A PROUD HERITAGE OF EXPERIENCE & QUALITY 88-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cooler & Dispenser VT-100 WINEDISP4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L W W W . V I N O T E M P .
Your Wine Cellar This cooler can be used for storing and serving wine. The unit has glass doors and soft interior lights that elegantly display your wine. Serving Wine Storing wine at the proper temperature is important. To preserve them as long as possible, wine should be stored at approximately 55°F. However, the chart below suggests the optimal serving temperature for the different styles of wine.
General Operating Instructions Remove all external and internal packaging from your wine cooler. Be sure that all parts have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the power cord must be replaced if it is damaged. Contact our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or info@vinotemp.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.......................................................6 GAS CYLINDER SAFE HANDLING..............................................7 KEY FEATURES............................................................................8 PARTS & SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................11 CONTROL PANEL.............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper use of the power cord plug can result in the risk of electrical shock, property damage and personal injury or death. • • Do not operate this appliance with a damaged, frayed or cracked power cord. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse appliance, plug and cord in water or other liquids. To reduce the risk of injury when using, cleaning and moving your appliance, follow these basic precautions.
• • Destroy or recycle carton, plastic bags and any exterior wrapping materials if you don’t need them. These items may cause suffocation. Risk of child entrapment and suffocation - Before you throw away this or any old appliance, remove the doors and leave the shelves in place, so that children may not easily climb inside. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock.
GAS CYLINDER SAFE HANDLING CAUTION: Gas cylinders are under very high pressure, follow these safety instructions. Refillable Cylinder (Optional Item) • Gas cylinder contents are under high pressure. • Ensure contents of cylinders are properly identified. • Do not destroy or remove identification tags or labels. • Check to see cylinder valves are protected with protective caps. • Leave caps on until the gas is about to be used. • Do not roll or drop cylinders, or let them bump violently against each other.
KEY FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • • VT-100WINEDISP4 keeps opened wine fresh from oxidization for weeks through use of noble gas such as argon and nitrogen. The combined dispensing and storing design displays and dispenses up to 4 opened wine bottles, while chilling 34 and 54 additional bottles in the independent upper and lower zones. Unique door rack displays your wine attractively. Pull-out shelves allow wine bottles to be viewed and removed easily.
PARTS & SPECIFICATIONS Model No VT-100WINEDISP4 Upper Zone Display Capacity 4 Bottles Upper Zone Storing Capacity 30 Bottles Lower Zone Storing Capacity 54 Bottles Inside Temperature Range 40-65°F Ambient Temperature Range 55-90°F Dispensing Gas Pressure 3-5 (PSI) Electrical Rating 120V/60Hz/1PH/2.5 A Unit Dimensions 23.5”W x 23.875”D x 63.625”H Leveling Leg Range 1 - 1.5” Disposable Cylinder 5/8”-18 Threaded,1/2” Long Neck Refillable Cylinder Size 7”Dia.
Product Dimensions • • • • • • The width of the unit from edge to edge is 23 1/2”. The depth from the front of the door to the back of the unit is 22 3/8” The depth of the unit, less the door, is 20 1/2” The depth from the wine spout to the front of the door is 1 1/2”. The height from the top of the unit to the floor without the leveling legs extended is 63 5/8”, and the maximum height from the top of the unit to the floor with the leveling legs fully extended is 65 1/8”.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location Requirements • • • • • • Locate the appliance away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc). This unit is intended for indoor, household use only. Do not install the unit in moist areas. Do not install the unit where the ambient temperature range will be below 55°F or above 90°F. As the compressor will not be able to maintain the proper temperature. Unit is not intended for garage or basement installation.
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Door Opening • • • Allow 1/2” clearance (24 5/8”) on each side for 90° opening if flush door installation. Allow 1” clearance (25 5/8”) on each side for 150° opening if flush door installation. Clearance is not required for door opening if it is freestanding door installation. Flush Door Installation Freestanding Door Installation 13 17621 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp.
CONTROL PANEL Do not attempt to turn the unit on within 5 minutes after being unplugged, turned off or if a power failure has occurred. Otherwise, the compressor won’t start. Display NOTE: The inside temperature may differ from the set temperature when unit is first turned on or bottles are being loaded. • During normal operating conditions, the display shows the temperature measured by the air sensor and the temperature flashes if the inside temperature is not satisfied.
• ON/OFF POWER button for 5 seconds. This on/off switch To turn the unit on/off, press and hold does not disconnect the unit from the power outlet. • LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON The up/down & degree buttons will be locked automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity. To unlock the panel, press and hold & buttons simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until unit beeps. • FAHRENHEIT /CELSIUS button to toggle between degree Fahrenheit and Celsius.
STORING YOUR WINE The unit is for adult use only. Keep out of reach of children. Keep doors locked at all times. Unlock/Lock Door To unlock the door, push the key in while you turn it counter-clockwise. To lock the door, turn it clockwise. There is a door supporter for the upper door; you may lift the left side while closing it. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury and property damage, handle door glass carefully. Arranging Bottles CAUTION: Do not obstruct the air supply and air return grilles.
