Forno FWCDR662824S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

24" WINE CELLAR

MODEL：FWCDR6628-24S

3155528

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Table of Contents

Customer Care ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Diagram and Description ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Important Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Safety Tips ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Part list ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Anti-Tip Bracket Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Installing The Handle ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

Operation Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Setting Temperature ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Racking Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Moving Racks ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Reverse the door ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................14

Wire diagram ................................................................................................................................................................

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Customer Care

Model Number：

Serial Number：

Date of Purchase：

Purchase Address & Phone：

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Thank you for purchasing a FORNO product. Please read the entire instruction manual before operating your
new appliance for the first time. Whether you are an occasional user or an expert , it will be beneficial to
familiarize yourself with the safety practices, features, operation and care recommendations of your appliance.

Both the model and serial number are listed inside the product.For warranty purposes, you will also need the
date of purchase. Record this information below for future reference.

SERVICE INFORMATION

FWCDR6628-24S

Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your appliance.

If you received a damaged appliance,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the appliance

SERVICE IN CANADA:

Keep the instruction manual handy to answer your questions. If you don’t understand something or you need
more assistance, please call our Customer Service: 1-800-561-7265Or email: [e-mail]

SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES:

Keep the instruction manual handy to answer your questions. If you don’t understand something or you need
more assistance, please call our Customer Service: 1-866-231-8893Or email: [e-mail]

The instruction manual can be downloaded from www.forno.ca

If your appliance ever requires servicing, be sure to use a FORNO Factory Certified Service provider
recommended by our customer care center. All Factory Certified Service providers are carefully selected and
thoroughly trained by us.

service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists
the causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

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Diagram and Description

1. Control Panel

2. Glass Door Handle

3. Door Hinge

4. Storage Shelf

5. Glass Door

6. 54L Drawer Handle

7. 54L Drawer Door

8. 45L Drawer Handle

9. 45L Drawer Door

10. Adjustable Feet

11. Kickplate

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Important Safety Instructions

-The appliance is intended to be used exclusively for storage of wine.

-Make sure the voltage/current marked on the rating label corresponds with your supply voltage. Plug into a grounded
3-pin outlet, do not remove grounding pin, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.

-Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.

-Ensure enough peoples to move and install the appliance to avoid any damage to the appliance or injury to the peoples.

-To ensure proper ventilation for the appliance, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Locate the unit
away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).

-This appliance is not intended for use by young children.

-Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose.

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

-When you dispose the appliance, take off the door and leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside. And make sure the coolant circuit, particularly the heat exchanger at the back/bottom of the unit not be

damaged. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product is not to be handled as normal
household waste and it is to be taken to a recycling collection point for electrical and electronic goods.

-Component parts shall be replaced with like components and that servicing shall be done by factory authorized service
personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Before you throw away your old appliance:

1. Take off the doors.

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

CAUTION：To prevent a child from being entrapped, keep out of reach of children and not in the vicinity or appliance.

Refrigerants

R600a is a kind of high performance green refrigerants, derived from natural ingredients, does not damage the ozone
layer, without the greenhouse effect. Its characteristic is the strong cooling performance, low power consumption. All
refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you
are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with a qualified disposal company for instructions.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING- Improper use of grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.

1. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt
exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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2. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-

Three-pronged (grounding plug)

Properly polarized and grounded outlet

WARNING

WARNING

slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord shall be not
less than 120V, 5A.

MOVING THE APPLIANCE

1. Turn off the wine cooler and unplug from the outlet.

2. Securely tape down all loose items inside.

3. Close the door.

4. Do not lift or pull the door or door handle during transportation.

5. When moving, the appliance can not be tilted over 45 degrees as possible damage to the sealed system could occur.

6. Take care to avoid strong vibration or impact to the appliance.

7. When moving the wine cooler, do take care and avoid to damage the refrigerant tube, risk of fire or explosion.

Safety Tips

Before using this appliance, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so please read
carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow these basic precautions.

• Plug into a grounded outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from

the power cord supplied, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance be used. Do not use outlets that can

be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids and do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

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

• Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electrical

shock or death.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this

manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose

a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed
in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.

• The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other high heat sources or in areas of extreme cold.

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• The appliance must be installed in accordance with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (120VAC

only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local ordinances is required.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of appliance.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make several

adjustments to level it.

• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance. Child entrapment and suffocation are

not just problems of the past, junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous. When no longer using your
old wine cellar, take off the door and leave the shelves in place so that children may not climb inside easily.

• Do not use solvent-based cleansers or abrasives on the interior as they may damage or discolor the interior.

• Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an

extension cord with this appliance.

• If the appliance is going to be used in an area that is prone to power surges/outages, it is suggested that you

use a power surge protector. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to
protect the appliance it is connected to. Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer
covered defect and will void your product warranty.

• The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do
not use a cord with cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be
careful not to damage the power cord.

• Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose.

