LE CACHE 1400, 2400, 3100, 3800, 5200 Owner's Manual

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

Thank you for choosing Le Cache Premium Wine Cabinets.

Your handcrafted wine cabinet has been constructed from the finest
materials and is designed to protect and preserve your valuable wine
collection for many years.

Please take a minute to read Chapters II through IV in this Owner’s
Manual. If you have any questions regarding the delivery and

inspection, placement and/or set-up of your wine cabinet, please
contact your dealer, or call Le Cache if you purchased your cabinet
directly from the factory.

You can reach us during normal business at 1.877.532.2243, or online
anytime at www.LECACHE.com

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Cheers!

Le Cache Premium Wine Cabinets

Special Note –

In this package, we’ve included a level, just in case the delivery team forgets to
bring their level when they setup your wine cabinet!

We’ve also included a one-page questionnaire and a self-addressed, stamped
envelope. If you have a free moment, let us know how we’re doing. Your feedback
is important to us!

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

I. Important Notes…………………………………………………. 3

II. Delivery Overview……..…………………………………………. 4

III. Inspection Procedure……………………………………………. 5

IV. Placement of Your Wine Cabinet………………………………. 6

V. Set-Up Instructions………………………………………………. 9

VI. Operating Instructions…………………………………………... 14

VII. Bottle Storage Tips…………………………………...…………. 21

VIII. Maintenance Instructions……………………………………….. 22

IX. Troubleshooting Guide…………………………………………. 23

X. Limited Warranty…………………………………………………. 26

XI. Contact Information……………………………………………… 27

W E W A N T Y O U R P I C T U R E !

Please email a picture of you and your cabinet (or, if you’re
shy, just your cabinet!) and accompanying text (optional) to
us at [e-mail], which we’ll post on our website at

www.lecache.com. The picture should be 4x6 if possible,

and the accompanying email should include your first and
last name. Cheers!

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY AT:

www.lecachewinecabinets.com/register

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I. I M P O R T A N T N O T E S

• WHEN TAKING DELIVERY OF YOUR WINE CABINET, FOLLOW THE INSPECTION

PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER III.

• WAIT 24 HOURS BEFORE PLUGGING IN AND OPERATING YOUR CELLARPRO

COOLING UNIT.

• THE COOLING UNIT SHOULD BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET CONNECTED TO

A 15-AMP CIRCUIT

• IF THE WALL OUTLET IS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE WINE CABINET, USE AN

EXTENSION CORD (GROUNDED; 14 GAUGE OR THICKER) AND COIL THE
EXCESS AT THE TOP OF THE CABINET SO THAT YOU WON’T NEED TO MOVE
THE WINE CABINET IN THE EVENT THAT THE COOLING UNIT NEEDS TO BE
REPLACED.

• WE RECOMMEND PLUGGING THE COOLING UNIT INTO A SURGE PROTECTOR

(MINIMUM OF 15-AMPS) TO PROTECT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FROM
POWER SURGES OR SPIKES.

P L E A S E N O T E!

UNTIL YOU’VE LOADED BOTTLES INTO YOUR WINE CABINET, DO NOT OPEN
BOTH DOORS AT THE SAME TIME. THE DOORS ARE EXTREMELY HEAVY AND
WHEN BOTH DOORS ARE OPENED, THE CABINET CAN TIP FORWARD IF THE
CABINET IS EMPTY.

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II. D E L I V E R Y O V E R V I E W

DELIVERY

If you purchased direct from Le Cache:

Standard delivery fees include 2 men (3 men for the Model 3800 and 5200), lift gate­equipped truck, inside delivery to 1st floor or any floor accessible to an elevator (within 100
feet of truck), unpacking, debris removal, installation of the crown and base moldings
(shipped in a separate box – Euro and Mission Series cabinets) and door alignment with a
total site time not to exceed half an hour. Additional delivery fees may be required if you
are located outside a regular delivery service area, if additional men are required to safely
perform delivery services to your location, or if extra site time is required to provide these
services. Extraordinary delivery conditions – such as stairs, distance to truck greater than
100 feet, or difficult access – may also require additional delivery fees.

The specialized carrier has been instructed to perform the following tasks upon delivery of
your wine cabinet in your presence:

• Unpack the wine cabinet;

• Place the wine cabinet in your home in the desired location;

• Align the doors;

• Install crown and base moldings (European Country and Mission Series); and

• Dispose of the packaging materials if you desire

If you purchased from a dealer:

Shipping costs, freight carrier and class of service are determined by the dealer unless
otherwise specified.

Please note: the carrier is NOT required to install the door handles on your cabinet. The
handles are shipped in an envelope inside the wine cabinet or screwed to the back side of
the doors, and are easily installed with a screwdriver into predrilled holes.

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III. I N S P E C T I O N P R O C E D U R E

1. REMOVE AND RETAIN THE SHOCKWATCH

INDICATOR. Located on the exterior of the
packaging (but underneath the shrink-wrap so it
won’t fall off,) the SHOCKWATCH INDICATOR
has a unique serial number that should match the
bill of lading. If there is no shockwatch indicator
or if the shockwatch indicator is red, please note
its absence or its red color on the bill of lading.

2. INSPECT THE PACKAGING BEFORE IT IS

REMOVED FROM THE CABINET.

a. The cabinet should arrive strapped to the

pallet.

b. The wine cabinet should always be

shipped in the upright position. (Please
note - it is OK to tip the cabinet in order to enter into a room.)

c. The packaging shouldn’t have any tears, holes, marks or other damage.

d. Note any discrepancies on the bill of lading.

