WL 36 AHA - Wine cellar HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WL 36 AHA HOTPOINT

Features Notices ! Remember to keep this booklet so you can refer to it at any time. In case of sale, transfer or should you move, remember to keep it together with the device. ! Read the instructions carefully: there is important information about installation, use and safety. ! To prevent danger stemming from instability of the device, you must fasten it in place, following the assembly instructions strictly. ! Whenever moving or transporting the device, keep it in a vertical position. ! The beverage centre must not be used by children or invalids, without supervision by an adult or a tutor, in order to prevent the cellar from being used improperly. ! Children may use the beverage centre only if supervised by an adult, in order to prevent them from playing with the cellar. ! After installing the device, the power cable and socket must be easy to reach. ! Keep the ventilation openings on the casing of the device free. ! Do not use mechanical devices, or any means not suggested by the manufacturer, to speed up defrosting. ! Do not damage the coolant circuit. ! Contact the after sales service to replace the neon. ! The cable must not be bent or crushed. ! The cable must be checked on a routine basis and replaced only by authorised technicians. ! The power supply cable is of a Y type. Contact the after sales service to replace it. ! Do not use electrical equipment inside the food compartments, unless they are of a kind suggested by the manufacturer. ! The Manufacturer shall not be liable if any of the above rules are not complied with. Model Temperatures Dimensions Weight** Weight Power Current Lamp Consumption Voltage* Frequency Hz*

• These values may change in different countries. In order to find the specific features of your device, check the product features plate. ** When the device is empty. WL 36 A/HA 1 Zone width cm 56 length cm 68 depth cm 55 76 Kg 97 Kg 65 W 0,3 A 3 W 0,39 kWh / 24h 220-240 V

DATA SHEET This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.EN

Installation Positioning and connection Unpacking 1 Unpack the device immediately and make sure it has not been damaged during transport. Should it be damaged, do not connect, and get in touch with the Dealer. 2 Carefully remove the protections and the adhesives, open the door and make sure all the components are present. 3 Take out the power supply cable. Positioning 1 Position the device in a well ventilated area, not damp and free (avoid cabinets with closed walls). 2 Keep the device away from heat sources. 3 Make sure the minimum distances between the device and the walls of the room where it is placed are kept, in order to ensure perfect ventilation of the device. See figure. Ventilation space: at least 50 mm Wiring connection After transport, stand the device vertically, and wait for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the wiring system. Before putting the plug into the power socket, make sure that:

• the socket is earthed and according to legal regulations;

• the socket is able to hold up to the maximum power load of the machine, indicated on the Data Sheet table or on the feature plate to the bottom right (see Description of the device);

• the power supply voltage falls within the range indicated on the Data Sheet table or on the feature plate to the bottom right (see Description of the device);

• the power socket is compatible with the plug of the device. Otherwise, replace the socket or the plug; do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

Bottle ageing compartment The ageing compartment's main function is that of guaranteeing that your wines are preserved in optimal conditions. The temperature has been set in the factory at a temperature held to be excellent in most cases and is 15°C in the upper compartment. Wine has a complex nature and it derives from a long and slow process. In order to best express its attributes, very specific conditions are necessary. All wines are preserved at the same temperature, but, depending on their different characteristics, wines are served and tasted at very different temperatures (see the Table of ideal wine temperatures). Therefore, just as for manufacturers' wine cellars, for your new appliance, the absolute temperature value is not important for preserving your wine. Rather, the constant temperature through time is important. Wine preservation is ideal at any temperature, as long as that temperature does not vary. Using the wine cellar Manual temperature control When you plug in your wine cellar, the display shows the temperature inside the cellar: it has been set to reach 15 ° C and become steady on it. Should you need to adjust it, follow the instructions below:

1. When you plug in your wine cellar, the display

shows the temperature that has been set

button for one second (see the Control Panel). The temperature will begin to blink.

or buttons until you reach the desired temperature.

