Whynter 21 Bottle Dual Temperature Zone
Touch Control Freestanding Wine Cooler
MODEL# : WC-212BD
Instruction Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this WHYNTER product. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using product
to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
1. Parts and Features
1. DOOR HINGE
3. FAN MASK
5. FOOT
2. INTERIOR LIGHT
4. WINE RACK
6. UPPER TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
7. UPPER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
8. LOWER TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
9. LOWER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
10.HANDLES
11. TEMPERED GLASS DOOR
2. Technical Data
Model no.
WC-212BD
Capacity
60L (21 standard wine bottles)
Voltage
Current
Input power
Power
100-120v
2.0Amp
140W
1.2(59°F)
Consumption(KW.h/24h)
Max Temperature
Difference
﹥64°F
Temperature Control
Range
Net weight
Up Zone 44-66 ºF (7-18Ԩ)
Lower Zone 50-66 ºF (10-18Ԩ)
45 lbs
Gross weight
Product size(W×H×D)
50 lbs
13.5” × 31.5” × 20” (21.5” with
handle installed)
Packing size(W×H×D)
15” × 33.5” × 21.6”
3. Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
appliance, follows these basic precautions
Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged. If damaged, it must be replaced
by a qualified electrician.
This wine cooler is not intended for use by young children or physically-
challenged persons without supervision/assistance. Young children must be
supervised to ensure safety around this or any appliance.
Ensure the unit is unplugged before cleaning or when not in use.
To clean the unit, use only mild detergents or glass cleaning products. Never use
harsh detergents or solvents.
Do not use this wine cooler with an extension cord or power board. Please
ensure that the appliance is plugged directly into the electrical outlet.
When positioning the wine cooler, ensure that there is at least a 4” clearance at
the sides and a 6” clearance at the back. This will allow for adequate ventilation
of any heat generated by the freestanding wine cooler.
This cooler is designed to store wine bottles. If food is stored inside, ensure that
there is sufficient airflow between items. Please note that the temperature range
for this cooler is optimized for wine and beverage storage. Perishable food items
may require a different storage environment.
Do not place hot food or beverages into the wine cooler.
Close the cooler door immediately after putting in any items to keep the internal
temperature relatively constant.
Keep appliance away from any heat source or direct sunlight.
For a stable installation, make sure the appliance is placed on a flat, level and
solid surface.
Ensure that the surface on which the wine cooler is placed is strong enough to
hold the wine cooler and the items stored inside.
Avoid placing any objects on top of the wine cooler.
The wine cooler is an electrical appliance. To avoid injury from electrical shock
do not operate the Wine Cooler with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface
or while standing in water. Do not use outdoors or in wet conditions.
When positioning or moving the appliance ensure that it is not turned up side
down or greater than 45° or more off level.
Never pull the cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it from
the outlet.
Never lift or carry the wine cooler by the power cord.
This wine cooler is designed for household, non-commercial use only. Any other
use will void the warranty.
Do not plug into the power outlet before set up is completed.
An empty cooler can be a hazardous for children or small pets. If disposing of the
cooler remove gasket seals, latches, lids or the entire door from your unused
appliance, or take other action to ensure the cooler is harmless.
Do not cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord.
Do not move this appliance without emptying it and securing the door in a closed
position.
4. Installation
Before using your wine cooler
Remove the exterior and interior packaging material
Stand the unit upright for approximately 2 hours before connecting to the power
source. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from
handling during transportation.
Clean the interior surface with a soft cloth and warm water.
Place your appliance on a floor that is strong enough to support the appliance when
it is fully loaded.
Do not place the appliance in an enclosed space or under direct sunlight or sources
of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating
and heat sources may increase the ambient temperature and electrical consumption.
Extreme cold or hot ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance to
malfunction.
Allow up to 24 hours of operation for the wine bottles to reach the desired
temperature.
Electrical Connection
Warning
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the
power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified electrician.
This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is
equipped with a 3-pin plug to minimize the possibility of electrical shock. Do not under any
circumstances cut or remove the ground wine from the power cord supplied.
Use of extension cords is not recommended.
This unit requires a standard 110V-60HZ electrical outlet with 3-pin plug.
To prevent accidental injury, the power cord should be secured behind the wine refrigerator and
not left exposed or dangling.
5. Operations
Temperature Setting
It is recommended that you install the wine cooler in a place where the ambient temperature is
between (60- 80°F). If the ambient temperature is above or below recommended temperatures,
the performance of the unit may be affected. For example, placing in extreme cold or hot
conditions may cause interior temperature to fluctuate thus the set temperature may not be
achievable.
You can set the wine cooler temperature by pressing the “ ” and “ ” buttons on the control
panel.
Temperature settings for upper zone: 44ºF-66ºF
Temperature settings for lower zone: 50ºF-66ºF
Generally for red wines, the temperature range should be between 57ºF – 61ºF and for white
wines, the temperature range should be 50ºF - 54ºF. This is based on an ambient room
temperature of 77ºF.
