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U-LINE CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY U-Line Corporation warrants each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed system (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypass valve, the dryer and the connecting tubing) in each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase.
0_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of U-Line ice making or refrigeration products. A pioneer in the field for nearly 40 years, U-Line is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter ice making and specialty refrigeration products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line technology leads the market with innovation, design, depth of product line and peformance.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 2 User’s Manual If you do not return your Warranty Registration Card, U-Line will use the date of sale to the U-Line distributor as the first date of warranty for your new Wine Captain® model. Please also record the purchase date of your U-Line unit and your dealer’s name, address and telephone number.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 3 WINE SELECTION SUGGESTIONS Selecting the right wine for the right occasion can sometimes be a seemingly awkward or difficult task for the beginning wine enthusiast. We would therefore like to present you with a few suggestions which may provide a little more confidence and enjoyment when choosing and serving your wines. When selecting wines, keep an open mind and do not be afraid to be adventurous.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 4 User’s Manual SUGGESTIONS FOR MATCHING FOOD AND WINE Although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine to food, some guidelines should be observed. Delicate dishes should be accompanied by lighter more delicate wines. Full flavored foods should be matched with fuller bodied wines. As a general rule one should aim to ascend in flavor and quality of wines served.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 5 GUIDE TO COMMON STYLES OF WINES Full-Bodied Dry: Red Wines (California) Zinfandel, Cabernet (French) Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Italian) Barbaresco, Barolo Medium-Bodied Dry: (California) (French) Pinot Noir Bordeaux, Burgundy Light-Bodied Dry: (French) (Italian) Beaujolais Chianti, Bardolino Full-Bodied Dry: White Wines (California) Chardonnay (French) Montrachet, Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Medium-Bodied Dry: (California) (French) Sauvignon Blanc P
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 6 User’s Manual COMMON TASTING TERMS Acidity: A critical element of wine, preserves the wine’s freshness. In excess results in an overly tart and sour wine. Balance: A desired trait where tannin, fruit and acidity are in total harmony. Wines with good balance tend to age gracefully. Body: The weight and presence of wine in the mouth provided by the alcohol and tannin level. Full-bodied wines tend to have this strong concentration.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this section. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type. DEFINITIONS ! DANGER ! Danger means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 8 User’s Manual GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ! DANGER ! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you discard your Wine Captain, remove the door and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. ! WARNING • Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 9 INSTALLATION Wine Captain® models are manufactured in two different sizes. The 2015WC will accommodate 24 (750 ML size) wine bottles and the 2075WC will accommodate 48 (750 ML size) wine bottles. Unless otherwise noted, all documentation pertains to both units. SITE PREPARATION 1. Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of supporting the entire weight of the unit. Remember the unit will be significantly heavier once it is fully loaded. 2.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 10 User’s Manual NOTE All U-Line units (except Stainless Steel models) have a zero clearance for the door to open (see Figure 1). See BUILT-IN INSTALLATION for additional clearance requirements. Stainless Steel models require a minimum of 21/2" door handle clearance when installed against a wall. CABINET OR WALL DOOR SWING 0" CLEARANCE NEEDED UL124A Figure 1 3. Position the unit to allow free air flow through the front grille (see Figure 2).
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 11 WOOD TRIM ON WINE RACKS Your U-Line Wine Captain® Model is equipped with a natural wood trim on the wine racks for appearance and durability. The wood trim has been coated at the factory with a clear vinyl sealer, which will adequately protect the wood in normal usage. ! WARNING To prevent permanent damage to the inner liner of your Wine Captain®, the wine rack wood trim MUST be removed from the unit for staining and/or finishing.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 12 User’s Manual To stain for a different wood color: 1. Remove five racks with wood trim from unit, see RACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. 2. Remove screws securing wood trim to racks. 3. Apply Minwax Water-Based Wood Stain to wood with a synthetic foam brush. Stain must penetrate approximately 3 minutes. After this period, while stain is still wet, take a stain dampened rag and remove all excess stain.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 13 LEVELING THE UNIT Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of supporting the entire weight of the unit when full. This unit contains four adjustable leveling legs. Turn the legs clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower (see Figures 3 & 4).
