Thermador T24UW910RS, T24UW910LS Maintance Manual

USE & CARE
GUIDE

MANUAL DE USO
Y CUIDADO

GUIDE
D’UTILISATION ET
D’ENTRETIEN

Model/Modelo/Modele

T24UW920RS
T24UW920LS
T24UW910RS
T24UW910LS
T24UW900RP
T24UW900LP

Glass Door Wine Reserve
Enfriador de vinos
Cellier avec porte en verre

Table of Contents

Welcome to Your THERMADOR
Under-Counter Appliance

Important Safety Instructions ………….…4

- Definition

- Before you switch ON the appliance

- Technical safety

- Important information when using the
appliance

- Children in the household

- General regulations

Information concerning disposal ………..5

- Disposal of packaging

- Disposal of your old appliance

Installing the appliance ……………………5

- Transporting

- Installation location

Ventilation ……………………………………5

Getting to know your appliance ………….6

Getting started with your appliance ….....7

- Touch control

- Switching the appliance on

- Setting the temperature

- Controlling the cabinet lighting

- Special functions:

- Sabbath Mode

- Fahrenheit / Celsius Display

- Off Mode

Toe-Kick ……………………………………...10

Cleaning the appliance …………………….10

- Proceed as follows:

- Cleaning behind the Toe-kick

Odors ………………………………………….11

Light (LED) ………………………………….11

Tips for saving energy ……………………11

Operating noises …………………………..11

- Normal noises

- Preventing noises

Troubleshooting ……………………………12

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www.thermador.com

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Welcome

To Your Thermador® Under-counter Appliance

Thank you and congratulations on your recent THERMADOR purchase! Whether you are a
dedicated chef or simply a connoisseur of the art of cooking, owning a THERMADOR kitchen is the
ultimate expression of personal style, good taste, and an appreciation for the complete culinary
experience. Our award-winning products have been empowering culinary enthusiasts for more
than eleven decades.

Before you begin using your new THERMADOR product, please take a moment to review the Use
and Care Guide. You will find the answers to all of your questions as well as some very important
safety information. Pay special attention to the Important Safety Instructions located at the
beginning of this guide. Your THERMADOR product is ready and waiting to be used for your next
gourmet creation!

Our products are handcrafted with the highest quality authentic materials to ensure reliable service.
In the unlikely event that you have a service question, please have your model and serial numbers
of your product available when calling for technical service. You can find this information in the
name plate of the appliance located inside the cabinet, opposite the hinge.

We realize that you have made a considerable investment in your kitchen and thank you again for
choosing THERMADOR. Please feel free to share your kitchen photos and remodeling stories with
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you!

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Important Safety Instructions

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Definition

WARNING:

This indicates that death or serious injury
may result due to non-observance of this
warning.

CAUTION:
This indicates that minor or moderately
severe injury may result due to non­observance of this warning.

NOTE:

This is used to draw the user’s attention to

something in particular.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of
shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow
these basic precautions:

Before you switch ON the appliance

Please read the operating and installation instructions
carefully. They contain important information on how
to install, use and maintain the appliance. Retain all
documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Technical safety

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by an authorized servicer. Improper
installation and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk. Repairs must be performed by an
authorized servicer.
Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer
should be used. Only original parts satisfy safety
requirements.

The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire
power cord. Never sever or remove the third
(ground) conductor from the power cord.
The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The
socket should be connected by an electrician
only. Where there is a 2-pole standard wall
socket, it is the responsibility of the customer to
have this socket replaced with a correctly
grounded 3-pole wall socket. Do not use any
adapter plugs.

Important information when using the
appliance

x Never use electrical appliances inside the

appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.).

Risk of explosion!

x Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean

the appliance! The steam may penetrate
electrical parts and cause a short–circuit. Risk

of electric shock!

fire, electric

x Do not use pointed and sharp–edged

implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You
could damage sensitive internal components,
including the refrigerant tubes. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

x Do not store products which contain flammable

propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance. Risk of

explosion!

x Do not stand on or lean heavily against the

base of appliance, door, shelves etc.

x Switch the appliance off prior to cleaning.
x Bottles which contain a high percentage of

alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright
position.

x Keep plastic parts and the refrigerator seal free

of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and the
refrigerator seal will become porous.

x Never cover or block the ventilation openings

for the appliance.

x Children should not be allowed to use the

appliance unless supervised by an adult.

Children in the household

x Keep children away from packaging and its

parts. Danger of suffocation from folding
cartons and cling wrap!

x Do not allow children to play with the

appliance!

