Vintage Cellars 1800 Series CellarPro - Manual (Page 17)

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V . O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
Overview
Please follow the instructions in Chapter I prior to turning on your CellarPro cooling
unit.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal conditions for wine storage
and aging. These conditions include steady, cool temperatures, high humidity,
minimal vibration and light, and clean air.
The settings on your CellarPro cooling unit have been preset and optimized by the
factory. Before changing any settings below, we recommend waiting 14 days to allow
the cooling unit to “break in.”
The cooling unit is designed to cool the cellar gently without stripping moisture out of
the cellar environment. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the cooling unit to run
nonstop for up to a week initially, depending on the temperature inside the cellar, the
size of the cellar, and the temperature of the ambient environment. Once the cellar
has reached equilibrium, it is normal for the cooling unit to run as much as 75
percent of the time.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal temperatures for storing and
aging fine wine. CellarPro cooling units are not designed to maintain temperatures
for serving wine, which tend to be much colder than storage temperatures, especially
serving temperatures for white and sparkling wines.
CellarPro cooling units must be used, stored, moved and/or shipped in the upright
position. Be careful when turning the unit on its side. The unit NEVER should be
turned upside down.
Bottle Probe
Bottle probe temperature sensors can be used to cycle on/off based on changes in
air or liquid temperatures inside the wine cellar. When used to measure liquid
temperatures, our bottle probe, which includes a rubber bottle stopper to avoid leaks
and spills, should be inserted into a wine bottle filled with water and alcohol to avoid
bacteria growth. The 10-foot cord allows the bottle to be placed almost anywhere
inside the wine cellar. The other side of the probe is fitted with a jack that plugs
directly into the wine cooling unit. When using a bottle probe to measure liquid
temperature, we recommend reducing the temperature (HY) differential from 4
degrees to 1 degree. Refer to our “Advanced Operation” instructions for further
instructions how to change the HY differential.