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We know you don’t want to read through this manual, but trust us, there is good information in here. This instruction manual includes information for the following models” Large Capacity Models RW270DR – 89 Bottle Dual Zone RW428SR – 166 Bottle Single Zone RW428DR – 166 Bottle Dual Zone RW490SR – 183 Bottle Single Zone...
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE IN THIS MANUAL, PLEASE READ THIS Risk of child becoming trapped in wine cooler, beverage cooler, other refrigeration unit, or large boxes Junked or abandoned appliances, boxes and other containers are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage for a few days”.
What’s in the box? • Instruction manual • Keys • Spare parts (hopefully you won’t need these) I received my wine cabinet, now what? Your wine cabinet was designed to be built into kitchen or bar cabinets or it will work just fine as a stand alone appliance.
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Tighten top and bottom screws so that they are both snug and handle is firmly affixed to the door. Do not over torque the screws Installation instructions for built in application RW270DR – 89 Bottle Dual Zone...
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RW428SR – 166 Bottle Single Zone / RW428DR - 166 Bottle Dual Zone RW490SR - 183 Bottle Single Zone...
REVERSE THE DOOR SWING Before you begin: Tape down shelves to avoid movement during the process • These instructions are based on a wine refrigerator assembled with a right hinged door. • The door of this appliance can be hung to open on the left or right side. To reverse the door swing of your cellar and open from the opposite side, please follow the instructions and diagram below.
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1. Pry up the hinge cover (1) and hinge cap (2) using a flat head screwdriver. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the hinge screws (3a) and remove the top hinge (4). You can now lift the door (5) off the bottom hinge and set it off to one side. Be careful not to lose the washer (11) between the bottom hinge and the door.
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a small flat head screwdriver. 2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen screws (3b) to remove the hinge support rod (9) at the bottom of the door. Rotate the door 180 so that the top is now the bottom and vice versa.
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Power: Turns the wine cellar system on or off. Lighting: Turns the interior wine cellar light on or off. Power/Lighting: Unlock button. Alters the temperature display to Fahrenheit or Celsius. °C/°F: Display Window: Displays temperature. Temp. Up: Increases temperature by 1°. Temp.
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Best way to store bottles Your cabinet was designed to store a maximum number of bottles. We recommend that you observe the tips below to optimize loading. • Disperse the bottles evenly to avoid concentrating weight in one place. Bottles must not touch either the back of the cabinet or the step at the bottom.
your compressor and cause damage. Do not do this. Also protect the outside of the appliance with a blanket or similar item. What to do if something goes wrong? Many common issues with your wine cellar can be solved very easily. Try the troubleshooting tips below should you experience any problems.
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SMITH & HANKS WARRANTY INFORMATION WITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.
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by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product. 9. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from natural or other catastrophe, such as flood, fire or storm. 10.
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