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    P. O. Box 245040 M ilwaukee, WI 53224-9540 P hone: 414.354.0300 F ax: 414.354.7905 www .u-line.com Printed in U.S.A. P/N 30-10008 (Rev 02/05) ® Échelon ™ U S E R M A N U A L 30-10008_E_WC_UM_Covers.qxd 3/2/05 2:26 PM Page 1[...]

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    U-LINE CORPORA TION LIMITED W ARRANTY U-Line Cor poration warr ants each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and wor kmanship f or a per iod of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed system (consisting of the compressor , the condenser , the e vaporator , the hot gas bypass v alv e, the dryer and the connecting [...]

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of U-Line ice making or refrigeration products. 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. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result:[...]

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    If you do not return your W arranty Registration Card, U-Line will use the date of sale to the U-Line distributor as the first date of warranty for your new W ine Captain ® model. Please also record the purchase date of your U-Line unit and your dealer ’ s name, address and telephone numbe r . Model Number: ______________________________________[...]

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    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. W e would therefore like to present you with a few suggestions which may provide a little more confidence and enjoyment when choosing and ser ving your wines. When selecting wines, keep[...]

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    4 User’ s Manual SUGGESTIONS FOR MATCHING FOOD AND WINE Although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine to food, some guidelines should be obser ved. 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[...]

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    5 GUIDE TO COMMON STYLES OF WINES Red W ines Full-Bodied Dr y: (California) Zinfandel, Cabernet (French) Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Italian) Barbaresco, Barolo Medium-Bodied Dr y: (California) Pinot Noir (French) Bordeaux, Burgundy Light-Bodied Dr y: (French) Beaujolais (Italian) Chianti, Bardolino White W ines Full-Bodied Dr y: (California) Chard[...]

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    COMMON T ASTING TERMS Acidity: A critical element of wine, preser ves the wine’ s freshness. In excess results in an overly tar t 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[...]

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    7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this section. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger , W arning 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 al[...]

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    8 User’ s Manual GENERAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT . Before you discard your Wi ne Captain, remove the door and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. •N ever attempt to repair or perfor m maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected. •A ltering, cutting of power cord, removal of[...]

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    INST ALLATION W ine Captain ® models are manufactured in two different sizes. The 2015WC will accommodate 24 (750 ML size) wine bottles and the 2075WC will accommodate 48 (750 ML size) wine bottles. Unless other wise noted, all documentation per tains to both units. SITE PREP ARATION 1. Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of suppor[...]

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    NOTE All U-Line units (except Stainless Steel models) have a zero clearance for the door to open (see Figure 1). See BUIL T -IN INST ALLA TION for additional clearance require- ments. Stainless Steel mod- els require a minimum of 2- 1/2" door handle clearance when installed against a wall. Figure 1 5. Position the unit to allow free air flow t[...]

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    WOOD TRIM ON WINE RACKS Y our U-Line Wine Captain ® Model is equipped with a natural wood trim on the wine racks for appearance and durability . The wood trim has been coated at the factor y with a clear vinyl sealer , which will adequately protect the wood in normal usage. To prevent permanent damage to the inner liner of your Wi ne Captain ® , [...]

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    To stain for a differ ent wood color: 1. Remove five racks with wood trim from unit, see RACK REMOV AL/INST ALLA TION. 2. Remove screws securing wood trim to racks. 3. Apply Minwax ® W ater -Based W ood Stain to wood with a syn- thetic foam brush. Stain must penetrate approximately 3 min- utes. After this period, while stain is still wet, take a s[...]

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    13 LEVELING THE UNIT Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of suppor ting the entire weight of the unit when full. This unit contains four adjustable leveling legs. T urn the legs clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower (see Figures 3 & 4). Figure 3 Figure 4 REVERSING THE DOOR All Wine Captain ® models (except Stainless [...]

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    To reverse the door: 1. Remove top hinge screw pin (7/64" Allen wrench) from cabinet (see Figure 6). Remove door by tilting for ward and lifting off bottom hinge pin. Figure 6 2. Remove plastic screw plugs (3 each, top and bottom) from new hinge location. Do not discard (see Figure 7). Figure 7 3. Remove top hinge (3 screws), reinstall hinge s[...]

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    5. Remove existing bottom hinge (3 screws) and remount on oppo- site side TOP . Remove top hinge screw pin. 6. With bottom of door facing up, remove pivot plate and bushings (2 screws), flip over , and remount on opposite side of door (see Figure 10). Figure 10 7. Holding door upright with top of door tilted for ward, place hole of door pivot plate[...]

