Vintage Cellars LECBILD1400 - Manual (Page 27)

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The cooling unit is dripping inside the cabinet and/or the cabinet is having problems
with condensation.
The cooling unit does not generate water. If the cooling unit is dripping, or the
cabinet is having excess condensation, it is because the cooling unit is running too
much and/or the cabinet does not have an airtight seal from the ambient
environment.
To eliminate dripping and condensation, do the following:
1. Raise the Minimum Set Point of the cooling unit to 58 degrees.
2. Make sure the cellar has good seals, especially at the door(s), and repair any
leaks immediately.
3. Keep the first 3-4 rows clear in the column directly below the cold-air discharge
(front column only). This will stop the cold air from "splashing" against the center
post. See Chapter VII for more information.
4. If your wine cabinet is less than half full, build the thermal mass to reduce the
cycle time of the cooling unit. If you don't have enough wine, use soda cans,
water bottles, etc.
5. If the lock on the outside is sweating then wrap the lock tab with electrical tape.
6. If condensation is coming into contact with the cabinet’s surfaces, wipe it away
frequently to prevent damage to the structure of the cabinet, such as warping of
the doors and mold.