KitchenAid KUBL314KSS, KUBL314KBS User Guide & Installation Instructions

UNDER COUNTER BEVERAGE CENTER

Use and Care Guide and Installation Instruction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEVERAGE CENTER SAFETY ........................................ 2

Proper Disposal of Your Old Beverage Center ............... 3

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................... 3

Tools and Parts .............................................................. 3

Location Requirements .................................................. 3

Product Dimensions ....................................................... 4

Custom Overlay Panel ...................................................4

Handle (Optional) ..........................................................5

Electrical Requirements ................................................. 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................5

Unpack the Beverage Center ........................................5

Custom Overlay Panel Installation .................................6

Installation and Door Closing ......................................... 7

USING BEVERAGE CENTER .......................................... 7

Controls .........................................................................7

Normal Sounds .............................................................. 8

Stocking the Beverage Center ....................................... 9

Wine Racks .................................................................... 9

Beverage Center Shelves ............................................ 10

CARE AND CLEANING .................................................. 10

Cleaning ...................................................................... 10

Removing Base Grille .................................................. 10

Vacation Care .............................................................. 11

Moving Care ................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................11

ASSISTANCE ................................................................. 13

In the U.S.A .................................................................. 13

In Canada ....................................................................13

Accessories .................................................................13

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BEVERAGE CENTER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your beverage center, follow these basic

precautions:

 Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

 Do not remove ground prong.

 Do not use an adapter.

 Do not use an extension cord.

 Disconnect power before servicing.

 Replace all parts and panels before operating.

 Remove doors from your old beverage center.

 Use non flammable cleaner.

 Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas

in the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The fumes can cause fires or explosions.

 Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol

cans with a flammable propellant in this beverage center.

 Do not use or place electrical devices inside the

beverage center compartments if they are not of the type expressly authorized by the manufacturer.

 This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

 To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and

suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the beverage center.

 If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person.

 Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance

enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

 Do not use mechanical devices or other means to

accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer

 Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

 Use two or more people to move and install

beverage center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of your Old Beverage

Center

WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you

throw away your old Beverage Center:

 Take off the door.  Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily

climb inside.

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors or lid from your old appliance.

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.

Junked or abandoned beverage centers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of

your old beverage centers, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Important information to know about disposal of refrigerants:

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

Location Requirements

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from beverage center.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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

 Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofﬁ ce and other working

environments;

 Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other

residential type environments;

 Bed and breakfast type environments;  Catering and similar non-retail applications.

NOTES:

 For the beverage center to be ﬂ ush with the front of the base

cabinets, remove any baseboards or moldings from the rear of the opening. See “Product Dimensions” and later in this section, “Opening Dimensions”.

 It is recommended that you do not install the beverage center

near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.

 Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall

below 55 °F (13 °C). For best performance, do not install the beverage center behind a cabinet door or block the base grille.

INSTALLATION

REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools and parts needed:

 Phillips screwdriver.

 Custom Overlay Door Panel - Refer “Custom Overlay

Panel Preparation”.

 Custom handle and mounting hardware (optional).

Parts supplied:

 M4 x 30 flathead screws (8).

Opening dimensions:

 Height dimensions are shown with the leveling legs extended

to the minimum height.

NOTE: When leveling legs are fully extended, add 5/8” (15 mm) to the height dimensions. See “Product Dimensions.”

 If the ﬂ oor of the opening is not level with the kitchen

ﬂ oor, shim the opening to make it level with the kitchen ﬂ oor.

Recessed receptacle locations

Utility opening

Opening and utility location dimensions

Opening width - A

Opening depth - B

Opening height - C

Dimension - D

Dimension - E 21

Dimension - F 1

Dimension - G 3” (7.55 cm)

Dimension - H 4

Dimension - I 9

For ﬂ ush installation, the power outlet can be installed in adjacent cabinetry with a cutout on the power cord side for routing of the power cord.

24” (60.96 cm) min.

/2” (87.6 cm) min.

35” (88.9 cm) max.

/16” (30.64 cm)

/4” (55.16 cm)

/4” (4.44 cm)

/2” (11.37 cm)

/4” (23.47 cm)

Custom Overlay Panel

NOTE: For standard stainless steel or glass door models, skip these instructions and go to “Electrical Requirements” section.