General regulations

The appliance is designed exclusively for the storage
of wine.
This appliance is intended for use in the home and

the home environment.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

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Information concerning disposal

The packaging protects your appliance
damage

Disposal of packaging

from

during transit. All utilized materials are
environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us
by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner. Please ask your dealer or your local
authority about current means of disposal.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw
materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

WARNING:

1. Pull out the power plug.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the power
plug.

3. Remove the door from the appliance.

4. Do not allow children to play with the appliance
once it has spent its useful life. Danger of
suffocation!

Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the
insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be recycled by
professionals. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

Installing the appliance

For detailed installation instructions, please refer
to the Installation Guide provided with the
appliance.

Have a qualified technician install and connect the
appliance according to the enclosed installation
instructions.

NOTE: For detailed installation instructions, relevant
measurements and information, please, see the
Installation Guide provided with this appliance.

Do not install this appliance:

Transporting

The appliance is heavy and must be handled with
caution during transportation and installation. Because
of the weight and dimensions of the appliance, at least
two persons are necessary to move the appliance into
position securely and avoid injuries to people or
damage to the appliance.

WARNING:

Outdoors

-

- In an environment with dripping water

- In rooms where there is a risk of frost

Installation location

A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an
installation location. The installation location should
not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near
a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc.
If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use
a suitable insulating plate or observe the following
minimum distance from the heat source:

x To electric or gas oven/range 1¼” (3 cm).

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/

x To an oil or coal-fired cooker 11

” (30cm).

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The floor of the installation location must not give
way; if required, reinforce floor. The appliance must be
upright and level to function correctly.

Ventilation

The refrigeration unit is ventilated only at the Toe­Kick in the base. Never cover that area or place
anything in front of it. Otherwise the refrigeration cooling
performance will be affected and the unit must work
harder increasing power consumption. Additionally,
make certain all 4 leveling legs are extended (unit
height approximately 34
airflow underneath the appliance.

3/4”), so that there

is sufficient

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Getting to know your appliance

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THERMADOR under-counter Wine Reserve units

freestanding or built-in and are available in a number

be
of configurations.
These operating instructions are general for all models;
the diagrams may differ.

1. Cabinet

2. Stainless Steel Door with window

3. Handle (Pro Style or Master Style)

4. Full depth cantilever shelves (5 shelves; 7
bottles each shelve)

5. Separator and touch controls

6. Bottom shelf (1 shelf; 6 bottles)

7. Toe-kick

8. Leveling legs (x4)

NOTE: Overlay model does not includes the stainless
door or the handle.

WARNING

To avoid the appliance tilting due to unbalanced
overweight do not pull out all the Wine Racks at the
same time. Always push the Wine Rack into the
cabinet before pull out another Wine Rack.

can

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Getting started with your appliance

Touch control

ALARM

A.

When the door has been left open for 3 minutes or
longer, an audible alarm sound is triggered in addition to
a flashing blue LED indicator light above the ALARM
button. Press the button once to temporarily disengage
the ALARM, or close the open door.

• Press and hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds to
disengage permanently the door-open ALARM
function. The key-press will sound once, confirming
the ALARM function has been disengaged.

• Press and hold ALARM for 3 seconds to reengage
the door-open ALARM function.
NOTE: The ALARM function will not operate when the
unit is in Sabbath mode. See the Sabbath Mode
section of Special Functions.

• There are other situations when the ALARM will
sound. See the Troubleshooting section on pg. 13.

B. LOCK

• Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds,
LOCK LED will light up and all buttons will be blocked.
To disengage, press and hold the LOCK button for 3
seconds or until LOCK LED light goes off.

C. LIGHT

Light location is hidden/recessed in ceiling and under
mullion. There are 4 adjustable light settings: no light
(no LED light on control), low (1 LED lite on control),
medium (2 LED lite) and high (3 LED lite on control).
When the door is open, the interior lights automatically
adjust to the maximum intensity (high); lights return to
the selected intensity when the door is closed.
When the lights are already set on high, there will not
be a difference of intensity when the door is open.

D. DISPLAY PANELS

The temperatures are shown in the display panel. The
upper level is for white wines and the lower level is for
red wines. By default, the temperatures sets 46°F for
the upper compartment and 58°F for the lower
compartment..

A B C

D E

When the temperature is adjusted, the control panel
flashes the new set-point temperature for 5 seconds,
then reverts to a continuous display of actual
temperatures.
Temperatures in upper and lower compartment are
related and adjust automatically to keep the best
cooling ratio for your red and white wines.

E. SELECTION BUTTONS

The temperature setting is adjusted using the selection
buttons, see chapter “Setting the temperature” for
details.

• Press COOLER (-) to lower the set temperature.

• Press WARMER (+) to raise the set temperature.

Switching the appliance on

The appliance begins to cool when plugged in.

