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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Protecting Your Investment in Fine Wines...
- Page 3 Congratulations! Thank you for choosing Vinothèque Wine Cellars. We are sending you this Owner's Manual in advance, in order for you to become acquainted with the process of receiving, installing and operating your new cabinet. Our goal at Vinothèque is to produce the highest quality cabinets in the industry.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Transportation of the cabinet Inspection of the cabinet Designating proper location for unit placement A. Weight Factor B. Ambient Temperature Factor C. Ventilation Factor D. Noise Factor Leveling the unit Aligning the doors Thermostat System PDT JR Operating Instructions PDT Operating Instructions QT Series Operating Switches ™... - Page 5 NEW OWNERS PLEASE NOTE… Do not start or plug-in your new unit for 24 hours after delivery. . . Units are sometimes placed on their sides during shipping which may allow compressor oil to escape their reservoirs. . . Premature starting—before the oil has had a chance to resettle—can cause damage to the compressor and result in a lack of cooling.
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Page 6: Transportation Of The Cabinet
TRANSPORTATION OF THE CABINET Your unit has been shipped from the factory utilizing a qualified moving company. This company has been chosen based on their experience in handling quality furniture products, which are heavy but require a delicate touch. The unit comes with specific instructions for the installers to follow to assure they understand all variables associated with handling this product and meet the expectations set forth. -
Page 7: Inspection Of The Cabinet
INSPECTION OF THE CABINET Every Vinothèque unit is inspected for quality and carefully packaged for shipment at the factory. When the moving company arrives to install the unit, take a few moments to inspect the packaging before it is removed. Look for any marks, tears or damage, which may affect the unit within. -
Page 8: Designating Proper Location For Unit Placement
DESIGNATING THE PROPER LOCATION FOR PLACEMENT capacity weight of bottles unit size empty weight of bottles (x3 pounds per bottle) = total weight full 213lbs 432lbs 645lbs Mignonne 200lbs 660lbs 860lbs 237lbs 864lbs 1101lbs 298lbs 1320lbs 1618lbs 369lbs 1404lbs 1773lbs 421lbs 1716lbs 2137lbs... -
Page 9: Leveling The Unit
relative humidity between 40-70%. This is Note: The unit does not create humidity. If accomplished through the design/engineering you live in a dry climate, you can add to the of the cooling unit. There are no special humidity of the cabinet by placing a sponge controls for this function. -
Page 10: Aligning The Doors
ALIGNING THE DOORS To assure the best performance of this product, the doors must seal properly in order to prevent cool air from escaping the unit. It will be vitally important to check the proper alignment of the doors when the unit is in its permanent location and prior to filling it with wine. -
Page 11: Thermostat System
LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM All Vinothèque brand cabinets come equipped with our Precision Digital Technology liquid temperature measuring thermostat system. This system incorporates the following advantages: 1. Self-calibrating probe: The probe contains a censor chip, which actually communicates back and forth to the thermostat. This results in a consistent temperature setting and accuracy. -
Page 12: Pdt Jr Operating Instructions
PDT JR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions for Vinothèque PDT JR. Thermostat Indicators. There are three colored lights on the left side of the thermostat: • PWR (Green) – When this light is on, the unit is powered. • RUN (Yellow) – When this light is on, the compressor is running. If the light is flashing, the unit is currently in the five-minute lockout. -
Page 13: Pdt Operating Instructions
PDT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The unit is set at 55°F at the factory. To raise or lower the set temperature, press the set button while at the same time pressing either the arrow up or arrow down button. WINE Temperature Indicator LED Screen Wine Temperature Reading WINE... -
Page 14: Qt Series Operating Switches
QT SERIES OPERATING SWITCHES CONDENSATE Condensate Evaporator Switch EVAPORATOR The Condensate Evaporator is a heating element that automatically evaporates excess condensate that accumulates in the cooling system by-product refrigeration. Like most refrigeration units, Vinothèque uses heat from the compressor to evaporate and eliminate the majority of the water that accumulates during normal use. -
Page 15: Whisperkool
™ WHISPERKOOL SERIES OPERATING SWITCHES WHISPERKOOL OPERATIONS WhisperKool Series Temperature Controllers Power "On/off" Switch: Activates the cooling elect to save electricity by setting the unit. condensate evaporator to the “Auto” position. Condensate Evaporator Switch: The The Outlet: Designed for use with the condensate evaporator is a heating element optional interior light. -
Page 16: Monterey Credenza Operating Switches
FRANCISCAN CREDENZA OPERATING SWITCHES 1. Door adjustments. Not Applicable. Based on the design of the credenza, no door adjustments are needed. 2. QT controls: The controls on the credenza have been eliminated for a number of reasons. A. There is no need for the Temperature Equalizer system. Because of the vertical height of the unit, the temperature between the top and bottom of the unit will not vary significantly and thus the fan and control switch have been removed. -
Page 17: Loading Bottles
LOADING BOTTLES Unless otherwise modified at the factory, each cubicle within the racking system is designed to accommodate a standard 750cc Burgundy or Bordeaux size bottle. Bottles lay bottom to neck on double depth racks. Longer bottles (Riesling type) may lie neck to neck. Larger size bottles may be stored in the auxiliary storage area. -
Page 18: Normal Operations & Maintenance
NORMAL OPERATION The cooling unit will cycle on and off as needed once the temperature has stabilized and the initial “cool-down” has been completed. The E.C.E. and T.E. switches may be turned off for normal operation. Thermostat : 55°F–or–desired wine temperature. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Likely Cause Remedy Door Gasket not Door gasket is twisted See section on door gaskets sealing properly page 19 Lost its flexibility See section on door gaskets page 19 Will not start Thermostat delay Allow enough time for thermostat start up delay Tripping circuit breaker Reset breaker, verify dedicated... -
Page 20: Bypass Plug
BYPASS PLUG Each unit has a bypass plug included with the instruction guide. The bypass plug is used to help troubleshoot the cabinet when it is not cooling correctly. It allows you to determine whether the problem lies within the thermostat or the cooling unit itself. The process of using this plug is as follows: 1.) disconnect thermostat... -
Page 21: Door Re-Alignment
DOOR RE-ALIGNMENT If required, the door is owner adjustable by loosening the 3 Allen head bolts (easier done from the outside), securing the top and bottom pivot hinges through slotted mounting holes and moving the hinge(s)in the appropriate direction. Re-tighten the bolts after the adjustment is completed only after checking the level of the cabinet. -
Page 22: Freight Damage Claims
TO CORRECT A WARPED DOOR Leave door open to expose both door surfaces to the same outside condition for 24 to 48 hours. To accelerate the process, wet the contracted (dry) door panel with a damp towel or sponge and allow drying with both door sides exposed. -
Page 23: Consumer Care Program
Consumer Care Program for WhisperKool Units Only This program is designed to quickly re-establish a cooling environment for your wine collection. The parameters of the program are as follows. Upon receiving your order and credit card authorization, we will send a Factory Authorized Replacement unit to your location via 2-day service with Federal Express. -
Page 24: Warranty Information
Vinothèque Wine Cellars (Vinothèque) warrants or to any part of the Product. This warranty does this product against defects in material or not cover damage due to improper operation or workmanship as follows:... -
Page 25: Customer Service
For your convenience, Vinothèque Wine Cellars has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To locate the service facility or dealer nearest you, for service assistance and resolution of a service problem, or for product information and operation, call: Customer Service (800) 343-9463 Vinothèque Wine cellars... - Page 28 1738 East Alpine Avenue Stockton, California 95205 www.vinotheque.com...
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