USER MANUAL
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1. The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse The bulb is out of order The light button is OFF Vibrations Check to assure that the Wine cellar is level The Wine cellar seems to make too much noise The door will not close properly The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant which is normal As each cycle ends you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your Wine cellar Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises The Wine cellar is not level The Wine cellar is not level The door was reversed and not properly installed The gasket is faulty magnet or rubber is spoiled The shelves are out of position CODE V40 IC2ESS Technical data V40 IC2ESS Models Capacity 750ml Bottles a0 Gas charge quantity Fes Net capacity 120 in litres Upper 10 C Pre set temp in degrees Lower 16 C Adjustable temp in degrees 6 to 22 Power Input 100 in watts Heater Yes Freestanding or Built in Built in N of wooden shelf 6 Ambient temp in degrees 10 35 C Net dim in mm WXDXH 592 x 600 x 884 Hi 2 Gross dim in mm WXDXH 650 x 650 x 940 Net weight in Kg 46 Gross weight in Kg 50 Units with no heater will not raise its internal temperature if the ambient temperature where the unit is located is lower than the set temperature Subject to c2. Armoire vin Wine Preservation Technology USER MANUAL V40 IC2ESS WARNING The information in this document is subject to modification without any prior notice VINTEC offers no guarantee for our wine cellar if it is being used for any purpose other than that for which it was specifically designed VINTEC cannot be held responsible for any error in this manual VINTEC is not responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to wines or any other contents incidental or consequential to possible defects of the wine cellar Warranty applies to the wine cellar only and not to the content of the wine cellar This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance R600A WARNINGS This unit uses a small quantity of R600A iso butane flammable refrigerant in it s sealed system 28grams For your safety observe the following recommendations e This appliance contains a small quantity of R600A refrigerant which is environmentally friendly but flammable It does not damage the ozone layer nor does it increase the greenhouse effect e During transportation and installation ensure that the tubing of
3. Turn off the power unplug the appliance and remove all items including shelves and rack Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a pint of water Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution Remove excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning any area of the controls Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Common problems may easily be solved saving you the cost of a possible service call Please read carefully the instruction manual and revert to troubleshooting guide chart R600a PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Wine cellar does not operate Not plugged in The appliance is turned off The circuit breaker tripped or the fuse is broken Wine cellar is not cold enough Check the temperature control setting External environment may require a higher setting The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The door gasket does not seal properly Turns on and off frequently The room temperature is hotter than normal A large amount of contents has been added to the Wine cellar The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The temperature control is not set correctly The door gasket does not seal properly The light does not work Not plugged in
4. It is possible to reverse the door on this unit if required To do so follow the steps below Screw Lower Hinge Pin Decoration Plug Screws Top Hinge Pin Cabinet Right Top Hinge Plate Screws Glass Door Stop Mechanism Left Top Hinge Plate Screws Lower Hinge Plate 2 Bottom Bracket CODE V40 IC2ESS 1 Remove the stop mechanism 12 by unscrewing screws 11 amp 13 2 With the door closed remove the upper hinge pin cover and then the upper amp lower hinge pins Support the door to prevent it from falling 3 Remove the door carefully amp place it on a padded surface to avoid risk of damage 4 Unscrew the four upper hinge plate screws on the right hand side amp the blanking screws on the upper left hand side Remove the right upper hinge plate Fit the left upper plate supplied with the instructions using the four hinge plate screws and then fit the blanking screws on the right 5 Unscrew the four lower hinge plate screws on the right hand side amp the blanking screws on the lower left hand side Remove the right lower hinge plate amp rotate the hinge plate 180 degree Refit the lower hinge plate on the lower left hand side using the four hinge plate screws and then fit the blanking screws on the right 6 Rotate the door 180 degree and then relocate it on the upper amp lower hinge plates Refit both upper amp lower hinge pins 7 To level the door
