Use and Care Guide Wine Captain® Models: 2115WC and 2115WCOL2 2175WC and 2175WCOL2 2115WC 2175WC
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a U-Line refrigeration product. A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, U-Line Corporation is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter, specialty refrigeration and ice making products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line technology consistently leads the market with innovation, design, depth of product line and performance.
Table of Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................................2 Warranty Registration .......................................................................................................2 Please Record Your Model Information ...........................................................................2 1-Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................
1 Safety Precautions IMPORTANT PLEASE READ all instructions completely before attempting to install, operate, or service your unit. • Proper installation procedures must be followed if this unit is being initially installed, or is moved to a new location after being in service. An INSTALLATION GUIDE for your unit, providing complete installation information is available from U-Line Corporation directly, and must be consulted before any installation is begun.
• A Wine Display Rack, located at the lowest level in the cabinet is another U-Line exclusive. Bottles are displayed at an approximate 40° angle. 2 Product Features Échelon Wine Captain All Wine Captain Models feature specially designed wine racks that allow for the proper horizontal storage of wine. The corks remain moist, which keeps air from entering the bottles.
If Service is Required 1 2 3 4 5 If you do not understand a troubleshooting remedy, or your product needs service, contact U-Line Corporation directly. Contact information appears on the rear cover of this guide. You will be asked for your product Model and Serial Numbers. This information should be recorded inside the front cover of this guide, following the products original purchase.
Electronic Control Panel 3. The °F symbol in the display will indicate the individual zone temperature being displayed as they are scrolling. Your Wine Captain has been designed to provide three temperature zones within the cabinet so the specific storage requirements of your finest wines can be satisfied. NOTE: These are product temperatures, not air temperatures. 1 2 3 4 5 • The top horizontal bar in the symbol indicates the upper cabinet zone.
Common refrigeration components, and a brief description of the normal operating sounds they make, are listed below. NOTE: Your product may not contain all of the components listed. NOTE: If your unit is equipped with a bottom display rack (Figure 7), stock that rack first. • Compressor: The compressor makes a hum or pulsing sound that may be heard when it operates. • Evaporator: Refrigerant flowing through an evaporator may sound like boiling liquid.
DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPEMENT. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. 3. Remove the cabinet door. Suggestions for Matching Food and Wine Although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine to food, observe some guidelines. Delicate dishes should be accompanied by lighter more delicate wines. Fullflavored foods should be matched with fuller-bodied wines.
Guide to Common Styles of Wine Red Wines Full-Bodied Dry California French Italian Zinfandel, Cabernet Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Barbaresco, Barolo Medium-Bodied Dry California French Pinot Noir Bordeaux, Burgundy Light-Bodied Dry French Italian Beaujolais Chianti, Bardolino Full-Bodied Dry California French Chardonnay Montrachet, Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Medium-Bodied Dry California French Sauvignon-Blanc Pouilly-Fuisse, Sancerre, Vouvray, Graves Light-Bodied Dry French Chablis, Musca
12 Cleaning and Maintenance General Cleaning Exterior Cleaning (As Required) Black Models: • Surfaces may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water solution. Do not use solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean water. Wipe with a soft, clean towel to prevent water spotting. Stainless Steel Models: • Stainless steel surfaces and components can discolor when exposed to chlorine gas, pool chemicals, salt water or cleaners with bleach.
To defrost: CAUTION 1. Turn unit off. 2. Remove all products from the interior and prop the door in an open position (2 in. (5 cm) minimum). 3. Allow the frost to completely melt naturally. Clean the interior and all removed components using a mild nonabrasive detergent and warm water solution applied with a soft sponge or non-abrasive cloth. NOTE: DO NOT use any solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. They will discolor or damage the interior. 4.
Door Alignment Check and Adjustment IMPORTANT 1 When properly aligned: • The door will not be flush with the top of the cabinet. The top edge of the door will be 1/8 in. (3.175 mm) below the cabinet top. • The door gasket will be firmly in contact with the perimeter of the cabinet and not pinched on the hinge side of the door. 2 3 ULIN_0007_A The following procedure will correct for up to 1/4 in. misalignment: Figure 15 1/8" (3.175 mm) 3.
Door Reversal (Black Models Only) 1 ULIN_0002_A Figure 19 2. Remove metal hinge screw plugs (three each, top and bottom) (Figure 19, 1) from new hinge location. Do not discard. 3. Remove top hinge (three screws) (Figure 18, 2) and reinstall hinge screw pin (Figure 18, 1). ULIN_0015_A Figure 17 All U-Line black units may be left- or right-hand opening. Stainless steel unit doors cannot be reversed. The doors are easily reversed by moving the hinge hardware to the opposite side.
5. Remove the two door closer inserts (Figure 21, 1) from the existing bottom hinge and install as shown on the new bottom hinge (Figure 20, 1). 6. Remove existing bottom hinge (three screws) and remount on opposite side TOP. Remove hinge screw pin. 7. Remove the plastic hole plug from the top of the door to allow the pivot pin to be inserted in the new location. Install the plug into the vacated hole on the opposite side. 3. Replace the bulb only with a genuine U-Line P/N 31317 replacement. 4.
WARNING To prevent permanent damage to the inner liner of your unit, the wood trim MUST be removed from the unit for staining and/or finishing. Allow stain/finish to dry thoroughly (at least 24 hours per coat) in accordance with the product manufacturer’s instructions prior to reinstallation. Failure to do so may cause the inner liner of the unit to have a permanent odor, which is not covered by the warranty.
DANGER 13 Troubleshooting Guide ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit does not operate and electronic display is blank. No electrical supply Plug unit in or check circuit breaker. No interior light Loose or burned out bulb Tighten or replace bulb (See MAINTENANCE; LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT). Electronic display is blank and interior light is OFF with door OPEN.
14 Electronic Control Quick Guide All Models Task Touch Turn ON/OFF Adjust Temperature Hold 10 seconds Touch Display Release when °F flashes. or or or Touch and release Touch to change temperature View Actual Temperature Hold 5 seconds Change °F-°C Hold Blackout Mode °F flashes after first touch, set-point saved after 5 seconds of inactivity and °F stops flashing.* For Wine Coolers, see Use and Care Manual. Release when °F flashes. Hold 10 seconds Comment or Repeat to switch back.
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.
For General Inquiries: P.O. Box 245040 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224-9540 U.S.A. Phone (800) 779-2547 FAX (414) 354-5696 www.U-Line.com For Service and Parts Assistance: Email: OnLineService@U-Line.com www.U-LineService.com E-mail: OnlineParts@u-line.com For more than four decades, U-Line has distinguished itself as the leader in built-in under-counter ice making, refrigeration and wine storage appliances.
