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User’s Manual
Wine Captain
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Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your U-Line Wine Captain. A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, U-Line is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter ice making and specialty refrigeration products. The Right Temperature for the Wine The Wine Captain’s unique, triple temperature zones permit storage of your finest wines at approximately 60°F (15°C) in the top portion of the cabinet for reds, 50-55°F (10-12°C) in the middle for whites and 45°F (7°C)
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Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read this manual completely. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type. Definitions DANGER ! Danger means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death. ! WARNING Warning means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death. CAUTION Cautio
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Table Of Contents Wine Selection Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Suggestions For Matching Wine And Food . . . . . . . . 2 Common Food And Wine Matches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guide To Common Styles Of Wine . . . . . . . . 3 Common Tasting Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Grille Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .
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U-Line Corporation Limited Warranty U-Line Corporation warrants each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed sys- tem (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypass valve, the dryer and the connecting tubing) in each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. During the initial o
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Wine Selection Suggestions Selecting the right wine for the right occasion can sometimes be a seemingly awkward or difficult task for the beginning wine enthusiast. We would therefore like to present you with a few suggestions which may provide a little more confidence and enjoyment when choosing and serving your wines. When selecting wines, keep an open mind and do not be afraid to be adventurous. Do not view the subject of wine so seriously it discourages you from learning and discovering fo
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Suggestions For Matching Wine And Food Although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine to food, some guidelines should be observed. Delicate dishes should be accompanied by lighter more delicate wines. Full flavored foods should be matched with fuller bodied wines. As a general rule one should aim to ascend in flavor and quality of wines served. A DRY WINE Before A SWEET WINE A WHITE WINE Before A RED WINE A YOUNG WINE Before An OLD WINE A LIGHT-BODIED WINE Before A FULL-BODIED WINE Any
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Guide To Common Styles Of Wines Red Wines Full-Bodied Dry: (Calif.) Zinfandel, Cabernet (French) Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Italian) Barbaresco, Barolo Medium-Bodied Dry: (Calif.) Pinot Noir (French) Bordeaux, Burgundy Light-Bodied Dry: (French) Beaujolais (Italian) Chianti, Bardolino White Wines Full-Bodied Dry: (Calif.) Chardonnay (French) Montrachet, Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Medium-Bodied Dry: (Calif.) Sauvignon Blanc (French) Pouilly-Fuisse, Sancerre Vouvray, Graves Light-Bodied Dry: (F
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Common Tasting Terms Acidity- A critical element of wine, preserves the wine’s freshness. In excess results in an overly tart and sour wine. Balance- A desired trait where tannin, fruit and acidity are in total harmony. Wines with good balance tend to age gracefully. Body- The weight and presence of wine in the mouth provided by the alcohol and tannin level. Full-bodied wines tend to have this strong concentration. Bouquet- The blending of a wine’s aroma within the bottle over a period of ti
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Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your Wine Captain until you have read the safety precautions. The precautions are labeled with DANGER, WARNING OR CAUTION. DANGERS - Indicate hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury or death. WARNINGS - Indicate hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTIONS - Indicate hazards or unsafe practices which could result in damage to the Wine Captain. ! DANGER RISKOFCHILDENT
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Installation The Wine Captain is manufactured in two different sizes. The 15WC will accommodate thirty two (32) 750 ml wine bottles and the 75WC will accommodate sixty (60) 750 ml wine bottles. Unless other- wise noted all documentation pertains to both units. Grille Installation The lower grille should be affixed prior to installing the Wine Captain. To affix the grille complete the following: 1. With a standard blade screwdriver, remove the screw (located toward the middle of the unit, belo
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Electrical Requirement Provide a 115 volt, 60 cycle, AC only (normal household) three prong grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord. DO NOT use an adapter to bypass the ground. DO NOT alter or deform the electrical plug in any manner. Reversing The Door Depending upon the location of the unit, it may be desirable to change the side on which the door is mounted. To reverse the door mounting on the 15WC Wine Captain, perform the following: 1. Remove top hinge from cabinet (3 scre
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Operation Initial Start-Up The Wine Captain is designed to provide different temperature zones within the cabinet. (See introduction for specific temperatures.) This is done so that different types of wine may be maintained at varying temperatures. The coolest temperature is at the bottom and it is warmer at the top of the cabinet. White and sparkling wines should be maintained on the bottom to middle racks and red wine on the top racks. Your Wine Captain is preset for a mid point setting (4
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TAB The same stocking procedure may be used on all remaining full shelves. The bottom half-shelf wine bottles should be stocked crosswise. 15WC Start at the left hand side of the shelf and place the first bottle on the front and middle parallel braces with the neck facing towards the rear. The next bottle should be placed on the rear and middle parallel braces with the neck facing the tinted glass door. Alternate this stocking procedure left to right. The same stocking procedure may be used on
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Cleaning And Maintenance Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency and top performance. Interior - The Wine racks may be removed by removing the security tabs at the rear of each rack if desired. Clean the interior of the cabinet with mild soap and water and rinse with clear water. The lock tabs at the rear of the wine racks must be properly secured with the snap rivets. The upright rear brace should not be touching the evaporator on the rear wall of the Wine Captain. Avo
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Troubleshooting Before Calling For Service If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPERATION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLE- SHOOTING GUIDE. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for service. The problem could be something very simple which can be solved without a service call. If Service Is Required If the need for service arises, contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased. State the Model and Se
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Troubleshooting Guide ! WARNING Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit not cold enough. Control set too Turn control knob warm CLOCKWISE to set Check temperatures temperature colder: (see introduction for Allow 24 hours for specific temperatures) temperature to stabilize Light staying on Adjust door so light switch bracket contacts switch plunger: See DOOR ADJUSTMENT Airflow to f
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P.O. Box 245040 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224-9540 (414) 354-0300 FAX (414) 354-7905 P/N 41739 (Rev. 5/03)
