Vintec V30SG, V40SG, V50SG, V30SG"e", AL-V30SG"e" User Manual

Armoire à vin.

Wine Preservation Technology

USER MANUAL

V30SG

V40SG

V50SG

V30SG"e"/AL-V30SG"e"

V40SG"e"/AL-V40SG"e"

V50SG"e"

V30SG"2e"/AL-V30SG"2e"

V40SG"2e"/AL-V40SG"2e"

V50SG"2e"

V40DG"2e"AL-V40DG"2e"

V50DG"2e"

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WARNING

The information in this document is subject to modification without any prior notice.

VINTEC offers no guarantee for our wine cellar if it is being used for any purpose other than that for which it was specifically designed. VINTEC cannot be held responsible for any error in this manual. VINTEC is not responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to wines or any other contents incidental or consequential to possible defects of the wine cellar. Warranty applies to the wine cellar only and not to the content of the wine cellar.

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.

R600A WARNINGS

NOTE: The following models use R600A flammable refrigerant in their sealed system

AL-V30SG”e” – 25grams	AL-V30SG”2e” – 25grams
AL-V40SG”e” –28grams	AL-V40SG”2e” –32 grams
AL-V40DG”2e” – 32grams

The above quantity of R600A refrigerant is in the sealed refrigeration system. The following must be observed for your safety:

R600A Refrigerant Warning

•This appliance contains a small quantity of R600A refrigerant which is environmentally friendly, but flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase the greenhouse effect.

•During transportation and installation, ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged.

•Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes.

•In the event any damage does occur, avoid exposure to open fires and any device which creates a spark. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power.

•Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes.

•Notify Customer Service for necessary action and advice.

•The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant. The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is listed above in grams; it is also noted on the Rating Plate of the appliance.

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It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to carry out servicing or repairs to this appliance. In Queensland the authorized person must hold a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants, before carrying out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.

–WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

–WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

–WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

–WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

The environment and personal safety must be considered when disposing of this appliance. Please ensure the appliance is taken to a recycle center for safe recycling. DO NOT dispose of the appliance in land fill as the insulation and refrigerant gas contained in these appliances are flammable.

Allow 24 hours before switching on the wine cellar. During this time we recommend that you leave the door open to clear any residual odors.

BEFORE LOADING & PLUGGING IN THE WINE CELLAR

Important: All models without front venting (air opening) are strictly for free standing only. ( see technical chart)

Recommendations:

The location you have selected for your wine cellar should:

-be unencumbered and well ventilated;

-be well away from any heat source and direct sunlight;

-not be too damp (laundry, pantry, bathroom etc.);

-have a flat floor,

-have a standard and reliable electricity supply (standard socket to country standards, linked to the ground), it is NOT recommended to use a multi-socket or extension lead.

-have a surge protector fitted to the electrical outlet

-away from the microwave.

Certain microwave ovens do not have wave interference shield. When placed within a 1 meter vicinity of the wine cabinet, they may affect the operation of the wine cabinet.

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Notes:

-V30 models are for free standing ONLY:

-V40 models are built-in type as per the drawings thereafter;

-V50 models are partially built-in, MUST allow 1cm to, side & back clearance.

The wine cellar should be placed where the ambient temperature is between 5ºC to 35ºC. If the ambient temperature is above or below this range, the performance of the unit may be affected. Placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate. The ideal range of temperature may not be reached. (See Climate Class at the end of this manual)

Grounding instructions

The wine cellar must be grounded in case of an electrical short circuit. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock. The wine cellar is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire and plug. The wine cellar plug must be plugged into a properly affixed and grounded electrical outlet.

Note: In locations where there is frequent lightning, it is advisable to use surge protectors.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replace by a qualified person in order to avoid electrical hazard.

Installing your wine cellar

Unpack and remove all of the protection and adhesive strips from the packaging around and inside the wine cellar.

The wine cellar must be positioned such that the plug is accessible. Release the power cord. Move your wine cellar to its final location. The wine cellar should be installed in a suitable place where the compressor will not be subject to physical contact.

Leveling your wine cellar: Wine cellar must be leveled BEFORE loading your wines. Your Vintec wine cellar is equipped with 4 adjustable feet to facilitate easy leveling. VINTEC recommends that you tighten the back feet to the maximum and adjust the front feet to create a level.

Back spacer:

Compressor run appliances require proper ventilation for proper and longer usage. Your Vintec wine cellar is supplied with a back spacer. Affixed the back spacer at the back of the cellar for air circulation and heat evacuation.

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IMPORTANT - THIS SPACER MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR VENTILATION PURPOSE. FAILURE TO DO SO VOIDS THE WARRANTY

TURNING ON YOUR WINE CELLAR

Plug in and switch on the cellar by pressing on the power button for a few seconds. When you use the wine cellar for the first time (or restart the wine cellar after having it shut off for a long time), there will be a few degrees, variance between the temperature you have selected and the one indicated on the LED readout. This is normal and it is due to the length of the activation time. Once the wine cellar is running for a few hours everything will stabilize.

Important: If the unit is unplugged, power is lost, or turned off, wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. The wine cellar will not start if you attempt to restart before this time delay.

