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FRIGIDAIRE Wine Cooler Manual L0705240 FRIGIDAIRE Wine Cooler Owner's Manual, FRIGIDAIRE Wine Cooler installation guides

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Energy Saving Tips ..................

4

Setting
the Temperature

4

ControJ .............

Wine Cooler Features .............

4

Care and Cleaning ....................

5

Warranty ...............................

6

Troubleshooting

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be plugged directly into a properly grounded threeprong receptacle, The receptacle must be installed in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, Consult a
qualified electrician, Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug.

INSTRUCTIONS

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model Use your Wine Coobr onUyas instructed in
this guide, These instructions are not meant to cover every
possibb condition and situation that may occur, Common
sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance,

o if voltage varies by 10% or more, performance of your
wine cooler may be affected, Operating wine cooler with
insufficient power can damage the compressor,
•

To prevent the wine cooler from being turned off
accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord,

•

Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner,

Record Your Model and SedaJ Numbers
Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided
below, The serial plate is located on the upper left wall
inside the Wine Cooler,

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SedaJ Number:

Never unplug the wine cooler by pulling on the cord,
Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle,

Purchase Date:

To avoid electrical shock, unplug the wine cooler before
cleaning and before replacing a light bulb,

Modet Number:

NOTE: Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off
the compressor, but does not disconnect the power to
the light bulb or other electrical components,
READ

ALL

INSTRUCTmONS

BEFORE

USING

THIS WmNE COOLER.

Proper Disposa{ of YourWine

r','v,v:_:;_,l,,€_ FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings,
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I CHILD

SAFETY

o Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping
material immediately after the wine cooler is unpacked,
Children should never use these items to play, Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or
stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can
quickly cause suffocation,
Remove all staples from the carton, Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture,
An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a
very dangerous attraction to children,
Remove the door(s) of any appliance
even if it is being discarded.
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ELECTRICAL

o Do not operate wine cooler in the presence of explosive
fumes,

that is not in use,

INFORMATION

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in the design of this wine coobr wilt
operate property.
o Wine Cooler must be ptugged into its own 115 Volt,
60 Hz., AC only etectric outbt. The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three=prong grounding
plug for your protection against shock hazards, it must

Cooler

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Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment
and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned Wine Coolers are still dangerous -- even if they
will sit for "just a few days." if you are getting rid of your oId
wine cooler, please follow the instructions below to help
3revent accidents.

WiNE COOLER:
Remove doors.
BEFOREYOUTHROWAWAYYOUR
OLD _
'_ Leave sheives in place so children may not
easily climb inside.

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Grounding type
wall receptacb

Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do
not use an
extension cord or an
adapter plug. Do not
remove any prong
from the power cord.
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding p_ug

REVERSING
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model Use the refrigerator oniy as instructed in this
Owner's Guide, Before starting the wine cooler, foltow
these important first steps.
INSTALLATION

THE

DOOR

SWING

The wine cooler glass door can be opened from left to right
and vice versa, Should you desire to change the opening
direction, please follow these instructions,
NOTE: All parts removed must be saved to do the
reinstallation of the door,

o Choose a piace that is neara grounded eHectrbaHoutiet,
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter piug,

1, Remove the two screws (1) that hold the lower hinge
(2)(right side) to the frame, Also remove the screw-type
leveling front leg (3),

o For optimai performance, it is recommended that you
instali the wine cooler where the ambient temperature is
between 70 and 78 degrees fahrenheit,

2, Remove the left front leg (4) and transfer it to the right
side,

Alfow space around the unit for good air circulation,
Leave a 2 inch space on the back and sides of the
wine cooler for adequate circulation,
Be sure the wine cooler stays in the upright position

o Keep the wine cooler from any hazardous or combustibie
agents,
NOTE: The exterior walis of the wine cooler may become
quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from
the inside, Temperatures as much as 30 ° F warmer than
room temperature can be expected, For this reason it is
particulariy important in hotter ciimates to allow enough
space for air circulation around your wine cooler,

4, Remove the plug button (7) from the upper left hob of
the door and transfer it to the uncovered hob on the right
side, Be sure to press the button firmly into the hob,
5, insert the upper pin (6), previously removed from the
right side in step 3, and transfer it to the hob on the left
side of the top frame,
6.

insert the spring (5), previously removed from step
3,inside the upper left side hob of the door,

7, Set the door in its place making sure the pin (6) enters
the bushing at the lower upper frame section (hob),
8, While holding the door in the closed position, secure the
left hinge (2) previously removed in step 1,