If you plan to install a custom overlay panel, you will need to create the panel yourself or consult a qualiﬁ ed cabinet maker or carpenter. Refer dimension drawings for panel speciﬁ cations.

IMPORTANT:

 The thickness of the overlay panel must be 3/4” (19 mm).

 Custom solid door overlay panel must not weigh more than

20 lb (9.07 kg).

 Custom glass door overlay panel must not weigh more than

10 lb (4.54 kg).

 Overlay panels weighing more than recommended may

cause damage to your appliance.

The power outlet can also be recessed on the back wall behind the unit as per recommended receptacle locations in the above illustration.

Product Dimensions

Overall product

Width (up to hinge cover)

Height (up to hinge cover) 34

Panel ready models depth (with 3/4” panel and no handle)

Raw Door Height

Depth (no handle)

NOTE: The power cord is 60” (152.4 cm) long.

/8”

23 (60.72 cm)

/8” (60.72 cm)

/8” (87.32 cm)

/16” (60.5 cm)

/8” (77.75 cm)

/8” (60.01 cm)

Depth (no handle)

Solid door overlay panel - Preparation:

Create the custom overlay panel using the dimensions shown in the illustration “Solid door overlay panel and hinge routing dimensions”. Route shaded areas to a 1/2” (12 mm) depth as shown.

IMPORTANT: The following graphic shows a custom panel for a door with the hinges installed on the right-hand side. If your beverage center has the hinges installed on the lefthand side, rotate the custom frame 180° so the hinge markings will be on the left.

1/4"

(7 mm)

1/8"

(3 mm)

1/2"

(12 mm)

415/16”

(125 mm)

2" (53 mm)

233/4”

(60.3 cm)

/8”

34 (87.32 cm)

/8”

(77.5 cm)

305/8”

(77.75 cm)

Solid door overlay panel and hinge routing dimensions

Glass door overlay panel - Preparation:

Create the custom overlay panel using the dimensions shown in the illustration “ Glass door overlay panel and hinge routing dimensions”. Route shaded areas to a 1/2” (12 mm) depth as shown.

Electrical Requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

1/8"

(3 mm)

1/2"

(12 mm)

1/4"

(7 mm)

415/16”

(125 mm)

2113/16”

(55.4 cm)

2" (53 mm)

233/4”

(60.3 cm)

171/16”

(43.3 cm)

305/8”

(77.75 cm)

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your beverage center into its ﬁ nal location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.

Recommended grounding method:

A 115 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 A or 20 A fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your beverage center be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, unplug beverage center or disconnect power.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Glass door overlay panel and hinge routing dimensions

Handle (optional)

Custom handles are typically attached to the custom overlay door panel only.

Refer instructions received with KitchenAid handle kits to install these handles on custom wood panels.

Custom handle needs to be installed on the door panel with countersunk holes and installed before the custom overlay door panel has been installed on the beverage center door.

Unpack the Beverage Center

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall appliance.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Before using your beverage center, all packaging materials should be removed and the interior should be cleaned.

 Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on

the beverage center. With your ﬁ ngers, rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over any adhesive and wipe with warm water to remove.

 Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ﬂ ammable

ﬂ uids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These can damage the surfaces of your beverage center. For more information, refer “Beverage Center Safety” section.

 Dispose of and/or recycle all packaging materials.

 After all packaging materials have been removed, clean the

inside of your beverage center. Refer the cleaning instructions in “Cleaning” section.

NOTE: For standard stainless steel or glass door models,

skip to “Door Closing” section.

Custom Overlay Panel Installation

IMPORTANT:

 Create custom overlay panel according to the speciﬁ cations

in the “Custom Overlay Panel” section.

 KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or addition of

molding or decorative panels that would not allow access to the beverage center for service.

1. Open the door completely to 115°.

115°

3. Using two people, hold the custom overlay panel against

the door. Be sure that the top and bottom hinges fit accurately into the routing on back of the custom wood panel.

NOTE: Handle needs to be installed before the custom

overlay door panel has been installed on the beverage center door.

4. Fasten the custom panel to the door using two wood

screws (provided in installation kit) at each corner.

