U-Line 24" Wine Captain User Manual
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- Page 1 USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962. 1000 Series 1024WC 24" Wine Captain Model ® • •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Anti-Tip Bracket General Installation Grille / Plinth Installation Door Swing Door Stop Door Adjust Wood Trim Finishing Free Standing Kit Operating Instructions First Use Airflow and Product Loading U-Line Wine Guide Recommended Wine Storage Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning Condenser Wine Rack Installation... - Page 3 1. U-Line Customer Care must be contacted immediately at +1.800.779.2547. 2. Service or repairs performed on the unit without prior written approval from U-Line is not permitted. If the unit has been altered or repaired in the field without prior written approval from U-Line, claims will not be eligible.
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Page 4: Safety And Warning
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Safety and Warning NOTICE Please read all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing the appliance. Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow... - Page 5 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Disposal and Recycling DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.
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Page 6: Environmental Requirements
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Environmental Requirements This unit is designed to operate between 50°F (10°C) and 100°F (37°C). High ambient temperatures (100°F [37°C] or higher) may reduce the unit’s ability to reach low temperatures. - Page 7 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Electrical WARNING SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical Grounding Required. Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected. Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug and never use a two-prong grounding adapter.
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Page 8: Cutout Dimensions
PREPARE SITE allows 1/4" (6 mm) for ease in installation and removal of Your U-Line product has been designed for either free- the unit. When the unit is properly centered the gap on standing or built-in installation. When built-in, your unit each side will be 1/8". -
Page 9: Product Dimensions
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Product Dimensions Not Including Handle 23-1/4" (591 mm) 34-1/8" to 35-1/8" (867 mm to 892 mm) 24" (610 mm) 3-9/16" (91 mm) Product Dimensions 1... -
Page 10: Side By Side Installation
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Side-by-Side Installation 3. Place bracket over holes and attach to unit with two screws removed in step 2 using a T-25 Torx driver. Two units may be installed side-by-side. -
Page 11: Anti-Tip Bracket
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Anti-Tip Bracket FLOOR MOUNTED ANTI-TIP INSTALLATION 1. Locate two anti-tip brackets included in the kit. 1. Slide unit out so screws on top of unit are easily accessible. - Page 12 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 4. Remove the unit. Using a square, extend center line 5. Place the anti-tip brackets on the floor against the line “B” (see chart below). This line serves as the back drawn for the outer edge.
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Page 13: General Installation
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE General Installation INSTALLATION 1. Plug in the power/electrical cord. LEVELING INFORMATION 1. Use a level to 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to confirm the unit is entangle the cord. -
Page 14: Grille / Plinth Installation
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Grille - Plinth Installation REMOVING AND INSTALLING GRILLE WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before removing the grille. WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged. -
Page 15: Door Swing
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Swing Wall Wall 1/4" Min. 2-1/8" Min. (6 mm) (54 mm) Door Swing Door Swing Units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90°, when installed adjacent to cabinets. -
Page 16: Door Stop
3. On 24" models, a second pin is included for the bottom hinge. Repeat steps above for second hinge. Your U-Line unit was shipped to you with the optional 90° pin(s). (Models that are 15" wide include 1 pin. Models NOTE: Threaded pin will be inserted from the bottom. -
Page 17: Door Adjust
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Adjustments DOOR ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Align and adjust the door if it is not level or is not sealing properly. If the door is not sealed, the unit may not cool properly, or excessive frost may form in the interior. - Page 18 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 3. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet by removing three Prepare door for reinstallation: screws. Support the door and hinge assembly and 1. Rotate door 180° to reverse.
- Page 19 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 8. Align flat edge of the hinge with the outer edge of the 3. Reinstall the slide with the original 2 screws. unit. 9. Tighten three screws.
