GE Wine Chiller User Manual
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Wine Chiller
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197D4613P001 49-60201 07-02 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Humidity Control . . . . .6
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Locking the Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .7–10
Replacing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . .8
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .11, 12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Product Registration . . . . . . . .13, 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial # ____________________
Find these numbers inside the
wine chiller on the left side.
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE WINE CHILLER
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigeration products are still dangerous…
even if they will sit for “just a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old appliance,
please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigeration Product:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
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 the
company handling the disposal about what
to do.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,
3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and
that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
■ This wine chiller must be properly installed
and located in accordance with these
instructions before it is used.
■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the wine chiller. They could
damage the wine chiller and seriously injure
themselves.
■ Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■ Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
■ Unplug the wine chiller before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
■ Do not store or install this appliance outdoors.
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If you have only a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The wine chiller should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your wine chiller by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and
pull straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.
When moving the wine chiller away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporary connection may
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from
the adapter, always hold the adapter in place
with one hand while pulling the power cord
plug with the other hand. If this is not done,
the adapter ground terminal is very likely
to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USE the wine chiller until a proper ground has
been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall outlet is
grounded through the house wiring. You should have the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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Installing the wine chiller.
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Removing the Packaging
Before using the wine chiller, be sure all packing materials and tape have been removed,
including the protective film covering the control and any film protecting the cabinet.
If you are discarding an old refrigeration product, remove the doors to reduce the danger
of children being trapped inside.
To raise the wine chiller
■ The wine chiller can be freestanding
or can be installed under the counter,
with proper clearances.
■ Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation
and electrical connections:
Each side 11⁄2″ (38 mm)
Top 2″ (51 mm)
Back 2″ (51 mm)
■ Do not install the wine chiller where
the temperature will go below 55°F
(13°C) or above 90°F (32°C).
■ Install it on a level floor.
■ Do not install the wine chiller where it
will be subject to direct sunlight, heat
or moisture.
■ Do not store or install this appliance
outdoors.
Installation Guidelines
Adjustable legs at the front corners of
the wine chiller should be set so the
wine chiller is firmly positioned on the
floor, with a 1/8″ tilt to the back to help
the door closure.
To adjust the leveling legs, turn the legs
clockwise to raise the wine chiller,
counterclockwise to lower it.
Leveling Legs
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Control Settings
After plugging in the wine chiller and making
your selection (WHITE WINE, RED WINE or
CUSTOM TEMP), allow the wine chiller to reach
the set temperature before loading your wine.
This may take up to 12 hours to completely
stabilize.
After loading the wine, you may notice the
actual temperature rise. The adjustment of
the actual temperature reaching the set
temperature will be reflected in the display.
This may take up to 12 hours to completely
stabilize.
When the Wine Chiller is Plugged In
As with any refrigeration product, there is
a slight temperature variance at different
locations within the cabinet. In this wine
chiller, the lower shelves provide a slightly
cooler temperature than the upper shelves.
When storing both red and white wines,
it is best to store the white wine on the
lower shelves where the temperature is
slightly cooler.
Loading the Wine
Suggested bottle arrangement
The controls give you three setting options.
RED WINE—Use for the storage of red wines.
This setting will provide a storage temperature
of 55°F (13°C), which is optimum for the
storage of red wine.
WHITE WINE—Use for the storage of white
wines. This setting will provide a storage
temperature of 45°F (7°C), which is optimum
for the storage of white wine.
CUSTOM TEMP—This setting allows you to
customize the temperature when storing both
red and white wines. The custom temperature
can be set anywhere between 40° to 65°F
(4° to 18°C). The recommended temperature
when storing half red wine and half white
wine is 50°F (10°C).
Press the CUSTOM TEMP pad. This will convert
the RED WINE and WHITE WINE pads into temp
up and temp down pads. Short taps to these pads
will change the temperature setting slowly. To
change the temperature setting more quickly,
press and hold the pad.
When you make your selection (WHITE WINE,
RED WINE or CUSTOM TEMP) you will see the set
temperature show up in the display. However,
shortly after the selection has been made, the
display will show the actual temperature of the
wine chiller. You will then see the temperature
in the display change as the actual temperature
of the wine chiller reaches the set temperature.
NOTE: In the event of a power failure, when the
power is restored, the controls automatically are
set to the RED WINE setting. If needed, reset the
controls to the desired setting.
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About the controls and settings.
The wine chiller can be locked using the
spring-loaded lock located above the door.
As a safety feature, the key for the springloaded lock is automatically ejected and
will not remain in the lock in either the
open or closed position.
Key-Ejecting Lock
The inside of the wine chiller
automatically maintains the necessary
level of humidity to protect wine corks
from drying out. As a result, frost may
form on the inner surfaces. See Care and
Cleaning for instructions on removing
excessive frost buildup.
Automatic Humidity Control
This feature allows you to lock the controls so
the temperature settings cannot be changed. The
interior light will still function.
To lock the controls, press and hold the
RED WINE and INTERIOR LIGHT pads at the
same time for 3 seconds. The word LOC
will appear in the display to indicate the
lockout feature has been activated. The
display will then go back to showing the
actual temperature. Anytime a
temperature pad is pressed while the
lockout feature is activated, LOC will
appear in the display.
To unlock the controls, simply press and
hold the RED WINE and INTERIOR LIGHT
pads at the same time for 3 seconds.
Locking the Controls
Press the INTERIOR LIGHT pad to turn the
interior light on or off.
If you turn on the light and do not turn
it off, it will automatically turn off after
one hour.
Wine Chiller Light
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Care and Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Unplug the wine chiller before
cleaning.