3. ONCE THE PACKAGING HAS BEEN REMOVED, INSPECT THE INSIDE AND

OUTSIDE OF THE WINE CABINET FOR DAMAGE.

4. IF YOU FIND DAMAGE TO THE WINE CABINET:

a. Describe the damage on the bill of lading. Be detailed and descriptive.
b. DO NOT SIGN the paperwork if the delivery men write that there was HIDDEN

CONCEALED damage.

c. Call Le Cache at 1.877.532.2243 or your dealer immediately before the delivery

men leave.

d. Save a copy of all freight documents, including the Shockwatch, making sure that

everything is legible

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A DENIED INSURANCE

CLAIM AND/OR BILLING(S) FOR REPAIRS OR RETURNED MERCHANDISE.

or

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IV. P L A C E M E N T O F Y O U R W I N E C A B I N E T

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS –

UPRIGHT CABINETS WITH STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS

The heat generated by the cooling unit is ventilated through the top of the cabinet (except
credenzas). Consequently, the wine cabinet must have sufficient clearance above the
cabinet for the hot air to dissipate. If the hot air generated from the cooling unit cannot be
dissipated, the cooling unit will be unable to maintain cold temperatures inside the wine
cabinet and/or will run all the time.

The space above, to the front and to the sides of the wine cabinet must be open and
unobstructed. In addition, the wine cabinet must be placed in a space that is properly
ventilated. The cabinet cannot be placed in an alcove, closet or built-in space unless an
exhaust system is installed to evacuate the hot air generated by the cooling unit. In
addition, access to the top of the cabinet is necessary for periodic cleaning of the coils.

If you don’t have enough clearance above the cabinet, we can modify the cabinet’s intake
(rear vent modification) so that only 8-9” are required above the cabinet, but 3-4” of space
will be required behind the cabinet.

Refer to the following table for guidance regarding the required clearance above the
cabinet for upright cabinets without Rear Vent Modifications.

Required Clearance Above the Wine Cabinet

Model #

Contemporary, Loft and Wine Vault Series

1400 72 18 90 (7’ 6”)
2400 82 18 100 (8’ 4”)
3100 83 18 101 (8’ 5”)
3800 86 18 104 (8’ 8”)
5200 86 18 104 (8’ 8”)

European Country Series
1400 78 12 90 (7’ 6”)
2400 88 12 100 (8’ 4”)
3800 91 12 103 (8’ 7”)
5200 91 12 103 (8’ 7”)

Mission Series
1400 75 15 90 (7’ 6”)
2400 85 15 100 (8’ 4”)

Height (in.)

Minimum

Clearance (in.)

Minimum Ceiling

Height

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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS –

CREDENZAS AND UPRIGHT CABINETS WITH REAR VENT MODIFICATIONS

Credenzas and upright wine cabinets with rear-vent modifications need AT LEAST 3-4
inches of clearance between the cabinet and the wall behind it so that the cooling unit isn’t
forced to intake its own hot air. You’ll also need 8-9” above the cabinet to allow access for
periodic maintenance (ie cleaning the condenser coils).

If you received an air diverter with your credenza, use the magnets to place the diverter on
the back of the cooling unit (at the back of the credenza) so that the hot air exhaust is
directed to the left (when facing the credenza)

TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT

The CellarPro cooling units inside Le Cache wine cabinets are designed to maintain optimal
temperatures for storing and aging wine, and most wine collectors store their wine in the
range of 55 - 60°F. CellarPro cooling units can cool 30°F below the ambient temperature at
the top of the wine cabinet, but they are not designed to add heat inside wine cabinets that
are placed in cold environments. Therefore, placement of our wine cabinets in
environments that regularly exceed 90°F or drop below 55°F is not recommended.

FLOOR SURFACE

Because of the significant weight of your wine cabinet, it is important that it be placed on a
hard surface, otherwise the cabinet may become skewed if the doors settle unevenly over
time. If you will be placing your cabinet on thick carpeting, consider placing a carpet board
underneath the wine cabinet. You can purchase a carpet board from Le Cache, or you can
have your local hardware store cut a 3/4 inch plywood board to the following dimensions
(inches):

Model #

Carpet Board Dimensions – All Series
1400 26.5 25
2400 35 25
3100 45 25
3800 54 25
5200 69.5 25
Euro Credenza 63 25
Contemp Credenza 61 17

Length

Width

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WEIGHT LOAD FACTOR

After loading your wine cabinet with wine bottles, it will be extremely heavy. When
selecting a location for your cabinet, make sure that the floor underneath is strong enough
to support the weight of the cabinet.

Approximate Weight (lbs)

Model #

Contemporary Series
1400 320 516 836
2400 385 858 1,243
3800 475 1,374 1,849
5200 510 1,866 2,375
Credenza 300 345 645

Euro Series
1400 345 516 861
2400 415 858 1,273
3800 510 1,374 1,884
5200 550 1,866 2,416
Credenza 350 540 890

Mission Series
1400 330 516 846
2400 395 858 1,253
Credenza 350 540 890

Loft Series
1400 320 516 836
2400 385 858 1,243

Wine Vault Series
3100 385 1,104 1,489

Empty

Cabinet

Bottles

Total –

Full Cabinet

The cooling unit plugs into a standard wall outlet. The components of the cooling unit draw
3 amps, and the electric outlet on the side of the cooling unit also is rated for 3 amps. The
cord extends 6 ½ feet from the back of the cabinet. If an extension cord is used, it should be
14-gauge wire or thicker, grounded, and as short as possible. We recommend using a surge
protector rated at 15 amps or more.

POWER REQUIREMENT

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