5. When placed within a 1 meter vicinity of the wine cabinet they may affect the operation of the wine cabinet Notes The wine cellar should be placed where the ambient temperature is between 10 C to 35 C If the ambient temperature is above or below this range the performance of the unit may be affected Placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate The ideal range of temperature may not be reached See Climate Class at the end of this manual GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The wine cellar must be grounded in case of an electrical short circuit Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock The wine cellar is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire and plug The wine cellar plug must be plugged into a properly affixed and grounded electrical outlet Note n locations where there is frequent lightning it is advisable to use surge protectors Improper use of the grounding plug can result in the risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid electrical hazard INSTALLING YOUR WINE CELLAR Unpack and remove all of the protection and adhesive strips from the packaging around and inside the wine cellar The wine cellar must be positioned such that the plug is accessible Release the power co
6. adjust the upper amp lower hinge plate screws amp then tighten securely 8 Reinstall the stop mechanism on the opposite side using screws 11 amp 13 9 Move the door supporter to the opposite designated position Note Keep the spare upper hinge plate should you need to reverse the door again in the future TURNING ON YOUR WINE CELLAR EL IC Te TO SWITCH POWER ON OFF Press amp hold the Light amp amp Temperature 8 set buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds TO CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE Optimal temperature selection Whilst all styles of wines are best stored at temperatures between 12 amp 14 C your wine can also be held at correct drinking temperature for red Wine this is between 15 amp 20 C amp for white wine between 08 amp 13 C SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL The wine cellar has two temperature zones The preset temperature Factory setting for the upper zone is 10 C amp for the lower zone is 16 C To view the set temperature in either zone touch the up or down mark at any time amp the set temperature will temporarily flash in the LED display for 5 seconds The temperature settings of LOWER ZONE and UPPER ZONE are adjustable with the range 6 22 C 42 72 F It is recommended to set the LOWER ZONE between 13 to 22 C 55 72 F which is ideal for storing white and red wines and set the UPPER ZONE between 6 to 13 C 42 55 F which is ideal for storing sparkling and wh
7. Noir 18 C Cabernet amp Merlot French Australian New Zealand Chilean Italian Spanish Californian Argentine an 20 C Vintage Bordeaux Room temperature not exceeding 20 C IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TEMPERATURE Your VINTEC wine cellar has been designed to guarantee optimum conditions for storing and or serving your wines Fine wines require long and gentle developments and need specific conditions in which to reach their full potential All wines mature at the same temperature which is a constant temperature set between 12 C to 14 C Only the temperature of d gustation wine appreciation varies according to the type of wines see Wine Serving Temperature Chart above This being said and as it is for natural cellars used by wine producers for long period of storage it is not the exact temperature that is important but its consistency In other words as long as the temperature of your wine cellar is constant between 12 C to 14 C your wines will be stored in perfect conditions Not all wines will improve over the years Some should be consumed at an early stage 2 to 3 years while others have tremendous ageing capability 50 and over All wines have a peak in maturity Do check with your wine merchant to get the relevant information DEFROSTING CONDENSATION HYGROMETRY VENTILATION Your wine cellar is designed with Auto cycle defrost system During Off cycle the refrigerated sur
8. OPERATION ANOMALIES Ensure that there is power to the electrical supply plug by connecting another electrical appliance to it Check fuse if any Make sure that the door is closed properly If your wine cellar appears to be malfunctioning unplug it and contact your VINTEC s after sales service Any intervention on the cold circuit should be performed by a refrigeration technician who should carry out an inspection of the circuit sealed system Similarly any intervention on the electrical circuit should be performed by a qualified electrician CODE V40 IC2ESS Notes Any intervention performed by a non technician will lead to the warranty being considered as null and void POWER FAILURES In the event of a power interruption all previous temperature settings are automatically erased and it will revert to a preset temperature setting see preset chart Most power failures are corrected within a short period of time An hour or two s loss of power will not affect your wine cellar s temperatures To avoid sudden change of temperature while the power is off you should avoid opening the door For longer period of power failure do take steps to protect your wine Irrespective of the cause if you notice either abnormal temperature or humidity levels inside your wine cellar be reassured that only long and frequent exposure to these abnormal conditions can cause a detrimental effect on your wines CLEANING YOUR WINE CELLAR
