A PROUD HERITAGE OF EXPERIENCE & QUALITY SINGLE-ZONE BEVERAGE COOLER EL- BCU101-01 ( APPRO X 105 CANS) O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L W W W . V I N O T E M P .
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Your Wine Cellar This unit can be used for storage and/or service. The unit has a glass door and soft interior light that you can use to display your wine. Serving Wines Storing wines at the proper temperature is important. To preserve them as long as possible wine should be stored at approximately 55° Fahrenheit. However, the chart below suggests the optimal drinking temperature for the different styles of wine.
General Operating Instructions Remove all external and internal packaging from your appliance. 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 supply cord must be replaced if it is damaged. Contact our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or info@vinotemp.com. Let the unit rest UNPLUGGED for 24 hours once you have it placed in your home.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........................................................... 7 PARTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 8 INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 9 OPERATING YOUR WINE COOLER .................................................. 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE .....................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 Do not operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord. Do not operate if housing is removed or damaged. Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used near children. Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance.
• Your appliance uses isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, it is explosive. Therefore you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged. In the event of a leak caused by damage to the cooler elements, move your appliance from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
PARTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 Shelves 2 Model No. EL-BCU101-01 Voltage AC 115V Frequency 60 Hz Ambient Temperature Range 60.8°- 89.6°F Control Temperature Range 36°- 68°F Refrigerant R600a/24g Power Consumption Input Power 0.88 kWh/24h 75W Volume 4.45 in cu/ft Net Weight 71.65 lbs Gross Weight 84.22 lbs Dimensions (W x D x H) Box Dimensions (W x D x H) 19.87 in x 21.5 in x 31.5 in 25.59 in x 28.35 in x 35.63 in *Note: EL-BCU101-01 storage capacity is based on a standard 330ml cans.
INSTALLATION • • • • • • • • • • Remove all packing material before using your wine cooler. IMPORTANT: Before connecting the unit to a power source, let it stand upright for approximately 24 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. This unit is designed for freestanding installation only.
• Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing. STORING WINE Note: Bottle capacities are approximate maximums when storing traditional Bordeaux 750 ML bottles and may include bulk storage. Many bottles differ in size and dimensions. As such, the actual number of bottles you may be able to store may vary. • • • When adding a bottle to the wine cooler, make sure there is no contact with the back interior of the cooler. Ensure that no bottles are placed directly onto the electronic board of the control panel.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS • • • The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat sources or direct sunlight. Ensure that the unit has proper allowances on all sides for proper ventilation. Never cover any air vents. Only open the cooler door for as long as necessary. Frequent opening of the door will affect internal temperature. PROBLEMS WITH YOUR WINE COOLER Most common problems can be solved easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call.
Cancellation or Fees Terms: Shipping/Delivery fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser. Seller is not responsible for the carrier’s missed/Non delivery for any reason. Delivery is curbside. Optional upgrades in delivery service is an additional fee. If upgraded delivery service cannot be performed properly, Purchaser agrees to accept delivery curbside and the difference in upgraded cost will not be refunded.
and/or proper packaging. Swap-outs (Delivery and Pick up are at the same time) Original unit must be packed and ready for carrier pick up at time of delivery of new unit. Packaging of old unit must be adequate for shipping, not oversized or on a pallet if unit was not originally delivered on a pallet. Carrier will not drop off new unit if the original unit is not ready.
OPEN AND INSPECT YOUR DELIVERY. When FOB Destination, if the item is damaged by the freight company, and Purchaser cancels rather than accepts a replacement, the order can be cancelled by paying for freight costs both ways and a 35% restocking fee for stocked items. No cancellation or refunds on custom/made or made to order products. When shipped 3rd Party (FOB Warehouse), Purchaser assumes all responsibility for delivery, payment of freight and freight claims for damages during shipment.
Systems and other installed cooling units are parts only for 1 year, no labor. Self Contained WineMate Cooling Systems are 1 year parts, 1 year labor. Removal and reinstallation of cooling units is not included. Wine Accessories, Racking Systems, Parts and Other miscellaneous items is a 30 day warranty. Il Romanzo units: Warranty 90 (ninety) days. Replacement part 12 (twelve) months from the date of sale. Brama: 1 year warranty from date of purchase.
warranty. Change Orders: Custom units already in production that require a change will be subject to a change order fee. Storage Fees: When having an item serviced by a Vinotemp service technician at the Vinotemp facility, Purchaser agrees to pick up their repaired item or make arrangements for return shipping within a 30 day period once they have been notified by Vinotemp through phone call, email, or letter that their unit is ready for pick up.
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extra damages, court costs, collection fees and attorney’s fees. Finance charges begin the date of invoice. Collection fees plus NSF fee of $50 will be added to your invoice, which you agree to promptly pay. Title to the goods does not pass until payment is received in full by Seller and Seller retains a security interest in the goods until they are paid for in full. If the credit card dispute goes to arbitration, Buyer agrees to pay for credit card arbitration fees. 4.
LIABILITY ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY INDEMNIFICATION FOR CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF PROTECTABLE NATURE. 9.
SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the supply 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.