2. Remove the gasket from the corners of the door, pulling

gently until the two screw holes in each corner of the door can be seen.

NOTE: The gasket does not have to be removed from the

door, only the corners.

A. Screw holes

B. Gasket

A. M4 x 30 ﬂ athead screws (provided in installation kit)

5. Press the gasket firmly back into it’s original position.

Installation and Door Closing

Your beverage center has four leveling legs. If your beverage center seems unsteady or you want the door to close more easily, adjust the beverage center’s tilt using the instructions below.

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall appliance.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

When moving your Beverage Center:

Your beverage center is heavy. When moving the beverage center for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the oor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid oor damage. Always pull the beverage center straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the beverage center when trying to move it, as oor damage could occur.

2. Move the beverage center into its final location.

3. Turn the leveling legs to the right to lower the beverage

center, or turn the leveling legs to the left to raise it.

It may take several turns of the leveling legs to adjust the

tilt of the beverage center.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the beverage center takes some weight off the leveling legs. This makes it easier to adjust the leveling legs.

4. Open the door and check that it closes as easily as you like.

If not, tilt the beverage center slightly more to the rear by turning both front leveling screws to the right.

It may take several more turns, and you should turn both

leveling legs the same amount.

USING BEVERAGE CENTER

Controls

1 2

NOTES:

 When the beverage center is turned On for the ﬁ rst time, the

temperature defaults to the recommended setting.

 There are two adjustable temperature controls, one for each

compartment.

 The left temperature and preset touch pads control the

temperature of the upper compartment.

 The right temperature and preset touch pads control the

temperature of the lower compartment.

3 4 45 6 7 85

1. Turning Control On/Off

The first time that the beverage center is

plugged in, the control will be in Cool Off mode. Cool On and Cool Off will be the only options that display.

Press COOL ON for 3 seconds to turn on the beverage

center. All menus and recommended temperature settings will be displayed.

2. Auto Light Option Features a proximity sensor in the base grille

that automatically ramps on the LED interior display lighting when motion is detected. When motion is no longer detected, the interior display light will turn off after 2 minutes.

 Press the AUTO LIGHT option to activate this feature.

 When the AUTO LIGHT is not activated, the interior display

light will only turn on when the door is opened.

NOTE: Leaving the light on for an extended period of time will slightly increase the temperature of the beverage center.

3. Control Lock

A selectable feature that locks all controls except for Cool

On and Cool Off.

To activate Lock Mode, press and hold

LOCK for 3 seconds. After the countdown, all other displays will turn off and become unavailable except Cool On, Cool Off and Lock.

4. Using Presets

For your convenience, your beverage center also has controls that are preset to recommended storage temperature for specific beverages. Pressing any preset option will set the temperature to the recommended temperature for the specified beverage:

Beverage: 34 °F (1 °C) Party: 37 °F (3 °C)

Red wine: 64 °F (17 °C) White wine: 50 °F (10 °C) Sweet wine: 42 °F (5 °C) Champagne: 46 °F (7 °C)

5. Adjusting the Temperatures

To adjust set point

temperatures, press “+” (plus) or “-” (minus) until the desired temperature setting is reached. The control is set correctly when the beverages are as cold as you like it.

NOTES:

 The set point for the beverage center is 37 °F (3 °C for the

upper compartment and 50 °F (10 °C) for the lower

compartment. The set point range for the upper compartment is 33 °F to 40 °F (0 °C to 4 °C) and 42 °F to 64 °F (5 °C to 17 °C) for the lower compartment.

 Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments for the product

to acclimate. Recheck the temperatures before making further adjustments.

6. Viewing Celsius/Fahrenheit

Temperatures

Press the F/C touch pad to toggle between

displaying the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius.

The corresponding indicator will illuminate.

7. Sabbath Mode

Allows the door of the beverage center to be opened or

closed during the Sabbath or other religious holidays without directly turning on or off any lights, digital

readouts, solenoids, fans, valves, icons, tones, alarms or the compressor. By selecting this feature, the temperature set points remain unchanged, but the control panel lights, interior lights, and control audio turn off. For most efficient beverage center operation, it is recommended to exit the Sabbath Mode when it is no longer required.