LEVEMNG
The wine cooler must have all bottom corners resting firmly
on solid floor, The floor must be strong enough to support a
fuliy ioaded wine cooler, NOTE: it is Very Important for
your wine cooler to be ievei in order to function properiy, if
the wine cooler is not ieveled during installation, the door
may be misaligned and not chose or seai properiy, causing
cooling, frost, or moisture probiems,
To LeveJYourWine

3, Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent
scratching it, Make sure to remove the spring (5) located
inside the upper right hob of the door, and the upper right
side pin (6),

9, insert the 2 screws (1) previously removed in step 1 and
tighten them,

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_6

J

7

Coobr:

After removing ali interior and exterior packaging materiais,
use a carpenter's ievei to ievei the wine cooler from front-toback, Adjust the ieveling iegs in front, _ bubbie higher, so
that the door doses easiiy when Hefthaifway open,
CLEANING
Wash any removable parts of the wine cooler interior,
and exterior with mild detergent and warm water, Wipe
dry, Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments,
which can scratch the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels, Any glue left from the tape can be
removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape
already removed, Do not remove the seria! plate.
important Safeguards: Do not store food in your wine
cooler as interior temperature may not get cool enough to
prevent spoilage, in summer months or areas of high
humidity, the glass door may build up moisture, To
remove the moisture, wipe it away,

Y
4
FIGURE 1
PosWon prior to door reversal

FIGURE 2
PosWon prior to door reversal

1

Door Hinge Screws

2

Lower Door Hinge

3

Front Leveling Legs

4

Left Front Leg

5

Door Frame Spring

6

Door Frame Pin

7

Hinge Plug (Door Frame)

Left Side

Install the wine cooler in the
coolest part of the room, out of
direct sunlight and away from
heating ducts or registers. Do not
place the wine cooler next to heat°
producing appliances such as a
range, oven or dishwasher.
o Level the wine cooler so the door close tightly.
o Do not overcrowd the wine cooler or block cold air vents.
Doing so causes the wine cooler to run longer and use
more energy. Shelves should not be lined with aluminum
foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with
cold air circulation, making the wine cooler less efficient,
which could cause food spoilage.

ADJUSTABLE

iNTERiOR

SHELVES

Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to
any position for larger or smaller packages, The shipping
spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be
removed and discarded,
INTERmOR LIGHT

(Some models)

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened,
To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to
OFF and unplug the eJeetdeal cord, Replace the old bulb
with a bulb of the same wattage,

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them
in the wine cooler. This cuts down on moisture build-up
inside the unit.
Organize the wine cooler to reduce door openings,
Remove as many items as needed at one time and close
the door as soon as possible,

COOL

DOWN

PERmOD

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the wine coobr to
cooUdown compbteUy, The wine coobr wHUrun continuousUy
for the first severaUhours,
TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

1. The wine cooler can be operated by adjusting the
temperature control knob to the various settings: OFF,
NORMAL, MIN or MAX.
2. Note that by turning the temperature control knob to
OFF, it only stops the cooling cycle but does NOT turn
off the wine cooler.

1

internal light switch

2

Temperature control knob

3. If the wine cooler is unplugged from the power supply,
you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the wine
cooler.

3

Top cover

4

Reversible wooden door frame

The temperature range MIN and MAX is 46 ° - 60 ° F, which
is ideal for wine storage.

5

Glass door

6

Adjustable leveling legs

7

Wine rack

CARE

Before removing the light bulb,
disconnect the wine cooler from the power supply, Failure
to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury,
1.

Push the light switch(4) OFE

2.

Remove the light bulb cover (1) by gently pulling on
the bottom end of the cover.

3.
4.

Unscrew the bulb (2).
Replace with a 10 watt bulb of the same shape
and size.

5.

Replace the light cover.

6.

Push the light switch (4) ON.

OF PLASTIC

PARTS

Be sure and protect the door gasket, it shouUd be kept
dean at aHtimes,
if the plastic parts in the wine cooler remain
contaminated by oii (animal or vegetable) for a long
period of time, they will age and crack easily, Please
clean them on a regular basis,

This part
and juice
the door
this area

VACATION

AND

is used to hold tiquid
to prevent damage to
gasket. Please keep
clean and dry.