9. ate air circulation Avoid obstructing the internal fans located inside on the back panel of the wine cellar Do not try to slide the shelves outwards beyond the fixed position to prevent the bottles from falling Do not pull out more than one loaded shelf at a time as this may cause the wine cellar to tilt forward if not properly installed Do not cover the wooden shelves with alloy foil or other materials as it will obstruct air circulation Do not move your wine cellar while it is loaded with wines This might distort the body of the wine cellar and cause back injury TYPES OF REGULATION Please note that depending on the loading and settings chosen it takes 24hours for the wine cellar to see the temperature stabilizing TEMPERATURE SETTINGS WINE SERVING TEMPERATURE CHART All wines mature at the same temperature which is a constant temperature set between 12 C to 14 C The below chart is an indicative temperature chart to indicate the best temperature for drinking purposes Champagne NV Sparkling Spumante 6 C Dry White Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 8 C Champagne Vintage 10 C Dry White Chardonnay 10 C Dry White Gew rztraminer Riesling Pinot grigio 10 C Sweet White Sauternes Barsac Montbazillac Ice Wine Late Harvest 10 C Beaujolais 13 C Sweet White Vintage Sauternes 14 C CODE V40 IC2ESS White Vintage Chardonnay 14 C Red Pinot Noir 16 C Red Grenache Syrah 16 C Red Vintage Pinot
10. cking popping sounds resulting from the contraction and expansion of the refrigerant gas to produce cold Fan operating sound to circulate the air within the wine cellar under The Dynamic climate mode An individual s perception of noise is directly linked to the environment in which the wine cellar is located as well the specific type of models VINTEC wine cellars are in line with international standards for such appliance VINTEC will always do its utmost to satisfy its customers but will not retake possession of the goods due to complaints based on normal operating noise occurrences LOADING YOUR WINE CELLAR You may load your wine bottles in single or double rows While taking note of the following if you do not have enough bottles to fill Your wine cellar it is better to distribute the load throughout the wine cellar so as to avoid all on top or all below type loads Do remove or relocate adjustable wooden shelves to accommodate larger type of bottles or increase the capacity of the cellar by stacking the bottles up when necessary See removing shelves Keep small gaps between the walls and the bottles to allow air circulation Like an underground cellar air circulation is important to prevent mould and for a better homogeneous temperature within the cellar Do not over load your wine cellar to facilitate air circulation Do not stack more than 1 5 rows of standard 0 75L bottles per shelves to facilit
11. e wine cellar is running for a few hours everything will stabilize Important If the unit is unplugged power is lost or turned off wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit The wine cellar will not start if you attempt to restart before this time delay INTERNAL LIGHT e Press the light button to switch the light on or off DYNAMIC CLIMATE SILENT MODE To reach the desired temperature settings and proper climate VINTEC wine cellars uses the Dynamic cooling mode This Dynamic Cooling mode enables the relative humidity inside the unit and the temperature to be distributed evenly around the interior so you can store all your wine under excellent conditions If you would like to use the unit to store wine for a long term the dynamic cooling mode is a must as it recreates the continuous proper climate for wine storage In the Dynamic Cooling mode the interior fan will cycle on and off to circulate the inside air creating noises It is possible to switch off the Dynamic Climate mode by touching and holding the UP mark for at least 5 seconds Three beeps will sound and the unit will then work in a Silent mode Re instate and switch on the Dynamic Cooling mode by touching and holding the LOWER mark for at least 5 seconds until you hear the three beeps again OPERATING NOISES The following noises are normal and occur from time to time Gurgling sound caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance s coils Cra
12. faces of the wine cellar defrost automatically Defrost water from the wine cellar storage compartment drains automatically and part of it goes into a drainage container which is located at the back of the wine cellar next to the compressor The heat is transferred from the compressor and evaporates any condensation that has collected in the pan Part of the remaining water is collected within the wine cellar for humidity purposes This system enables the creation of the correct humidity level inside your wine cellar required by the natural cork to maintain a long lasting seal Notes The water collected by condensation is therefore recycled Under extremely dry environmental conditions you may have to add some water into the water container provided with your wine cellar All units are equipped with a three layer glazed glass door to minimize condensation on the glass door The wine cellar is not totally sealed fresh air admission is permitted through the drainpipe Air is circulated through the cellar by means of a fan fans and the hollow shelves Notes During the refrigerating cycle heat is given off and dispersed through the external surfaces of the wine cellar Avoid touching the surfaces during those cycles ADJUSTABLE WOODEN SHELVES Adjusting removing the shelves To remove any of the shelves from the railing move the shelf to the position where the notch on the shelf is under the plastic post then lift to release
13. hanges accordingly to the various references and models modifications Based on carton box packing dimensions weight Standard features Compressor operated R600a Available in rated voltage frequency as per country requirements 100V 50 60Hz 220V 50 60Hz 1 15V 50Hz Automatic defrost Humidity 65 RH 10 RH Black outer and inner finish Internal light Adjustable feet x 4 Double glass door Stainless steel finish door frame for ss models
