Vintage Cellars LECBILD1800 - Manual (Page 29)

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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.