Haier HVH014A User Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read all of the 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 use and care guide.

2) This wine cooler must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section.

3) Never unplug your wine cooler by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

4) Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.

5) Unplug your wine cooler before cleaning or before making any repairs.

Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the ser vice.

6) If your wine cooler is not being used, we recommend that you remove the door and leave the shelves in place. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

7) This wine cooler should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

8) Do not operate your wine cooler in the presence of explosive fumes.

9) Do not store foods in wine cooler as interior temperature may not be cool enough to prevent spoilage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER

Risk of child entrapment. 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.

Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your wine cooler.

Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label in back of the wine cooler.

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain

warranty service.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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Table Of Contents

Safety Precautions ..........................................................................1

Parts And Features ..........................................................................4

Installing Your Wine Cooler ..........................................................5

Unpacking Your Wine Cooler ..................................................................5

Leveling Your Wine Cooler ......................................................................5

Proper Air Circulation ............................................................................5

Electrical Requirements............................................................................6

Use of Extension Cords ..........................................................................6

Installation Limitations ............................................................................6

Door Alignment......................................................................................6

Door Reversal ....................................................................................7-8

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Wine Cooler

Initial Set Up ..........................................................................................9

Temperature Adjustment ..........................................................................9

Shelving ..............................................................................................10

Normal Operating Sounds....................................................................10

Proper Wine Cooler Care and Cleaning....................................11

Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................11

Power Interruptions ..............................................................................12

Vacation and Moving Care ..................................................................12

Troubleshooting..............................................................................13

Warranty Information ..................................................................14

Features And Use ..........................................................9

Parts And Features

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model HVH019A

1. Removable Wire Storage Shelf (quantity varies by model)

2. 1 Half-Width Wire Storage Rack

3. See-Through Glass Door

4. Pocket Handle (not in all models)

5. Adjustable Temperature Control (located on the back of unit)

NOTE: The “BH” series has a grip handle.

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Installing Your Wine Cooler

Unpacking Your Wine Cooler

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the wine cooler accessories inside and outside.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the wine cooler.

Leveling Your Wine Cooler

• Your wine cooler has two leveling legs which are located in the

front of your wine cooler. After properly placing your wine cooler in its final position, you can level your wine cooler.

• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise your

wine cooler or by turning them counterclockwise to lower your wine cooler. The wine cooler door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended.

• Also, there is an adjustable support for the lower door hinge. (see fig.5)

After leveling the Beverage Center, adjust the hinge support, up or down as needed until it rests on the surface on which that unit is placed.

Proper Air Circulation

• To assure your wine cooler works at the maximum efficiency it

was designed for, you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.

• The following are recommended clearances around the wine cooler:

Sides……………2 "(50mm)

Top....................2" (50mm)

Back..................2" (50mm)

• Do not over fill your wine cooler for proper internal air circulation.

Electrical Requirement

• Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the wine cooler.

• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the wine cooler and may result in shock hazard.

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, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Install Limitations

• Do not install your wine cooler in any location not properly insulated or heated e.g. garage etc. Your wine cooler was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.

• Select a suitable location for the wine cooler on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the front and rear bottom corners of the wine cooler.

• Your wine cooler is designed for free-standing installation only. It is not designed for built-in application.

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Door Alignment (see fig. # 1)

1. Remove hinge cover screw.

2. Remove the top hinge cover.

3. Loosen the top hinge screws using

a Phillips Head Screwdriver.

4. Adjust the door or put a

spacer in between and then tighten the screws.

5. Replace the top hinge cover.

fig. # 1

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Reversing the Door Hinge

1. Remove the top hinge cover screw and then remove the top hinge cover. (see fig. # 1)

2. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the top hinge in place. (see fig. # 1)

3. Remove the top hinge and carefully lift off the door.

4. Remove the screw hole plugs from the opposite side and insert the plug in the screw hole openings of the just removed screws. (see fig. # 2)

5. Unscrew the door pin from the bracket of the lower hinge by turning counter clockwise. Move the pin to the opposite hole and tighten. (see fig. # 3)

6. Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket and remove the hinge.(see fig. # 3) Tilt unit slightly towards back and remove the lower hinge support.

7. Align the holes in the lower hinge bracket to the corresponding holes in the opposite side of the cabinet. Insert and tighten the screws.(see fig. # 3)

8. Align the bottom hole on the left side of the door with the pin of the lower hinge and slide into place. Tilt unit slightly back to replace the lower hinge support. Adjust up or down as needed until it is just touching the surface on which that unit is placed.

screw hole plugs

fig. # 2

9. Align the pin of the top hinge with top hole on the left side of the door and push into place. Replace the screws in the upper hinge bracket but do not tighten all the way. (see fig. # 2)

10. Make sure the door closes easily but forms a tight seal. Adjust the door as needed. Once you are satisfied with the door alignment, completely tighten the upper door hinge screws.

11. Replace the hinge cover, insert the screw and tighten completely. (see fig. # 2)

12. If the door does not close properly, refer to the section titled “Door Alignment”.

13. In some models you may have to install the door grip handle to the opposite side.

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door pin

fig. # 3

lower hinge bracket

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Installing Grip Door Handle: (Not in all models) (see fig. #4)

fig. # 4

As shown in the above figure, install the door handle with the supplied screws.

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Wine Cooler Features And Use

Initial Setup

Mechanical Controlled Units:

The control for this is on the back of the unit. There are 7 settings plus 0 (OFF). Initially set the temperature setting to 3. Let the unit run for at least 30 minutes to acclimate itself before making any adjustments.

Temperature Adjustments:

Mechanical Control Unit: See fig. #5

• Your wine cooler has a temperature control knob on the back of the unit. There are 7 settings: 1 being the warmest and 7 being the coolest. You can set the temperature of your wine cooler at any setting you desire.

fig. # 5

Shelving See fig. #6

• The shelves are designed for flexibility and easy cleaning. To accommodate different sized bottles the shelves slide out and can be moved up or down into any of the tracks molded into the cooler cabinet. Larger bottles or Magnums can be more easily accommodated on the cross shelves of the bottom basket of the cooler.

fig. # 6

Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear

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• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.

• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.

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Proper Wine Cooler Care and Cleaning

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your

wine cooler before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.

Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and

follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.

General:

•Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your wine cooler.

• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your wine cooler.

Door Gaskets:

• Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.

• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.

Rear Condensation

Coil:

• Every 12 months, using either a soft brissel brush or vacuum cleaner, clean dust, which has accumulated on the coil. This will aid in the efficient operation of your unit.

Power Interruptions

• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet.

Vacation and Moving Care

• For long vacations or absences, unplug the wine cooler and clean the wine cooler and door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the wine cooler vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.

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TroubleShooting

Wine Cooler Does Not Operate

• Check if wine cooler is plugged in.

• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker.

Wine appears too warm

• Frequent door openings.

• Allow time for recently added wine to reach desired temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal.

• Clean condenser coils.

• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.

Wine temperature is too cold

• If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting.

Wine cooler runs too frequently

• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days.

• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.

• Clean condenser coils.

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if doors are completely closed.

Moisture build up on interior or exterior of the wine cooler:

• This is normal during high humidity periods.

• Prolonged or frequent door openings.

• Check door gaskets for proper seal.

Wine Cooler door does not shut properly:

• Level the wine cooler.

• Check for blockages e.g. wine bottles, shelves.

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