Failure to heed these safety warnings may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

-farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-bed and breakfast type enrionments;

-catering and similar non-retail applications.

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.

The following requirements shall be followed at all times when using wine cabinet:
(1) use in strict accordance with the provisions of the wine cabinet.
(2) do not pull the plug out of the socket by holding the power cord, but pull it out from the wall socket by holding the
plug.
(3) if the power cord is broken, please repair or replace it immediately. Do not use cracked or aged power cord.
(4) children are not allowed to climb the cabinet to avoid damaging the cabinet and causing harm to the body.
(5) do not use power distribution.
(6) danger warning:
A. This product is a food refrigerator, it is strictly prohibited to store inflammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, radiation
and other dangerous goods, please comply with the local food safety laws when storing food.
B. When throwing away the old wine cabinet, please remove the cabinet door and put the cabinet shelf in place where
children are not easy to contact.

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Part list

Anti-tip bracket(2pcs)

Lower hinge for left side (1pc)

Handle with screws (3 sets)

Installation Instructions

BEFORE USE:

• Remove the exterior and interior packaging. Check the part list to make sure you have all components, such as

shelf, instruction, etc. If the bits of the shelf or support shelf fall during transportation, please install them
according to the relevant items on the instruction manual. . Check whether the wine cabinet is damaged or
deformed.

• If there is nothing wrong with the wine cabinet after inspection, put it in the designated position.

• Before connecting the unit to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 8 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.

• This appliance is designed for freestanding use. Ensure that there is 5cm of air space on both sides, and 8cm in

back.

• Place the unit on a flat, solid floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To level the

appliance, adjust the front leveling leg at the bottom of the unit.

• When moving your wine cellar, please do not incline it more than 45 degrees.

• Locate the appliance 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 to perform improperly. The optimal ambient temperature range is

64.4°F(18°C) - 78.8°F(26°C)

• Avoid locating the unit in damp areas.

• Plug the wine cellar into an exclusive, properly installed and grounded wall outlet. Do not under any

circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power
and/or electrical grounding should be directed to a certified electrician or authorized products service center.

• After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 3 to 4 hours before placing

wine bottles or beverage cans in the appliance.

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Anti-Tip Bracket Installation

According to size and location, the holepunched on the floor should be Ø10".

WARNINGTo avoid the risk of serious personal injury or damage to the appliance due to the instability of the

appliance, it must be fixed to the floor with anti-tip brackets and screws (supplied). Before installing, carefully read these
instructions.

A. Take the fixing brackets (2pcs) and screws (2pcs) out of the instruction packet.

B. Drill holes into the floor according to the dimensions shown below. This will allow you to fix the brackets to the floor.

Use two expansion screws to fix feet on the floor

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C. Push the appliance into its place of installation.

Push the appliance into its place of installation.

D. If the unit is not stable, pull out the appliance and repeat the previous step until the unit is stable.

Note: If the unit is relocated, the bracket must be removed and installed in the new location.

Installing The Handle

1. Locate the handle over the pins on the door panel.

2. Fix the handle by tighten the screw.

Operation Instructions

The wine cellar should be placed in an area where the ambient temperature range is between 18-26 °C(64.4°F - 78.8°F).
If the ambient temperature is above or below this range, the performance of the unit may be affected. For example,
placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate.
Displays the desired temperature on an LED display 5-22°C(41°F - 72°F)

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Using the control panel

To set the desired temperature for the upper or lower zone, press the Temperature Set button, and then use the
Temperature up and down buttons to set the zone to the desired temperature.

Light: Turns the interior light on or off
°C / °F – To toggle the temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit, press the button for 3 seconds.

NOTE: If the unit is unplugged, power lost, or turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. The
unit contains compressor protection which will prevent the unit from starting until this time period has elapsed.

When you use the wine cooler for the first time or restart the wine cooler after having been shut off for a long time,
there could be a few degrees variance between the temperature you select and the one indicated on the LED readout.
This is normal and once the wine cooler is running for a few hours the display will be correct.

STORAGE CAPACITY

Many bottles may differ in size and dimensions. The actual number of bottles you may be able to store may vary from
the amount quoted.

Bottle capacities are approximate maximums when storing traditional 750ml bottles and include bulk storage.

Setting Temperature

The Wine Cellar has a wide enough temperature range to store either red or white wine, depending on your
preference. Different varietals of wine require different temperature settings. Red wine is generally stored between
10°C(50°F) and 18°C(65°F) , while white wines are stored between 4°C( 40°F) and 10°C (50°F) . White wine can be stored
at red wine temperatures for a short period of time (less than three months), and flash chilled before serving.

You can set the temperature as you desire by touching the UP or DOWN button. When you touch the buttons for the
first time, the LED readout will show the original temperature set at the manufacturing facility. Each push of the button
will adjust the temperature by one degree in the desired direction. Please be aware that the desired temperatures may
fluctuate depending on whether the interior light is ON or OFF and depending on the orientation of the bottles.