Vintage Cellars Giant Wine Cellar - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING YOUR WINE CELLAR
Each wine cellar includes an operating panel on the front of the unit. This operating panel includes several features
to operate and control the temperature.
( ( ( ( : Turns the wine cellar system on or off.
: Turns the interior wine cellar light on or off.
: Increase Temperature
: Decrease Temperature
BEFORE YOU START: The wine cellar should be placed in a location where the ambient temperature is between
60-77 degrees Fahrenheit. If the ambient temperature is above or below this range, the performance of the unit may
be affected. For example, placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to
fluctuate.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTE: The left side temperature readout indicates set temperature while the right side temperature readout
indicates actual current temperature.
1. Make sure power cord is connected to a properly grounded outlet.
2. Turn power ON.
3. Set the desired temperature by pushing the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) button.
4. Temperatures increase or decrease 1°F with each push of the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) button.
5. NOTE: Temperatures may fluctuate depending on whether the interior light is ON or OFF and depending on the
position of the bottles.
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS FOR SERVING WINE
1. Although optimal storage temperature is generally regarded to be 53-57°F, different varietals of wine require
different service temperature settings. The recommended temperature ranges for serving different varietals of
wine are listed below. Your wine cellar will indicate when you have set the Upper/Lower zones to the below
temperature ranges.
 Red Wines:
60-66°F
 White Wines
45-52°F
 Sparkling Wines 40-45°F
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Wine Cellar.
 Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including all shelves.
 Wash
the inside surfaces with a solution of warm water and baking soda (approximately 2 tablespoons of baking
soda for each quart of water.)
 Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
 Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts.