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U-Line Wine Captain User Manual

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Manual is about: 1000 Series 1024WC SAFETY INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Summary of Wine Captain

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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 system (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypass...

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    Introduction congratulations on your purchase of u-line ice making or refrigeration products. 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. U-line dedicates 100% of its research...

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    If you do not return your warranty registration card, u-line will use the date of sale to the u-line distributor as the first date of warranty for your new wine captain ® model. Please also record the purchase date of your u-line unit and your dealer’s name, address and telephone number. Model numbe...

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    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 an...

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    4 user’s manual suggestions for matching food and wine 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 gener...

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    5 guide to common styles of wines red wines full-bodied dry: (california) zinfandel, cabernet (french) rhone, chateauneuf-du-pape (italian) barbaresco, barolo medium-bodied dry: (california) pinot noir (french) bordeaux, burgundy light-bodied dry: (french) beaujolais (italian) chianti, bardolino whi...

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    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 of...

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    7 safety precautions do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this section. 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 y...

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    8 user’s manual general precautions risk of child entrapment. Before you discard your wine captain, remove the door and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. • never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected. • alt...

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    Installation wine captain ® models are manufactured in two different sizes. The 2015wc will accommodate 24 (750 ml size) wine bottles and the 2075wc will accommodate 48 (750 ml size) wine bottles. Unless otherwise noted, all documentation pertains to both units. Site preparation 1. Position the unit...

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    Note all u-line units (except stainless steel models) have a zero clearance for the door to open (see figure 1). See built-in installation for additional clearance require- ments. Stainless steel mod- els require a minimum of 2- 1/2" door handle clearance when installed against a wall. Figure 1 5. P...

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    Wood trim on wine racks your u-line wine captain ® model is equipped with a natural wood trim on the wine racks for appearance and durability. The wood trim has been coated at the factory with a clear vinyl sealer, which will adequately protect the wood in normal usage. To prevent permanent damage t...

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    To stain for a different wood color: 1. Remove five racks with wood trim from unit, see rack removal/installation. 2. Remove screws securing wood trim to racks. 3. Apply minwax ® water-based wood stain to wood with a syn- thetic foam brush. Stain must penetrate approximately 3 min- utes. After this ...

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    13 leveling the unit position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of supporting the entire weight of the unit when full. This unit contains four adjustable leveling legs. Turn the legs clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower (see figures 3 & 4). Figure 3 figure 4 reversing the door a...

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    To reverse the door: 1. Remove top hinge screw pin (7/64" allen wrench) from cabinet (see figure 6). Remove door by tilting forward and lifting off bottom hinge pin. Figure 6 2. Remove plastic screw plugs (3 each, top and bottom) from new hinge location. Do not discard (see figure 7). Figure 7 3. Re...

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    5. Remove existing bottom hinge (3 screws) and remount on oppo- site side top. Remove top hinge screw pin. 6. With bottom of door facing up, remove pivot plate and bushings (2 screws), flip over, and remount on opposite side of door (see figure 10). Figure 10 7. Holding door upright with top of door...

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    Door adjustment your wine captain doors were aligned at the factory before shipment. Occasional re-adjustment may be necessary. The following procedure will correct for up to 1/4" alignment. The door should never be flush with the top of the cabinet. Even when level, the top edge of the door will be...

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    4. If door edge opposite the hinges needs to move up, move plate toward outside of door. If door edge needs to move down, move plate toward inside of door (see figure 14). Repeat until top edge of door is parallel with top of cabinet and tighten screws securely. Figure 14 5. After adjustment is comp...

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    18 user’s manual built-in installation your u-line product has been designed for either free-standing or built- in installation. When built-in, your u-line product does not require addi- tional air space for top, sides, or rear. However, the front grille must not be obstructed. Note to ease unit ins...

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    Control settings your wine captain is shipped in the on position, however, you may turn it on or off using the control knob located in the center of the grille. Turn the control knob clockwise for on, counterclockwise for figure 16 off. To turn the unit off, rotate the control knob counterclockwise ...

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    Adjusting the temperature control checking temperature to accurately check the temper- ature, insert an accurate ther- mometer into a plastic (non- breakable) bottle, partially filled with water. Tighten the bottle cap securely (see figure 17). Place the bottle in the desired area for 24 hours. Refr...

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    Figure 20 display rack the bottom rack in your wine captain ® model is designed for storage as well as for display pur- poses. The 2015wc holds four bottles in the display rack and the 2075wc holds eight bottles. Stocking recommendations the wine racks allow for the prop- er horizontal storage of wi...

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    Maintenance periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets or other special considerations. Exterior cleaning — as required the do...

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    23 stainless steel models exposed to chlorine gas and mois- ture, such as areas with spas or swimming pools, may have some discoloration of the stainless steel. Discoloration from chlorine gas is normal. Interior cleaning — as required 1. Disconnect power to the wine captain ® . 2. Remove racks if d...

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    24 user’s manual 1. Remove the control knob by grasping the knob and pulling straight off (see figure 22). 2. Remove the screws at each end of the grille. 3. Remove the grille. Do not touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins are sharp and can be easily damaged. 4. Clean the condenser coil using ...

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    Bulb replacement to replace the light bulb in your wine captain ® : 1. Remove the light housing cover by sliding the cover towards the tab, swinging the end opposite of the tab down and pulling down and away (see figure 24). 2. Replace bulb with genuine u-line replacement. 3. Replace the light housi...

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    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 be...

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    Troubleshooting guide electrocution hazard never attempt to repair or perform mainte- nance on the unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected. Troubleshooting — what to check when problems occur danger ! ! 27 problem possible cause remedy unit not cold enough. Control set too warm tu...

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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 system (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypass...

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    P . O . B o x 2 4 5 0 4 0 milwaukee, wi 53224-9540 p h o n e : 4 1 4 . 3 5 4 . 0 3 0 0 f a x : 4 1 4 . 3 5 4 . 7 9 0 5 w w w . U - l i n e . C o m p r i n t e d i n u . S . A . P / n 3 0 - 1 0 0 0 8 ( r e v 0 2 / 0 5 ) ® É c h e l o n ™ u s e r m a n u a l 30-10008_e_wc_um_covers.Qxd 3/2/05 2:26 pm ...