USER GUIDE 61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler NS-BI1ZWC Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your cooler. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your cooler.
WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death. 1 WARNING–Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction. 2 WARNING–Do not touch the interior of the chiller compartment with wet hands. This could result in frost bite. 3 WARNING–Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler 11 This cooler is intended to be used in household and similar environments, such as: • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments • Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential environments • Bed and breakfasts • Catering and similar non-retail applications 12 Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this cooler. 13 Do not expose this cooler to rain.
Package contents • • • • • 61-bottle built-in wine cooler Wire shelves (6) Handle Hardware Bag, including: • Hex key • Handle screws (2) • M5 x 10 Door pivot bracket screws (2) • Door axis sleeve • M5 x 14 Door frame decorative screws (2) • M4 x 12 Hinge screws (3) • Black decorative plastic plugs (3) • Left top hinge • Left door pivot bracket User Guide Components Control panel and display Glass door Circulation fan Temperature sensor Door switch Bottom vent Wire shelves (6) with wooden trim 6 www
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler Notes: • For your cooler to operate normally, avoid placing it in areas with high magnetic fields or high humidity. • When you put a lot of wine bottles in your cooler at one time, the temperature in your cooler may rise temporarily. • After unplugging your cooler, to prolong the service life of the compressor, wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back in. Dimensions 23.8 in. (60.5 cm) 23.7 in. (60.3 cm) 34 in. (86.6 cm) www.insigniaproducts.
Control and display panel Power indicator Power button Light button On/Off button Temperature scale indicator Up and down buttons Display °C/°F Hold 3 Sec Hold 3 Sec Interior light button Increase/ decrease buttons Display screen BUTTON FUNCTION Press to turn the power on or off. Press to turn the interior light on or off. The light turns on automatically when the door is open, and turns off when the door is closed. Press to raise the temperature. Press to lower the temperature.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler Setting up your wine cooler CAUTION: This appliance is heavy. We suggest having two people set up or move. Before using your cooler • • • Remove the exterior and interior packing. Let your cooler stand upright for approximately six hours before connecting it to power. This reduces the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from improper handling during transportation.
Installing the handle Notes: • We recommend having two people complete the installation. • To avoid scratching the front panel, place a soft cloth or towel against the panel while installing the door handle. 1 Remove the door handle and hardware bag from your cooler. The hardware bag contains a hex key and two extra screws. Handle 2 Place your cooler carefully on its back. 3 Place the handle on the mounting studs.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler 4 Push the door handle tightly against the door. 5 Insert the short end of the hex key into the set screw and tighten until snug (do not overtighten). The set screw is not recessed into the handle. 6 Repeat Step 5 for the other set screw. 7 Keep the hex key with these installation instructions for future use. Front vent Your cooler is front vented. Do not block the front air vent.
Building in your wine cooler Required tools Safety goggles Tape measure Carpenter square Gloves Electric drill with 1.5 in. (38 mm) hole bit Level Flashlight Preparing the enclosure CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety goggles during installation. We do not recommend that you install your cooler into a corner or directly beside a wall. The door needs to be opened more than 90° to allow full extension of the shelves. If it is necessary to place the unit next to a wall or in a corner, leave at least 2.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler If you are installing your cooler between frameless cabinets, a 0.5 in.(1.3 cm) wide filler strip or side panel may be needed on both sides of your cooler. The filler strip provides a space between the appliance case and the adjacent cabinet door swing. The width of the opening must include the filler panels. The door should extend at least 1 in. (2.6 cm) beyond the surrounding cabinets.
4 Pull the bottom of the door out, then move the door down to release it from the top hinge. 5 Place the door on a blanket or carpet to avoid damage. 6 Remove the top and bottom door gaskets by gently pulling the gaskets out of the mounting groove in the door frame with your fingers. 7 Use a screwdriver to remove the door switch pressure plate screws from the bottom of the door and remove the pressure plate.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler 10 Use a thin, flat blade screwdriver or knife blade to remove door pivot sleeve from the top of the door, then take the new door pivot sleeve from the hardware bag and install it on the bottom of the door in the hole provided. WARNING: Be extremely careful when using a screwdriver or knife blade so that you don’t cut your hand or fingers, or otherwise injure yourself.
