Installation Guide 2175WC Wine Captain® and 2175WCOL Wine Captain® with Overlay www.U-LineService.com Phone (414) 354-0300 • FAX (414) 354-7905 Service & Parts Tech Lines Phone (800) 779-2547 • FAX (414) 354-5696 OnlineService@U-Line.
175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® Contents Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut-Out Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Swing/Clearances Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversing the Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® General Precautions 2 Inspect and Plan Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow these general precautions along with those listed throughout this guide: You have received a carton containing your 2175WC or 2175WCOL Wine Captain® with a package inside containing a Use and Care Guide, a Product Registration Card and an Anti-Tip Bracket Installation Kit. 2175WCOL units are shipped with a cardboard-wrapped door and an additional package of hardware.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® After all the protective coating has been removed from the unit/door, clean all Stainless Steel surfaces with Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable product or a mild detergent and warm water solution and soft cloth. Do NOT use abrasive cleaning agents. 3 Prepare Site Your U-Line product has been designed for either freestanding or built-in installation. When built-in, your unit does not require additional air space for top, sides or rear.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® Product Dimensions Door Swing/Clearances Information Black and Wood Overlay units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90° (see Figure 3). Stainless Steel models require a minimum of 2-1/8" door clearance to accommodate the handle if the unit is installed next to a wall or similar type of structure. 25-3/8" Including Handle 23-1/4" Including Handle 34-1/8" 34-1/8" Wall Wall 2-1/8" Min.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® 2. Remove plastic screw plugs (3 each, top and bottom) from new hinge location. Do not discard (see Figure 6). 7. With bottom of door facing up, remove pivot plate (2 screws), flip over, and remount on opposite side of door (see Figure 9). Be sure angled side of plate faces center. Screw Plugs Figure 9 ULIN_0274_A Figure 6 8. Holding door upright with top of door tilted forward, place hole of door pivot plate on bottom hinge screw pin (see Figure 10).
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® Side-By-Side Installation Instructions 4 Prepare Racks and Door Frame The U-Line Wine Captain® is equipped with woodtrimmed wine racks that are coated at the factory with a clear vinyl sealer, which will adequately protect the wood in normal usage. A final finish coat was not applied so that the wood trim could be stained to match décor or overlay frame. The trim on the racks may be coated with a final finish or stained.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® 2. Apply Minwax® Water-Based Wood Stain to wood with a synthetic bristle brush or a foam applicator. Allow stain to penetrate approximately three minutes. Before the stain is dry, take a stain dampened rag and remove any excess stain remaining. Wipe in the direction of the grain with medium pressure to achieve the desired stain color. To insert a rack in the cabinet: 1.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® Overlay Frame 2. Typical routing dimensions are shown in Figure 14. 3/4" (2175WCOL Units Only) Frame Preparation 1-1/8" 1-13/16" An overlay frame covers the door frame to give a built-in appearance. Appropriate hardware and a copy of these instructions will be included in the unit. 2-1/4" 11/16" (Ref.) 7/16" (Ref.) IMPORTANT The thickness of the wood overlay frame must be 3/4". The door frame must not weigh more than 20 lbs. 1.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® Height: 1-17/32" from top edge of frame (less 1/8" for depth of notch on top of frame) 2. Visually check for gap between frame and glass. If there is an objectionable gap, follow steps under Applying Foam Tape to Overlay Frame. If there is little or no gap, continue to Attaching the Overlay Frame. Radius of corner notch: 1/8" (see Back View) 4. Drill holes for pivot plate mounts (see Figure 15, Back View).
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® Note: The door frame is designed with a slight amount of “play” to square it to the overlay frame. IMPORTANT User-supplied cabinet handle MUST be counter bored to make sure mounting hardware is below surface of overlay frame. Failure to do so can cause damage to overlay frame and/or door. Overlay frame will not sit flush to door if mounting hardware is not counter bored. 6. Remove all traces of tape securing overlay frame to door frame. 7.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® 5 Adjust Door Checking Door Alignment Slotted Mounting Holes The unit’s door is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, its alignment could have been disturbed during shipment or during overlay frame installation. Angled Edge Towards Center of Door IMPORTANT Properly aligned, the door should be 1/8" below the top of the unit’s cabinet, NOT flush with the top (see Figure 23). Raise Outside Door Edge Lower Outside Door Edge Figure 25 1/8" 3. See Figure 25.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® 6 Prepare Power Supply 7 Level the Unit Electrical Specifications Leveling Information Note: It is recommended that the unit is level. CAUTION 1. Use a level to check the levelness of the Wine Captain® from front to back and from side to side. Level should be placed along top edge and side edge as shown (see Figure 28). Electrical installation must observe all state and local codes.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® 8 Install the Unit Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 1. Locate two Anti-Tip Brackets included inside the unit. 2. Place the unit into the area where it will be installed. Check the door, sides and top for a proper fit. Also test to make sure the door opens and closes freely. 3. Remove grill and place a mark on the floor at the front of the unit. Also place a mark on the floor in the center of the unit. See Figure 30.
2175WC/2175WCOL Wine Captain® Installation Troubleshooting 9 Start-Up for the First Time Q: Problem Initial Start-Up The door remains open unless it is pushed closed. The unit is shipped with the control preset. No adjustments should be necessary at this time. For information about Adjusting the Temperature Control, see the Use and Care Guide. A: Solution The hinges should be self-closing when the door is open approximately 8".
Who to Call Service Information If the need for service arises, call the U-Line Customer Care Center directly @ 800-779-2547. To ensure accurate assistance, please have your Model Number and Serial Number and an explanation of the problem. The Model and Serial Number plate is located inside unit at upper right hand corner. If you need to locate a service company, you can go online at www.U-LineService.com and search for a service company by zip code.
