BODEGA JC-85A Electric Cigar Cooler Humidor Instruction Manual

BODEGA JC-85A Electric Cigar Cooler Humidor

This manual contains important information including safety and installation instructions of the appliances. Please read it carefully before use and follow all safety information & instructions. It is recommended to keep this manual for easy reference so that you can be familiar with the operation of the appliance.

Security considerations

• Please read the following before using the cigar cabinet
• Please read the instructions carefully and operate carefully.
• There is a potential danger in any electrical operation. For the sake of safety, please read the instructions carefully and operate carefully when operating this product.
• Do not use power sources other than 115V or access multiple appliances on the same wiring board.
• The cigar cabinet shall use a separate power outlet and the voltage shall match the nameplate.
• Ensure separate and effective grounding of the cigar cabinet.
  • This will ensure the best performance and prevent indoor circuit overload, which may cause the wire overheating and cause fire.
• Do not unplug by pulling the power cord. Please hold the plug tightly and unplug it directly from the power plug.
  • Power cord damage may cause short circuit, fire or electric shock.
• Make sure the power cord plug is not squeezed or damaged by the back of the cigar cabinet.
• Do not fold the power cord in half or place heavy objects on the power cord.
  • There is a fire hazard.
• Do not use loose sockets or power cord with cracks or surface wear.
• If the power cord is damaged, please contact the manufacturer or other agent immediately for repair or replacement.
• Please be careful not to crush or damage the power cord when moving the cigar cabinet. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Remove foreign matter and dust from power plug.
  • Otherwise there is a fire hazard.
• After the cigar cabinet is out of power, wait at least ten minutes before reconnecting.
• If the wall socket is loose, please do not plug into the power plug.
  • Otherwise there will be fire or electric shock risk.
• This machine must be placed in a suitable place so that it is easy to connect or unplug the power plug after installation.
• Be sure to use a separate, reliable grounding power supply, do not share sockets with other electrical appliances, to ensure safe use, sockets and their connecting wires must be able to withstand more than 10A of current.
• The cigar cabinet must be grounded.
  • To prevent leakage of electricity or electricity from the cigar cabinet.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other hidden lightning rods for grounding.
  • Improper grounding may lead to electric shock.
• Do not disassemble or repair the cigar cabinet by yourself.
  • This can lead to fire, machine failure or personal injury.
  • If the cigar cabinet can not be used normally due to self-disassembly, cigar cabinet will no longer bear the warranty policy and other losses caused by the inability of the cigar cabinet to work.
• The product passes through the back plate for heat dissipation, in order to achieve the necessary heat dissipation effect please provide the necessary ventilation conditions.
  • Do not cover the product back with cloth or other material.
  • Do not put this machine on the bedside to avoid the sleep effect caused by the sound of the machine running.
  • Do not place this machine in restricted spaces such as: bookcases or embedded cabinets unless properly ventilated. Or contact the merchant to consult the solution before purchase.
  • Be careful to keep the distance between the back and the wall more than 5CM when placing the product.
• Do not place this machine near an electric heater or radiator, or in direct sunlight.
• Do not place any heat-producing items such as candles, ashtrays, aromatherapy, combustible gas or explosive materials near the product.
• Do not place containers containing water on this machine, as this may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not expose this machine to rain or near water (e.g. near bathtub, sink, kitchen sink, or laundry pool, wet basement, or near swimming pool and balcony). If this machine is accidentally wet, unplug the power immediately and dry with a dry rag.
• When cleaning, please use more than 75% medical alcohol to wipe, do not use water-containing rag to wipe, so as not to cause wood structure mildew and\ bacteria breeding.
• All parts of this machine are not running with battery.
• Do not allow children to climb this product.
• The front of the machine is a whole tempered glass, do not use sharp products bump, so as not to cause glass door breakage.
• Do not place this product in unstable positions such as rocking shelves, tilted ground or positions affected by external vibrations.
• Do not cause the product to fall or be impacted. If the product is damaged, please disconnect the power supply and contact the service center.
• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, diluent, insecticide, air  cleaner, lubricant or cleaner to wipe the power after cleaning. This may cause short circuit of power contact and fire.

COMPONENTS

STORAGE

Installation and Before Use

UNPACKING AND INSTALL THE DOOR HANDLE
Remove the exterior and interior packing materials. Install the door handle provided with the appliance by following these steps:

• Step 1 － Remove the gasket at the inner side of the door to expose the two screw holes.
• Step 2 － Install the handle tightly with the screws and washers provided.
• Step 3 － Tidy and restore the gasket.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Before Using Your Cigar Cabinet
• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Before connecting the Cigar cabinet to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 24 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the interior surface with lukewarm water.
• 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 and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.
• When disposing your appliance, please choose an authorized disposal site.

Installation of Your Cigar Cabinet

• This appliance is designed to be for free standing installation or built-in (fully recessed) (Refer to sticker location the back of this appliance).
• This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of cigar.
• Place your Cigar cabinet on a flat floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To level your Cigar cabinet, adjust the front leveling leg at the bottom of the appliance.
• This appliance is using flammability refrigerant. So never damage the cooling pipework during the transportation.
• Locate the Cigar cabinet away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly.
• Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
• Plug the Cigar cabinet into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Products service center.