MOVING

TiPS

Vacations:
if the wine coobr wHUnot be used for severaU months:
Remove all wine bottles and unplug the power cord,
1

BuFb Cover

Clean and dry the interior thoroughly,

2

BuFb

Leave the wine cooler door open slightly, blocking it open
if necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth,

3

Housing

4

Light Switch

Moving: When moving the wine cooler, follow these
guidelines to prevent damage:
o Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet,

CLEANING

THE WmNE COOLER

Remove wine bottles and clean the wine cooler,

Before cleaning, turn the temperature control to OFF,
unplug the wine cooler and remove the bottles,

Secure all loose items by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage,

Clean your wine cooler once every two months,

in the moving vehicle, secure wine cooler in an upright
position to prevent movement, Also protect outside of

Inside:Wash inside surfaces of the wine cooler with a
solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart
(1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess
water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the
area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution
mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water,
Rinse and dry, Never use metallic scouring pads,
brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any
surface, Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher,
Outside: Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean
soft cloth.

r,!,,,,izl ..i,,11,,[_if meaving the wine cooler
door open while on vacation, make
certain that children cannot get into the
wine cooler and become entrapped,

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of
purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to
be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in
accordance with the provided instructions.
Exclusions

This warranty

does not cover

Products

2.

Product that has been transferred
Canada.

3.

Rust on the interior

4.

Products

5.

Food loss due to any refrigerator

6.

Products

7.

Service

with original

the following:

1.

9.

Expenses
etc.,which

"as-is"

from its original

are not covered
or freezer

calls to correct

including,
or mileage

the installation

12. Damages
cabinets,

but not limited
expense

to the finish
walls, etc.

or cannot

party or removed

or defects

in materials

than in accordance

of your appliance

light

or to instruct

or home incurred

areas,

OF IMPLIED

the USA or

during

of trim, cupboards,
other

or holiday

service

installation,

or for appliances

instructions.

water filters,

including

14. Labor costs after ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase

DISCLAIMER

outside

you how to use your appliance.

such as removal
from the factory.

bulbs, air filters,

calls to remote

or workmanship,

with the provided

to, any after hour, weekend,

for service

of appliance

herein for carry-in

determined.

by this warranty.

consumables,
calls,

shelves,
or

tolls, ferry trip

the state of Alaska.
including

13. Damages caused by: services performed
by unauthorized
service companies;
genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized
external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate
power supply, accidents,

as provided

be readily

failures.

malfunction

use or used other

10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance
knobs, handles, or other cosmetic
parts.

charges,

owner to another

for making the appliance accessible
for servicing,
are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped

11. Surcharges

altered

setting.

do not involve

household

that have been removed,

of the unit.

used in a commercial

not in ordinary
Service

numbers

or exterior

purchased

calls which

8.

serial

but not limited

to floors,

use of parts other than
service companies;
or
fires, or acts of God.

incurred for product repair or replacement

appliances.

WARRANTIES;

LIMITATION

OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING
WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR.
ELECTROLUX
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTY
OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES
DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
mfYou Need
Service

This warranty

Keep your receipt, delivery
should service be required.
Service under this warranty
numbers below.
only applies

slip, or some other appropriate
payment record to establish the warranty period
If service is performed,
it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
must be obtained by contacting
Electrolux at the addresses
or phone

in the USA and Canada.

In the USA, your appliance

is warranted

by Electrolux

Major Appliances

North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted
by Electrolux Canada
Corp. Electrolux authorizes
no person to change or add to any obligations
under this warranty. Obligations
for service and
parts under this warranty must be performed
by Electrolux or an authorized
service company. Product features or
specifications

as described

USA
1.800.944.9044
Electrolux Major Appliances
North America
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30907

or illustrated

are subject

to change

without

notice.

Electrolux

Canada
1.800.668.4606
Electrolux Canada Corp.
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, review this Hst, Htmay save you time and expense, This Hst
includes

common

materiaHs

in this

PROBLEM
WINE
Wine

COOLER

occurences

that

not

run.

House fuse blown
circuit breaker.

,_ Power
Coomer runs

too

much

Room
hot.

or

long.

or tripped

or outside

weather

has recently
for a period

or

fuse with a 15 amp time=delay

house

iights. Cail local Etectric
Cooler

for the Wine

Cooler

,, Warm

food wiil cause

Wine

Cooler

to run more

Wine

walls

Cooler

it to run more.

Turn controi knob to a warmer setting.
hours for the temperature
to stabilize.

o

Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will
cause Wine Cooler to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperature.

