User Manual - Whynter LLC
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1. 12 Power Cord 13 Door Handle 3 Removable Spanish cedar shelves Total 2 14 Control Panel 4 Interior Fan 15 Door Frame 6 Removable Spanish cedar drawers Total 3 7 Leveling Legs 3 large 1 small under door hinge Introduction to Cigar Cooler Humidors Our Whynter Cigar Cooler Humidor is designed to store and age cigars within the optimal humidity range 62 to 75 at room temperature Our humidors contain a humidification system and equipped with a hygrometer which helps maintain the desired level of humidity In addition to its main purpose of storing preserving and aging cigars for a number of years Whynter Cigar Cooler Humidor is also an attractive and elegant piece of appliance e Capacity CHC 172BD 1 8 cu ft Freestanding setup Vibration free thermoelectric cooling Stainless steel trimmed glass door with sleek black cabinet Professional quality towel bar handle Removable Spanish cedar drawers and shelves Shelf Count CHC 172BD 2 flat shelves 3 drawers Adjustable thermostat with temperature range from 50 F 66 F Enhanced LCD temperature display Soft interior LED lighting with on off switch Solid state components for long life the only moving parts are fans to circulate air for even temperature distribution Internal fan forced circulation for even temperature distribution throughout the cabinet e ETL Certified TECHNICAL DATA 13 5 W x 25 5 D x 20 H 17 5 W x 29 D x 24 H Abou2. a dehumidifier or air conditioner e Move drawers to the bottom portion of the appli ance e Move items so they do not block the fan e Inside of a sealed plastic container place a small container filled with salt and a few drops of water along with the hygrometer After about 8 hours the humidity inside of the container should reach 75 humidity Adjust the needle of the hygrome ter with a screwdriver on the back to reflect 75 e Spanish Cedar is naturally oily and it is in the oils where Spanish Cedar gets the rich spicy aroma Being a wood that naturally grows in the humid conditions of Central America the Spanish Cedar wood is naturally mold resistant and resistant to the tobacco beetle e The natural oils can migrate to the surface of shelves or drawers and other parts of the humi dor such as the door and humidity tray These natural oils can be cleaned using alcohol Alt hough somewhat annoying the more oils in your Spanish Cedar wood the more pleasing the aro ma will be ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This WHYNTER Cigar Cooler Humidor is warranted to the original owner within the 48 conti nental states for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and work manship under normal use and service Should your WHYNTER Cigar Cooler Humidor prove defective within one year from the date of purchase return the defective part or unit freight prepaid within two months of purchase after two months
3. hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES Before the appliance is used it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual please read the manual carefully To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using the appliance follow basic precaution including the following DANGERA e Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet do not remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord e Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged If damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electri clan e tis recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be provided Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain e Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids or harsh chemicals These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or any other appliance e Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations make sure to unplug the appliance e Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug with wet hands e Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Safety Precautions A
4. in and the power outlet has power e Replace the broken fuse or reset the breaker e Adjust the temperature e Keep the appliance away from sunshine or other heat sources e Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time e Ensure the door gasket is not loose e Although this unit uses an auto defrost system under certain conditions manual defrosting may required If frost builds up try running the cooler on a warmer temperature setting e Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time e Unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt e Decrease or increase the ambient room temper ature e To minimize internal temperature fluctuation do not add large amount of contents at once e Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time e Ensure the door gasket is not loose e The fan makes normal fan noises e Some popping or cracking noises are normal They are caused by expansion and contraction of the inside walls due to temperature changes e Make sure the unit is on a hard and level sur face Do not place the appliance on carpet e Make sure the appliance is on a hard and level surface Avoid placing the appliance on a car peted or soft surface e Reinstall door e Correctly install the shelves e Ambient temperature or humidity is high e Lower the room humidity by
5. Cwny Whynter Touch Control Stainless 1 8 cu ft Cigar Cooler Humidor Model CHC 172BD INSTRUCTION MANUAL O H Congratulations on your new Whynter product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Safety Precautions Parts Introduction Technical Data About Cigars Terminology Installation Operation and Controls Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Information 10 11 12 13 Safety Precautions APPLIANCE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your appliance follow these basic precautions This is the Safety Alert Symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that may result in serious injury All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words DANGER or WARNING Danger means that failure to heed this safety DAN F R statement may result in severe injury or death Warning means that failure to heed this safety A WA R N NG statement may result in extensive product dam age serious injury or death Caution means that failure to heed this safety CA J Ji 0 N statement may result in minor or moderate injury or property or equipment damage All safety messages will alert you to know what the potential
