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U-Line Wine Captain 15WC User Manual
Summary of Wine Captain 15WC
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User’s manual wine captain 41739 origins wc cover.Qxd 10/22/03 1:39 pm page 1.
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Introduction congratulations on the purchase of your u-line wine captain. A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, u-line is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter ice making and specialty refrigeration products. The right temperature for the wine the wine captain’s uni...
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Safety precautions do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read this manual completely. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a danger, warning or caution based on the risk type. Definitions this is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential pe...
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Table of contents wine selection suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 suggestions for matching wine and food . . . . . . . . 2 common food and wine matches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 guide to common styles of wine . . . . . . . . 3 common tasting terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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U-line corporation limited warranty u-line corporation warrants each u-line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed sys- tem (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypa...
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1 wine selection suggestions selecting the right wine for the right occasion can sometimes be a seemingly awkward or difficult task for the beginning wine enthusiast. We would therefore like to present you with a few suggestions which may provide a little more confidence and enjoyment when choosing ...
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2 suggestions for matching wine and food although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine to food, some guidelines should be observed. Delicate dishes should be accompanied by lighter more delicate wines. Full flavored foods should be matched with fuller bodied wines. As a general rule one sh...
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3 guide to common styles of wines red wines full-bodied dry: (calif.) zinfandel, cabernet (french) rhone, chateauneuf-du-pape (italian) barbaresco, barolo medium-bodied dry: (calif.) pinot noir (french) bordeaux, burgundy light-bodied dry: (french) beaujolais (italian) chianti, bardolino white wines...
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4 common tasting terms acidity- a critical element of wine, preserves the wine’s freshness. In excess results in an overly tart and sour wine. Balance- a desired trait where tannin, fruit and acidity are in total harmony. Wines with good balance tend to age gracefully. Body- the weight and presence ...
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5 safety precautions risk of child entrapment: before you discard your wine captain, remove the door and leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the wine captain until the electricity has been disconnected. Do not alt...
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6 installation the wine captain is manufactured in two different sizes. The 15wc will accommodate thirty two (32) 750 ml wine bottles and the 75wc will accommodate sixty (60) 750 ml wine bottles. Unless other- wise noted all documentation pertains to both units. Grille installation the lower grille ...
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7 electrical requirement provide a 115 volt, 60 cycle, ac only (normal household) three prong grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Do not use an adapter to bypass the ground. Do not alter or deform the electrical plug in any manner. Reversing the door depending upon the location...
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8 operation initial start-up the wine captain is designed to provide different temperature zones within the cabinet. (see introduction for specific temperatures.) this is done so that different types of wine may be maintained at varying temperatures. The coolest temperature is at the bottom and it i...
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9 the same stocking procedure may be used on all remaining full shelves. The bottom half-shelf wine bottles should be stocked crosswise. 15wc start at the left hand side of the shelf and place the first bottle on the front and middle parallel braces with the neck facing towards the rear. The next bo...
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10 cleaning and maintenance periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency and top performance. Interior - the wine racks may be removed by removing the security tabs at the rear of each rack if desired. Clean the interior of the cabinet with mild soap and water and rinse with clear...
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11 troubleshooting before calling for service if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through normal operation first. If the problem persists, check the trouble- shooting guide. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for service. The problem could...
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12 problem possible cause remedy unit not cold enough. Control set too turn control knob warm clockwise to set check temperatures temperature colder: (see introduction for allow 24 hours for specific temperatures) temperature to stabilize light staying on adjust door so light switch bracket contacts...
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P.O. Box 245040 milwaukee, wisconsin 53224-9540 (414) 354-0300 fax (414) 354-7905 p/n 41739 (rev. 10/03) 41739 origins wc cover.Qxd 10/22/03 1:39 pm page 4.