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WINE-MATE Cooling Unit
Use & Care Manual
WM1500 HTD, HTD-TE
WM2500 HTD, HTD-TE
Vinotemp International Corp.
Vinotemp International Corp.
www.winemate.com
www.winemate.com
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Important Safety Information • DO NOT PLUG IN UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER DELIVERY. • DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI). • A DEDICATED 15 AMPCIRCUIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. - 1 -
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Feature Description…………………………….……………..3 Installation Instruction………………………………………..5 Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment……..…….8 Care Guide……………………………………………………12 Troubleshooting……………………………………………..14 Wiring Diagram……………………………………….………17 Customer Support……………………………………………18 Warranty……………………………………………………….19 - 2 -
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Feature Description • WM1500HTD, HTD-TE and WM2500HTD, HTD-TE cooling units are designed and used to provide a subtle temperature between 50~65 °F for suitable space at a normal environment. • The refrigerated space will maintain humidity of 50~70% RH even when the environment becomes dry and humid. • These temperatures and humilities are optimized for long term storage of wine. • Humidity and temperature digital control using patent pending technology • Optimized air flow for most
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Fig. 1.2 DIMENSIONS (in) The dimensions and capacity are specified as follows: Cooling Bottle Capacity, Model Exhaust Electrical Weight Capacity CFM 55°F/75°F 55°F/75°F 1500 Btu/h, 800 1500htd Rear Exhaust 150 cu ft 115V/60Hz 4A 55 lb 120 CFM bottles 1500 Btu/h, 800 1500htd-te Top Exhaust 150 cu ft 115V/60Hz 4A 55 lb 120 CFM bottles 2500 Btu/h, 1200 2500htd Rear Exhaust 250 cu ft 115V/60Hz 5A 60 lb 180 CFM bottles 2500 Btu/h, 1200 2500htd-te Top Exhaust 250 cu ft 115V
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Installation Instruction 1. Cabinet Location • Place the wine cabinet in a properly ventilated location. Otherwise, heat exhausted by the cooling unit will build up and it will not operate properly. • The exhaust area must not be closed space and must be ventilated. The ambient temperatures shall not be higher than 90 °F or lower than 50 °F. 1) Rear Exhaust Location • Leave min 6 “clearance from the rear to the wall. • Leave min 12” clearance from the top to the ceiling. • Leave
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Fig. 2.2 COOLING UNIT MOUNTING Fig. 2.3 MOUNTING CUTOUT & GASKET LIPS (LOCATED AT THE CABINET) - 6 -
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Fig. 2.3 TOP EXHAUST GASKET (LOCATED ON THE COOLING UNIT) • Cut a rectangular inside opening at the rear of the cabinet with the 1/4” clearance inwards to the width and height of the cooling unit. By not going through, leave 1/2” lip inside at the wall to place the gaskets (see Fig. 2.2). • If top exhaust, cut another rectangular opening at the top of the cabinet to the length and width of the top exhaust (see Fig.2.2). • Make 2 holes at the ceiling to install the 1/4 inside diameter wo
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Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment 1. Temperature Setting • Set the temperature at 55 °F for the optimum aging of wine • On initial start-up, the time required to reach the desired temperature will vary, depending on the quantity of bottles, temperature setting and surrounding temperature. • Allow 24 hours to stabilize the temperature for each new temperature setting operation 2. Use of the controller Fig. 3.1 DIGITAL CONTROLLER 1) Display During normal operatin
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2) Alarm Signals 2.1 Code Description 2.2 Alarm Recovery Probe alarms P1”, start a few seconds after the fault in the related probe; they automatically stop a few seconds after the probe restarts normal operation. Check connections before replacing the probe. Temperature alarms “HA”, “LA” automatically stops as soon as the temperature returns to normal value. Alarm “CA” (with i1F=PAL) recovers only by switching off and on the instrument. 3) Temperature Set-Point 3.1 Ho
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3.2 How to change the set-point 1. Push the SET key for more than 3 seconds to change the Set point value; 2. The value of the set point will be displayed and the “°C” or “°F” LED starts blinking; 3. To change the Set value, push the keys or arrows within 10s. 4. To memorize the new set point value, push the SET key again or wait 10s. 4) Humidity Adjustment The parameter Fon is used to adjust the humidity in the wine cabinet. The higher value of Fon, the higher relative humidity
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7) Manual Defrost Push the DEF key for more than 2 seconds and a manual defrost will start. - 11 -
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Care Guide I. Component Identification Fig. 4.1 Exploded View - 12 -
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II. Condenser Coil Cleaning • The condenser coil is on the ambient air intake side of the cooling unit. • Clean the condenser coil regularly. Coil may need to be cleaned at least every 6 months. • Unplug the unit or disconnect power. • Use a condenser brush or a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the coil when it is dusty or dirty. • Plug the unit or reconnect power. III. Moisture Removing • Remove the extra condensate if it is accumulated in the wine cabinet at
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Troubleshooting This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a professional refrigeration service person, not is it comprehensive Troubleshooting Chart Complaint Possible Causes Response a. Power cord unplugged a. Check for power cord plug 1.Unit not b. No power to unit b. Check power at receptacle & fuses running c. Setting higher than ambient c. Lower temperature setting temperature d. Differential too high d. Decrease the value as to 4 °F e.
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door opening blinking and b. Room too large b. Check for excessive size beeping, c. Ambient temperature too high c. Check for installation location temperature d. Exhaust restricted d. Leave minimum 3 feet clearance for high or not the exhaust side and leave cooling and minimum 1 foot clearance for the fresh air intake side running e. Malfunctioning fans e. Check for both evaporator and continually condenser fans f. Improper evaporator or f. Check for air restrictions
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system leakage g. Capillary tube blockage g. Check for low side pressure a. High humidity a. Use drain line 11.Water leak b. Air leak in wine cellar b. Check for any air leak c. Evaporator air flow restriction c. Check air flow or air TD crossing evaporator d. Water passages restricted d. Clean the drip tray e. Drip tray leak e. No water overflow but leak a. Incorrect fuse or breaker a. Check for proper fuse or breaker 12.Circuit b. Incorrect wirings b. Check for wirings and conn
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Wiring Diagram Fig. 6.1 WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. 6.2 CALLING FEATURE WIRING DIAGRAM - 17 -
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Customer Support If you still have problems, please contact us at: Vinotemp International 17631 South Susana Road Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Tel: (310) 886-3332 Fax: (310) 886-3310 Email: info@vinotemp.com - 18 -
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Warranty Thank you for choosing a Vinotemp cooling unit. Please enter the complete model and serial numbers in the space provided: Model_________________________________________________________ Serial No.______________________________________________________ Attach your purchase receipt to this owner’s manual. 1. Limited Warranty VINOTEMP warrants its products to be free from defects due to workmanship or materials under normal use and service, for twelve mont
