Hisense HRWC31 Wine Cabinet Instruction Manual
- September 14, 2024
- Hisense
Table of Contents
- HRWC31 Wine Cabinet
- Product Information
- Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- Important Safety Instructions
- Installation
- Using Your Appliance
- Cleaning and Care
- Reversing the Door
- Troubleshooting
- Disposal of the Appliance
- Q: Can this appliance be used for freezing food?
- Q: What type of refrigerant does this appliance use?
HRWC31 Wine Cabinet
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: HRWC31
- Language: English
- Refrigerant Type: Hydrocarbon R600a
- Intended Use: Domestic wine storage
- Ventilation: Required for cooling system efficiency
- Not Suitable for: Freezing foodstuffs, built-in use
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Before using the appliance, carefully read and retain this
manual for future reference. Ensure the safety instructions are
followed to prevent any hazards.
Installation
Follow the electrical connection instructions provided in the
manual. Properly dispose of the appliance according to local
regulations. Maintain proper ventilation around the appliance for
efficient cooling.
Using Your Appliance
Use the appliance for storing wine as instructed in the manual.
Avoid forcing off solid ice from the liner; allow it to thaw during
defrosting. Adjust leveling legs if necessary for proper
functioning.
Cleaning and Care
Regularly clean the appliance as per the cleaning instructions
provided in the manual. Maintain the cleanliness of the interior
and exterior for optimal performance.
Reversing the Door
Refer to the manual for instructions on how to reverse the door
if needed for your setup or convenience.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with the appliance, refer to the
troubleshooting section in the manual for guidance on resolving
common problems.
Disposal of the Appliance
When disposing of the appliance, ensure it is done in accordance
with local regulations. Seek guidance from authorities on proper
disposal methods.
FAQ
Q: Can this appliance be used for freezing food?
A: No, this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing
foodstuffs. It is designed specifically for wine storage.
Q: What type of refrigerant does this appliance use?
A: This appliance employs Hydrocarbon Refrigerant type R600a,
and only authorized service persons should handle its
maintenance.
USER’S OPERATION MANUAL
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain for
future reference
Model HRWC31
English
CONTENTS
Important safety instructions………………1
Installing your new appliance
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Description of the appliance……………….4
Display controls……………………………….4
Using your appliance………………………..5
Cleaning and care………………………….6 Reversing the Door…………………………7 Troubleshooting…………………………….8 Disposal of the appliance………………..9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure
that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can
be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warning are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them
carefully before installing or using the appliance.
General Safety
The appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. The appliance is
intended to be used exclusively for the storage of the wine as explained in
this instruction booklet.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to broken glass! In case of transport at an altitude of
over 11OOm the glass panes of the door may break. The fragments have sharp
edges and may cause serious injury. Take appropriate protective action.
· This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
· It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any
way.
· Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch
off and unplug the appliance.
· This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it. · Take utmost care when handling
your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with
consequent possible fluid leakages. · The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or gas cookers. · Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight. · There must be adequate ventilation round the appliance and
any damage to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided. · Do not use other
electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerant
appliance. · Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
· 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.
· Keep burning candles.lamps and other items with naked flames away from the
appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
Service/Repair
· Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or competent person.
· This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
· Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on
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genuine spare parts. · This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Service Note
This appliance employs Hydrocarbon Refrigerant type R600a. It is hazardous for
anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to service this appliance.
In Queensland the Authorized Service Person Must hold a Gas Work Authorized
for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve
removal of covers.
Use
· The wine cabinet is designed to be used specifically for the storage of
potable wine only.
· This appliance performs well within the climate class showed in the table
below. It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below
the indicated range for a long period.
Subtropical T
+16°C to +43°C
· Warning: when the ambient temperature is not included within the range
indicated for the class of this appliance, the following instructions must be
observed: when the ambient temperature rises up to the maximum level, the
storage temperature in the cabinet can not be guaranteed, it is advisable to
use the wine stored as soon as possible.
· Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts of the appliance.
· Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may
explode.
· Do not place wine directly against the rear wall of compartment.
· The appliance’s manufactures storage
recommendations should be strictly
adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
· The inner lining of the appliance has channels through which the refrigerant
passes. Should the channels be punctured the unit would be damaged beyond
repair. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape of frost or ice. Frost may be
removed by using a scraper.