 Press and hold SABBATH for 3 seconds to turn on the

feature. After the 3 second countdown, the feature will activate and all other displays will turn Off.

 Press and hold SABBATH for 3 seconds to turn off the

feature and turn on the display.

8. Over Temperature Alarm

The Over Temperature feature is designed

to let you know when the beverage center temperature rises above 70 °F (21 °C) for 4 hours or longer. The audio

alarm will shut off automatically when the temperature

returns to normal. To let you know an Over Temperature

condition occurred, the indicator light will continue to flash

until the Reset Alarm touch pad is pressed. If the over temperature condition is still present when an

Over Temp reset is performed, the indicator light will continue to reactivate every 4 hours until the beverage center temperature is below 70 °F (21 °C).

NOTE: These features will not appear on your control

unless your beverage center is over temperature and the alarm requires a reset.

9. Max Cool

Plummets internal temperatures to their lowest point for 24 hours.

 Press “+” and “F/C” at the same time to turn on the

feature. The feature will activate.

 Press “+” and “F/C” at the same time to turn off the

feature. The feature will activate.

If it is not turned off as indicated, after 24 hrs it will be

deactivated by itself.

10. Door Open Alarm

Helps avoid food and beverage spoilage by giving an

audio and visual alert if the door is left open for 5 minutes.

If the door is open longer than 5 minutes, an alarm will

sound every 2 minutes until the door is closed or any control is pressed.

11. Showroom Mode

This mode is used only when the beverage center is on

display in a retail store. To activate Showroom Mode, press and hold both Cool On and Sabbath for 3 seconds. If you unintentionally turn on Showroom Mode, Cool Off will light up on the display, and the controls will appear to work. Exit Showroom Mode by pressing and holding COOL ON and SABBATH at the same time for 3 seconds.

Normal Sounds

Your new beverage center may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the ﬂ ooring and surrounding

structures, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

 Your beverage center is designed to run more efﬁ ciently to

keep your beverages at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efﬁ ciency compressor and fans may cause your beverage center to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

 Rattling noises may come from the ﬂ ow of refrigerant or

items stored inside the beverage center.

 As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to

the refrigerant ﬂ owing in your beverage center.

 You may hear water running into the drain pan when the

beverage center is defrosting.

 You may hear clicking sounds when the beverage center

starts or stops running.

1. Starting on the left-hand side, place the first bottle on the

bottom of the rack with the neck of the bottle facing the front of the beverage center.

2. Place the next bottle on

its side with the neck of the bottle facing the back of the beverage center. Alternate the direction of the bottles, in this manner, until the display rack is full.

To stock the Beverage Center - Rack 2:

1. Starting from left-hand side of the bottom rack, place

the first bottle with the

neck of the bottle facing the front of the beverage center.

Stocking the Beverage Center

2. Continue to place the

remaining bottles facing in the same direction.

Wine Racks

Remove and replace the racks:

1. Pull the rack forward until it stops.

2. Press down on the left-hand lever while lifting up on the

right-hand lever to release the rack. Pull the rack forward and lift it up and out of the rack supports.

Rack 1: For storing up to eight 750 ml wine bottles [diameter

less than or equal to 31/8” (80 mm)].

Rack 2: For storing up to 6 wine bottles [diameter up to 3

(80 mm)].

/8”

To stock the Beverage Center Shelves:

Place juices, sodas or other canned beverages on the glass shelves.

To stock the Beverage Center - Rack 1: NOTE: The wine rack can be stocked with the bottles facing

either direction, however, to optimize storage adjacent bottles should be facing in opposite.

A. Lever

3. Replace the rack by inserting the rack into the supports

and sliding it in until it locks.

Beverage Center Shelves

Remove and replace the shelves:

1. Remove the shelf by lifting up the front and pulling it out of

the shelf slots.

2. Replace the shelf by inserting it into the shelf slots and

pushing it toward the back of the compartment.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.

CARE AND CLEANING

 To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a

mixture of warm water and baking soda [2 tbs to 1 qt (26 g to 0.95 L) of water].

4. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a

clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners containing chlorine. These can scratch or damage materials. Dry immediately with a soft, dry cloth to absorb any remaining water.

NOTE: To keep your stainless steel beverage center

looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is recommended that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish. To order the cleaner, refer “Accessories” section.