WARNING:

Follow the instructions and recommendations in the

“Connecting the appliance” section in the
Installation Guide for a correct and safe use of your

Wine Reserve.

CAUTION:

Keep hands and fingers away from front and rear
openings of the Wine Reserve door when closing. Risk
of injury to hands or fingers may occur.
Never allow children to climb on or play with the Wine
Reserve door.

Setting the temperature

By default, the temperature set in your Wine Reserve
is 46°F for the upper compartment and 58°F for the
lower compartment; these are the temperatures
recommended but you can adjust the temperature as
you like.
Temperatures in upper and lower compartment are
related and adjust automatically to keep the best
cooling ratio for your red and white wines.

To set a new temperature press the Selection Buttons
COOLER (-) or WARMER (+).
The temperatures will increase or decrease together
by one degree every time the Selection Button is

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pressed. The temperature can be displayed in

Type of Wine

Categories

Temp.

Rich,

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spi

m

Reds

Bordeaux, Shiraz,
Rhone wines

64°F

Caber

on,

Burgundy

63°F

M
Lighter bodied
Reds

Rioja, Pinot Noir

62°F

Chianti, Zinfandel

59°F

Madeira, Chinon

57°F

Juicy, fruity
Reds

Young Spanish,
Portuguese wines

54°F

Full­bodied/oa

ed

Whites

W

52°F

M
lighter bodied
Whites

Chardonnay, Australian
Semillon

50°F

Cha
Blanc

48°F

S
S
wines

Sauternes,
Muscat/Moscato

47°F

Champagne, Cava, Asti

43°F

ting

Closed-Door

Cabinet Light Level

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degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
The factory setting is degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

Temperature Ranges

Wine Reserve upper: 40º to 52º
Wine Reserve lower: 52º to 64º
*Suggested upper temp.:46º
*Suggested lower temp.: 58º

The correct serving temperature is crucial for the taste
and therefore your enjoyment of the wine.
We recommend serving wine at the following drinking
temperature.

LIGHT set

None

Low

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parkling

Controlling the cabinet lighting

The interior cabinet light settings can be controlled
using the LIGHT button on the CONTROL
luminosity level will increase by one
one LED light over the LIGHT button) every time the
button is pressed. When the level is already in “High” (3
LED lite), the next press will reset the level to “None”
and no LED light will be displayed. When the door is
opened, the interior light will automatically illuminate to
its maximum intensity (High level) independently of the
setting on the
interior light will adjust back to the setting indicated
above the LIGHT button as per following table:

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hite Burgundy

blis, Sauvignon

control. When

PANEL. The

unit (displayed

the door is closed, the

as

Medium

High

(same level as

door is

If the LIGHT preset is “None”, the interior lights will turn
on only when the door be opened and will dim off again
when the door be closed.
These light level settings can be used to conveniently
display the contents of the Wine Reserve even when

the door is closed.

The factory default for closed-door light level setting is

“Medium”.

• Press the LIGHT button repeatedly to cycle between

The level settings.

• The interior lighting will temporarily adjust to the
selected setting for a few seconds. This provides a
visual sample of the selected level, before returning to
the open-door (maximum) lighting level.

wh

opened)

Special functions

The following special functions can be selected or
displayed:

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath Mode is designed for those users whose
religious observances requires the turning off of lights
or for travelers who will be absent from home.

This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict
religious regulations in conjunction with specific
instructions found on www.star-k.org.

When Sabbath mode is activated:

•The display panel will indicate the unit is in Sabbath

mode.

• All other interior and exterior lights deactivate and

cannot be engaged.

• All control buttons become inactive.

• All audible and visual alarms become inactive.

Activating:

1. Press and hold the LOCK and COOLER buttons

simultaneously for 3 seconds to engage the Sabbath
mode. The temperature settings used prior to engaging
the Sabbath mode are maintained.

2. The key-press sounds once, and the DISPLAY
PANEL will change to continuously display the
following characters:

The display will not change, even if the door
as long as the unit remains in Sabbath mode.
NOTE: The Sabbath mode will remain active if the unit
is restarted after a power loss.

Deactivating:

1. Press and hold the LOCK and COOLER buttons

simultaneously for 3 seconds.

2. All buttons, displays, lights and alarms will again
become functional.

3. Unit will stay in SAB until deactivated.

Fahrenheit / Celsius Display

1. Press and hold the LIGHT and WARMER buttons

simultaneously for 3 seconds in order to switch
between degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and degrees Celsius
(°C) for the temperature control and display.

2. The factory setting is degrees Fahrenheit. When
switching to degrees Celsius (°C), the display panel will
show the following characters for a few seconds, and
the key press will sound once:

is closed,

Repeat the same process to show the temperature
back in degrees Fahrenheit.

