U-Line 1115WC, 1175WC User Manual
Use and Care Guide
Wine Captain® Models:
1115WC, 1175WC
1115WC 1175WC
1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a U-Line refrigeration product. A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, U-Line
Corporation is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter, specialty refrigeration and ice making
products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line technology
consistently leads the mark et with innovation, design, depth of product line and performance.
U-Line products are making life more convenient in homes, businesses, and hotels around the world. U-Line supports its
products with a strong dealer network, and its commitment to quality even extends to environmentally safe packaging.
IMPORTANT
READ all of the instructions in this guide completely before operating the unit for the first time.
For future reference, keep this guide in a safe, accessible location. If you need additional information or assistance,
please contact U-Line Corporation directly. Contact information appears on the rear cover of this guide.
If you have a problem with the operation of this product, the SERVICE section of this guide will assist you in quickly
identifying common problems and provide information on possible causes and remedies. If your product needs service,
contact U-Line directly.
Warranty Registration
Your U-Line Cor por ati on Li mite d W arr anty is lo cat ed on the insid e re ar co ver of th is g uide . To validate your warr anty, the
product and its original purchase date must be registered. A Warranty Registration Card has been included for this
purpose in the package containing this manual. Complete a nd mail the Warranty Registration Card, or register your
product online at www.U-LineService.com as soon as possible after purchase.
If your product registration is not on file and a request for warranty coverage is received, the date of sale to the U-Line
Selling Dealer or Distributor will be established as the first date of warranty coverage for your product.
Please Record Your Model Information
When you request additional inf ormation or service, you will be asked for your products model and serial numbers. You
can find this information on the serial plate located on the upper right or rear wall in the interior of your unit. Th is
information also appears on the warranty registration card.
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Figure 1
Please record the model number (Figure 1, 1), serial number (Figure 1, 2), date of purchase, and dealer contact
information for your U-Line product below:
Model Number:
_____________________________________________________
Serial Number:
_____________________________________________________
Purchase Date:
Dealer Nam e:
_____________________________________________________
Dealer Address:
_____________________________________________________
Dealer Teleph one:
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2 Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................2
Warranty Registration .......................................................................................................2
Please Record Your Model Information ...........................................................................2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................5
Safety Alert Definitions .....................................................................................................5
General Precautions ...........................................................................................................5
Product Features ........................................................................................................................6
Origins Wine Captain® Models 1115WC, 1175WC ...........................................................6
Operation ...................................................................................................................................7
Initial Startup .....................................................................................................................7
Interior Lighting ..................................... ......... ........ ......... ..................................................7
Electronic Control Panel ....................................................................................................8
Normal Operating Sounds .................................................................................................9
Wine Stocking Recommendations ....................................................................................9
Storage, Vacation, Moving ..............................................................................................10
Product Disposal ...............................................................................................................10
Wine Guide ...............................................................................................................................10
Wine Recommendations ..................................................................................................10
Cleaning and Maintenance .....................................................................................................13
General Cleaning .............................................................................................................13
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................13
Service .......................................................................................................................................21
Before Calling for Service ................................................................................................21
If Service is Required ........................................................................................................21
Replacement Parts ...........................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................22
Electronic Control Quick Guide .......................................................................................23
U-Line Corporation Limited Warranty ....................................................................................27
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3 Safety Precautions
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
PLEASE READ all instructions completely before
attempting to install, operate, or service your unit.
• Proper installation procedures must be followed
if this unit is b eing initially installed, or i s moved
to a new location after being in service. An
INSTALLATION GUIDE for your uni t , providing
comple te in s tallati on informat i o n is available
from U-Line Corporation directly, and must be
consulted before any installation is begun. U-Line
contact information appears on the rear cover of
this guide.
• This unit requires connecti on to a grounded
(three-prong), polarized receptacle that has been
placed by a qualified electrician in accordance
with applicable electrical codes.
Safety Alert Definitions
Safety items throughout this guide are labeled with a
Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type :
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD - El ec trical Groundin g Req u i red.
• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance
on the unit until the electricity has been
disconnected.
• Never remove the round grounding prong from
the plug and never use a two-prong grounding
adapter.
• Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of power
cord, removal of power plug, or direct wiring can
cause serious injury, fire and/or loss of property
and/or life and will void the warranty.
• Never use an extension cord to connect power to
the unit.
• Always keep your working area dry.
WARNING
The Anti-Tip Kit m ust be installed on this unit
before it is used. Serious personal injury could
occur.
CAUTION
DANGER
Danger means that failure to follow this safety
statement will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
Warning means that failure to follow this safety
statement could result in serious personal injury
or death.
CAUTION
Caution means that failure to follow this safety
statement may result in minor or mo derate
personal injury, property or equipment damage.
General Precautions
Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and
follow these general precautions along with those listed
throughout this guide:
DANGER
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAP MENT . Before you thro w away
your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors
and leave s helves in place so that c hildren may not
easily climb inside.
• Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use
gloves to prevent personal injury from sharp
edges.