,, Turn control

can be as much as 30°F
warmer than room temperature.

until the

o

is set too

_ The external

under

to cool down

desired temperature
is reached.
,, Warm air entering the Wine Cooler causes
Open doors Iess often.
,, See "DOOR PROBLEMS"
Section.

Control

of

harder

completely.

Temperature
warm.

for a period

fuse. Reset

Company.

to work

,, Turn the controt to a warmer setting.
for the temperature
to stabilize.

warm.

Section.

into outlet.

is set too

is warm.

AND

pushed

Control

disconnected
time.

SOUND

Controm

_ Temperature
low.

Coomer

Coomer e×ternam surface

plug is tightly

,, It takes 4 hours

properly.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food may' have been stored
recently.
Wine Cooier has recently been

temperature

Ensure

been
of

Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently,.
Door may not be seating

Wine

o

the Temperature

,, It's normal for the Wine
these conditions.

Wine Cooler gasket is dirty',
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.

is too

See Setting

is

Wine Cooler door may be
slightly open.
Temperature
Control is set too
low.

Interior Wine Cooler
temperature
is too cold.

o

,, Check

Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
Doors are opened too
frequently
or too iong.

Wine

workmanship

" Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the
outlet,have
it checked by a certified technician.

,, Check/replace
circuit breaker.

outage.

Wine Cooler
disconnected
time.

temperature

of defective

CORRECTmON

Wine CooIer is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
Temperature
control is in the

,

Interior

result

CAUSE

OFF position.
Wine Cooler
may not be
plugged in, or plug may be
loose.

too

not the

OPERATION

Coomer does

Wine

are

appliance,

to a colder

setting.

Allow

several

Allow several

AIIow several

hours for

the temperature
to stabilize.
,, Warm air enters the Wine Cooler every time the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
,, See "DOOR PROBLEMS"
Section.
,, Wait

until the Wine

selected
,, Wine

Cooler

has had a chance

to reach its

temperature.

Cooler

requires

,, This is normal
heat from inside

4 hours

to cool down

while the compressor
the Wine

Cooler

completely.

works to transfer

cabinet.

NOISE

Louder sound
levels
Wine Coomer is on.

whenever

,

Modern wine coolers have
increased
storage capacity
more stable temperatures,
They

require

and

,, This is normal. When the surrounding
noise level is Iow,
you might hear the compressor
running while it cools the
interior.

a high efficiency

compressor.

Longer

sound

compressor

hours

mevels when
comes

on.

, Wine

cooler

operates

pressures
during
the ON cycle.

at higher

the start

of

7

,, This is normal.
refrigerator

Sound

continues

wili level off or disappear
to run.

as

PROBLEM
SOUND

AND

NOISE

i
(Cont.)

Fan runs when room
temperature

CORRECTmON

,, Exterior thermostat

is bemow 45°F.

has

- This is normal

activated the heater and fan.

Popping or cracking sound
when compressor
comes on.

,, MetaI parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.

- This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
Wine Cooler continues to run.

Bubbling or gurgming sound,
like water boiling.

,, Refrigerant (used to cool
Wine Cooler) is circulating
throughout the system.

- This is normal.

Vibrating

,, Wine Cooler is not level It
rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
,, Wine Cooler is touching the
wall.

- Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.

° Cold Control turning the
Wine Cooler on and off.

- This is normal.

or rattling

Snapping

noise.

Sound.

WATER/MOISTURFJFROST
Moisture

forms

refrigerator

INSIDE

on inside of

walls.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
Moisture forms
refrigerator,

ODOR

on outside

- This is normal.

,, Door may not be seating
properly.
,, Door is kept open too long, or
is opened too frequently.

- See "DOOR PROBLEMS"

Section.

- Open the door less often.

WINE COOLER

,, Door may not be seating
properly, causing the cold air
from inside the Wine Cooler to
meet warm moist air from
outside.

- See "DOOR PROBLEMS"

Section.

IN WINE COOLER

Odors

in refrigerator.

DOOR

PROBLEMS

_ ,, Interior needs to be cleaned.

l

Door will not close.

MGHT

WINE COOLER

,, Weather is hot and humid.

OUTSIDE
of

- ReteveI the Wine Cooler or move Wine Cooler slightly.
Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section.

BULB

IS NOT

Light bulb is not on.

- Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda.

,, Wine Cooler is not level. It
rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.

- This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.

,, Light bulb is burned out.

. Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Wine
Cooler Features Section.

,, No electric current is reaching
the Wine Cooler.

- See "WlN_: COOL_:R

ON

OPERATION"

Section.



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