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 14 User’s Manual To reverse the door: 1. 3. Remove top hinge screw pin (7/64" Allen wrench) from cabinet (see Figure 6). Remove door by tilting forward and lifting off bottom hinge pin. Remove top hinge (3 screws), reinstall hinge screw pin, and remount on opposite side BOTTOM (see Figure 8). HINGE SCREW PIN UL313 Figure 8 4. UL310 Figure 6 2.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 15 5. Remove existing bottom hinge (3 screws) and remount on opposite side TOP. Remove top hinge screw pin. 6. With bottom of door facing up, remove pivot plate (2 screws), flip over, and remount on opposite side of door (see Figure 10). UL319 Figure 10 7. Holding door upright with top of door tilted forward, place hole of door pivot plate on bottom hinge screw pin (see Figure 11). 8.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 16 User’s Manual BUILT-IN INSTALLATION Your U-Line product has been designed for either free-standing or builtin installation. When built-in, your U-Line product does not require additional air space for top, sides, or rear. However, the front grille must NOT be obstructed. NOTE To ease unit installation and removal, it is recommended that the cabinet rough opening dimensions be increased by at least 1/4" over the dimensions given for your unit.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 17 CONTROL SETTINGS ON/OFF/TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB Your Wine Captain is shipped in the ON position, however, you may turn it ON or OFF using the control knob located in the center of the grille. LIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH Turn the control knob UL316A clockwise for ON, counterclockwise for Figure 12 OFF. To turn the unit OFF, rotate the control knob counterclockwise all the way toward warmer until it stops (until “click” is heard).
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 18 User’s Manual ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL CHECKING TEMPERATURE To accurately check the temperature, insert an accurate thermometer into a plastic (nonbreakable) bottle, partially filled with water. Tighten the bottle cap securely (see Figure 13). Place the bottle in the desired area for 24 hours. Refrain from opening the unit during the testing period. After 24 hours, check the temperature of the water. Adjust the control knob if necessary and retest.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 19 DISPLAY RACK The bottom rack in your Wine Captain® model is designed for storage as well as for display purposes. The 2015WC holds four bottles in the display rack and the 2075WC holds eight bottles. STOCKING RECOMMENDATIONS 4 3 5 1 7 WARMER COLDER 2 6 The wine racks allow for the propULWC001 er horizontal storage of wine.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 20 User’s Manual MAINTENANCE Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets or other special considerations. EXTERIOR CLEANING — AS REQUIRED The door, grille and cabinet may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water solution. Do not use solvent based or abrasive cleaners.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 21 CONDENSER CLEANING - EVERY 3 MONTHS ! WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before cleaning the condenser. To remove and replace the grille for access to the condenser fins follow this procedure: 4 3 5 6 2 OFF ON 1 7 WARMER COLDER UL317 1. Figure 18 Remove the control knob by grasping the knob and pulling straight off (see Figure 18). 2. Remove the screws at each end of the grille. 3. Remove the grille.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 22 User’s Manual 6. Insert the grille screws and tighten being careful not to overtighten. 7. Install the control knob by aligning the flat of the control knob with the flat on the shaft. Push firmly. WINE RACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION To remove the wine racks for cleaning: 1. Grasp the end of the wine rack, sliding it out and up. 2. Clean wine rack with a damp rag. To insert the wine racks: 1.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPERATION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for service. The problem could be something very simple which can be solved without a service call. Some remedies listed in the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE are very complex.
30_10008_E_WC_UM 4/25/02 8:43 AM Page 24 User’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ! DANGER ! ELECTROCUTION HAZARD NEVER attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected. Troubleshooting — What to check when problems occu Problem Possible Cause Unit not cold enough. Control set too warm Check temperatures (see introduction for Light staying on specific temperatures) Airflow to front grille blocked Dirty condenser coils Unit too cold.
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