Under no circumstances should be solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
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allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
Installation
Important: For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given
in specific paragraphs.
· Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect
the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the
place you bought it. In that case retain packing.
· During normal operation, the compressor and/or condenser at the back of the
appliance heat up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must
be maintained as shown in the instructions. Attention: keep ventilation
openings clear of obstruction.
· Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacture or its
service agent.
· If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil
contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable
to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to
flow back in the compressor.
· There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that
there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component
failure and possible loss. See installation instructions.
· Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the
product should be against a wall.
Electrical connection
· Before plugging in , ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the
serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply .Voltage can vary
by 6% of the rated voltage.
· The appliance must be earthed .The power supply cable plug is provide with a
contact for this purpose .The power socket must have an earth connection in
line with electrical safety regulations.
appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities . Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at
the rear near the heat exchanger.
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Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve the efficiency of the cooling system and
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This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in
appliance
this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs
Leveling of appliance · For sufficient leveling and air circulation
in the lower rear section of the appliance, the leveling leg may need to be
adjusted. You can adjust them manually by hand or by using a suitable spanner.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Cabinet leg
Cabinet leg
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Note: · The appliance can keep 30 bottles of wine at the same time ,please
place the wine
bottles as shown above. · Bottle capacities ,mentioned in this manual.are
based on standard BORDEAUX 750ml
bottles and standard shelving.
DISPLAY CONTROLS
The control panel,showed blow ,is on the right side of the fridge room.
Light On/Off key Temperature control key -Up Temperature Indicator Temperature
control key -Down °F and 0c exchanging key You can use your appliance
according to the following control guidelines.
“Light On/Off key” You can turn the interior light on or off by pressing this
button .To turn the light on,you should press this button twice when the door
is open .If you turn the light on,it will be off after 15 minutes in case of
exposing the wine to the light for too long. Temperature regulation You can
set the temperature you desire
by pressing the buttons “‘1 ” or ” “.
When you press the button for the first time , the LED readout will show the
previously setting temperature . The temperature will increase 1 °C or 1 °F
each time you press the UP button and will decrease 1°C or 1°F each time you
press the Down button.
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Temperature exchange
You can change the temperature display setting from Fahrenheit to Celsius
degrees by pressing the marked °F/”C.
NOTE:
· The temperature range is from 5°C(41°F) to 2o·c (68 °F).
USING YOUR APPLIANCE
· The temperature preset at the factory is 12 °C/54
· When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for the whole
cabinet. There may be a 3 °Cto 4·cvariance between the top and bottom shelves
of the appliance.
This section tells you how to use most of the useful features. We recommend that you read
through them carefully before using the appliance.
Placement of bottles
The appliance is equipped with 4 bottle check if the wine is already aged or if it
shelves including 2 upper shelves ,1 will improve over time.
lower shelf and 1 bottom shelf .The bottles
should be placed on the shelves as shown · This appliance is intended to be used
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exclusively for the storage of wine.
Wine serving temperature chart
All wines mature at the same temperature , which is a constant temperature set
between 12°C to 14°C. The below chart is an indicative temperature chart to
indicate the best temperature for drinking purposes.
Warning! · To prevent the bottles from rolling down and being broken , there
should not be
more than 3 bottles placed on the bottom shelf as showed above.
· The maximum loading of each type of shelf is 15kg.
Tips for keeping the wine
· Keep the wine in the dark .The door is in anti-UV darkened double glass to
protect the wine from the light in case the refrigerator is located in well-
lit place.
· Lay the bottles down in such a way that the corks do not dry.
· Avoid switching the appliance light on too often or for too long . Wine
keeps better in dark.
· To avoid agitating the wine, handle the bottles with care.
· Follow the recommendations and advice at the time of purchase or given in
the technical documentation regarding the quality ,duration and optimum
storage temperature of the wine.
· The storage for wine depends on ageing, content and level of fructose and
tannin contained in it. At the time of purchase,
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Types of wine
Recommended temperature
Champagne NV,Sparkling,Spumante
6°C
Dry White Semillon,Sauvingnon Blanc
8°C
Champagne Vintage
Dry White Chardonnay
Dry White Gewurztraminer
10 ° C
Riesling,Pinot grigio
Sweet White Sauternes,Barsac
Ice Wine.Late Harvest
Beaujolais
13 “C
Sweet White Vintage:Sauternes… White Vintage Chardonnay
14 °C
Red Pinot Noir Red Grenache,Syrah
16 ° C
Red vintage Pinot Noir
18°C
Cabernet&Merlot: French,Australian, New Zealand,Chilean,ltalian,Spanish, 20°c Californian.Argentinean…
Warning!
