HA WC5120 - Wine cellar HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Wine cellar
Brand	Hotpoint
Model	HA WC5120
Bottle capacity	12 bottles (standard size)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	70 x 50 x 50 cm
Net weight	25 kg
Energy class	F
Annual energy consumption	180 kWh
Noise level	40 dB
Temperature range	5 °C to 18 °C
Control type	Electronic (digital display)
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Main functions	Adjustable thermostat, LED interior lighting, silent ventilation
Care and cleaning	Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent; avoid water in electrical components
Safety	Door lock (key included), anti-tip system
Spare parts and repairability	Available via Hotpoint customer service; repairability index not provided
General information	2-year warranty, made in Italy

Frequently Asked Questions - HA WC5120 HOTPOINT

How to adjust the temperature of my Hotpoint HA WC5120 wine cellar?

Use the electronic control panel. Press the + and - buttons to adjust the temperature between 5°C and 18°C. The display shows the set temperature.

The wine cellar makes an abnormal noise, what should I do?

Check that it is level on the floor. Compressor noises are normal. If the noise is excessive, clean the rear grille and ensure it is at least 10 cm from the wall.

How to reverse the door opening direction?

Unscrew the hinges and swap them to the other side. Refer to the manual for detailed steps. You will need a screwdriver.

What to do in case of a power outage?

The appliance keeps cold for about 1 hour if the door remains closed. Avoid opening frequently. After power returns, the temperature recovers automatically.

How to clean the interior of the wine cellar?

Unplug the appliance. Clean with a soft cloth and soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive products or steam cleaners.

Can I install the wine cellar in an unheated garage?

No, the ambient temperature must be between 10°C and 38°C. A cold garage in winter can damage the appliance.

What is the maximum bottle capacity?

The HA WC5120 model can hold up to 12 standard bottles (75 cl) if arranged optimally. Large bottles reduce capacity.

How to replace the interior LED bulb?

The LED lighting is integrated and not user-replaceable. Contact Hotpoint customer service for replacement.

Does the appliance need to be defrosted?

No, the wine cellar has an automatic defrost system (frost-free). No manual intervention is required.

Where to find spare parts for this model?

Spare parts are available from Hotpoint customer service or authorized dealers. Specify the model HA WC5120 when ordering.

USER MANUAL HA WC5120 HOTPOINT

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CONSERVAZIONE

Location and power connection

Technical information

Product Description, 24

Interior Parts

Control Panel

Using the Wine Cellar, 25-26

Bottle ageing compartment

Manual temperature control

Taking out the wooden shelves

Table of ideal wine temperatures

Stocking the wine bottles, 27

How to stock the bottles

Maintenance and troubleshooting, 28

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Assistance, 29

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED

Before using the appliance, read these safety instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference.

These instructions and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be observed at all times. The manufacturer declines any liability for failure to observe these safety instructions, for inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect setting of controls.

⚠️ Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept away from the appliance. Young children (3-8 years) should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. Children from 8 years old and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.

Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

PERMITTED USE

⚠️ CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external switching device, such as a timer, or separate remote controlled system.

⚠ This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential environments.

⚠ This appliance is not for professional use. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

⚠ This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine. Always store bottles without their packaging and not inside crates or boxes. The capacity is indicated in the chapter "Stocking the wine bottles".

⚠ The bulb used inside the appliance is specifically designed for domestic appliances and is not suitable for general room lighting within the home (EC Regulation 244/2009).

⚠ The appliance is designed for operation in places where the ambient temperature comes within the following ranges, according to the climatic class given on the rating plate.

The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range.

Climatic class ambient temperatures:

SN: From 10°C to 32°C;

N: From 16°C to 32°C

ST: From 16°C to 38°C ;

T: From 16°C to 43°C

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R600a (HC).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):

isobutane is a natural gas without environmental impact, but is flammable.

Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged, especially when emptying the refrigerant circuit.

⚠ WARNING: Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.

WARNING: Keep ventilatio openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than those recommended by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

⚠ WARNING: Do not use or place electrical devices inside the appliance compartments if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

Do not store explosive electrical shock.

substances such as aerosol cans and do not place or use gasoline or other flammable materials in or near the appliance.

⚠️ Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as possible.

⚠️ The wine cellar must only be

used for storing bottles of wine, do not place any type of food inside it.

Pentafluorobutane is used as blowing agent in the insulation foam and it is a flammable gas.

INSTALLATION

⚠ The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons - risk of injury. Use protective gloves to unpack and install - risk of cuts.

⚠️ Installation, including water supply (if any), electrical connections and repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual. Keep children away from the installation site. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service. Once installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out of reach of children - risk of suffocation. The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any installation operation - risk of

electrical shock.

During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable - risk of fire or electrical shock. Only activate the appliance when the installation has been completed.

⚠️ Be careful not to damage the

floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance. Install the appliance on a floor or support strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use. Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source and that the four feet are stable and resting on the floor, adjusting them as required, and check that the appliance is perfectly level using a spirit level. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance. The distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance should be 50mm, to avoid access to hot surfaces. A reduction of this space will increase the Energy consumption of product.

⚠ WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

⚠ WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability, positioning or fixing of the appliance must be done in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.

It's forbidden to place the wine cellar in such way that the metal hose of gas stove, metal gas or water pipes, or electrical wires are in contact with the refrigerator back wall (condenser coil).

There is not foreseen door reversibility. Do not try to reverse the door.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

⚠ It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed upstream of the socket in accordance with the wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed in conformity with national electrical safety standards.