13 Remove three black decorative plugs from the hardware bag and install them in the three top right hinge holes. 14 Use a thin, flat blade screwdriver or knife blade to remove the three black decorative plugs from the top left hinge holes. WARNING: Be extremely careful when using a screwdriver or knife blade so that you don’t cut your hand or fingers, or otherwise injure yourself. Decorative plugs 15 Install the top left hinge with three M4 x 12 screws from the hardware bag.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler 16 Rotate the glass door 180°, making sure that the door axis sleeve is on left top side and the door switch pressure plate is on the bottom side. 17 Hold the door and insert the door pivot sleeve into the hinge pin on the top left hinge. Top left hinge Hinge pin Cooler door 18 Take the left pivot pin bracket from the hardware bag.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether your cooler is properly grounded. WARNINGS: • Improper use or defeat of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third ground prong from the supplied power cord. Connecting to power • Plug your cooler into a dedicated, properly installed grounded wall outlet.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler Setting the temperature Under normal conditions, the display always shows the set temperature. When adjusting the temperature, the display blinks to indicate that the temperature is being adjusted. The default temperature setting is 54° F (12° C), and the default temperature scale is ° F. When the or buttons are pressed, the temperature increases or decreases in increments of one degree. After you have adjusted your cooler to the temperature you want, release the button.
Storing wine It is necessary to position the bottles alternately on the upper six shelves. This allows for the storage of nine 750 ml bottles on each of the six shelves and seven bottles on the bottom shelf, for a total storage capacity of 61 wine bottles. Shelves can be removed to accommodate larger bottles. 54 bottles Seven bottles Removing a shelf 1 Remove all bottles from the shelves. 2 Tilt one side of the shelf upward and then gently pull out the shelf.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler Serving and storage tips We suggest that you pour wine at a temperature below the ideal serving temperature, because the wine warms up quickly after it’s been poured into a glass. • • • • • WINE TYPE IDEAL SERVING TEMP Red Bordeaux 64.4° F (18° C) Côtes du Rhône Red/Barolo Louis Family Dry Red Wine/Barolo 62.6° F (17° C) Burgundy Red 60.8° F (16° C) Port 59° F (15° C) Young Burgundy Red 57.2° F (14° C) Young Red Wine 53.
Maintaining your wine cooler Your cooler is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance. When you first receive it, wipe the cabinet with a mild detergent and warm water, then wipe dry with a dry cloth. Do this periodically to keep your cooler looking new.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler If the inner cabinet temperature is lower than 32° F (0° C), the error code "LO" shows on the display and an alarm sounds. If the inner cabinet temperature remains at 32° F (0° C) for more than 30 minutes, the error code “CL" shows on the display, an alarm sounds, and your cooler stops functioning to prevent the contents from freezing. Storing your cooler 1 Turn off your cooler and unplug it from the wall outlet. 2 Remove all wine. 3 Clean your cooler.
Disposal Your cooler may not be treated as regular household waste. It should be taken to an appropriate waste collection point for recycling of electrical components. For information on local waste collection points, contact your local waste removal agency or government office. Tips on saving energy • • • • Locate your cooler in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight. Overloading your cooler forces the compressor to run longer.
61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler PROBLEM SOLUTION Your cooler makes unusual noises or vibrates. • Level your cooler with the leveling feet. • Move your cooler out from the wall. • This is normal. Moisture is building up on the interior walls and door of your cooler. • Make sure that the door is closed properly. • Door is left open too long or opened too frequently. Moisture is building up on the exterior of your cooler. • Make sure that the door is closed properly.
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61-Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler • • • • • • • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.
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