• If you r model r equir es def rosti ng, DO N OT use any
type of heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed
up defrosting can cause personal injury and
damage to the inner lining.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
• Do not lift unit by door handle.
• Never install or operate the unit behind closed
doors. Be sure front grille is free of obstruction.
Obstructing free air flow can cause the unit to
malfunction and may void the warranty.
• Failur e to clean the conden ser ever y three m onths
can cause the unit to malfunction. This could void
the warranty.
• Allow unit temper ature to stabilize for 24 hours
before use.
• If your model requires defrosting, never use an
ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed
up defrosting. These instruments can puncture
the inner lining or damage cooling unit.
• Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts.
Imitation parts can damage the unit, affect its
operation or performance and may void the
warranty.
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4Product Features
Origins Wine Captain®
Models 1115WC, 1175WC
The Origins Wine Captain Models feature specially
designed canted wine racks that allow for the proper
horizontal storage of wine. The corks remain moist, which
keeps air from entering the bottles. Model 1115WC will
accommodate up to 24 bottles (750 mL size) an d Model
1175WC will accommodate up to 48 bottles (750 mL size).
The Right Te mperature for Wine
Your Wine Captain has been designed to provide three
temperatu re zones within the cabinet so the specific
storage requirements of your finest wines can be satisfied.
• An electronic control panel with digital display allows
you to display the interior temperature in each zone.
The unit is shipped from the factory with a default
temperature of 50°F. The controller only controls the
temperature of the middle zone. This zone can be set
from 45-54°F. The upper zone will be approximately 56°F warmer and the lower zone will be approximately
5-6°F cooler than the middle zone. The electronic
control and digital display provide an attractive
appearance, a nd it s met ho d of control provides precise
temperatures for storage of multiple types of wine.
• An interior light will illuminate automatically as the
door is opened, providing easy visual identification of
the wine. However, you can easily select two other
modes of operati on:
a. The interior light can be illuminated con tinuously,
for a four-hour pe riod, while the door is closed,
providing an attractive display of your wine
collection.
b. A blackout/Sabbath mode (not Star K certified)
allows you to darken both interior lights and the
LED display, while maintaining complete
temperature control in the unit.
• The doo r features tinted thermal glass that protects
your wines from potentially harmful light rays while
providing a very fashionable appearance.
• Wine ra cks have a maple front trim that adds a
fashionable appearance to the Wine Captain. The
wood facing may be stained with a WATER-based stain,
or replaced in its entirety with other woods or
manufactured products (such as Corian® or Sandstone).
• Six sliding 3/4 extendable chrome wine racks provide
easy access to all wine bottles.
• All models feature a black vinyl clad steel cabinet that
provides a rich textured look, and resists scra tching,
peeling and flaking. Black models are equipped with a
field- reversible door frame with a top mount
integrated handle that is easy to maintain.
• Stainless steel units feature a wrapped stainless steel
door frame and handle.
• Wine Captain Models are no t recommended for
outdoor use.
• Wine Captain Models installed in eit her a free-standin g
or built-in configuration must be anchored to prevent
tipping, using the originally provided anti-tip kit.
Features and s p ecifications are subject to change without
notice.
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5 Operation
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Figure 2
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
Proper air flow (Figure 2) is required for your unit to
operate at its highest efficiently. A grille, located in
the base of the unit, must not be blocke d at any
time, or your unit will not perform as expected.
Initial Startup
All U-Line units are shipped with controls that are p reset.
No initial adjustments are required.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
U-Line recommends the unit be allowed to run
overnight prior to loading with product.
Interior Lighting
The interior of the cabinet can be illuminated whenever
the door is opened or remained darkened f or a 36-hour
period (blackout/Sabbath mode [not Star K certified]).
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Figure 4
The LIGHT button (Figure 4, 1) on the control panel is
used to change the lighting functions.
To turn the lights and display off for a preset 36-hour
interval (blackout/Sabbath mode [not Star K certified]):
1. Press and hold the LIGHT button (F i gure 4, 1) for ten
seconds and release (the °F symbol will flash briefly at
the end of the ten second period).
2. The interior light and control display
go dark for the next 36 hours.
(Figure 4, 3)
will
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Figure 3
To turn the unit on or off, press and hold the ON/OFF
button (Figure 3, 1) for approximately ten seconds and
release. The display w ill show the unit set-point
temperature when turned on and display OFF when the
unit is off.
NOTE: Although the display will not be visible, the
temperature controls in t he unit re main active, a nd the
interior temperature will be maintained.
3. To exit the
certified)
Another lighting mode is available. To illuminate the
interior of the cabinet for a timed four-hour period:
1. Press and release the LIGHT button (Figure 4, 1) to
switch from door-operated lighting control to the
timed four hour lighting period (the °F symbol will
flash briefly after the LIGHT button is pressed).
2. At the end of the four-hour period, the light will turn
OFF and door-operated lighting control will resume.
3. To exit the timed lighting control before the end of the
four-hour period, repeat Step 1.
blackout/Sabbath mode (not Star K
before the 36-hour period, repeat Step 1.
