Cuisinart CWC-1200DZ - Manual (Page 4)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: When using the wine cellar for the
fi rst time, allow at least 48 hours for the
internal temperature to adjust properly. Make
sure there are at least 1 to 3 bottles in both
chambers.
ALWAYS REMOVE ALL BOTTLES BEFORE
MOVING THE WINE CELLAR.
Using your Wine Cellar
Place your wine cellar on a flat surface that is
strong enough to support it when fully loaded.
Allow at least 3 inches between the rear of the unit
and the wall.
Gently place/slide the racks in the wine cellar.
Plug the power cord into a standard electrical
outlet and the unit will turn on automatically to the
default setting.
Place bottles inside the cellar.
Determine the best setting to use: refer to the
temperature guide for appropriate serving
temperatures (see page 7).
The unit’s cooling system operates efficiently with
an ambient temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).
Proper Air Circulation
To ensure that your wine cellar works at the
maximum effi ciency it was designed for, you
should install it in a location where there is proper
air circulation and electrical connections.
Allow 5 inches of space for the right side and 3
inches of space for both the left and rear sides of
the wine cellar for proper ventilation.
To ensure proper internal air circulation, do not
overfi ll your wine cellar.
This wine cellar is designed to be freestanding
only, and should not be recessed or built in
(fully recessed).
NOTE: Allow enough space in the front of
the unit to open the door 120°.
Electrical Requirements
Do not plug unit into the same outlet as a
refrigerator or microwave.
Make sure there is a suitable power outlet
(120 volts, 15 amps) with proper grounding to
power the wine cellar.
Avoid the use of three-prong plug adapters or
cutting off the grounding prong in order to
accommodate a two-plug outlet. This is a
dangerous practice since it provides no effective
grounding for the wine cellar and may result in a
shock hazard.
Leveling your Wine Cellar
Your wine cellar has 4 leveling legs. After properly
placing your wine cellar in its final position, you
can level your wine cellar.
(Please note that the leg that stands on the hinge
is the shorter leg.)
Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them
clockwise to raise the wine cellar or by turning
them counterclockwise to lower the cellar.
Installation Limitations
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
Do not locate the unit in a moist place or display in
direct sunlight.
Do not place the unit next to a major appliance
that emits large amounts of heat, such as a
dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, oven or
barbecue, etc.
Do not install your wine cellar in any location not
properly insulated or heated (garage, etc).
Select a suitable location for the wine cellar on a
hard, level and even surface away from direct
sunlight or heat source, e.g., radiators, baseboard
heaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any surface
unevenness should be corrected with the leveling
legs located on the front and rear bottom corners
of the wine cellar. Avoid placing unit where there
may be electrical interference.
NOTE: To minimize the risk of rusting, leakage
and insulation damage, avoid placing the unit
in a place where heavy moisture is present.
Under no circumstances spill or directly apply
water onto or into the unit.
Installing the Water Tray
The purpose of the water tray is to receive the
condensation drained from the interior. The
collected water will evaporate so there is no need
to remove the water manually.