VC8246 NG - Wine cellar Fors - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Wine cellar
Brand	Fors
Model	VC8246 NG
Power supply	220-240 V / 50 Hz
Number of compartments	2
Temperature range upper compartment	5 °C to 10 °C
Temperature range lower compartment	10 °C to 18 °C
Temperature display	Digital screen with red (actual) and green (set) digits
Interior lighting	Yes, with automatic shut-off after 10 minutes or permanent mode
Cooling system	Compressor
Charcoal filter	Yes, to combat odors
Water tray	Yes, to maintain humidity
Adjustable shelves	Yes
Reversible door	Yes
Maintenance	Clean interior/exterior with unscented dish soap; ventilated grill with vacuum cleaner
Safety	Do not store flammable products; wait 2 hours after horizontal transport
Service	Contact the dealer with the reference and serial number (interior label)
Disposal	Follow environmental regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - VC8246 NG Fors

How to set the temperature of the upper compartment?

Press the Set Upper button to display the set temperature (flashing green display). Each press on the same button decreases the temperature by 1 °C, from 10 °C to 5 °C. After 5 seconds, the setting is saved.

How to set the temperature of the lower compartment?

Press the Set Lower button to display the set temperature (flashing red display). Each press decreases the temperature by 1 °C, from 18 °C to 10 °C. After 5 seconds, the setting is saved.

How to turn the interior lighting on or off?

Press the LIGHT button to turn the lighting on or off. By default, it turns off automatically after 10 minutes. For permanent lighting, hold the button for 5 seconds until LP appears; to return to normal mode, hold again for 5 seconds until LF.

What to do if the wine cellar does not cool?

Check that the plug is properly inserted, the fuse is intact, and there is no power outage. If the problem persists, contact your dealer with the reference and serial number (located on the interior label at the top left).

How to reverse the door?

Open the door, remove the 2 screws of the bottom hinge and take off the door. Move the plastic plugs from top to bottom, rotate the door 180°. Install the top hinge on the opposite side, move the plastic bracket, hinge and washer, then replace the door and screws.

How to clean the appliance?

First unplug the appliance. Clean the interior and exterior with unscented dish soap, then wipe dry. For the ventilation grill, use a vacuum cleaner with a stiff brush. Do not use chlorinated or abrasive products, and never wash the compressor compartment with large amounts of water.

What is the water tray for?

The water tray, placed on the top shelf, prevents corks from drying out by maintaining sufficient humidity.

Where is the charcoal filter located?

The charcoal filter is located at the back of the cabinet. It removes odors. You can find it by referring to figure 1.4 in the manual.

Can I install the wine cellar in a cupboard?

Yes, but you need to allow at least 15 cm of space above for ventilation, and enough space around to access the shelves. Do not place the appliance against a wall on the hinge side.

What to do after horizontal transport?

If the appliance has been transported horizontally, wait 2 hours after installation before plugging it in. This allows the compressor oil to return to its place.

USER MANUAL VC8246 NG Fors

Important safety instructions 4

Unpacking and installation 4

Electrical connections 5

Start-up of the cabinet 5

Operation VS8619 GES 6

Operation VS8248 NG/GES 7

Operation VC8246 NG/GES 8

Water tray 9

Carbon filter 9

Changing position of shelves 10

Door reversal 10

Maintenance and cleaning 11

Service 12

Disposal 12

Error codes 31

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Important safety instructions

1. To obtain full use of the cabinet, we recommend reading this instruction manual.
2. It is the user's responsibility to operate the appliance in accordance with the instructions given.
3. Contact your dealer immediately in case of any malfunctions.
4. Place the cabinet in a dry and ventilated place.
5. Keep the cabinet away from strongly heat-emitting sources and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
6. Always keep in mind that all electrical devices are sources of potential danger.
7. Do not store inflammable material such as thinner, gasoline etc. in the cabinet.
8. We declare that no asbestos nor any CFC are used in the construction.
9. The oil in the compressor does not contain PCB.

Unpacking and installation

Remove the wooden pallet and the packing.

To ensure correct function it is important that the cabinet is level. The cabinet is supplied with legs, which can be adjusted. See fig. 1.1.

If you want to build in your cabinet please note the following:

1. There must be at least 10cm free space above the cabinet in order for the cooling system to work satisfactorily.
2. There must be sufficient space at the hinge side to clean and replace the shelves and clean around the hinge.

Electrical connecting

The cabinet operates on 230V / 50Hz

The wall socket should be easily accessible.

All earthing requirements stipulated by the local electricity authorities must be observed. The cabinet plug and wall socket should then give correct earthing. If in doubt, contact your local supplier or authorized electrician.

The flexible cord fitted to this appliance has three cores for use with a 3-pin 13-Amp or 3-pin 15-Amp plug. If a B.S. 1363 (13-Amp) fused plug is used, it should be fitted with a 13-Amp fuse.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/Yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

The main electrical connections must be done by skilled electricians.

Start-up of the cabinet

Before use, we recommend that the cabinet is cleaned, see the section on maintenance and cleaning.

Important!

If the cabinet has been horizontally placed during transport, please wait 2 hours before starting up the cabinet.

In order to ensure optimum function of the cabinet the ambient temperature must be between 18 and 35^ .

Operation model VS8619 GES

Connect the cabinet to a socket and turn on the switch on the control panel (POWER), see fig. 1.9.

Fig. 1.9

When the cabinet is turned on, the display will show the current temperature in the cabinet.

Display set temperature:

UP

Press this key and the display will flash the set temperature. After 5 seconds the thermostat will return to normal reading.

Set new temperature:

UP

Press this key and the set temperature will increase by 1^ for each pressure.