14. ite wines NOTE The temperature set for the LOWER ZONE must always be equal or higher than that in the UPPER ZONE For optimal performance the set temperature of the two zones should differ by at least 4 C e Press the temperature amp mark to set the internal temperature for each zone The degrees indicators will appear in the display window marked B for UPPER ZONE and for LOWER ZONE e When pressing the temperature amp mark for the first time the LED readouts will show the original temperature sets previously The preset temperature at the factory for UPPER ZONE is 10 C 50 F and for LOWER ZONE is 16 C 60 F e Press the temperature amp mark once The LEFT LED indicator for UPPER ZONE will flash Press the UP or DOWN marks to set the desired temperature e When pressing the temperature 8 mark again the RIGHT LED indicator for LOWER ZONE will flash Press the UP or DOWN marks to set the desired CODE V40 IC2ESS temperature for the LOWER ZONE e The temperature will increase 1 C or 1 F if you touch the UP mark once or the temperature will decrease 1 C or 1 F if you touch the DOWN mark once Note When you use the wine cellar for the first time or restart the wine cellar after having it shut off for a long time there will be a few degrees variance between the temperature you have selected and the one indicated on the LED readout This is normal and it is due to the length of the activation time Once th
15. rd Move your wine cellar to its final location The wine cellar should be installed in a suitable place where the compressor will not be subject to physical contact Leveling your wine cellar Wine cellar must be leveled BEFORE loading your wines To level the unit adjust the front leveling legs at the bottom of the unit PLINTH VENT Compressor run appliances require proper ventilation for proper and longer usage This unit is designed to be built in in column and has very specific ventilation requirements which are shown in the following diagrams The warranty will be void if these installation requirements are not met A plinth vent of AT LEAST 200 sq cm is recommended to allow for sufficient ventilation If ventilation intake is provided elsewhere the plinth vent may not be necessary IMPORTANT Failure to follow the instructions regarding installation amp ventilation will void the warranty To ensure correct function of the unit air vents must never be blocked or covered CODE V40 IC2ESS 873 878 TO INSTALL THE HANDLE IMPORTANT Do not overtighten the screws amp do not use power tools to install the handle 1 Carefully remove the door seal on the side you wish to install the handle 2 Insert the screw from the inside of the door frame amp screw it into the handle using the screws lock washers amp flat washers provided 3 Replace the door seal REVERSING THE DOOR
16. taken to a recycle center for safe recycling DO NOT dispose of the appliance in land fill as the insulation and refrigerant gas contained in these appliances are flammable Allow 24 hours before switching on the wine cellar During this time we recommend that you leave the door open to clear any residual odors BEFORE LOADING amp PLUGGING IN THE WINE CELLAR IMPORTANT Place you wine cabinet in a location which is strong enough to support the weight of the fully loaded cabinet The structure supporting the V40 IC2Ess must be able to sustain a minimum weight of 105 KG It is recommended that you remove all internal amp external packaging amp clean the interior of the appliance before first use using a solution of bicarbonate of soda amp warm water amp then thoroughly dry the interior The unit may have residual odors at first they will disappear as the unit cools Recommendations Refer to installation instructions The location you have selected for your wine cellar should be well away from any heat source and direct sunlight not be too damp laundry pantry bathroom etc have a flat surface have a standard and reliable electricity supply standard socket to country standards linked to the ground it is NOT recommended to use a multi socket or extension lead havea surge protector fitted to the electrical outlet away from the microwave Certain microwave ovens do not have wave interference shield
17. the refrigerant circuit is not damaged e Avoid using or manipulating sharp objects nearby the appliances e Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes e In the event any damage does occur avoid exposure to open fires and any device which creates a spark Disconnect the appliance from the mains power e Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes e Notify Customer Service for necessary action and advice e The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is listed above in grams it is also noted on the Rating Plate of the appliance It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to carry out servicing or repairs to this appliance In Queensland the authorized person must hold a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants before carrying out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers CODE V40 IC2ESS WARNING Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant circuit The environment and personal safety must be considered when disposing of this appliance Please ensure the appliance is
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