WhisperKool XLT 6000 - Manual (Page 19)

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NORMAL OPERATION
WhisperKOOL systems are designed to maintain both temperature and humidity. Once the system is
installed and the temperature set, it will run continuously until the wine cellar is at your set wine
temperature. This may be as long as three weeks, depending on the size of the room, the quality
(R-value) of insulation, the original temperature of the wine, and the number of bottles residing in the
cellar. Once the cellar has achieved the set temperature, the WhisperKOOL unit will cycle to maintain
±1°F of your set temperature.
Note: Defrost Cycle will turn off the unit for 5 minutes every 90 minutes to allow any accumulated
frost to dissolve.
The WhisperKOOL system will run more often than a refrigerator or air conditioner, due to its
gentle cooling and humidity maintenance.
People often make the mistake of comparing the performance of refrigerators with the performance
and cycling of wine storage equipment. Wine cellar cooling systems are highly specialized and designed
for one purpose only–long term storage of wine.
Maintenance
The following maintenance should be performed on your WhisperKOOL unit at least once every six
months to promote longevity and optimal performance.
Vacuum the WhisperKOOL unit to clean the evaporator and condenser coils to prevent air blockage. The
condenser coils reside behind the grill on the back of the WhisperKOOL unit. Don’t try to open the unit
yourself. Just vacuum the surface of the grill and remove any lint or dust that has accumulated.
Humidity Control
There are no separate switches in order to maintain humidity. The cooling unit is designed to maintain
relative humidity at 50-70%.
The WhisperKOOL units do not create humidity. If you live in a dry area of the country you many need
to create humidity in the wine cellar. This can be done by introducing a non-heat humidifier, or installing
a small fountain within the cellar.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Monthly 1. Check filters
2. Check for unusual noise or vibration
3. Check the drainline to see if it is above the waterline if draining into a vessel.
Quarterly Clean filters:
1. Remove grille on both ends of unit.
2. Remove the filter covering the coil.
3. Wash with warm water
4. Dry off filter by shaking excess water from filter.
Annually 1. Replace filters if worn or plugged beyond cleaning.
2. Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils. Be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning.
3. Inspect for corrosion.
4. Check wiring connections and integrity of cords.
5. Pour a 50/50 bleach solution into the drainline every spring.