Owner’s Manual SlimLine Protect your Investment in Fine Wines
SLIMLINE 2500 OWNER’S MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage
Copyright © 2011. Vinothèque Wine Cellars. All rights reserved. This manual, the product design, and the design concepts are copyrighted by Vinothèque Wine Cellars, with all rights reserved. Your rights with regard to the hardware and manual are subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed by the copyright laws of the United States of America.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WhisperKOOL Slimline Quick Reference Guide.............................. 4 Introduction................................................................................................ 5 Receiving & Inspecting The Unit...........................................................6 Preparing the Wine Cellar ..................................................................... 7 Installation...................................................................................................
WHISPERKOOL Slimline QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Exhaust Side (out of cellar / condenser) SET 55 OOL WhisperK Controller Grille Cold Side (inside cellar / evaporator) Power Cord Page 4 Grille Bottle Probe SL 020111
INTRODUCTION The Slimline is WhisperKOOL’s quietest interior venting self contained unit available, designed to mount in a living area. Developed to fit into the often unused space between the cellar door and ceiling, giving the collector maximum storage capacity. The system is equipped with WhisperKOOL’s Platinum Series controller utilizing Advanced System Protection Technology. This features a series of strategically placed monitoring probes, which insure efficient performance and long cooling unit life.
RECEIVING & INSPECTING THE UNIT Customer Warranty Registration PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE WARRANTY CARD UPON RECEIPT OF THE UNIT. By completing the Product Registration Card, you will be confirmed in our customer database ensuring that your information is on file to help you obtain efficient warranty service. Please refer to pages 22 - 24 for complete terms and conditions, warranty guidelines, and policy for your WhisperKOOL Slimline cooling unit.
PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL unit are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your WhisperKOOL unit may cause unit failure, leaking of condensation, and other negative side effects. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE OF A WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL.
Mounting the Unit The unit should be mounted within 18“ of the top of the room in order to achieve sufficient cooling. As the room cools down, the warm air will rise to the ceiling. Mounting the WhisperKOOL high in the room will create a consistently cool environment by capturing the warm air and replacing it with cool air. Mounting the unit low in the room will result in a temperature variation in the room due to the unit’s inability to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to the unit itself.
Door and Door Seal At minimum an exterior grade (1 3/4”) door must be installed as a cellar door. It is very important that weather stripping is attached to all 4 sides of the doorjamb. A bottom “sweep” or threshold is also required. The door must have a very good seal to keep the cool cellar in and the warm air out. One of the most common problems with cooling units running continually is the door not sealing properly.
INSTALLATION Skill level: Moderate Follow the local building codes and/or consult a license contractor Electrical Needs The WhisperKOOL System requires a dedicated 110-volt 20-amp circuit. The unit draws a large amount of amps at initial start up. By designating a dedicated circuit breaker, you will guarantee the unit has enough power to run effectively. Contact an electrician for assistance with the installation of this dedicated electrical circuit: 1.
INSTALLATION cont. The following installation examples are for reference only, door header construction and framing may vary. When not installing above a door, adequate framing inside of the wall is necessary. WhisperKOOL recommends consulting a licensed contractor for framing and construction needs. *NOTE: The Slimline is shipped with the mounting bracket installed for use with 4 inch thick walls, relocate the mounting bracket to the secondary location for walls up to 6 inches. use use for 4 for 6 in.
INSTALLATION cont. CELLAR SIDE Bottle Probe STEP 4 Slide the cooling unit in from the cellar side with the thermostat facing the outside of cellar. The outer flange should be Outlet flush to the wall. Secure the flange to the wall through the pre drilled holes. The screws should penetrate the studs and/ or frame as well as the upper and lower supports to provide adequate support for the WhisperKOOL system.
LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM The WhisperKOOL Slimline cooling unit comes equipped with a liquid temperature measuring thermostat system. This system incorporates the following advantages: 1. Self-Calibrating Probe: The probe contains a sensor chip, which actually communicates back and forth to the thermostat. This results in a consistent temperature setting and accuracy. Do not remove the tip from the probe! 2.