IMPORTANT:

 This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!  Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come

into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry immediately with a soft, dry cloth to absorb any remaining water.

5. Replace the racks.

Condenser cleaning

Cleaning

Explosion Hazard

Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

Clean the beverage center once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

To clean your Beverage Center:

1. Unplug beverage center or disconnect power.

2. Empty and remove all shelves and racks from inside the

beverage center.

3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior

surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

 To avoid damaging wooden tines and trim pieces, wipe them

off with a clean sponge or soft cloth and warm water. Do not use detergent or immerse the entire rack into water when cleaning.

 Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers, ﬂ ammable ﬂ uids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

These can scratch or damage materials.

Explosion Hazard

Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing.

Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

1. Remove the base grille to access condenser for cleaning.

Refer “Removing Base Grille” section.

2. Clean the condenser coils regularly. They are located

behind the base grille. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.

Removing Base Grille

You must remove the base grille to access the condenser coils for cleaning.

To remove the base grille:

1. Open the beverage center door.

A. Screws

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws.

3. Remove the base grille.

To replace the base grille:

1. Open the beverage center door.

2. Position the base grille so that both tabs align and the base

grille snaps into place. Replace two screws.

Tighten the screws.

Vacation Care

If you choose to turn the beverage center off before you leave, follow these steps.

1. Remove all beverage contents from the beverage center.

2. Unplug the beverage center.

3. Clean the beverage center. Refer “Cleaning” section.

4. Tape a rubber or wood block to the top of the door to prop

it open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Moving Care

When you are moving your beverage center to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1. Remove all beverage contents from the beverage center.

2. Unplug the beverage center.

3. Clean, wipe, and dry it thoroughly.

4. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape

them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.

5. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the

beverage center.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the “Installation Instructions” received with the beverage center.

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

GENERAL OPERATION Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions

Beverage center will not operate  Power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.



Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.

 Household fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the

circuit. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

 Are controls on? Be sure that the beverage center controls are on. Refer “Controls”

section.

The motor seems to run too much  Is the temperature outside hotter than normal? Expect the motor to run longer under

warm conditions. At normal temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40 % to

80 % of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more of the time.

 Is the door opened often? Expect the motor to run longer when this occurs. In order

to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the Beverage Center at once,

keep food organized so it is easy to ﬁ nd, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.

GENERAL OPERATION Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions

The motor seems to run too much  Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Refer “Controls”

section.

 Is the door closed completely? Push the door ﬁ rmly shut. If it will not shut all the

way, refer “The door will not close completely” later in this section.

 Are the condenser coils dirty? This obstructs air transfer and makes the motor work

harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer “Cleaning” section.

TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions

Temperature is too warm  Is the door opened often? Be aware that the Beverage Center will warm when this

There is interior moisture buildup  Is the door opened often? o avoid humidity buildup, try to get everything you need

occurs. In order to keep the Beverage Center cool, try to get everything you need out of the Beverage Center at once, keep beverage contents organized so it is easy to ﬁ nd, and close the door as soon as the content is removed.

 Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Refer “Controls”

section.

 Is the base grille blocked? For best performance, do not install the beverage center

behind a cabinet door or block the base grille.

out of the Beverage Center at once, keep beverage contents organized so it is easy to ﬁ nd, and close the door as soon as the content is removed. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the Beverage Center. The more often the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very humid.

 Is it humid? It is normal for moisture to build up inside the beverage center when the

air is humid.

 Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Refer “Controls”

section.

DOOR Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions

Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

The door is difficult to open

 Are beverage contents blocking the door open? Rearrange beverage contents so

that they ﬁ t more tightly and take up less space.

 Are the shelves out of position? Put the shelves back into their correct positions.

See “Beverage Center Use” for more information.

 Is the gasket dirty or sticky? Clean the gasket and the surface that it touches. Rub

a thin coat of parafﬁ n wax on the gasket following cleaning.

The door will not close completely

 Are the racks out of position? Put the racks back into their correct positions. Refer

“Wine Racks” section for more information.

 Is the gasket sticking? Clean the gasket and the surface that it touches. Rub a thin

coat of parafﬁ n wax on the gasket following cleaning.

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