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Operating Noises

To reach the desired temperature settings, VINTEC wine cellars, like all wine cellars operating with compressors and fans, may produce the following types of noises. These noises are normal and occur as follows:

-Gurgling sound, caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance’s coils,

-Cracking/popping sounds, resulting from the contraction and expansion of the refrigerant gas to produce cold,

-Fan operating sound, to circulate the air within the wine cellar.

An individual’s perception of noise is directly linked to the environment in which the wine cellar is located, as well the specific type of models. VINTEC wine cellars are in line with international standards for such appliance. VINTEC will always do its utmost to satisfy its customers but will not retake possession of the goods due to complaints based on normal operating noise occurrences.

LOADING YOUR WINE CELLAR

You may load your wine bottles in single or double rows while taking note of the following: if you do not have enough bottles to fill your wine cellar, it is better to distribute the load throughout the wine cellar so as to avoid “all on top” or “all below” type loads.

-Do remove or relocate adjustable wooden shelves to accommodate larger type of bottles or increase the capacity of the cellar by stacking the bottles up when necessary. (See removing shelves)

-Keep smalls gap between the walls and the bottles to allow air circulation. Like an underground cellar air circulation is important to prevent mould and for a better homogeneous temperature within the cellar.

-Do not over load your wine cellar to facilitate air circulation

-Do not stack more than 1.5 rows of standard 0.75L bottles per shelves to facilitate air circulation

-Avoid obstructing the internal fans (located inside on the back panel of the wine cellar).

-Do not try to slide the shelves outwards beyond the fixed position to prevent the bottles from falling.

-Do not pull out more than one loaded shelf at a time as this may cause the wine cellar to tilt forward.

-Do not cover the wooden shelves with alloy foil or other materials, as it will obstruct air circulation.

-Do not move your wine cellar while it is loaded with wines. This might distort the body of the wine cellar and cause back injury.

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TYPES OF REGULATION

Please note that depending on the loading and settings chosen it takes 24hours for the wine cellar to see the temperature stabilizing.

During this time LED seems to move erratically in particular for 2e models. It is a normal process. This process occurs whenever the setting is modified and/or whenever a large amount of bottles are added to the cellar.

Single temperature Maturing/Storage wine cellars:

V30SG,V40SG,V50SG: standard regulation V30SG"e",V40SG"e",V50SG"e": electronic regulation, digital display.

Designed to store and mature all wines: red, white and sparkling. These wine cellars reproduce the ideal conditions for wine storage, at a constant recommended temperature of 12ºC. They can also be set to provide ideal serving temperature for full enjoyment of the wine’s qualities. Unless stated by the wine maker on the bottle, VINTEC recommends 7ºC for your champagne, 12ºC for whites and 18ºC for reds. (Refer to “Wine Service Temperature” recommendation chart)

Two Compartment single temperature wine cellars (2-in-1 Wine Cellars):

V40DG"2e", V50DG"2e" : electronic regulation digital display

DG models are made of two independent compartments regulated independently as 2 single zone wine cellars. Like the e models, each compartment are adjustable from 5ºC to 18ºC. Ideal for storage or “mise en temperature” ( The right temperature for optimum enjoyment)

Two Temperature Serving Wine Cellars:

V30SG"2e", V40SG"2e", V50SG"2e" : electronic regulation digital display

Designed to store wines at the correct temperature for best enjoyment. The upper chamber can hold 12, 14 or 16 bottles, depending on the models, at a temperature of 5ºC to 10ºC dedicated mainly to white, sparkling wines and champagnes. The lower chamber accommodates 20, 30 or 34 bottles, depending on the models, mainly for red wines, which could be stored either at room temperature (18ºC-20ºC) for consumption or at 12ºC for a longer time of storage.

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TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

Important: The LCD displays by default the actual internal air temperature.

The temperature settings are pre-set at the factory as follows. In the event of a power interruption, all previous temperature settings are automatically erased and it will revert to the preset temperature settings.

Factory preset chart

	Model	Setting	Temperature
	V30 / V50 SG	Normal	10ºC -14ºC
	V30 / V40/ V50 SG "e"	12	12ºC (+/- 2.5ºC)
	V30/ V40 / V50 SG "2e"	Upper compartment: 6	6ºC (+/- 2.5ºC)
		Lower compartment: 12	12ºC (+/- 2.5ºC)
	V40/50 DG "2e"	Left compartment: 12	12ºC (+/- 2.5ºC)
		Right compartment: 7	7ºC (+/- 2.5ºC)

It is important to understand that there is a difference between the air temperature inside the wine cellar and the actual temperature of the wine: You will need to wait approximately 12 hours before noticing the effects of temperature adjustment due to the critical mass within a full wine cellar.

Once the thermostat is set, it is strongly advised not to toy with it or adjust frequently. The thermostat will maintain the temperature inside the wine cellar within a +/- 2.5ºC range. But the thermal inertia of the wine and the glass is such that within this temperature range, the actual temperature of the wine will only fluctuate 0.5ºC to 1ºC.

Standard models:

“MAX” adjustable from 5 to 9 ºC “NORMAL” adjustable from 10 to 14 ºC “MIN” adjustable from 15 to 18 ºC

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