Vintage Cellars Monterey ETL 12-bottle - Manual (Page 10)

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I change a light tube?
Light tubes are held in place by two nylon clamps, and are connected using male/female plug connections
on each of the wires. First unplug the unit that you are working on (there maybe more than one electrical
cord on your unit). Carefully separate the blue male connector from the blue female connector on each
electrical wire. DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRE TO SEPARATE PLUGS. You may use pliers if
needed. Next, slide disconnected light tube to the left until it comes out of one the retaining clamps, then
slide the light tube to the right until it drops free. Reverse process to re- install.
2. Where can I find the light switch?
The light switch for these models is located underneath the far left flip up screen when viewed from the
front. You will have to flip up the screen to access it. It is on top of the rectangular metal cover box. There
is only one light switch controlling all light bars in the unit.
3. What temperature should my white wine / standard thermostat be set to?
The white wine thermostat has an operational range of approximately 42
o - 48 o F, and WineKeeper has
preset it to 44 o - 45 o F. If a warmer temperature is required, an optional dual range thermostat can be
installed. Dual range thermostats have a range of 46 o - 68 o F.
4. What temperature should my red / dual range thermostat be set to?
The dual range thermostat has an operational range of approximately 46
o - 68 o F, WineKeeper has preset
it to 62 o - 64 o F. Attempting to adjust the thermostat beyond the operational range will either lock the
refrigerator in the full on or full off position. A full on position will cause the unit to ice up and bypass the
defrost cycle.
5. How do I tell the difference between a dual range thermostat and a white wine / standard
thermostat?
Dual range thermostats have a sliver tube with a bulb about 4" in length fastened to the back wall on the
inside of the bottle compartment. A white wine thermostat will have a small white tube inserted into a
white rectangular clip attached to the cold plate.
6. Why is my unit having a cooling problem?
Cooling problems for cold plate style refrigerators generally fall into four categories:
1. Inadequate ventilation to the rear coils.
2. Thermostat failure or maladjustment.
3. Ice builds up in the cold plate.
4. Compressor failure or refrigerant leak.
New units are factory set for 44 o - 45 o F for white wines, and 62 o - 64 o F for red wines. There is a different
thermostat for white and red wines. Proper vented air space is 12" above, 3-6" behind, 1-2" each side. If
your new unit has adequate ventilation, is running, but not getting cold, call WineKeeper for instructions.
For older units, check and clean the rear coils, otherwise the same guidelines apply. Any unit that has been
working properly, but is now failing to cool down, is possibly having an equipment failure, as opposed to