Vintec VWS035SBA, VWS035SSB, VWS035SBB, VWS035SSA User Manual

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User Manual

MODELS:
VWS035SCA-X
VWS035SBA-X
VWS035SSA-X
VWS035TBA-X

VWS048SCA-X

Table of Contents

WARNING 3

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION & STORAGE

OPERATION

WINE SERVING & DEFROSTING

DOOR REVERSAL

DATA

TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARNING

The informaon in this document is subject to
modifica on without any prior noce.
Some models are available in dedicated countries only.

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 consequenal 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 can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilies or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instrucon
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.

This appliance uses flammability refrigerant, please
secure the cooling pipe during the delivery process.
Posion the wine cooler away from direct sunlight and
sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Never
clean appliance parts with flammable fluids.The fumes
can create a fire hazard or explosion. When disposing
your appliance, please choose an authorizsd disposal site.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

R600A WARNINGS

The following models use small quanty of R600A
(iso-butane) flammable refrigerant:
VWS035SCA-X/VWS035SBA-X/VWS035SSA-X/
VWS035TBA-X: –30g VWS048SCA-X: –35g
For your safety please observe the following
recommendaons :
This appliance contains a small quanty of R600A
refrigerant which is environmentally friendly, but
flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor
does it increase the greenhouse effect.
During transportaon and installaon, ensure that the
tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged.
Avoid using or manipulang sharp objects near the
appliances.
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 venlate the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes.
Nofy Customer Service for necessary acon and advice.
The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1
cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant. The refrigerant
quanty contained in this appliance is listed above in
grams; it is also noted on the Rang 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.

– WARNING: Keep venlaon openings in the applianc
e enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of
obstrucon.
– WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosng process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
– WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

– WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
compartments.
– WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or any other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

– WARNING:This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applicaons such as.

- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residenal type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments;

- catering and similar non-retail applicaons.

– WARNING:Do not use electrical appliances inside the

food storage compartments of the appliance,unless
they are the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
– WARNING:The instrucons for refrigerang appliances
and ice-makers shall include the substance of the
following .
– WARNING: When posioning the appliance ensure the

supply cord is not trapped or damaged

– WARNING: Do not locate mulple portable socket­ outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the

appliance.

– WARNING: Your appliance is fied with long life LED
lighng. In the unlikely event the LED lights should fail,
then the LED lights should be serviced by the
manufacturer.
– WARNING: In Queensland Australia, the authorised
pers on must hold a Gas Work Authorisaon for
hydrocarbon refrigerants, before carrying out servicing
or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
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
insulaon and refrigerant gas contained in these
appliances are flammable.

Allow 24 hours before switching on the Wine Cellar

During this me we recommend that you leave the
door open to clear any residual odours.

BEFORE LOADING & PLUGGING IN THE Wine Cellar

Important: All models without front venng (air opening)
are strictly for free standing only. (See technical chart).

Recommendaons:

The locaon you have selected for your Wine Cellar

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INSTALLATION

should:

- be unencumbered and well venlated;

- 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 mul-socket or extension
lead;

- have a surge protector fied to the electrical outlet;

- away from the microwave oven. Certain microwave
ovens do not have wave interference shield. When
placed within 1 meter vicinity of the wine cabinet, they
may affect the operaon of the wine cabinet.

Notes:

VWS048SCA-X model is built-in type as per the
drawings thereaer.
The Wine Cellar should be placed where the ambient
temperature is between 5℃ to 35℃.If the ambient
temperature is above or below this range,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 condions 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 instrucons

The Wine Cellar must be grounded in case of an
electrical short circuit. Grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock. The Wine Cellar s 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 locaons where there is frequent lightning, it is
advisable to use surge protectors.

Fixing the Back spacer:

Compressor run appliances require good venlaon
for effecve and longer usage. Your Vintec Wine
Cellar is supplied with a back spacer.
Affix the back spacer at the back of the cellar for air
circulaon and heat evacuaon.

IMPORTANT - THIS SPACER MUST BE ATTACHED TO

THE UNIT BEFORE. THE INSTALLATION, FOR
VENTILATION PURPOSE. FAILURE TO DO SO VOIDS

THE WARRANTY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUILT IN Wine

Cellar : (UNDERBENCH OR IN COLUMN) FRONT
VENTING Wine Cellar ONLY.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in the risk
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service
person if the grounding instrucons 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 protecon and adhesive
strips from the packaging around and inside the Wine
Cellar. The Wine Cellar must be posioned such that
the plug is accessible. Release the power cord.
Move your Wine Cellar to its final locaon. 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 ghten the back feet to
the maximum and adjust the front feet to level of the
Wine Cellar .

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UNDER-BENCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VWS035SCA-X/VWS035SBA-X/VWS035SSA-X

VWS035TBA-X models are free standing only. Any
built in voids the warranty

DIMENSIONS:

VWS048SCA-X

Height 875mm
Width 605mm
Depth 603mm + 30mm stopper (Total of 633mm)
This Vintec Wine Cellar is not designed to be fully
integrated behind a joinery door.
Please note that:

For VWS048SCA-X
a minimum cut out width of 625mm is required to
facilitate installaon, removal and servicing.

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