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Electronic Control Panel
Temperature Display
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To display all zone temperatures:
1. Press and hold the WARMER button (Figure 5, 4) for
approximately five seconds and release when the °F
symbol in the display (Figure 5, 3) begins to flash.
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Figure 5
Your Wine Captain has been designed to provide three
temperatu re zones within the cabinet so the specific
storage requ irem ents of you r fin est wi nes ca n be sat is fied.
The electronic control with digital display (Figure 5) is
configured to show a single temperature continuously.
This set-point temperat ure is a base number used by the
controller to m aintain th e temp erature zo nes in your unit.
The factory default set-point is 50°F. This set-point
temperature is used as a gauge if further temperature
adjustments are required.
A DISPLAY OFF mode is available through the control
panel. This mode allows you to control whether the
display (Figure 5, 3) will be on or off whenever the door
is closed. The button sequence that follows will switch
between both modes:
1. Press and hold t he W ARMER butt on (Fi gur e 5, 4), and
within f ive seconds press the ON/OFF button (Figure
5, 2) three times.
2. The display will be either visible or dark when the door
is closed.
2. The display
individual readings at two second intervals per
temperature.
3. The °F symbol in the display will indicate the individual
zone temperature being displayed as they are the
scrolling.
• The top horizontal bar in the symbol indicates the
upper cabinet zone.
• The middle horizontal bar in the symbol indicates
the middle cabinet zone.
• The bottom horizontal bar in the symbol indicates
the lower cabinet zone.
4. After the third scroll cycle is completed, the display will
return to the set-point temperature.
(Figure 5, 3)
will scroll through three
Checking Product Temp erature
3. To return to the previous mode, repeat Step 1.
Temperature Display Selection
U-Line products supplied for 110 VAC operation have
temperatures displayed in a default Fahrenheit (°F)
configuration (Figure 5, 3). Models supplied for 220 VAC
operation have temperatures displayed in a default
Celsius (°C) configuration.
The display can eas ily be adjusted for either type of
temperature display. Press and hold the LIGHT button
(Figure 5, 1) and within five seconds press the COOLER
button (Figure 5, 5) three times to change the display as
desired.
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To check the actual product temperature in your unit,
insert an accurate thermometer into a plastic (nonbreakable) bottle that is partially filled with water.
Tighten the bottle cap securely (Figure 6).
Place the bottle in the desired area for 24 hours. Refrain
from opening the unit during the testing period. After 24
hours, check the temperature of the water. If required,
adjust the temperature control in a small increment (See
ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE).
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Figure 6
Factors which affect the internal temperatures of the
cabinet include:
• Temperature setting.
• Ambient temperature where installed.
• Number of times and length of time the door is
opened and closed.
• Installation in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Adjusting Temperature
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
Adjust the set-point temperature in single
increments, and wait 24 hours for the temperature
to stabilize before rechecking.
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Figure 7
To adjust the set-point temperature:
1. Press and release either the WARMER (Figure 7, 4) or
COOLER (Figure 7, 5) button to put the controller in
the SET TEMPERATURE mode. The °F sy mbol will begin
to flash.
NOTE: If no further action is taken, this mode will self
cancel in five seconds, and the original set-point
temperature will be displayed.
2. Within five seconds (while the °F symbol is flashing),
press the WARMER or COOLER button as required to
adjust the set-point temperature.
Normal Operating Sounds
All models incorporate rigid foam i nsulated cabinets to
provide high thermal efficiency and maximum sound
reduction for its internal working components. In spite of
this technology, your model may make sounds that are
unfamiliar.
Normal operating sounds may be more noticeable
because of the unit’s environment. Hard surfaces such as
cabinets, wood/viny l/tiled f loor s and p aneled walls have a
tendency to reflect normal appliance operating noises.
Common refrigerati on compon ents, and a brief
description of the normal operating sounds they make,
are listed below. NOTE: Your product may not contain all
of the components listed.
• Compressor: The compressor makes a hum or pulsing
sound that may be heard when it operates.
• Evaporator: Refrigerant flowing through an evaporator
may sound like boiling liquid.
• Condenser Fan: Air moving through a condenser may be
heard.
• Automatic Defrost/Drain Pan: Water may be heard
dripping or running into the drain pan when the unit is in
the defrost cycle.
Wine Stocking Recommendations
Specially designed wine racks allow for the proper
horizontal storage of wine. The bottles are properly
positioned so that the wine remains in contact with the
cork to assure that the cork does not b ecome dry.
Stock your unit as follows:
3. The change will be set five seconds after adjusting the
temperature and the new set-point will be displayed
(Figure 7, 3)
.
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Figure 8
1. The wine racks should be stocked beginning with the
lowest rack, at the back, and working forward.
Stagger the bottles as shown (Figure 8).
2. Repeat Step 1 to stock the next higher rack, and
continue until all racks are filled.
NOTE: After stocking, allow unit to run 24 hours to
stabiliz e produc t tem p er a tur es.
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