U-Line Wine Captain 2218WC User Manual

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SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE
RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962.
2000 Series
2218WC
18" Wine Captain
Model
®

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962. 2000 Series 2218WC 18" Wine Captain Model ® • •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Installation Integrated Grille / Plinth Dimensions Grille / Plinth Installation Door Swing Door Stop Door Adjust Wood Trim Finishing Operating Instructions First Use Control Operation Sabbath Mode Airflow and Product Loading U-Line Wine Guide Recommended Wine Storage Maintenance Cleaning...
  • 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.
  • Page 4: Safety And Warning

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Safety and Warning DANGER NOTICE This unit contains R600a (Isobutane) which is a Please read all instructions before installing, flammable hydrocarbon. It is safe for regular operating, or servicing the appliance.
  • Page 5 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Product 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.
  • 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). Higher ambient temperatures may reduce the unit’s ability to reach low temperatures and/or reduce ice production on applicable models.
  • 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.
  • Page 8: Cutout Dimensions

    SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Cutout Dimensions PREPARE SITE Your U-Line product has been designed exclusively for a built-in installation. When built-in, your unit does not require additional air space for top, sides, or rear.
  • Page 9: Product Dimensions

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Product Dimensions Not Including Handle 23-7/16" (590 mm) 33-11/16" to 34-11/16" (856 mm to 881 mm) 3-5/16" 17-3/4" (84 mm) (450 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 Hinge-By-Hinge Installation (Mullion) When installing two units Hinge by Hinge 13/16" or (22 OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS mm) is required for integrated models, additional space Side-By-Side Installation for any knobs, pulls or handles installed.
  • Page 11: Anti-Tip Bracket

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Anti-Tip Bracket 5. Using a 3/32" (3 mm) drill bit, drill 3 pilot holes, 5/8" (16 mm) deep into bottom of counter top. Use the anti-tip bracket as a template.
  • Page 12 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 5. Using a 3/32" (3 mm) drill bit, drill 3 pilot holes, 5/8" (16 mm) deep into cabinetry frame using the anti-tip bracket as a template.
  • Page 13: General Installation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE General Installation INSTALLATION 1. Plug in the power cord. LEVELING INFORMATION 1. Use a level to confirm 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful to not the unit is level.
  • Page 14: Integrated Grille / Plinth Dimensions

    3. Apply double sided tape to the backside of the integrated grill (plinth strip/base fascia). Use the diagram below for reference. U-Line recommends ™ ™ tape, a high strength bonding tape.
  • Page 15: Grille / Plinth Installation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Grille - Plinth Installation REMOVING AND INSTALLING GRILLE (PLINTH STRIP/BASE FASCIA) WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before removing the grille (plinth strip/base fascia).
  • Page 16: Door Swing

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Swing Wall For Integrated models that are installed adjacent to a wall, 1/4" (6 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) clearance is recommended from wall on hinge side to allow the door to open 90°.
  • Page 17: Door Stop

    3. Once cover is removed slide hinge pin into hole as shown. Pin should slide into place stopping the door at Your U-Line unit was shipped to you with the optional 90° 90°; if the pin does not go into the hole shown, hold pin.
  • Page 18: Door Adjust

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Adjustments 4. The Wrap hinges on top of the door. Carefully pull wrap away and then up. See below. DOOR ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Align and adjust the door if it is not level, or is not sealing Step 2 properly.
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Control Operation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation Alert Up Down Light Power Used CONTROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND DISPLAY/OPTIONS ON/OFF Press and release Unit will immediately turn ON or OFF.
  • Page 22: Sabbath Mode

    The unit will still maintain internal temperatures and set points. View a full list of Star-K certified U-Line units at www.star-k.org. To enable Sabbath Mode. 1. Press (4) and hold for ten seconds and release (the °F/°C symbol will flash briefly at the end of the ten...
  • Page 23: Airflow And Product Loading

    Do not install the unit behind a door. When properly loaded, your U-Line unit will store up to 31 (750 ml) bottles of wine. Door Removed For Illustration Purposes Internal Air Flow And Unit Ventilation Diagram...
  • 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...
  • 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: Larger diameter bottles may be stored on the shaded racks, illustrated below.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    ® monthly. For best results use Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner, which can be purchased from U-Line Rinse the interior using a soft sponge and clean water. Corporation (Part Number 173348). Comparable products are acceptable. Frequent cleaning will remove surface contamination that could lead to rust.
  • Page 30 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • • SERVICE MAINTENANCE NOTICE The drain pan was not designed to capture the water created when manually defrosting. To prevent water from overflowing the drain pan and possibly damaging water sensitive flooring, the unit must be removed from cabinetry.
  • 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 (plinth strip/base fascia) 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 insert wine racks in the cabinet: 1. Align the left and right rack channels with the tracks in To remove wine racks for cleaning: the cabinet.
  • Page 33: Extended Non-Use

    If the unit will be exposed to temperatures of 40°F (5°C) or less the steps above must be followed. For questions regarding winterization please call U-Line at 1.800.779.2547. CAUTION Damage caused by freezing temperatures is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 34: Accessories

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Accessories 23054-01 Accessories - Stainless Steel PRO Style Door Handle, 1-1/4" in diameter US$49.00 Accessories 1...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    • Compressor: The compressor makes a hum or pulsing sound that may be heard when it operates. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If you think your U-Line product is malfunctioning, read • Evaporator: Refrigerant flowing through an evaporator the OP[ERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide to may sound like boiling liquid.
  • Page 36 E3 indicates the door may be opened too Shows ER or E long, ensure the door is closing properly. Followed By a For other error codes contact U-Line Number. Customer Service. Digital Display A factory test mode may be enabled. Adjust...
  • 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.

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