When switching back to Fahrenheit, the following
characters will be displayed:

3. The display will then indicate the previously set
temperature, adjusted to either the Celsius or
Fahrenheit scale.

Off Mode

Off mode deactivates all functional elements of the
unit.

Activating:

1. Press and hold the LOCK and WARMER buttons

simultaneously for 3 seconds to engage the OFF
mode.

2. The key-press sounds once and the display panel
will change to continuously display the following
characters:

3. Repeat the same process to disengage the Off
mode and activate all functional elements again.

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Toe-Kick

The Toe-Kick itself can be removed for service or
cleaning (see “Cleaning behind the Toe-Kick” in the
next section).

1. Remove the stainless steel Toe-Kick by unscrewing
and removing the two front screws with a Philips
screwdriver.

Front

screws

2. You can remove the Toe-Kick by simply pulling it

out of the left and right mounting brackets.

3. To reattach the Toe-Kick, slide over the left and right
mounting brackets, such that bottom tabs of the Toe­Kick rest on top of the bracket bases. This will allow
the Toe-Kick and mounting bracket screw holes

Bracket

Bottom

bases

tabs

to align.

Cleaning the appliance

WARNING:

Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner!

CAUTION:

• Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents and
solvents.

• Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The
metallic surfaces could corrode.

• Never clean the glass shelves in the dishwasher. The
parts may be damaged.

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: switch the appliance off. For
instructions, see “Off Mode” section on the “Special
Functions” page.

2. Clean the appliance, and the glass shelves with a

soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral
detergent.

3. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
lukewarm water and a little pH neutral detergent.

4. Wipe the drawer seals with clear water only and
then wipe dry thoroughly.

5. After cleaning switch the appliance back on.

CAUTION:

When rinsing the cabinet, water must not enter the
interior light recess located on the upper side of the
interior cabinet, or spill out from the bottom of the
cabinet.

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Cleaning behind the Toe-Kick

1. Before cleaning: switch the appliance off.

2. Remove the Toe-Kick. See “Toe-Kick” section on

the previous page.

WARNING:
Do not remove the electrical box cover behind the

Toe-Kick. Risk of electric shock!

3. Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment

to clean the accessible areas when they are dusty or
dirty.

4. Replace the Toe-Kick.

5. Switch the appliance on.

Odors

If you experience unpleasant odors:

1. Switch the appliance off.

2. Take all wine out of the appliance.

3. Clean the interior. See “Cleaning the appliance”.

4. Clean all bottles.

5. Switch the appliance on again.

6. Check whether the formation of odors is still

occurring after 24 hours.

Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light
located at the top of the interior cabinet and under the
mullion. This light must be repaired by authorized
technicians only.

Tips for saving energy

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The
appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or
near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.

• Do not block the ventilation openings in the appliance.

• Open the appliance door as briefly as possible.

Operating noises

Normal noises

Droning: Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration units,

fan).

Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises: Refrigerant
is flowing through the tubing.

Clicking: Motor, switches or solenoid valves are
switching On/Off.

Preventing noises

Be sure the appliance is leveled

Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the
height-adjustable feet.

Bottles or containers are touching each other

Move the bottles or containers slightly away from each
other.

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Troubleshooting

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compressor will run more.

Be sure to check these items first:

x Is there a power outage in the area?
x Is the household fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?
x Is the appliance properly connected to the electrical supply?

Many problems can be resolved without the need for a service call. See the following list as a reference of possible
solutions of simple problems.

Symptom Possible Cause Potential Remedy

Check display to make sure the unit is not

Appliance is not cooling. Appliance has been switched off.

switched off. If display reads “OFF”,
simultaneously press and hold LOCK and
WARMER to return to operating mode.

The compressor is constantly
running or running too much.

Appliance opened frequently.

The ventilation openings have been
covered.

A large amount of product, or warm
product was placed into the appliance.

Excessively warm environment.

Leveling legs are not extended.

Door gasket is not sealing.

Do not open the appliance
unnecessarily.

Remove obstacles at the ventilation opening
located at the base of the unit and in the
refrigerator interiors.

The compressor will run more than
normal until the product cools. The
more that is added, the longer the motor will
run.

Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, or
near a heat source. If the appliance is in an
unusually warm environment, the

Extend the leg height to improve air
circulation. This will reduce the amount of
time the compressor needs to run.

Inspect the condition of the gasket. If
damaged, cold air can escape the cabinet
and cause the compressor to run more
than normal.

Products and beverages in the unit are
too cold.

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Temperature has been set too low.

Product placed too close to ventilation
holes.

Increase the temperature. See “Setting the

temperature”.

Rearrange the bottles, so that nothing
obstructs the interior ventilation holes.