system opens the door and turns on the light by default, closing the door and
turning off the light.
Each time you click, the system will be between the default/24hr/30Min/1Min.
Default:50%brightness after opening the door, and extinguishing after closing the
door.
24hr:100%brightness after opening the door, according to the set light brightness
after closing the door, the light will be on for 24 hours.
30Min:100%brightness after opening the door, according to the set light brightness
after closing the door, the light will be on for 30minutes.
1Min:100%brightness after opening the door, according to the set light brightness
after closing the door, the light will be on for 1minutes.
5.
Adjusting the LED light brightness.
In24hr/30Min/1Min light mode, the brightness of the door is 100%, and the default
brightness after closing the door is 50%.
Each press the button. The brightness alternate between 50%. 75% and 100%.
6.
Power button
Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn off the appliance. With a slight press
again to turn it on.
7.
Upper zone temperature setting (up button).
Press this button to increase the temperature by one degree increments. When the
setting reach the temperature upper limit value 64°F/18 . The set temperature will no
change again.
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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Upper zone temperature setting (down button).
Press this button to lower the temperature by one degree increments. When the
setting reach the temperature lower limit value 41°F/5 . The set temperature will no
change again.
9.
Lower zone temperature setting (up button)
Press this button to increase the temperature by one degree increments. When the
setting reach the temperature upper limit value 64°F/18 . The set temperature will no
change again.
10.
Lower zone temperature setting (down button)
Press this button to lower the temperature by one degree increments. When the
setting reach the temperature lower limit value 41°F/5 . The set temperature will no
change again.
11. To switch between the Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Press and hold and for 3 seconds to switch between C and F. The
indicator light will illuminate on the desired temperature setting.
Temperature control range upper zone:41-64°F/5-18 ,lower zone:41-64°F/5-18 .
The upper/lower compartment temperature preset at the factory is 54°F/12 .
The product has power off memory function.
Temperature Alarm
If inner temperature is higher than
73°F/23 C
, The is shown in display panel, and the buzzer
alarm after one hour continuously. It inform that the inner temperature is too high, please check the
reason.
If inner temperature is lower than 32
°F/0 C,
The is shown in display panel, and the buzzer
alarm .
Temperature Recollection Function
In the event of a power interruption, wine cooler can remember the previous temperature
settings, and when the power is recovery, the cooler temperature will go back the same setting
temperature as power off.
Door Ajar Alarm Function
If the door is not closed completely the alarm will sound after 1 minutes. Please close the door
completely to avoid the loss of cold energy.
Note
If the unit is unplugged, power lost, or turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before
restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the Wine Cooler will not start.
When you use the wine cooler for the first time or restart the wine cooler after having been
shut off for a long time, there could be a few degrees variance between the temperature you select
and the one indicated on the LED readout. This is normal and it is due to the length of the
activation time. Once the wine cooler is running for a few hours everything will be back to normal.
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BEVERAGE OR WINE CHART
The maximum number of bottles that can be loaded into the cabinet are for information
only; this information is not contractual; it provides a means for rapidly estimating the size of
the device.
Bottle loading proposal#1 Total: 46 bottles(Bordeaux
BEVERAGE OR WINE CHART
Bottle loading proposal#2
Total: 46bottles (Bordeaux 11 bottles and Burgundy 35 bottles)
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BEVERAGE OR WINE CHART
Bottle loading proposal#3
Total: 46bottles (Bordeaux 18 bottles and Champagne 28 bottles)
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RECOMMENDED DRINKING TEMPERATURE
RECOMMENDED DRINKING TEMPERATURE
The following (approximate) temperatures are recommended for wine drinking:
For storing ALL TYPES OF WINES
Champagne NV, Sparkling
Champagne Vintage
Dry White Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry White Gewürztraminer, Riesling
Dry White Chardonnay
Vintage Chardonnay
Sweet White Sauternes Monbaillac, Late Harvest ice wine
Sweet whites vintage Sauternesz
Beaujolais
Red Pinot Noir
Vintage Pinot Noir red
Red Grenache, Syrah
Red Cabernet, Merlot, French, Australian, New Zealand,
Chilean, Argentinean, Italian, Spanish, Californian
12 14 C
6 C
10 C
8 C
10 C
10 C
14 C
10 C
14 C
13 C
16 C
18 C
16 C
16 C
18 C
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Wine Cooler
Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves and
rack.
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.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
Wash the outside cooler with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth.
Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the
temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If
the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps
to protect your contents.
Vacation 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 turn off the appliance. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and
mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
Moving Your Wine Cooler
Remove all items.
Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
Turn the adjustable leg up to the base to avoid damage.
Tape the door shut.
Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also
protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
Energy 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.
Availability Of Spare Parts
Thermostats, temperature sensors, printed circuit boards and light sources are available
for a minimum period of seven years after placing the last unit of the model on the market.
Door handles, door hinges, trays and baskets for a minimum period of seven years and
door gaskets for a minimum period of 10 year, after placing the last unit of the model on
the market.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR WINE COOLER ?
You can solve many common wine cooler problems easily, saving you the cost of a
possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem
before calling the service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
wine cooler does not operate. Not plugged in.
The appliance is turned off.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
wine cooler is not cold enough. Check the temperature control setting. External
environment may require a higher setting.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
Turns on and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal. A
large amount of contents has been added to the
wine cooler .
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly. The
door gasket does not seal properly.
The light does not work. Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The bulb has burned out.
Vibrations. Check to assure that the wine cooler is level.
The wine cooler seems to
make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
wine cooler .
Contraction and expansion of the inside
walls may cause popping and crackling
noises.
The wine cooler is not level.
The door will not close properly. The wine cooler is not level.
The door was reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves are out of position.
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Before disposal of the appliance.
1. Disconnect the main plug from the main socket.
2. Cut off the main cable and discard it.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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WARRANTY
Warranty&Service
This product has been manufactured by Thor International, 4651 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761
For Customer Service, please call (877) 288 - 8099
For the most up to date warranty and service policy, please refer to our website
WWW.THORKITCHEN.COM/WARRANTY-REGISTRATION
For in-warranty service requests, please visit our website at
WWW.THORKITCHEN.COM/SERVICE
Please Note: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for any in-
warranty service requests
