Dimplex DWF45DZ User Manual

Single-Door Dual Zone Electric

Control Wine Cooler

User Manual

Model: DWF45DZ

Content

Important Safety Instructions… ..................................................... 3

Disposal… ....................................................................................... 4

Safety & Warning… ......................................................................... 5

Before Using Your Wine Cooler… ................................................. 7

Installation of Your Wine Cooler… ................................................. 7

Connect Wine Cooler to Power Source… ..................................... 8

Know About Wine Cooler… ........................................................... 9

Installation of Handle… ................................................................ 10

Level the Wine Cooler… ............................................................... 12

Turn on the wine cooler and set up temperature…..................... 13

Hints for Operation ....................................................................... 14

Placement of Wine Bottle… .......................................................... 14

Effective Cubage… ....................................................................... 15

Temperature Area in Chilling Cabinet… ..................................... 15

Placement of Wine cooler… ......................................................... 15

Practical Skills for Storage of Wine… .......................................... 15

Drinking Temperature… ............................................................... 16

Power-off & Stop Using of Wine Cooler… ................................... 17

Cleaning Wine Cooler .................................................................... 17

Energy Saving… ............................................................................ 17

Operation Noise… ......................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting … ....................................................................... 18

Contact Details…………………………………………………………19

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. –

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Never clean Wine Cooler parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. WARNING

--- Use two or more people to move refrigerator.

--- The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

--- If the supply cord or other components damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or a qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard. CAUTION: Do not use extension cord. DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: Take off the door

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your Wine Cooler, follow these basic precautions:

-Save these instructions-

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Disposal

Disposal of Waste Package

The package is used to protect the wine cooler during transportation.

Warning

For the discarded wine cooler:

Please remove plug from power source.

Please remove plug and cord. The wine cooler contains cooling agent and the insulation layer contains gas. The cooling agent and the insulated gas must be disposed by professional personnel. Please do not damage the loop pipeline of the cooling agent before it’s disposed by professional personnel.

DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

1. Before you throw away your old Wine Cooler: take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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Safety & Warning Before

Operation of Wine Cooler

Please

read the User Manual carefully!

It contains some important information on placement, use and maintenance of

the wine cooler.

Do not dispose of instruction manual.

In case of refrigerant leak

 Any flame or fire source should be kept away from the wine cooler.

 Please ventilate the room thoroughly for several minutes.

 Pull out the power plug.

 Inform after-sales service personnel.

The more cooling agent the wine cooler has, the bigger the space to place the

wine cooler should be. For every 8g cooling agent, there must be at least 1m³

of space in the room. The quantity of wine cooler is marked on the nameplate

at the back-plate of the wine cooler.

 The replacement of power cord and other repair activities can only be

carried out by authorized service agents/repairers as advised by

manufacturer. Improper installation or repair may cause harm to users.

During Use

 Do not use electric appliance (such as: heater, electric ice maker, etc.)

within the inside of the wine cooler.

Danger of Electric Shock!

 Don’t remove frost or ice layers with sharp or keen-edged object.

Otherwise, the cooling agent pipeline may be damaged. The ejected

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cooling agent may cause injury to eyes.

 Do not store products that contains combustible gas (such as: aerosol cans)

or explosive materials in the wine cooler.

Danger of Explosion!

 Do not use steam type cleaning equipment to clean the wine cooler or

defrost. Steam may enter the electric elements and cause a short circuit.

 Do not use the base or the door of the wine cooler as footplate or support.  When you defrost or clean the wine cooler, please pull out the power plug.

When you pull out the power plug, please hold the plug rather than pull the power cord.

 Wine with high alcohol content must be sealed and stored vertically.  Avoid contamination of grease to the plastic components and the door

sealing components of the wine cooler, or the plastic components and the door sealing components of the wine cooler will disintegrate.

 Do not envelop or close the ventilation or exhaust holes.  Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

 Do not use extension cords.

Children

 Do not give packaging or other components to children for play. The folded

paperboard and the plastic film may cause danger of suffocation.

 Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the Wine Cooler.  The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons

without supervision; young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance

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Before Using Your Wine Cooler

Remove the exterior and interior packing. Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: 5 Shelves 1 Bottle/Can Basket 1 Instruction Manual Before connecting the Wine Cooler to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

Installation of Your Wine Cooler

Place your Wine Cooler on a floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To level your Wine Cooler, adjust the adjustable legs at the bottom of the unit. Allow 3cm of space between the back and sides of the unit, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor. Locate the Wine Cooler away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly. Avoid locating the unit in moist areas. Plug the Wine Cooler into an exclusive, properly installed-earthed wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (earth) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or earthing should be directed toward a certified electrician. After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours before placing items in the compartment.

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The wine cooler should be placed in dry and ventilated room. The location of

the wine cooler should not be placed in direct sunshine. The wine cooler

should be far away from heating sources, such as: cooking stove or heating

radiator. If the wine cooler has to be placed near heating source, please adopt

proper heating insulation board for insulation or keep the wine cooler at least

the following minimum distances away from the heating sources:

For electric stove: 3 cm. For

To ensure proper ventilation for your wine cooler, allow for 3cm space on each

side between walls, 3cm space between back of your wine cooler and the wall,

and 3cm space between counter top and the roof or ceiling.

oil or coal stove: 30 cm.

Notice

If the room temperature is lower than +16°C, the wine cooler may not be able

to work normally, because if the room temperature is too low, the temperature

sensitive goods might be damaged.

If the room temperature and humidity is too high, the glass door of the wine

cooler may have condensation.

Connect Wine Cooler with Power Source

Warning

Improper use of the earthed plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

After placing the wine cooler, please wait for at least two hours before the

wine cooler can be operated. This is because the engine oil in the compressor

may flow into the cooling system during the transportation process.

Before the first running, please clean the inside chambers of the wine cooler

(Please see the section on cleaning).

The power socket should be reachable. The wine cooler should be connected

with 220-240V/50Hz AC power.

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