SYSTEM OPERATION: STANDARD & REMOTE Initial Start-Up When power is applied to the unit, the control will briefly display all symbols, and the Compressor symbol will be displayed (if unit is calling for cooling). There may be a brief delay prior to the evaporator and condenser fans turning on. Normal System Cycle After the bottle probe has reached the set point (all units are shipped with the set point of 55°F and a differential of 1°F).
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES AND OPERATION Button Normal Functions ON/OFF • The ON/OFF button allows the customer the convenience of turning the refrigeration system ON or OFF, from the control panel. This feature does not disconnect power from the unit, and the condenser fan will continue to run in the OFF position. In order for the power to be shut off from the unit, the power cord must be unplugged from the wall receptacle. • Press the ON/OFF button once for button application.
Button Normal Functions Energy Reduction (ER) 1. The ER feature can be used to save energy and aids in extending the life of the system. 2. The ER button is located at the top L/H side of the control. The ER feature is activated by pressing the ER button one time, and the ER logo will appear on the digital display. 3.
Button Normal Functions CPSM Mode (Cont.) • Fof - Humidity Management Enhancement: This parameter is normally set at 1. This parameter should not be adjusted, as it simply provides an OFF cycle time for the fan, during the compressor OFF cycle. However, the parameter is located within the CPSM as a convenience to the customer, should it need to be adjusted. • CCS – Cellar Pre-Chill Set Point: This parameter is set at 52°f, but can be adjusted to a set point between 45°f - 67°f.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE It is the user’s responsibility to remove any accumulated dust, lint, or other debris from the front and rear intake grilles. This will restrict the airflow and may affect the unit’s ability to function properly. Periodically cleaning the unit’s vents will help assure maximum cooling efficiency. The drain tube must also be checked and kept clean and free of debris and mold to maintain proper performance. Monthly 1. Check for unusual noise or vibration 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit has ice forming on the evaporator Possible Cause Solution Evaporator filter and/or coil are dirty. Clean filter and coil with a vacuum. If coil is very dirty, use a small hand spray with a small amount of liquid dish washer detergent. Spray coil, let set for 5 min, then flush with fresh water. There is something blocking the supply and or return air Remove blockage One or both evaporator fans are not turning on.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit leaks water Possible Cause Unit should be level in wall to prevent leaking Drain line clogged or kinked Check drain line to make sure water can flow freely. Drain is clogged preventing water form escaping Disconnect drain and clear out Drain line does not have a downward slope Fix Drain line so there is a downward slope from the unit to the drain. Coil is iced causing drain pan ice and water overflowing Melt ice with blow drier.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WhisperKOOL Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The customer service representative will be able to assist you with your questions and warranty information more effectively if you provide them with the following: • The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL Series Unit. • Location of unit and installation details, such as ventilation, ducting, construction of your wine cellar, and room size.
INSTALLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS WhisperKOOL Cooling System WHISPERKOOL PRODUCT BASE TERMS WhisperKOOL Corporation (“WhisperKOOL”) is in the business of manufacturing and selling wine cabinets, cooling units and related goods; each such wine cabinet, cooling unit and related good is referred to herein as a “Product”. As used herein, the term “WhisperKOOL” includes any Product sold under the names WhisperKOOL, Vinotheque and CellarCool. “Purchaser” means the original purchaser of a WhisperKOOL Product.
(3) This limited warranty does not cover any Product sold “AS IS” or “WITH ALL FAULTS.” (4) This limited warranty is valid only in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Sales elsewhere (including Puerto Rico) are excluded from this warranty. (5) Proof of purchase of the Product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that the Product is within the Limited Warranty Period, must be presented by the End User to WhisperKOOL in order to obtain limited warranty service.
(b) It is the End User’s responsibility to secure safe haven/storage for ANY AND ALL items that are being kept and stored in the End User’s wine cellar, including any Product. WhisperKOOL takes no responsibility for the safety and preservation of the aforementioned items in the event that the environment becomes unsuitable to maintain a proper storage environment. 6.
NOTES Slim L i n e A Model_______________________________________ Serial Number___________________________ Installed by_ __________________________________________ Date___________________________
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