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41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:39 PM Page i 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:39 PM Page ii 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 ! This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
1739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:39 PM Page iii 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41739 Origins WC Body.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:39 PM Page 1 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 2 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 3 Guide To Common Styles Of Wines Full-Bodied Dry: Red Wines (Calif.) Zinfandel, Cabernet (French) Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Italian) Barbaresco, Barolo Medium-Bodied Dry: (Calif.) (French) Pinot Noir Bordeaux, Burgundy Light-Bodied Dry: (French) (Italian) Beaujolais Chianti, Bardolino Full-Bodied Dry: White Wines (Calif.) Chardonnay (French) Montrachet, Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Medium-Bodied Dry: (Calif.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 4 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 5 Safety Precautions ! DANGER ! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT: Before you discard your Wine Captain, remove the door and leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. ! WARNING Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the Wine Captain until the electricity has been disconnected. Do not alter or deform electrical plug in any way. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 6 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 otherwise 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 7 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 8 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 9 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 10 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 11 Troubleshooting Before Calling For Service If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPERATION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
41739 Origins WC Body.qxd 10/22/03 1:40 PM Page 12 Troubleshooting Guide ! DANGER ! Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected. PROBLEM Unit not cold enough.
41739 Origins WC Cover.qxd 10/22/03 1:39 PM Page 4 P.O. Box 245040 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224-9540 (414) 354-0300 FAX (414) 354-7905 P/N 41739 (Rev.