⚠ Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters. The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation. Do not use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

⚠️ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard - risk of electrical shock.

⚠ WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

⚠ WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the power supply before performing any maintenance operation. To avoid risk of personal injury use protective gloves (risk of laceration) and safety shoes (risk of contusion); be sure to handle by two persons (reduce load); never use steam cleaning equipment (risk of electric shock).

Non-professional repairs not authorised by the manufacturer could result in a risk to health and safety, for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable. Any defect or damage caused from non-professional repairs or maintenance will not be covered by the guarantee, the terms of which are outlined in the document delivered with the unit. ⚠️ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol 🌐. The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.

DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials.

Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.

For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations 2013 (as amended). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room far away from any heat source (eg. radiator, cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly to the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.

To guarantee adequate ventilation follow installation instructions.

Insufficient ventilation at the back of the product increases energy consumption and decreases cooling efficiency.

Frequent door opening might cause an increase in Energy consumption.

The internal temperature of the appliance and the Energy Consumption may be affected also by the ambient temperature, as well as location of the appliance. Temperature setting should take into consideration these factors. Reduce door opening to minimum.

Do not worry about noises coming from the compressor which are normal operation noises.

Installation

Positioning and connection

Unpacking

1. Carefully remove the protections and the adhesives, open the door and make sure all the components are present.
2. 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.

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.

Product Description

Interior Parts

Control Panel

Using the wine cellar

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^irc 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.

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^irc C and become steady on it. Should you need to adjust it, follow the instructions below:

I. When you plug in your wine cellar, the display shows the temperature that has been set
2. Press the + button for one second (see the Control Panel). The temperature will begin to blink.
3. Press the + or - buttons until you reach the desired temperature
4. Wait 5 seconds for the temperature to stop blinking.
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^irc C. This allows you to reach the pre-set temperature more quickly.

Taking out the wooden shelves

WARNING: The wooden shelves are not sliding. Do not take them out when loaded with bottles, to prevent the risk of the bottles breaking.

You can take the shelves out for cleaning only when they are not loaded with any bottles.

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.

Amarone 17°C Dry and Sweet Sparkling Wines		6°C
Barbaresco 17°C		Verdicchio di Matelica e dei Castelli di Jesi	8°C
Barolo 17°C		White wines from Trentino Alto Adige	11°C
Beaujolais 13°C Franciacorta White Wines
White liquered Bordeaux 6°C Dry aromatic white wines 10°C
Dry White Bordeaux 8°C		Dry, young, and fruity white wines	8°C
Red Bordeaux 17°C		White wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia	11°C
White Bourgogne 11°C Rodano wines 15°C
Red Bourgogne 18°C Dry white wines from the Loire 10°C
Brunello	17°C Lique red wines from the Loire 7°C
Champagne	6°C Red wines from the Loire 14°C
Chianti Classico	16°C	Liquered Passito wines	8-18°C
Languedoc-Roussillon	13°C Rosè	Wines, New Wines 12°C
Passito di Pantelleria	6°C	Light red wines with mild tannic	14°C
Rosé Provence	12°C	Red, rather tannic wines with medium structure	16°C

Stocking the wine bottles

Standard 24-bottle stock

The 24-bottle stock (for standard, mixed, and renana bottles) is recommended for wines that need to be visible and easily removed.

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STANDARD

24 Bottles (100% lying down)

3 shelves

Position each bottle into the slots on the 3 wooden shelves. 6 bottles can be placed on the bottom of the wine cellar.

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

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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.

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If you want to stock more than 5 Champagne bottles in your wine cellar, remove the 3th 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

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PRESERVATION

28 Bottles (100% lying down)

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 Possible causes/solutions
The compressor does not work • The plug is not pl	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.
The compressor never stops • 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:

CE

• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU
• The Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
• RAEE Directive 2012/30/EU

Disposal

• Observe local environmental standards when disposing packaging material for recycling purposes.
• Directive 2012/19/EUon Wwaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 2 Directive), 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.

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:

• type of malfunction
• 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.

EXAMPLE OF LABEL

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals.

GUIDE D'UTILISATION

IT Italiano, 4

EN English, 17

FR Français, 30

ES Español, 43

DE Deutsch, 56

RU Русский, 69

KZ Казакша, 82

NL Nederlands, 95

PT Português, 108

Table des matières

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STANDARD

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CONSERVATION

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ESTÁNDAR

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CONSERVACIÓN

Stromanschluss

Produktbeschreibung

Innenteile

Bedientafel

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STANDARD

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KONSERVIERUNG

Описание прибора

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СТАНДАРТНАЯ СХЕМА

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КОНСЕРВИРОВАНИЕ

Сымдарды косу

Өнім сипаттамасы

Ішкі бөліктер

Баскару панелі

Шарап коймасын пайдалану

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СТАНДАРТТЫ

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КОНСЕРВ ЖАСАУ

Aansluiting

Productbeschrijving

Interne delen

Bedieningspaneel

Retirar as prateleiras de madeira

Como armazenar as garrafas

Retirar as prateleiras de madeira

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STANDARD

24 garrafas (deitadas a 100%)

3 prateleiras

Posicione cada garrafa nas ranhuras das 3 prateleiras de madeira. Podem ser colocadas 6 garrafas na parte inferior da cave de vinho.

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Stock de garrafa de Champanhe

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PRESERVAÇÃO

28 garrafas (deitadas a 100%)