When disposing of your appliance, use an authorised disposal site .Remove the
plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed,to prevent young
children being trapped inside. At the time of purchase, check if the wine is
already aged or if it will improve over time.
CLEANING AND CARE
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket.
Exterior cleaning
To maintain good appearance of your appliance , you should clean it regularly.
· Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the
surface of the
appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface.
· Clean the door with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
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-Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution .The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a litre of water.
-Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
-It may also be necessary to periodically wipe the bottom part of the storage area ,as the beverage cooler is designed to retain humidity,and condensation may collect there.
Caution!
· Don’t use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface.
· Don’t use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers
or organic solvent such as Benzene for cleaning. They may damage the surface
of the appliance and may cause fire.
Cleaning the beverage centre
To clean the beverage centre , you should follow these steps: -Unplug the
appliance and remove the bottles.
Defrosting
Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment occurs automatically. The defrost
water is run into a bowl located at the back of the appliance ,above the
compressor , where it evaporates .Make sure to clean the defrost water drain
hole periodically by using the special “cleaner”.
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Reversing the Door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as
supplied)to the left,if the installation site requires. Tools you will need:
1.Wrench (5/16″, 8mm)
2.Philips Screwdriver
3.Putty knife or thin-blade screwdiver
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Before you start lay the refigeato on it’s back in order to gain access to the base ,you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the cooling pipes at the rear of the refigerato.
G)special flange self-tapping screw @scew JQAdjustable foot
2Quppe hinge part @lower hinge parts @upper hinge cover
@limit block @special flange self-tapping screw
· Open the refrigerator door and remove all fittings inside the door. · Remove
the screwsG)that connect the upper hinge partiQon the right side of the
cabinet top. · Remove the upper hinge cover@and transfer it to the right side
of the cabinet. · Carefully lift the door and place it on padded surface to
pevent scratching. · Remove the scews@that connect the lower hinge parts@on
the right side of the cabinet. · Remove the adjustable footJQand tansfe it to
the right side of the cabinet. · Fix the lowe hinge parts@and scews@on the
left side of the box, as oiginal. · Remove the scews@that connect the limit
block@on the ight side of the doo and tansfer them to the left side of the
door,as original. · Set the doo into its new place making sure the pin enters
the bushing at the lower frame section (hole). · Secure the upper hinge
part2Qpreviously removed in step 2 on the left side of the unit. Make sure the
pin enters the bushing on the upper frame section (hole). · Close the
door,when the door body is in a hoizontal position, the screws are completely
fixed. · Open the doo and attach all fittings.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service, please see below.
Warning! Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.
[Possiblecause
][Remedy
Temperature is not properly Please refer to the “Display
]
adjusted.
controls” section.
The wine is too warm.
Door was open for an extended Open the door only as long as
period.
necessary.
The appliance is nea a heat Please refer to the “Installing your
source.
new appliance” section.
Heavy build up of frost , Door seal is not air tight
possibly also on the doo (possibly af te changing ove
seal.
the hinges)
The appliance is not level.
Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair drye (not hotter than approx.50 °C).At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly. Readjust the feet.
Unusual noises
The compresso does not start immediately after changing the temperature
setting. Water on the floor.
The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.
Move the appliance slightly.
A component,e.g. a pipe ,on rea of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or
If necessary,bend the component out of the way carefully .
the wall.
This is normal,no error has occurred. Water drain hole is blocked.
The compressor starts after a period of time. Please refer to the “Cleaning and care” section.
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Disposa| of the app|iance It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as
household waste. Packaging materials Packaging materials with the recycle
symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging into a suitable waste
collection container to recycle it. Before disposal of the appliance 1. Pull
out the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Cut off the power cord and
discard with the mains plug Warning! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and
gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of
professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
Correct Disposal of this product This symbol on the product or in its packing
indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to
the appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of
this product, please contact your local council your household waste disposal
service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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