Upper Zone 6 Bottle Shelf Upper Zone 3 Bottle Shelf Lower Zone 8 Bottle Shelf Lower Zone 6 Bottle Shelf 17 17621 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp.
Placing Shelves Upper Zone Shelf Placement Lift the shelf above the stopper and align the notch to stopper, then place the shelf on the supporter. Lower Zone Shelf Placement Align the notch to stopper, move the glide’s tab into the hole at the bottom of the shelf holder, and then push down the shelf holder. W W W . V I N O T E M P .
Pulling Out Shelves CAUTION: Do not pull out shelves if the door is opened less than 90°. The pull-out shelves allow wine bottles to be viewed and removed easily. There are shelf stoppers that prevent the shelves from falling. Lower Zone Pull-Out Shelf 19 17621 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp.
DISPENSING OPERATION CAUTION: Do not over tighten the stopper-dispenser, otherwise it may break. If there is no bottle in use, always disconnect the coupling plugs and sockets at the stopper-dispenser, otherwise gas will escape. Upper Zone Dispensing Parts W W W . V I N O T E M P .
Installing the Wine Spout • Push the wine spout through the spout hole until it is engaged. Installing the Disposable Cylinder • • • Hold the pressure regulator and then turn the cylinder clockwise until it is tightened. Place the assembled parts on the top of the electrical box and secure the parts using provided the zip tie. Connect the coupling plug and socket at the regulator. Disposable Gas Cylinder 21 17621 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp.
Connecting Refillable Cylinder NOTE: The refillable cylinder is shipped empty. Fill with gas before use. • Secure large cylinders with a chain or strap positioned around the upper third of the cylinder • Small cylinders may be placed in the holder at the back of the unit or may be put on their side and blocked to prevent from rolling. • The maximum length of the gas hose is 50 ft. You may need to increase the gas pressure at the regulator by turning it clockwise.
• • • • • • • Hold the stopper-dispenser and press the latch at the coupling socket to disconnect the coupling plugs. Remove the bottle and stopper-dispenser from the rack. Hold the stopper-dispenser and turn the thumbwheel counter-clockwise all the way to loosen it from the bottle neck. Get a new bottle and place the stopper-dispenser onto the bottle neck. Hold down the stopper-dispenser and turn the thumbwheel clockwise to tighten the bottle neck with your thumb and forefinger only.
Keeping Spout Clean • • Use the spout cap to cover it if the unit is not in use. To remove the cap, press the release ring while pulling the cap. Replacing Stopper-Dispenser NOTE: Replace the stopper-dispenser with a new one If it is damaged, All pipe thread connections require Teflon sealant. • • • • • • Disconnect both gas and wine coupling plugs and sockets at the stopper-dispenser. Loosen the stopper-dispenser from the bottle neck. Remove the gas coupling socket by turning 1/8” NPT counter-clockwise.
Clean Condenser • • The condenser coil is black serpentine tubing that is located behind the front grille. Condenser coil may need to be cleaned at least every 6 months. Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coil when it is dusty or dirty. Cleaning the dispensing system • • • Fill a bottle with clean warm water and tighten the stopper-dispenser. Press and hold the dispensing button to dispense the warm water.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Refrigeration System Complaint Unit not running Temperature fluctuating Possible Causes Response a) Press on/off button for 5 seconds a) On/off button not turned on b) Lower temperature setting b) Setting higher than ambient temperature c) Defrost or anti-short cycle mode c) Wait for time elapsing d) Power cord unplugged d) Check power cord e) No power to unit f) Low voltage, incorrect or loose e) Check for power at outlet & fuses f) Contact an authorized electrician wiring.
Not cooling but compressor running a) Bad evaporator air flow b) Bad evaporator fan c) Refrigerant leakage Evaporator freezing up d) a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) 27 a) Check for restrictions b) Check for fan turning c) Call service regarding loss of refrigerant Refrigeration system restriction d) Call service to check restrictions Bad evaporator air flow a) Check for restrictions Bad evaporator fan b) Check if fan is turning Not stopping due to air leak, c) Check for seal, door opening, ambient high ambien
Dispensing System Complaint Possible Causes a) Gas empty b) Gas tubing blockage Unit not dispensing Dispensing interrupted or slow Wine spurting or spitting Wine dripping Wine drop forming at spout Wine divided Too many bubbles in wine Stopperdispenser leaking Response a) Check pressure gauge or push the coupling plug to see if gas is escaping.
WIRING DIAGRAMS Cooling System Wiring Diagram Dispensing System Wiring Diagram 29 17621 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp.
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TERMS OF SALE AND WARRANTY Vinotemp International (“Seller”) and the person or entity that acquires these goods from Seller (“Purchaser”) hereby fully agree to the following terms and conditions of the sale: Shipping fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser whether freight prepaid or freight collect.
SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the power cord must be replaced if it is damaged. Contact our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or info@vinotemp.com. The manufacturer has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. WARNING: Please do not place the unit within reach of children. For adult use only. Contact info@vinotemp.com with any questions or visit: www.Vinotemp.com 17621 S.
