Contents: Important Before first use Notes on use Use and controls Locking and unlocking the control panel Switching the power on and off Changing the temperature Changing the temperature reading (°C/°F) Optimal temperatures for different wines Using the internal lighting 11 - 12 Temperature display (set and real) Care and cleaning...
Important The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that The CDA Group reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance or use in a commercial environment.
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• Repairs carried out by unqualified persons may seriously endanger the appliance user • Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019, The minimum availability period for spare parts necessary to repair the appliance is 7 or 10 years depending on the type and purpose of the spare part •...
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Appliance information: Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for reference, to assist Amica Customer Care in the event of a fault with your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes. Appliance Model Serial Number...
Before first use You must allow the appliance to settle for at least twenty four hours prior to switching the power on. It is recommended that you remove all internal and external packaging and clean the interior of the appliance prior to first use. We recommend that you use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water and then thoroughly dry the interior.
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• Only store wine in sealed containers. • Do not overload the cabinet. • Only open the door when necessary. Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase in temperature of the compartments of the appliance • Do not cover the shelves with aluminium foil or anything else that will prevent air from circulating around the cabinet.
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The temperature ranges are 5-12°C for the upper zone (left display) and 12-20°C for the lower zone (right display). To change the temperature reading - AWC300 & AWC150 The temperature of the wine cooler ranges from 5-20°C. You can change the temperature display reading from Fahrenheit to Celsius, or Celsius to Fahrenheit.
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Optimal temperature selection Below is a table showing the recommended storage temperatures for different types of wine. These are also the ideal drinking temperatures for most types. Wine Type Red Wine 15 - 18ºC (59ºF-64ºF) Dry ⁄ White Wine 9 - 14ºC (48ºF-57ºF) Rosé...
Temperature display This appliance has two options for the temperature display. One option shows the set or target temperature in the wine cooler. The other option shows the real temperature within the wine cooler, and can be useful for actively monitoring the wine cooler's behaviour. Descriptions and further information on these display options are shown below.
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To change the temperature display • Ensure the control panel is locked. • Touch and hold the light button and the button for approximately 2 seconds. • The display will show '02' or '01' , depending upon which display setting has been active. •...
Removing the shelves (AWC300 & AWC600) • To remove a shelf from the AWC300 or 600, first remove all bottles from the shelf, then pull the shelf forwards until the groove on either side of the shelf is...
6 hours of the alarm tripping. The warnings will continue however. Troubleshooting If you have any problems with your appliance, you should check the troubleshooting guide prior to calling Amica Customer Care. If the appliance is not working, check • There is power to the appliance •...
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The appliance is working, but not very well, check • The appliance is not overloaded. • The thermostat is set to an appropriate temperature. • The door is closing properly. • The door gasket is sealing properly • There is enough ventilation at the side and rear walls. •...
The minimum space required is: AWC150 – 150mm W x 570mm D x 830/890mm H AWC300 – 300mm W x 570mm D x 830/890mm H AWC600 – 600mm W x 570mm D x 830/890mm H Please note: When the product is installed, there should be a...
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These products should not be installed: 1. In direct sunlight. 2. Adjacent to a heat source (oven or radiator). 3. Below a hob unit. 4. In a damp or wet environment Where a continuous plinth is to be used, it is necessary to cut a section out so that the ventilation slots at the front of the appliance are not obstructed in any way as per Fig 3.
1. Peel back the door seal from the glass side to expose the screw holes, as per Fig. 4. Place a screwdriver against the screw and hold it in position. 2. Carefully locate the handle over the fixing screw. 3. Using a screwdriver, tighten the securing screw to fix the handle. Repeat with the remaining handle fixing screw.
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1. With the help of another, open the door and support it. Loosen and remove the two screws from the Door pivot plate of the lower right hinge, as per Fig. 6. 2. Move the door away from the wine cooler slightly and remove the Pivot plate pivot plate from the bottom of the...
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the door as per Fig. 12. 7. Guide the door onto the upper hinge pivot and manoeuvre the lower part of the door and pivot Upper Left Hinge plate onto the lower hinge. Align Bottom Left Hinge the pivot plate holes with the hinge plate holes.
Fitting the plinth The plinth/grille for this appliance comes packaged inside and can be fitted if desired. Follow these steps to do so: 1. Locate the plinth (packaged inside the appliance) 2. Remove the four screws from (two on each side of) the plinth section, but take care to support both sections to prevent the adjustable section from falling away.
8. Adjust the wine cooler feet so that you achieve the desired height for the cooler. If needed, re-attach the extendable plinth section with the four screws that were removed in step 2. Stand the wine cooler up steadily - if the extendable section will foul the floor or similar, remove it.
Electrical information Warning! This appliance must be earthed. Green and yellow to Earth Brown to Live 13 Amp fuse Cord clamp Blue to Neutral Fig. 14 The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13 amp fused plug.
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How to connect an alternative plug If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be cut off and disposed of safely to avoid possible shock hazard. A suitable alternative plug of at least 13 Amp rating to BS 1363 should be used.
Optimal temperature and storage conditions will extend product shelf life and optimize electricity consumption. Optimal storage temperature should be stated on the food product packaging. AWC150 AWC300...
AWC600 Climate range The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rating plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is room temperature in which the appliance is working) is optimal for the operation of the appliance Climate class Allowable ambient temperature Extended Temperate...
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