WINE COOLER
USER MANUAL
Model: USF-168SE
USF-168DE
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Dear User,
Thank you for choosing our products. This user manual will help you know more about
our products and how to use them.
Please read this manual carefully and follow the instructions.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy using our wine cooler.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Structure ........................................................................... 6
Installation ..................................................................................... 8
Operation Instructions ................................................................... 9
Care and Maintenance ................................................................ 12
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................ 14
Electrical Diagrams ...................................................................... 16
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Important Safeguards
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injuries when
using your appliance, follow these basic precautions.
Read all the instructions before using the wine cooler.
Keep children away from the wine cooler. Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the appliance.
Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. Fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
If the wine cooler stops working, please call our after-sale service department or
other related technicians to check and repair. Do not attempt to repair it yourself
to prevent an accident.
If the power cord is damaged, find a professional technician or electrician to
replace it with a new one. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or continue to use to
avoid danger.
Make sure that the plug is pulled when cleaning, moving, or repairing the wine
cooler.
Keep these instructions.
NOTES
• In order to avoid damage to the door seal, please make sure the door is completely
open while pulling out the movable shelves.
• Place the wine cooler close to the power socket.
• Once the wine cooler is stored with wine, please do not move it again.
• Make sure the wine cooler is located in a proper place to avoid easy access to the
compressor in the back.
• Do not start the wine cooler too frequently. The interval should be at least 5 minutes.
• Before throwing away your old wine cooler, remove the door and leave the shelves in
their original place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• If the wine cooler is operated with R600a, flammable and explosive articles should not
be put in or near the cabinet to avoid fire or explosions.
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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. 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 the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
• 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, hotel/motel clients, and other residential-type
environments;
– Bed and breakfast-type environments;
– Catering and similar non-retail applications.
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Product Structure
A. USF-168SE
(1) Control panel (2) Big beech shelf (3) Handle
(4) Small beech shelf (5) Front vent (6) Feet
(7) Cover of upper hinge (8) Glass door with lock/gasket
(9) Lock hook (10) Low hinge
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B. USF-168DE
(1) Control panel (2) Big beech shelf (3) Middle board
(4) Handle (5) Small beech shelf (6) Front vent
(7) Feet (8) Upper hinge (9) Glass door with lock/gasket
(10) Lock hook (11) Lower hinge
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Installation
◎ 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 a possible malfunction in the cooling
system from handling during transportation.
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
◎ Installation
• The wine cooler should be placed independently to ensure good heat
dissipation. The back of the wine cooler should be at least 10 cm away from
the wall.
• 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 levelling leg at the
bottom of the wine cooler.
• Place 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 to perform improperly.
• Avoid placing the unit in moist areas.
• Plug in a proper power socket. Make sure that the shape and voltage of the
socket is consistent with the nameplate on the back of the wine cooler.
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Operation Instructions
◎ Control Panel
◎ Display Windows
• SET: Display of the temperature setting within the following range:
USF-168SE: 5°C~18°C (41°F~64°F);
USF-168DE:5°C~10°C (41°F~50°F) / 10°C~18°C (50°F~64°F).
• CHAMBER：Display of the actual temperature inside the cabinet within a
range of 0°C~37°C or 32°F~99°F.
◎ Button Operation
• ON/OFF Button: Power on and off button – Press the button for 3 seconds
to turn ON the appliance and press 3 more seconds to turn it OFF.
• LIGHT Button: Cabinet light control button – Once the light is turned on, it
will automatically turn off after 10 minutes to protect the wine inside.
• °C/°F Button: Celsius and Fahrenheit conversion button.
• SET Button: Press the SET button, then the “UP” or “DOWN” button to set
at the desired temperature.
• UP Button: Press once to increase the temperature by 1°C/°F.
• DOWN Button: Press once to decrease the temperature by -1°C/°F.
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NOTE
Please note that you must press the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons at
the same time to unlock the keys before pressing any keys on the
panel.
CAUTION
If the unit is unplugged, has no power, or is 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 using the wine cooler for the first time or when restarting the
wine cooler after being shut off for a long time, there could be a few
degrees variance between the selected temperature and the one
indicated on the LED readout. This is normal as it is due to the
length of activation time. After running for a few hours, the wine
cooler will work normally.
◎ Shelf Change
• Perform the following steps as shown below to pull out or change the bottom
beech shelves.
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• First, remove all the wine bottles from the shelves and pull out one shelf at a
time to the limit. Then press down the left limit of the sliding rail and, while
pressing up the right one, pull each shelf out. Shelves should be easily
pulled out if performing the three steps (press down the left limit, press up
the right one, and pull out) at the same time.
◎ Layout and Storage of Wine Bottles
• The cabinet was designed to safely store a maximum number of bottles.
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Care and Maintenance
◎ Cleaning your Wine Cooler
• Wash the inside surfaces with a mixed solution of one quart of warm water
and 2 tablespoons of baking soda solution.
• Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
• Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all the items including
shelves and racks.
• Wring out the excess water from the sponge or cloth when cleaning the area
of controls or any electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and a 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 will not affect the
temperature of your appliance if you minimize the frequency of opening the
door. If the power is going to be OFF for a longer period of time, you must
take the appropriate steps to protect your contents.
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◎ Vacancy Time
• Long vacancy: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove
all the items and turn off the appliance. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly
to prevent odours and mould. Leave the door slightly open at all times, if
necessary.
◎ Moving your Wine Cooler
• Remove all the items.
• Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
• Turn the adjustable leg up to the base to avoid damage.
• Make the door shut.
• Be sure the appliance stays secure in upright position during transportation.
Also protect the outside of the appliance with a blanket or any 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 direct sunlight.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Many common wine cooler problems can be solved easily, saving you the cost of a
possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem
before calling for service.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Wine cooler does not operate.
Not plugged in.
The appliance is turned OFF.
The circuit breaker tripped or a fuse has
blown.
Wine cooler is not cold enough.
Check the temperature control setting.
The external environment may require a
higher setting.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not completely closed.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
Wine cooler 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 completely closed.
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 fuse has
blown.
The bulb has burned out.
The light button is OFF.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The wine cooler vibrates.
Check to ensure that the wine cooler is
levelled.
The wine cooler makes too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of
the refrigerator, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of the refrigerator
in your wine cooler. The contraction and
expansion of the inside walls may cause
popping and crackling noises. The wine
cooler is not levelled.
The door will not close properly.
The wine cooler is not levelled.
The door was reversed and/or not properly
installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves are out of position.
NOTE
The LED light must be replaced by a qualified technician. First,
unscrew the two screws on the light cover and take them out of the
LED panel. Then replace the LED light in accordance with the
specifications.
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Electrical Diagrams
A. USF-168SE
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B. USF-168DE