6. R FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR WHYNTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT AL LOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRIT TEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Please retain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain warranty services Warranty begins from the original date of purchase To obtain service or information contact Whynter LLC via email at service whynter com or call 866 WHYNTER Product contents and specifications may change without notice Copyright 2015 Whynter LLC WWW WHYNTER COM 13
7. WARNING FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL e Use two or more people to move and install the appliance Failure to do so can result in injury e When positioning the cigar cooler humidor ensure that there is at least a 4 clearance at the sides and a 6 clearance at the back This will allow for adequate ventilation of any heat generat ed by the cigar cooler humidor e tis recommended you install the appliance in a place where the ambient temperature is between 68 80 F This appliance must be installed in an area protected from the element such as wind rain water spray or drips e The appliance should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat e The appliance must be installed with all electrical connections in accordance with state and local codes e The fuse or circuit breaker size should be 15 amperes e tis important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly For a stable installation make sure the appliance is placed on a flat level and solid surface e Ensure that the surface on which the appliance is placed is strong enough to hold the appliance and the items stored inside e This appliance is not intended for use by young children or physically challenged persons without supervision assistance Young children must be supervised to ensure safety around this or any appliance e Do not use solvent based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior T
8. cating the appliance in area that may be exposed to excessive moisture Plug in the appliance into an exclusive grounded wall power outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a qualified electrician or an authorized service center ELECTRICAL CONNECTION rN WARNING Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock If the power cord is damaged have it replaced by a qualified electrician or contact Whynter Service Department This appliance requires a standard 115 120 Volt AC 60Hz electrical ground outlet with three prong Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance This provides the best performance and also prevent over loading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasi
9. ding the glass door hydrometer or the Spanish Cedar wood The sticky blotches or glue like residue you see inside the cigar humidor is from the oils in the Spanish Cedar wood Spanish Cedar is naturally oily and it is in the oils where Spanish Cedar gets the rich spicy aroma Being a wood that naturally grows in the humid conditions of Central America the Spanish Cedar wood is naturally mold resistant and resistant to the tobacco beetle e The natural oils can migrate to the surface of shelves or drawers and other parts of the humidor such as the door and humidity tray These natural oils can be cleaned using alcohol Although somewhat annoying the more oils in your Spanish Cedar wood the more pleasing the aroma will be e Please be assured that no glue is being used in the manufacturing process of our Whynter cigar humidors SEASONING THE UNIT e Before placing any cigars inside of the unit please wipe the inside of the cabinet walls drawers and shelves with distilled water e This step is very important as cedar is a low density wood so the hydroscopicity is relatively large Season ing will allow the wood to absorb and hold moisture so that it does not absorb additional moisture once ci gars are added HANDLE BAR To install the handle you will need a Phillips head screwdriver 1 Open the door 2 Locate the two screw holes on the inside of the door they may be partially obscured by the door seal so you may need to re move the doo
10. e The appliance is placed too close to a heat source e The door is opened too often e The door is not closed completely e The door gasket does not seal properly Frost forming inside e the appliance The environment is too humid e The ambient temperature is too low e The door is opened too frequently for a long period of time The appliance turns e itself on and off fre quently Aa i room temperature is too low or igh e A large amount of contents has been added to the appliance e The door is opened too often e The door is not closed completely e The door gasket does not seal properly The appliance makes too much noise If the noise is from the fan it may be normal operating noise e Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises e The appliance is not level The door does not The appliance is not level close properly e The door was reversed and not properly in stalled e The shelves are out of position Condensation builds up on the glass door Frost forming inside e Drawers blocking internal fan the appliance e tems are blocking the internal fan Hygrometer reading e Calibrate Analog Hygrometer is off Sap Oil spots can be e The sticky blotches or glue like residue inside the cigar humidor is from the oils in the Span ish Cedar wood found on shelves and drawers 12 e Ensure the appliance is plugged