DOV

Press this key and the set temperature will decrease by 1^ for each pressure.

Indicator lamps:

RUN

Control lamp "Run" will turn on when the compressor is running.

Internal light:

LIGHT

Press this key to turn on/off the internal light.

In order to reduce energy consumption, this cabinet will automatically switch off the internal light after 10 minutes.

If you want the internal light to remain on continuously, press and hold this key for 5 seconds until display show 'LP'.

To revert to normal mode, press and hold this key for 5 seconds until display show 'LF'

Operation model VS8248 NG/GES

Connect the cabinet to a socket and turn on the switch on the control panel (POWER), see fig. 2.0.

Fig. 2.0

When the cabinet is turned on, the display will show the current temperature in the cabinet.

SET displays set temperature.

DISPLAY displays the temperature in the cabinet

Set new temperature:

UP

Press this key and the set temperature will increase by 1^ for each pressure.

DOWN

Press this key and the set temperature will decrease by 1^ for each pressure.

Indicator lamps:

RUN

Control lamp "Run" will turn on when the compressor is running.

Internal light:

LIGHT

Press this key to turn on/off the internal light.

In order to reduce energy consumption, this cabinet will automatically switch off the internal light after 10 minutes.

If you want the internal light to remain on continuously, press and hold this key for 5 seconds until display show 'LP'.

To revert to normal mode, press and hold this key for 5 seconds until display show 'LF'

Operation model VC8246 NG/GES

Connect the cabinet to a socket and turn on the switch on the control panel (POWER), see fig. 2.1.

Fig. 2.1

When the cabinet is turned on, the display will show the current temperatures in the cabinet's two chambers.

Display set temperature:

Set Upper

Press this key and the display will flash the set temperature for the upper chamber. After 5 seconds the thermostat will return to normal reading.

Set Lower

Press this key and the display will flash the set temperature for the lower chamber. After 5 seconds the thermostat will return to normal reading.

Set new temperature:

Set Upper

Press this key and the display will flash the set temperature.

Every subsequent press on this key will lower the setting by 1^ , from 10^ to 5^ and will start over again after that.

When the required temperature is reached, wait for 5 seconds and the thermostat will return to normal reading.

Set Lower

Press this key and the display will flash the set temperature.

Every subsequent press on this key will lower the setting by 1^ , from 18^ to 10^ and will start over again after that.

When the required temperature is reached, wait for 5 seconds and the thermostat will return to normal reading.

Indicator lamps:

RUN

Control lamp "Run" will turn on when the compressor is running.

Internal light:

LIGHT

Press this key to turn on/off the internal light.

In order to reduce energy consumption, this cabinet will automatically switch off the internal light after 10 minutes.

If you want the internal light to remain on continuously, press and hold this key for 5 seconds until display show 'LP'.

To revert to normal mode, press and hold this key for 5 seconds until display show 'LF'

Water tray

In order to prevent drying up of the wine corks due to low humidity the cabinet is supplied with a water tray, which should be placed at the top shelf, see fig. 1.3.

Fig. 1.3

Carbon filter

The cabinet is supplied with a carbon filter to prevent bad smell. This is placed at the rear wall inside the cabinet, see fig. 1.4.

Changing position of shelves

Tilt the shelf and pull out the shelf, see fig. 2.2.

Fig. 2.2

Door reversal

Open the door, remove the two screws in the bottom hinge and lift out the door.

Move the two plastic caps from top to bottom and rotate the door 180 degrees. (Frameless)

The enclosed top hinge should be fitted at the opposite side. Move the plastic support to the opposite side.

Move the hinge pin & washer to the opposite side. Mount the door and screws again.

Maintenance and cleaning

Switch the cooler off at the socket.

The cabinet must be periodically cleaned. Clean the external and internal surfaces of the cabinet with a light soap solution and subsequently wipe dry. External surfaces can be maintained using steel oil.

Keep the fan cover clean by using a vacuum cleaner and a stiff brush.

Do NOT use cleansers containing chlorine or other harsh cleansers, as these can damage the stainless steel surfaces and the internal cooling system.

Do NOT hose the compressor compartment with water as this can cause short circuits and damage on the electrical parts.

Service

The cooling system is a hermetically sealed system and does not require supervision, only cleaning.

If the cabinet fails to cool, check if the reason is a power cut.

If you cannot locate the reason to the failure of the cabinet, please contact your supplier. Please inform model and serial number of the cabinet. You can find this information on the rating label which is placed on the back side of the cabinet on the left hand side.

Disposal

Disposal of the cabinet must take place in an environmentally correct way. Please note existing regulation on disposal. There may be special requirements and conditions which must be observed.

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FAULT CODE	DESCRIPTION
E1	A upper compartment sensor disconnected fault and the sensor should be replaced
E2	A upper compartment sensor short circuit fault and the sensor should be replaced
E3	An evaporator sensor disconnected fault and should be replaced
E4	An evaporator sensor short circuit fault and the sensor should be replaced
E7	A lower compartment sensor disconnected fault and the sensor should be replaced
E8	A lower compartment sensor short circuit fault and the sensor should be replaced

VS8619 and VS8248 NG/GES

FAULT CODE	DESCRIPTION
E1	A white connecter's sensor disconnected fault and the sensor should be replaced
E2	A white connecter's sensor short circuit fault and the sensor should be replaced
E3	An evaporator sensor disconnected fault and should be replaced
E4	An evaporator sensor connected is short circuit.
E7	A yellow connecter's sensor disconnected fault and the sensor should be replaced
E8	A yellow connecter's sensor short circuit fault and the sensor should be replaced