4. Wait 5 seconds for the temperature to stop

5. Wait until the wine cellar reaches its temperature

before you place the wine bottles inside. The inside light does not go on (or it goes off temporarily) when the inside temperature goes over 24° C. This allows you to reach the pre-set temperature more quickly.EN

Table of ideal wine temperatures This table indicates the approximate temperatures at which wine should be served. Should one of your wines need to be served at a temperature that is greater than the temperature inside your wine cellar, we suggest that you leave it wine out for the time that is necessary before you serve it. 17°C 17°C 17°C 13°C 6°C 8°C 17°C 11°C 18°C 17°C 6°C 16°C 13°C 6°C 12°C 6°C 8°C 11°C 11°C 10°C 8°C 11°C 15°C 10°C 7°C 14°C 8-18°C 12°C 14°C 16°C Amarone Barbaresco Barolo Beaujolais White liquered Bordeaux Dry White Bordeaux Red Bordeaux White Bourgogne Red Bourgogne Brunello Champagne Chianti Classico Languedoc-Roussillon Passito di Pantelleria Rosé Provence Dry and Sweet Sparkling Wines Verdicchio di Matelica e dei Castelli di Jesi White wines from Trentino Alto Adige Franciacorta White Wines Dry aromatic white wines Dry, young, and fruity white wines White wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia Rodano wines Dry white wines from the Loire Liquered wines from the Loire Red wines from the Loire Liquered Passito wines Rosè Wines, New Wines Light red wines with mild tannic Red, rather tannic wines with medium structureEN

Stocking the wine bottles Standard 36-bottle stock The 36-bottle stock (for standard, mixed, and renana bottles) is recommended for wines that need to be visible and easily removed. STANDARD 36 Bottles (100% lying down) 5 shelves Position each bottle into the slots on the 5 wooden shelves. 6 bottles can be placed on the bottom of the wine cellar. ! The wooden shelves have a special blocking system so that your bottles do not accidentally fall and break. We suggest you place the Renana bottles onto the lower shelf and the bottom of the wine cellar because they have been specially designed to hold larger bottles. ! The wooden shelf can safely hold up to 22 bottles. Champagne bottle stock Champagne bottles are larger than standard bottles. They must be placed onto the base of the wine cellar, which can hold up to 5. If you want to stock more than 5 Champagne bottles in your wine cellar, remove the 5th shelf and stock the bottles in two rows (placing the bottles in the second row between those on the bottom row). This will hold up to 9 bottles. Some stocking configurations PRESERVATION 44 Bottles (100% lying down) 1 shelf SERVICE 42 Bottles (50% lying down, 50% standing) 3 shelves 4 rows MAXIMUM STOCK 46 Bottles (48% lying down, 52% standing) 1 shelf 4 rowsEN

Removing the wooden shelves Follow the instructions below to remove the wooden shelves:

1. Hold the front part of the shelf with one hand.

2. Slowly remove the shelf by pulling it toward you.

Pull out the shelf by 1/3 of the way if you need to remove or replace bottles.

3. Remove or replace the bottles you need and push

the shelf back, making sure it locks into place.

4. Make sure the shelf is in place by trying to pull it

out once again. If it moves, push it back in again until it is securely in place. To completely remove the shelf, follow step 1 and 2 and remove all bottles that on the shelf. Slowly pull the shelf toward you until you remove it from its slots. ! Do not, under any circumstances, remove more than one shelf at a time. For a small number of bottles If you do not need to store enough bottles to fill the entire wine cellar, we suggest that you divide them up between the available shelves and that you do not place them all on top or on the bottom. Place the bottles in the centre of the shelves to see them better from the outside.EN

Maintenance and troubleshooting Care and maintenance Disconnecting the wine cellar During cleaning and maintenance, it is imperative that you unplug the wine cellar Troubleshooting If you notice that your wine cellar is not working properly, check with the following list before you call your Service Centre. Problem The compressor does not work The compressor never stops Possible causes/solutions

• The plug is not plugged into the wall-outlet or not enough to make contact. Or, there could be a power failure in your home.

• The wall-outlet is not in working order. Plug the wine cellar into another wall-outlet to check.

• Contact the Service Centre ! Any work that is done to the wine cellar should be performed by your authorized local Service Centre. ! Short term faults, such as power failure, will not compromise the wines. It is only when working faults are left unsettled for a long time that the wine may suffer. ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; - 89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments; - 2002/96/CE. Disposal

• Observe local environmental standards when disposing packaging material for recycling purposes.

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.EN

Assistance Before calling for Assistance:

Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own ( see Troubleshooting

• If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre Communicating:

• appliance model (Mod.)

• serial number (S/N) This information can be found on the data plate located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment. Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals. model serial number