11. e appliance could result in electric shock or personal injury CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE e Turn off the power unplug the appliance and remove all cigars from the appliance and store them ina Suitable place e Clean the inside the door seal and the inside of the glass with a clean damp cloth e Never use detergents or other substances that emit odors e Always keep the door closed when cleaning the outside of the appliance Make sure no detergent odors penetrate into the appliance e Clean the side panels and door surfaces with a clean and soft cloth If necessary use a moist cloth Al ternatively use a microfiber cloth e The humidity tray should be hand washed with water and detergent After cleaning always make sure the tray is thoroughly rinsed with clean water before replacing VACATION TIME e Short vacations Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than two days e Long vacations If the appliance will not be used for an extended period remove all items and turn off the appliance Clean and dry the interior thoroughly MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE e Remove all items inside the appliance e Securely tape down we recommend using painter s tape all loose items shelves and drawers inside your appliance e Turn the adjustable leg up to the base to avoid damage e Tape we recommend using painter s tape the door shut e Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation and protect the
12. exterior of appliance with a blanket or similar item PREPARING FOR STORAGE If the appliance will not be used for a long time or is to be moved to another place it will be necessary to defrost the unit and dry the interior 1 Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by remov ing the power plug from the wall socket 2 Leave the door open to allow for air circulation and to pre IMPORTANT vent mold mildew and unpleasant smells Do not touch the power plug CAUTION Store the unit out of the reach of children If when your hands are wet Never unplug the unit by pulling on the plug you have children you may want to take additional precau tions such as removing the door to prevent a child from be ing trapped inside the appliance ENERGY SAVING TIPS e The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances and out of any direct sunlight e Ensure that the appliance is adequately ventilated Never obstruct the air vents e Close the door tightly and do not open the appliance too frequently or for a long period of time e Store the content in an organized way e Do not over fill the appliance to allow air to circulate 11 Troubleshooting The appliance does e There is a power failure not operate e The appliance is not plugged in e A house fuse has blown or the circuit breaker is tripped The appliance is not e reaching the desired temperatur
13. hese cleaners may dam age or discolor the interior e Keep fingers out of the pinch point areas Clearance between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area e The temperature range for this cigar cooler humidor designed to store and age cigars within the optimal humidity range of 62 to 75 at a room temperature e Close the cigar cooler humidor immediately after putting in any items to keep the internal temper ature relatively constant e Avoid placing any objects on top of the appliance e This is an electrical appliance to avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate the unit with wet hands while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water Do not use outdoors or in wet conditions e When positioning or moving the appliance ensure that it is not turned up side down or unleveled greater than 45 e Never pull the power cord to disconnect it from the outlet Grasp the plug and pull it from the out let e Never lift carry or drag the appliance by the power cord e This appliance is designed for household non commercial use only Any other use will void the warranty e Do not plug into the power outlet before set up is completed e Do not cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord e Do not move this appliance without emptying it and securing the door in a closed position Parts and Controls
14. on damage along its length or at either end When moving the appliance be careful not to damage the power cord EXTENSION CORD Because of potential safety hazards it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance However if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL CUL Listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes Operation and Controls It is recommended you install the appliance in a place where the ambient temperature is between 68 80 F If the ambient temperature is above or below recommended temperatures the performance may be affected For example placing your appliance in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate O 64 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE The interior temperature can be adjusted in increments of 1 degree You can set the temperature by pressing the Up and Down buttons on the control panel Keeping to a storage temperature of between 50 F 66 F 10 C 19 C is essential for preserving the quality of cigars INTERIOR LIGHT You can turn on and off the interior light by pressing the Light button on the control panel LEVELING THE APPLIANCE It is important for your appliance to be leveled in order to work properly It can be raised or lowered by rotating each of the feet