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    DOOR ADJUSTMENT Y our Wine Captain doors were aligned at the factor y before shipment. Occasional re-adjustment may be necessar y . The following procedure will correct for up to 1/4" alignment. The door should never be flush with the top of the cabinet. Even when level, the top edge of the door will be 1/8" below the top of the cabinet ([...]

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    4. If door edge opposite the hinges needs to move up, move plate toward outside of door . If door edge needs to move down, move plate toward inside of door (see Figure 14). Repeat until top edge of door is parallel with top of cabinet and tighten screws securely . Figure 14 5. After adjustment is complete, remove the door closers from the bottom hi[...]

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    18 User’ s Manual BUIL T -IN INST ALLATION Y our U-Line product has been designed for either free-standing or built- in installation. When built-in, your U-Line product does not require addi- tional air space for top, sides, or rear . However , the front grille must NOT be obstructed. NOTE To ease unit installation and removal, it is r ecommended[...]

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    CONTROL SETTINGS Y our Wine Captain is shipped in the ON position, however , you may turn it ON or OFF using the control knob located in the center of the grille. T urn the control knob clockwise for ON, counterclockwise for Figure 16 OFF . T o turn the unit OFF , rotate the control knob counterclockwise all the way toward warmer until it stops (un[...]

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    ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL CHECKING TEMPERA TURE To accurately check the temper- ature, inser t an accurate ther- mometer into a plastic (non- breakable) bottle, par tially filled with water . Tighten the bottle cap securely (see Figure 17). Place the bottle in the desired area for 24 hours. Refrain from opening the unit during the test- ing[...]

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    Figure 20 DISPLA Y RACK The bottom rack in your Wine Captain ® model is designed for storage as well as for display pur- poses. The 2015WC holds four bottles in the display rack and the 2075WC holds eight bottles. STOCKING RECOMMENDA TIONS The wine racks allow for the prop- er horizontal storage of wine. The bottles are properly positioned so that[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency , top performance, and long life. The maintenance inter vals listed are based on normal conditions. Y ou may want to shor ten the inter vals if you have pets or other special considerations. EXTERIOR CLEANING — AS REQUIRED The door , grille and cabinet may be cleaned with[...]

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    23 Stainless steel models exposed to chlorine gas and mois- ture, such as areas with spas or swimming pools, may have some discoloration of the stainless steel. Discoloration from chlorine gas is normal. INTERIOR CLEANING — AS REQUIRED 1. Disconnect power to the Wine Captain ® . 2. Remove racks if desired, see WINE RACK REMOVAL/ INST ALLA TION. [...]

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    24 User’ s Manual 1. Remove the control knob by grasping the knob and pulling straight off (see Figure 22). 2. Remove the screws at each end of the grille. 3. Remove the grille. DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged. 4. Clean the condenser coil using a brush or vacuum cleaner . Do not touch. 5. Po[...]

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    BULB REPLACEMENT To replace the light bulb in your W ine Captain ® : 1. Remove the light housing cover by sliding the cover towards the tab, swinging the end opposite of the tab down and pulling down and away (see Figure 24). 2. Replace bulb with genuine U-Line replacement. 3. Replace the light housing cover by inser ting the tab FIRST and pushing[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPERA TION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLE- SHOOTING GUIDE. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for ser vice. The problem could be something ver y simple which can be solved with[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ELECTROCUTION HAZARD NEVER attempt to repair or perfor m mainte- nance on the unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected. Tr oubleshooting — What to check when pr oblems occur DANGER ! ! 27 Problem Possible Cause Remedy Unit not cold enough. Control set too warm T urn control knob CLOCKWISE to set temperature[...]

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    U-LINE CORPORA TION LIMITED W ARRANTY U-Line Cor poration warr ants each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and wor kmanship f or a per iod of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed system (consisting of the compressor , the condenser , the e vaporator , the hot gas bypass v alv e, the dryer and the connecting [...]

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    P. O. Box 245040 M ilwaukee, WI 53224-9540 P hone: 414.354.0300 F ax: 414.354.7905 www .u-line.com Printed in U.S.A. P/N 30-10008 (Rev 02/05) ® Échelon ™ U S E R M A N U A L 30-10008_E_WC_UM_Covers.qxd 3/2/05 2:26 PM Page 1[...]