Attention

• Store Cigar in sealed boxes;
• Do not overload the cabinet;
• Do not open the door unless necessary;
• Do not cover shelves with aluminum foil or any other shelf material which may prevent air circulation;
• Should the Cigar cabinet be stored without use for long periods, it is suggested to leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate inside the cabinet after a careful cleaning,avoiding possible formations of condensation, mold or odors.
• The product needs to run 24 hours after the power operation before putting into the cigar. Cedar wood shelf in cigar cabinet needs to absorb enough moisture and the inner duct board needs to be wet enough to achieve the desired operating effect.

Set-up and Use of Cigar Cabinet

CONTROL PANEL

After the temperature or humidity of the cigar cabinet is set up, the system flashes for 5 seconds and automatically confirms, without the need of keystroke confirmation.

• Cigar cabinet cigar maintenance temperature and humidity setting.
  • Recommended temperature setting range :16-22℃(62-72℉).
  • Recommended humidity setting range: 50-80%.
• Set temperature and humidity.
  • Long press the to turn on the unit. Then begin to set the temperature by pressing or to add or reduce the temperature; press the or to add or reduce humidity.
• Temperature and humidity display calibration function.
  • When the temperature and humidity display of the cigar cabinet comes with a deviation from your temperature and humidity meter display, the following operation can be carried out to calibrate the temperature and humidity display.
  • It is recommended that the cigar cabinet runs at least 3 days before calibration.
• Cigar cabinet calibration operation:
  • Press the up and down button at the same time, after 5 seconds the temperature displays a number “0”, you can start the temperature calibration. Press the up and down button key again for the humidity calibration while the humidity displays “0”.
  • If the temperature/humidity of the unit is ＜ the value of temperature and humidity meter, press temp./ humidity Up button to increase the value.
  • Conversely, if the temperature/humidity of the unit is ＞ the value of temperature and humidity meter, press temp./ humidity Down button to reduce the value.
• Water tank.
  • Note: please add water into water tank before use. Water shortage may cause the humidity can not reach the set value.
  • It is suggested to add purified or distilled water only with 1/2 of the water tank capacity. Do not use directly the tap water to avoid impurities.
  • Please keep the white mesh inside the water tank when adding water. If the white mesh become yellow or black due the impurities, take it out and use white vinegar, baking soda and water to soak it together.
  • It is recommended to clean the water tank every month and replace the water in the water tank.
• Interior lighting
  • Press the lamp key to turn on (or turn off) the interior cool LED lighting.
• Lock
  • Press the button for 3 seconds to lock. When the control panel is locked, other key icons are not available except the light icon.Press the button for 3 seconds to unlock.

LCD PANEL

If the unit displays other icons. Do not self-install to avoid personal injury. The temperature and humidity are interrelated, it is normal that the cooling and heating icons will light on at the same time when the cigar cabinet is working.

• Refrigeration.
  • While the cabinet works, the is lit.
  • The cigar cabinet is designed for use with R600a as the designated ,no need to add freon during use.
  • There will be no frosting on the back at the air cooling mode.
• Heating
  • The cigar cabinet has heating compensation function, and the maximum temperature compensation is 10-15 degrees. If the ambient temperature is too low, the cigar cabinet can not reach the set temperature, please move the product to a higher temperature environment for use.
  • The cigar cabinet use PTC heater for heating, through the entire rear duct plate for hot air heating. So there will be no damage to the cigar.
  • While the cabinet begins to heat, the is lit.
• Humidification
  • The cigar cabinet converts the water in the bottom water tank into humidity by humidifying fan for the inner cabinet. Therefore, it is recommended to use pure water or distilled water to avoid impurities contaminating cigars.
  • While the cabinet Humidifies, the is lit.
• Dehumidification
  • The humidity will be converts to condensing water during refrigeration and flow into the water tank.
  • While the cabinet dehumidifies, the is lit.
• Defrosting
  • the cabinet has the auto defrosting function. While it defrost, the will be on.
• Alarm notification
  • If there is any failure on the appliance, the will be lit to remind you.

TECHNICAL DATA

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Notes

The cigar cooler does not operate

| No plugged in.

The appliance is turned off.

The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.

The cigar cooler is not cold enough| Check temperature control settings.

The external environment may require higher settings. The door is open frequently.

The door is not completely closed.

The door gasket does not seal properly.

Turns on and off frequently| Room temperature is higher than normal. Overload of cabinet.

The door is open frequently.

The door is not completely closed.

The temperature control is not set correctly. The door gasket does not seal properly.

The light does not work| The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse. The bulb has burned out.

The light button is “OFF”

Vibration| Check to sure that the appliance is in level surface.
Too much noise| The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal.

As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises.

The appliance is not in level.

The door will not close properly| The appliance is not in level.

The door was reversed and not properly installed. The gasket is dirty.

The shelves are out of position.

Before disposal of the appliance:

1. Disconnect the main plug from the main socket.
2. Cut off the main cable and discard it.

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. This manual contains important information including safety and installation instructionsof the appliances. Please read it carefully before use and follow all safety information & instructions. It is recommended to keep this manual for easy reference so that you can be familiar with the operation of the appliance.

• MODEL:
  • JC-85A
  • 115V 60Hz 75W

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