Cuisinart CWC-1200DZ User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Dual Zone Private Reserve®

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

Wine Cellar

CWC-1200DZ

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

UNPACKING YOUR WINE CELLAR. . . . . . . . .3

PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using Your Wine Cellar
Proper Air Circulation
Electrical Requirements
Leveling Your Wine Cellar
Installation Limitations
Installing the Water Tray

WINE CELLAR FEATURES AND USE . . . . . . .5

Dual Zone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . .5

General Cleaning

Power Interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WINE TIPS AND HINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WINE STORAGE TEMPERATURE CHART. . .7

WINE AND FOOD PAIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of  re, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:

1. Use this appliance only as described in this
manual. Other uses not recommended may
cause  re, electric shock or personal injury.

2. This product is intended for household use
only.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray
with liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use when
moving from one location to another, and
before cleaning.

6. To disconnect the appliance, grip the plug
and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull
by the cord.

7. Do not operate the appliance in the presence
of explosives and/or  ammable fumes.

8. Do not place the appliance or any of its parts
near an open  ame, cooking or other heating
appliance.

9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, if the product malfunctions, or
if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.

10. The use of attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer may be hazardous.

11. Place the unit on a dry level surface.

12. Do not operate if the housing is removed
or damaged.

13. A loose  t between the AC outlet (receptacle)
and plug may cause overheating and a
distortion of the plug. Contact a quali ed
electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.

14. This appliance is designed to be freestanding
only, and should not be recessed or built in
(fully recessed).

15. Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and
sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
Direct sunlight will affect/alter the outside
color of the appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric
shock or personal injury, unplug or disconnect
the appliance from the power supply before
servicing.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE

For your protection, this unit is equipped with a
3-conductor cord set that has a molded
3-prong grounding-type plug, and should be
used in combination with a properly connected
grounding-type outlet as shown in  gure A.
If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an
adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained so

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that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with
a 3-prong plug. As shown in Figure C, the
adapter must be grounded by attaching its
grounding lug under the screw of the outlet
cover plate.

NOTE: Do not
remove the
grounding prong.

CAUTION: Before
using an adapter,
it must be
determined that the
outlet cover plate
screw is properly
grounded. If in
doubt, consult a
licensed electrician.
Never use an
adapter unless you
are sure it is properly
grounded.

Note: Use of an
adapter is not
permitted in Canada.

PARTS

1) Removable Shelves

2) Tempered Glass Doors

3) Adjustable Temperature Controls (not shown)

4) Leveling Legs

5) Water Tray (not shown)

UNPACKING
YOUR
WINE CELLAR

Remove all packaging material. This includes
all adhesive tape holding the wine cellar
accessories inside and outside.

You may want to keep the box and packing
materials for use at a later date.

Before using your Cuisinart
Reserve
all protective paper and wrapping, wipe
housing and internal chamber with a damp
cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse
or shipping.

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Wine Cellar for the  rst time, remove

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Important: When using the wine cellar for the
fi rst time, allow at least 48 hours for the
internal temperature to adjust properly. Make
sure there are at least 1 to 3 bottles in both
chambers.

ALWAYS REMOVE ALL BOTTLES BEFORE
MOVING THE WINE CELLAR.

Using your Wine Cellar

Place your wine cellar on a flat surface that is
strong enough to support it when fully loaded.

Allow at least 3 inches between the rear of the unit
and the wall.

Gently place/slide the racks in the wine cellar.
Plug the power cord into a standard electrical

outlet and the unit will turn on automatically to the
default setting.

Place bottles inside the cellar.
Determine the best setting to use: refer to the

temperature guide for appropriate serving
temperatures (see page 7).

The unit’s cooling system operates efficiently with
an ambient temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).

Proper Air Circulation

To ensure that your wine cellar works at the
maximum ef ciency it was designed for, you
should install it in a location where there is proper
air circulation and electrical connections.

Allow 5 inches of space for the right side and 3
inches of space for both the left and rear sides of
the wine cellar for proper ventilation.

To ensure proper internal air circulation, do not
over ll your wine cellar.

This wine cellar is designed to be freestanding
only, and should not be recessed or built in
(fully recessed).

NOTE: Allow enough space in the front of
the unit to open the door 120°.

Electrical Requirements

Do not plug unit into the same outlet as a
refrigerator or microwave.

Make sure there is a suitable power outlet
(120 volts, 15 amps) with proper grounding to
power the wine cellar.

Avoid the use of three-prong plug adapters or
cutting off the grounding prong in order to
accommodate a two-plug outlet. This is a
dangerous practice since it provides no effective
grounding for the wine cellar and may result in a
shock hazard.

Leveling your Wine Cellar

Your wine cellar has 4 leveling legs. After properly
placing your wine cellar in its final position, you
can level your wine cellar.

(Please note that the leg that stands on the hinge
is the shorter leg.)

Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them
clockwise to raise the wine cellar or by turning
them counterclockwise to lower the cellar.

Installation Limitations

Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
Do not locate the unit in a moist place or display in

direct sunlight.
Do not place the unit next to a major appliance

that emits large amounts of heat, such as a
dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, oven or
barbecue, etc.

Do not install your wine cellar in any location not
properly insulated or heated (garage, etc).

Select a suitable location for the wine cellar on a
hard, level and even surface away from direct
sunlight or heat source, e.g., radiators, baseboard
heaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any surface
unevenness should be corrected with the leveling
legs located on the front and rear bottom corners
of the wine cellar. Avoid placing unit where there
may be electrical interference.

NOTE: To minimize the risk of rusting, leakage
and insulation damage, avoid placing the unit
in a place where heavy moisture is present.
Under no circumstances spill or directly apply
water onto or into the unit.

Installing the Water Tray

The purpose of the water tray is to receive the
condensation drained from the interior. The
collected water will evaporate so there is no need
to remove the water manually.

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