Keep the outside clean. The cabinet can
be washed with mild soap and water.
Rinse thoroughly with clear water.
Never use abrasive scouring powders.
Use a glass cleaner or mild soap and water
and a soft cloth to clean the glass door.
Do not use any abrasive powders.
Wipe the control panel with a damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning
sprays, large amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—
they can damage it. Some paper towels
can also scratch the control panel.
Do not wipe the wine chiller with a soiled
dishcloth or towel. These may leave a residue that
can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and
weaken the paint finish.
Stainless steel. Regularly clean and polish
the stainless steel areas (on some models)
with a commercially available stainless
steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic
®
to preserve and protect the fine finish.
Stainless Steel Magic®is available through
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,
or www.GEAppliances.com. Order part
number WX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on
the outside of the wine chiller is a
high-quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-looking
and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of
kitchen/appliance wax when the wine
chiller is new, and then at least twice
a year.
Cleaning the Outside
IMPORTANT: Unplug the wine chiller before
cleaning.
To clean the inner liner and racks, use
a warm water and baking soda solution—
about one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking
soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This
both cleans and neutralizes odors.
Rinse and wipe dry.
The vinyl door gasket may be cleaned
with mild soap and water or a baking
soda solution. Rinse well.
Do not use detergents, scouring powders,
spray cleaners or other harsh chemicals to
clean the interior.
Cleaning the Inside
Defrost whenever frost on the inside surfaces
of the storage area becomes 1/8 ″ (3 mm) thick.
Never use a heater of any kind, scraper or
sharp instrument to remove frost as it may
damage the wine chiller.
To defrost, unplug the wine chiller.
Remove the contents and wipe inside
surfaces and racks with a clean towel.
If frost does not come off easily,
allow the frost to melt somewhat
and wipe off.
After defrosting, make sure inside surfaces
are dry; then return the contents to the
wine chiller and set the temperature
control to the desired setting.
Defrosting
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Care and cleaning.
If the power fails, open the door as
infrequently as possible to maintain
the temperature. A gradual rise in
temperature should not have any
adverse effect on the wine.
If it is extremely hot, you may want to
unload the wine from the wine chiller and
move the wine to a cooler location until
power is restored.
When power is restored, the controls
automatically are set to the RED WINE
setting. If needed, reset the controls to
the desired setting.
In the Event of a Power Failure
Unload the wine, then secure the racks by
taping them in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the wine chiller stays in an upright
position during the move.
Preparing to Move
Replacing the light bulb.
Unplug the wine chiller.
If the door is locked, unlock it.
The light bulb is located behind a light shield in the ceiling of the
wine chiller near the front. To remove the light shield, remove the
two screws at the back corners of the shield.
Pull down on the back of the light shield to release the two
front tabs.
Remove the light bulb housing by removing the two screws that
attach the housing to the ceiling of the wine chiller.
Pull the bulb out of the receptacle. Replace with a 5 watt, 12 volt
bulb. This type of bulb is available at most automotive parts stores.
WARNING: Using a bulb rated higher than 5 watts may damage
the electronic controls on the wine chiller.
Attach the light bulb housing to the ceiling of the wine chiller with
the two screws. Make sure not to pinch or damage any of the wires
attached to the housing.
Line up the light shield with the indentation on the ceiling of the
wine chiller, then push the front of the shield up until the front tabs
clip into place. Replace the screws at the back of the shield.
Plug the wine chiller back in.
Step 5:
Remove two screws
Housing
Bulb
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Unplug the wine chiller.
Remove the two screws at the back of the top cover.
Lift the back of the cover up about 2″ (5 cm) and then slide it
forward slightly, but do not remove.
Tilt the top cover on its side. Locate the power connectors at the
front of the cover. Disconnect each connector by pressing in on
the locking tab on the side of the connector, then pulling out.
Set cover aside.
Carefully lay the wine chiller on its back.
Remove the screws on the top hinge (right side). Remove the hinge.
On the opposite side, remove the screws attaching the top plate to
the cabinet, and install them in the holes left vacant by the top
hinge screws.
Remove the small plug button from the top left side of the door and
install it in the hole on the right side.
Insert the hinge pin from the top hinge into the hole on the top left
side of the door. Attach the top hinge to the cabinet with the screws.
Make sure the door is aligned with the wine chiller cabinet before
tightening the screws.
Top cover
Remove screws
Back of wine chiller
Top cover
Disconnect power
connectors
Remove screws and
top hinge, and move
to other side
Remove screws and
move to other side
Remove plug button and
move to other side
Front of wine chiller
Top of wine chiller
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Reversing the Door.
Remove the bottom hinge by removing the screws and leveling leg.
Remove the right door stop and install the left door stop
(WR13X10274), packed separately, on the opposite side.
Remove the leveling leg and spacer on the opposite side and install
it on the right side.
IMPORTANT: The left leg has a spacer that must be moved to the right side
leveling leg when the door swing is reversed.
Install the bottom hinge, with the screws and leveling leg,
on the left side.
Stand the wine chiller upright.
Open and close the door, checking the alignment of the door to the
cabinet. If necessary, loosen the screws attaching the top hinge to
the cabinet, realign the door and retighten the screws.
Place the top cover on the cabinet and reconnect the power
connections.
Slide the top cover back in place and replace the two screws.
Plug in the wine chiller. Reset the controls to the desired setting.
Remove leveling
leg, screws, bottom
hinge and washer, and
move to other side
Remove leveling leg
and spacer and move
to other side
Bottom of
wine chiller
Remove right door
stop and screws.
Install left door stop
(packed separately)
and screws on
other side
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