Interior Light
You can turn on and off the interior light by pressing the “Light” button. The “Light” button on the
left side controls the upper zone light and the “Light” button on the right side controls the lower
zone light.
Handle Bars
Your wine cooler comes with two towel bar style handles. To install the handle, you will need a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Open the door of the wine cooler.
Located the two screw holes on the inside of the door (they may be partially obscured by
the door seal so you may need to remove the door seal)
Insert the screws into the screw holes until they stick out of the front of the door.
Line up the holes in the handle with the screws and give each screw about 2-4 full turns
into the handle bar.
Now the turn the screws in all the way, and your handles are installed.
Replace seal into door frame.
Bottle Capacity
This wine cooler is designed to store 6 bottles in the upper zone and 15 bottles in the lower
zone. The bottle capacity listed for your wine cooler is an estimated maximum capacity based
on a standard 750ml wine bottle. For other size bottles, the capacity will vary.
Leveling Legs
Your wine cooler comes with four leveling legs. To adjust these legs, carefully lean the wine
cooler to one side (make sure it is emptied and the door is secured) and unscrew the legs to
make them longer. Screw the legs tighter to make them shorter. This wine cooler is not
designed to operate without the leveling legs
Wine Racks
The individual wine racks have a slight difference between the top and a bottom of the racking.
If you are having trouble fitting the maximum number of bottles of wine in the wine cooler, try
flipping the wine racks over to accommodate the shape of the bottle.
Air Filter
Your wine cooler has a washable air filter over the air intake in the back. Periodically, this air
filter should be cleaned. Remove the air filter and gently wash it in a solution of mild detergent
and water. Make sure it is completely dry before installing it back to the air intake.
Energy Saving Tips
Do not locate the wine cooler in direct sunlight or any heat generating sources. Let any warm
items cool before placing them in the wine cooler.
6. Care and Maintenance
Cleaning your wine cooler
Unplug the wine cooler.
Remove all items from the wine cooler.
Wipe the inside and outside surface with a mild soap.
Wash the wine racks with a mild soap.
Dry any moist parts with a soft cloth.
Moving your wine refrigerator
Unplug the wine cooler.
Remove all items from the wine cooler.
Securely tape the door of the wine cooler.
Turn the leveling legs (tightly shorten) up to the base to avoid damage.
Be sure the wine cooler stays in the upright position during transportation.
The ideal packaging for the wine cooler is its original packaging. Please keep the original
packaging and repack the wine cooler if you need to transport the unit.
7. Troubleshooting
You can solve many common problems by referring the troubleshooting suggestions
listed below.
Symptoms
Possible causes
Solutions
The wine cooler
does not turn on.
There is a power failure.
The cooler is not plugged in.
Ensure the cooler is plugged in and the power outlet
has power.
A house fuse has blown or the
circuit breaker is tripped.
The cooler is placed too close to
a heat source.
Replace the broken fuse or reset the breaker.
The wine cooler is
not reaching the
desired
Keep the cooler away from sunshine or other heat
sources.
temperature.
The cooler does not have
sufficient ventilation.
Make sure the wine cooler has at least 4” of
ventilation on the sides and 6” at the back in a
freestanding setup.
The door is opened too frequently Close the door tightly and do not open the door too
or for a long period of time.
frequently or for a long period of time.
Ambient temperature too high or
too low.
The ideal ambient temperature for the wine cooler to
work is between 68F – 73F.
Frost forming inside The environment is too humid.
the wine cooler.
Although this unit uses an auto-defrost system, under
certain conditions, manual defrosting may required. If
frost builds up, try running the cooler on a warmer
temperature setting.
The ambient temperature is too
low.
Close the door tightly and do not open the door too
frequently or for a long period of time.
The door is opened too frequently Unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt.
or for a long period of time.
The wine cooler
turns on and off
frequently.
The ambient temperature is too
low or high.
Decrease or increase the ambient temperature.
Minimize the number of times the door is opened.
Make sure the door is tightly closed.
The door is being opened often.
The door is not completely
closed.
The door gasket is not sealing
properly.
Make sure the door gasket is properly sealed.
The cooler does not have the
suggested ventilation.
Make sure the cooler has at least 4” on the sides and
6” in the back for clearance.
The wine cooler
makes too much
noise.
If the noise is from the fan, it may The fan makes normal fan noises.
be normal operating noise.
The unit is not level.
Make sure the cooler is on a hard and level surface.
Do not place the wine cooler on carpet.
Some popping or cracking noises are normal. They
are caused by expansion and contraction of the
inside walls due to temperature changes.
Popping or cracking noises are
coming from the unit.
The unit is not level.
Make sure the cooler is on a level surface.
The door will not
shut properly.
The door gasket is dirty.
Clean the door gasket.
The door gasket is malformed.
Make sure the door gasket is properly sealing.
Correctly install the shelves.
The shelves are incorrectly
installed.
To obtain service or information, contact
866-WHYNTER.
Product contents and specifications may change without notice.
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