Franklin Chef HDVS120 Owner’s Manual

120-Bottle Wine Cellar

Rafraichisseur b vin 120-bouteille

Enfriador de vinos 120-botella

Use and Care Guide (pages 1-7)

Mode d'emploi (les pages 8-14)

Manual del usuario (las pfiginas 15-21)

Be sure wine cellar is standing upright 24 hours

prior to plug-in.

Soyez stirs que le rafralchisseur h vin se tient debout 24 heures

avant que l'unit6 se branche.

Est6 seguro que el enfriador de vinos est6 parado en posici6n

vertical 24 horas antes que sea conectado.

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES, L L C

4100 First Avenue
Brooklyn_ NY 11232-3321

Tel.: [phone]
Website: w_v. fianklinindu stries.com

Model/Modble/Modelo

FWC120

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using

this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this instruction manual.

2. This Wine Cellar must be properly installed in accordance
with the installation instructions before it is used. See

grounding instructions in the Installation section.

3. This model can be built in. Built-in units vent at the bottom
front and airflow at the front of this vent must be

unimpeded.

4. If the unit is placed on a stand, the front surface of the door
must be 3" or more back from the edge of the stand in
order to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance during
normal usage.

5. Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the

outlet. Repair or replace any cord that is frayed. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasions along its length.

6. If the unit has a plug in the middle of the moisture channel

in the back of the unit, remove this plug and allowthe drain
to remain clear at all times when in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

DANGER!

Avoid the risk of child entrapment. If product is not in use,

remove the door so that small children cannot get trapped inside.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions .............. 1

Technical Specifications ........... 2

Installation ................. 3 - 4

Operation of Your Wine Cellar ...... 4 - 5

Care and Cleaning .............. 6

Troubleshooting ............... 6

Limited Warranty ............... 7

Technical Specifications

Model Number:

Capacity:

Electrical Input:

Current Rating:

Unit Dimensions:

FWC120

120 standard wine bottles

115VAC ~ 60Hz

2.6A

26"W x 28_¼"D x 60_¼"H

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Installation

Remove the exterior and interior packaging. Use a soft dry
cloth to wipe down the outside of the wine cellar thoroughly.
Use a clean cloth dampened with lukewarm water to wipe

down the inside of the cellar.

Air must circulate freely in front of the wine cellar. Avoid

placing the cellar near any source of heat or moisture, or in

direct sunlight. Direct sunlight may affect the finish, and

nearby heat sources will cause higher electrical consumption.

The FWC120 wine cellar is designed to be built-in. A

motorized fan at the back of the unit directs
compressor-generated heat away from the compressor and

through the front of the unit. There are no clearance

requirements for this unit.

Once the wine cellar is positioned, the leveling legs at the front

of the unit should be turned to level the appliance. This will

reduce vibrations.

Electrical Connection

Important! For your personal safety, this appliance must

be properly grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of 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 inserted into an outlet that is properly
grounded and installed. Consult a qualified electrician if you
do not completely understand these grounding instructions.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE

POWER CORD.

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Use of Extension Cords
Avoid the use of an extension cord becauseof potential safety

hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessaryto use an

extension cord, be sure to use only a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug. Use a 3-slotoutlet that will

accept the plug. The markedrating ofthe extensioncord must

be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the

appliance.

Operation of Your Wine Cellar

Do not plug in the wine cellar for 24 hours after unit is set in
place. Failure to do so may result in the unit working

improperly.

Plug in the wine cellar to turn it on. The COMPRESSOR ON

Indicator LED on the control panel will light, and will remain lit
while the compressor is operating.

Control Panel

Shows temperature inside cellar

(Temperature range : 0 - 99°F)

Adjust temperature

setting up

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Indicator N

COMPRESSOR ON_

Temperature setting /

(Temperature range : 46 - 64°F)

Set the desired cooling temperature by pressing the arrow

keys up or down. (Settings range from 46°F to 64°F.) The
temperature you set will be shown in the TEMP SET window of
the control panel. The actual temperature inside the unit will

appear in the DISPLAY window. This temperature will vary

DISPLAY TEMP SET (_ VDOWNJ

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Adjust temperature

setting down

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depending onthe numberof bottles storedand how frequently
the door is opened.

To temporarily stop the cooling cycle, unplug the wine cellar.

For longer periodsof time, disconnect the plug and leave the
door partially open.

NOTE: If you unplug or turn off the wine cellar, allow 3 minutes

before restarting or plugging back in. The unit will not restart in
less than 3 minutes.

Wine Temperature Ranges: While wines store best at
temperatures around 56-58 degrees Fahrenheit, this wine

cellar is built to allowwine to be stored at drinking temperature

and therefore there is a temperature variation in the wine cellar
for reds and whites. Reds should be kept at a temperature

close to 60-62 degrees whereas whites should be at a
temperature of 54-55 degrees. Both of these temperature

ranges can be achieved by adjusting the temperature setting.

PLEASE NOTE: Cold air falls and warmer air rises, and there
will be a temperature variation from the bottom to the top of the

unit. The temperature sensor is located near the top of the
wine storage compartment and records the temperature at the
top of the unit. The temperature at the bottom of the unit will

always be slightly colder.

Interior Light

The interior light can be operated manually by pressing the
toggle switch located to the left of the control panel.

Shelving

The shelves in your unit are chrome-plated so they will not

rust. These shelves pull out only 1/3 of the way. This is a

safety feature so that neither the machine nor the shelf will tip
over.

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Care and Cleaning of Your Wine Cellar

Cleaning the Outside

Clean the outside of your unit with mild soapy water. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth. To clean the door gasket, use only

mild soapy water. Never use harsh cleansers or scouring

pads to clean any part of your cellar.

Cleaning the Inside

Unplug your wine cellar and remove all bottles. Rinse the

inside surface with plain water and dry the chrome trays.

Defrosting the Cellar
The cellar uses an automatic defrost system in which the

refrigerated surfaces of the wine cellar defrost automatically.

Defrost water drains into a hole in the floor of the wine storage

compartment and is channeled into a drain pan located at the

back of the cellar near the compressor. Heat transferred from
the compressor evaporates any water that has collected in the

pan. Be sure the drain hole in the floor of the wine cellar is

clear and unobstructed.

Cellar Troubleshooting

Cellar does not turn on

Not plugged in.

Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Noise or vibration

Check that unit is level. If not, adjust leveling legs.

Cellar is too warm

Check that door is properly closed and sealed.
Check temperature setting.

Check if door has been opened frequently.

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