15. on the bottom of the machine If you find that the surface is not level rotate the feet until the appliance becomes level You may need to make several adjust ments to level it We recommend using a carpenter s level to check the machine Note This unit has 3 large levelling legs and 1 small level ling leg under the door hinge 1 Place a carpenter s level on top of the product to see if the appliance is level from front to back and side to side 2 Adjust the height of the feet as follows Turn the level ing feet to the right to lower that side of the refrigerator Turn the leveling feet to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator DOWN HUMIDITY CONTROL e This appliance is equipped with a system for maintain ing the correct level of humidity Fill the humidity tray small plastic reservoir to about full with 100 dis tilled water then place it onto the runners found on the top shelf of the appliance Check the water level regu larly and refill as necessary aa e Please ensure the reservoir is positioned correctly on j P ili the runners on the top shelf to avoid the possibility of water spillage HYGROMETER This unit is equipped with a hygrometer which is a gauge used to measure humidity levels inside the humi dor It is recommended to maintain a humidity level of 62 to 75 inside of a humidor to properly preserve and age Cigars 10 Care and Maintenance CAUTION Failure to unplug th
16. r seal 3 Insert the screws into the screw holes until they stick out of the front of the door 4 Line up the holes in the handle with the screws and give each screw about 2 4 full turns into the handle bar 5 Now the turn the screws in all the way and your handles are in stalled 6 Replace seal into door frame 8 Installation INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE The appliance is designed for a free standing installation WARNING Do not store or install the appliance outdoors CAUTION This appliance is designed for designed to storing and aging cigars Do not store perishable food medicine or other medical products Place your appliance on a hard and level floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded To level your appliance adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of the appliance if needed When positioning the appliance ensure that there is at least a 4 clearance at the sides and a 6 clearance at the back This will allow for adequate ventilation of any heat generated by appliance We do not recommend installing the appliance on carpet Do not install the appliance near an oven or other heating source Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption For best performance do not install the appliance behind a cabinet door or block the base grille Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to perform properly Avoid lo
17. t Cigars Terminology A glass jar containing 50 or 25 cigars sealed and sold factory fresh Ring of paper wrapped around the closed head of most cigars Portion of a tobacco leaf that holds the filler leaves together The mixture of different types of tobacco in a cigar including up to five types Blend of filler leaves a binder leaf and an outer wrapper Bloom Harmless white film caused by tobacco oils rising to the surface of the cigar wrapper Often indicates a strong taste Also called Plume Used to describe the smell of a fine cigar and fine wines Bunch Filler tobacco used to create the body of a cigar e A circular piece of wrapper leaf used to secure the wrapper at the cigar head Cigarillos Thin three inch cigars Thin three inch cigars popular in Europe generally machine made in Europe generally machine made Drew Amount of air that gets pulled through a lit cigar Easy hot or tight plugged Instead of a cap flags are an extension of the wrapper leaf used to finish the head of a cigar Sometimes tied off in a pigtail or a curly head Foot Theend ofthe cigar tnat you ight Otten pre cut Head The closed end of the cigar that you put into your mouth Ho Acioar draw thatis too easy often because it nas been under filed Whole tobacco leaves used to fill a cigar these leaves are long and can run Long Filler the length of the cigar s bunch Long filler should burn evenly and consist entl
18. to one year customer will be re sponsible for freight cost to Whynter s service department along with an explanation of the claim to Whynter LLC Please package the Cigar Cooler Humidor carefully in its original pack aging material to avoid damage in transit Please retain the original box and packaging ma terial Under this warranty Whynter will repair or replace any parts found defective This war ranty is not transferable After the expiration of the warranty the cost of labor and parts will be the responsibility of the original owner of the unit THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER e Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes earthquakes and torna does e Damage accidental or otherwise to the Cigar Cooler Humidor while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship e Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions e Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear e Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer e Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY O
19. y Used to cut pierce a small hole in the end of a cigar also called a lance A blockage that prevents a cigar from drawing properly Gently massaging the cigar may relieve a plugged draw Diameter of a cigar s barrel expressed in 64ths of an inch A half inch cigar would be a 32 ring 32 64 Ring Gauge Installation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your appliance follow VQ warning jay aaa these basic precautions Read all instructions before using the appliance e DANGER or WARNING An empty cigar cooler humidor can be a hazardous for children or small pets If disposing of the cigar cooler humidor remove gasket seals latches lids or the entire door from your unused appliance or take other action to ensure the appliance is harmless Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the appliance Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids or harsh chemicals The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap pliance The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE e Remove the exterior and interior packing e Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth e Install the handle on the door e You may see sticky blotches or glue like residue on the cigar humidor inclu
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