Franklin Industries, L.L.C FCW100 User Manual

100-bottle Wine Cellar

Cave à vin pour 100 bouteilles

Enfriador de vinos para 100 botellas

Use and Care Guide (pages 1-8)

Mode d’emploi (les pages 9 à17)

Manual del usuario (las páginas 18 a 26)

Be sure wine cellar is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug-in.

Soyez sûrs que la cave à vin se tient debout 24 heures avant que l’unité se branche.

Esté seguro que el enfriador de vinos esté parado en posición vertical 24 horas antes que sea conectado.

Franklin Industries, LLC

4100 First Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321
Tel: [phone]
Email: customer [e-mail]

Model/Modèle/Modelo

FCW100

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 grounded in accordance with the installation
instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the Installation section.

3. This model can either be built-in or free-standing. Built-in units vent at the bottom
front, and airflow at the front of this vent must be unimpeded. The unit must have
a minimum of 3” of space around both sides and the back of the appliance.

4. If the unit is placed on a countertop or stand, the front surface of the door must be
3” or more back from the edge of the countertop or 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

DANGER!

Avoid the risk of child entrapment. If the product is not in use, remove the
doors so that small children cannot get trapped inside.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
Technical Specifications
Location of Parts
Installation
Operating Your Wine Cellar
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty
French Version of this manual

Spanish Version of this manual

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Technical Specifications

Model: FWC100
Capacity: 100 standard wine bottles
Electrical Input: 115VAC~60HZ
Current Rating: 1.6A
Unit dimensions: Width: 26.0” (660 mm)

Depth: 30.5” (775 mm)
Height: 59.8” (1520 mm)
Weight: 220 lbs. (100 kg)

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Location of Parts

Control panels

Locks

Fans

(at rear of each
compartment)

Double-pane
glass doors

Wine storage
compartments

Control Panel

Alarm

Indicator

Compressor
Run Indicator

Wine racks

Ventilation louvers

Leveling legs

Temperature
Display

ON/OFF Button/
Light Switch

SET Button

LCD Display UP/DOWN

Buttons

Installation

The FWC100 Wine Cellar is designed to be either free-standing or built-in. It has a fan at
the bottom of the unit to direct compressor-generated heat away from the compressor and
through the front of the unit. There must be a minimum of 3” of space around both sides
and the back of the appliance and the airflow from the vents at the front of the system must
be unimpeded.

Once the unit is positioned, the leveling leg should be turned to level the Wine Cellar.

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 the
grounding instructions.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

Use of Extension Cords

Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain condi­tions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, be sure to use only a 3-wire extension
cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug. Use a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The
marked rating of the extension cord must be equal or greater than the electrical rating of
the appliance.

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Operating Your Wine Cellar

IMPORTANT: Do not plug in the wine cellar for at least 24 hours after unit is set in place.

Failure to do so may result in the unit working improperly.

Two-Compartment Design

The FWC100 has two separate compartments, each having a capacity of 50 bottles. Each
compartment has its own door and separate control panels. This design feature enables you
to operate one or both compartments and also enables you to set a different temperature for
each compartment. Each control panel also displays the current temperature and allows you
to turn the interior lights on and off independently of each other. The operating instructions
below apply to both compartments and must be implemented separately.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Turning on the Unit

Choose one of the compartments and press the ON/OFF button, located on the left hand side
of the control panel.

If you want to use the Automatic Temperature (default) setting, do nothing further. The unit will
automatically set the temperature in the compartment at 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees
Celsius). If you want to set another temperature, see below.

Temperature Setting

Wine Storage Temperatures: While wines store best at temperatures around 56-58 degrees
Fahrenheit, your unit also allows you to store wine at drinking temperatures. Generally RED
WINE should be kept at 60-62 degrees Fahrenheit and WHITE WINE, which is usually served
chilled, should be kept at 54-55 degrees Fahrenheit.

To adjust the temperature, press the SET button, then use the UP/ DOWN keys to navigate to
the preferred temperature. For example, if you are storing red wine, you may want to set a
temperature of 61 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the correct temperature appears in the DISPLAY Window of the Control Panel, press
SET to confirm. Remember that each compartment has separate controls so you will need to
set the temperature in both compartments separately.

Please note: Cold air falls and warmer air rises, and there will be some temperature variation
from the bottom to the top of the unit. The temperature gauge is located near the the top of
the unit and records the temperature on the top of the unit. The temperature at the bottom of
the unit will always be slightly colder.

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Operating the Internal Lights

Each compartment has an internal light to make is easier for you to see the wines that you have
stored. To turn these lights on or off, simply use the ON/OFF button located on the left side of the
control panel.

Compressor Run Indicator

When your unit is running, the control panel will display a moving icon representing a running fan.
If the compressor stops running, the icon will stop running as well.

If There’s a Power Loss

If the unit suffers a power outage or any other power cutoff, the temperature setting will revert to
the default value (55 degrees Fahrenheit) after power is returned.

About the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

When you press any key, a backlight will appear in the Display Panel. If no other key is pressed,
the backlight will automatically go out after 2 minutes.

In the event that there is a fault in the unit, an ALARM indication will appear at the left side of the
screen.

ALARM MODE

In ALARM mode, the unit will make a beeping sound and display an alarm message.
If the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the control panel displays any of the following symbols: E,

L or H, consult the Wine Cellar Troubleshooting section of this manual.

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 features so that neither the unit nor the shelves 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 detergents or scouring
pads to clean any part of your Wine Cellar.

Cleaning the Inside

Unplug your Wine Cellar and remove all bottles. Rinse the inside surface with plain water and
dry the chrome shelves.

Wine Cellar Troubleshooting

Wine cellar does not turn on

Not plugged in.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped

Noise or vibration

Check that unit is level. If not, use leveling leg.

Wine cellar is too warm

Check that door is properly sealed.
To change the temperature, follow the steps in the the Operating Your Wine Cellar section of
this manual.

LCD displays “E” (Error) symbol

This symbol indicates that the thermostatic sensor has malfunctioned and needs to be
replaced. Contact your authorized service facility immediately.

LCD displays “L” (Low) or “H” (High) symbols

These messages indicates that the actual temperature in the Wine Cellar is either much cold­er or warmer than your set temperature and that the magnet valve is not functioning properly.
Contact your authorized service facility immediately.

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Limited Warranty

Franklin Industries, L.L.C., warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of original purchase or delivery. Any parts that are determined to be defec­tive will be replace or repaired by Franklin at no charge as long as the unit was operated in accordance with
the instructions furnished with the product. If the unit proves to be defective, your first course of action
should be to
follow the retailer’s return policy.

This warranty covers units only in the continental United States and does not cover the
following:

• Damage from improper voltage or installation

• Damage in shipping

• Defects other than manufacturing defects

• Glass, trim or light bulbs

• Any damage or loss to cellar contents as a result of the failure of the unit to
perform as expected.

• Labor or repairs after the first 12 months

• Damage from abuse, misuse, accident, alteration or lack of proper care or routine
maintenance

• Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repairs

• Damage due to acts of God

Commercial warranty is limited to 90 days parts and labor.
This limited warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. This warranty does not

cover incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you have other rights that vary from state to state.
Consult the written materials accompanying your product for safe and proper operation.

This warranty may not be assigned.
For warranty service, contact:

Franklin Industries, LLC

4100 First Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321

Tel: [phone]

Website: www.franklinchef.com

When service is required, have on hand the Model and Serial Numbers found on the rating label on the back
of the unit, as well as proof of purchase such as sales or gift receipt.

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