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Page 20: Wood Trim Finishing
Not following this warning may cause the inner liner of the unit to have a permanent odor, which the warranty will not cover. ® U-Line recommends Minwax Brand Water Based Stains ® and Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish. -
Page 21: Free Standing Kit
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Free Standing Kit The free standing kit is an optional accessory. It is only used when unit is not installed in surrounding cabinetry. To install the kit: 1. -
Page 22: First Use
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE First Use All U-Line controls are preset at the factory. Initial startup requires no adjustments. NOTICE U-Line recommends allowing the unit to run overnight before loading with product. -
Page 23: Airflow And Product Loading
Anything in direct contact with the evaporator is subject to freezing. When properly loaded, your U-Line unit will store up to 48 (750 ml) bottles of wine. Airflow and Product Loading 1... -
Page 24: U-Line Wine Guide
YOUNG wine OLD wine LIGHT-BODIED wine FULL-BODIED wine Any step back in quality will be noticed. If a fine wine is tasted prior to a lesser wine, many of the fine wine’s subtle qualities may be missed. U-Line Wine Guide 1... - Page 25 Great Bordeaux’s may have as much as a 10-year plateau before fading. Myth 4: Wine color does not change with aging. Truth: As red wines age they get lighter in color while whites get darker. U-Line Wine Guide 2...
- Page 26 Wines can become flat or tired when voids and vacuums are created inside the wine bottle. In order to create voids and vacuums within a liquid, aggressive motion or shaking of the wine bottle would have to occur. U-Line Wine Guide 3...
- Page 27 Approximately 45°F (7°C) Sparkling ® Wine Captain Models - A Touch of Elegance In 1985 U-Line was the first North American appliance manufacturer to develop a residential wine storage unit, ® ® the Wine Captain . Each U-Line Wine Captain...
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Page 28: Recommended Wine Storage
Specially designed horizontal wine racks properly position the bottles so the wine remains in contact with the cork, which ensures the cork does not become dry. U-Line recommends arranging wine bottles as shown in the illustrations below. Racks 1 through 5:... -
Page 29: Maintenance
For best results use Claire Stainless Steel Disconnect power to the unit. Polish and Cleaner, which can be purchased from U-Line Corporation (Part Number 173348). Comparable products are acceptable. Frequent cleaning will remove surface Clean the interior and all removed components using a contamination that could lead to rust. - Page 30 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • • SERVICE MAINTENANCE High ambient temperature and excessive humidity can also produce frost. CAUTION DO NOT use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting. These instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage the cooling unit.
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Page 31: Cleaning Condenser
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Cleaning Condenser INTERVAL - EVERY SIX MONTHS To maintain operational efficiency, keep the front grille free of dust and lint, and clean the condenser when necessary. -
Page 32: Wine Rack Installation
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Wine Rack Installation To remove rack from the cabinet: 1. Remove any bottles stored on the rack. 2. Grasp the end of the rack and gently slide it out until it stops. -
Page 33: Light Replacement
SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Light Replacement To replace the light bulb in your U-Line unit: NOTICE ALWAYS use a genuine U-Line replacement 120V 10 watt bulb (Part Number 31317) in the light housing. -
Page 34: Extended Non-Use
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Extended Non-Use 5. During periods of non-use, the cabinet must remain open to prevent formation of mold and mildew. Open STORAGE, VACATION AND MOVING door a minimum of 2 in. (5 cm) to provide the necessary ventilation. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
• Evaporator: Refrigerant flowing through an evaporator may sound like boiling liquid. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If you think your U-Line product is malfunctioning, read • Condenser Fan: Air moving through a condenser may the CONTROL OPERATION section to clearly understand be heard. - Page 36 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Causes which affect the internal temperatures of Problem Possible Cause and Remedy the cabinet include: Product Is Not Air temperature does not indicate product • Temperature setting.
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Page 37: Warranty
God, such as fire, floods, wind and U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and lightning; damages incurred or resulting from shipping, workmanship for a period of five years from the date of improper installation, unauthorized modification, or purchase. - Page 38 7. If a product defect is discovered during the applicable warranty period, you must promptly notify either U-Line at 8900 N. 55th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 USA or at +1.800.779.2547 or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. In no event shall such notification be received later than 30 days after the expiration of the applicable warranty period.