Vinotemp VT-50SBW User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING 
 
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE 
CAUSE 
Vibrations 
•  Check to make sure the wine cellar is on a level surface. 
The door will not 
close properly. 
•  The wine cellar is not on a level surface. 
•  The racks are out of position. 
•  The bottle is too long. 
Fan is always 
running.
 
•  This is simply a function of the cooling system. The lower 
the setting, the more the fan will run. If the room is 
warmer than 90°F(32°C), it will run more. 
•  The unit has been designed to run continuously when 
operation at the lower temperatures. 
Unit has no 
power. 
•  Check the wall outlet for power. Make sure the outlet is not 
controlled by a wall switch. 
The inside 
temperature 
does not seem 
correct. 
•  Make sure the cooling vents are not obstructed.  
•  The room may be too hot. If the ambient temperature is 
90°F(32°C) or higher, the unit can have difficulty chilling 
adequately on the white wine setting. 
•  When using the unit for the first time, it can take up to 24 
hours to reach the desired temperature. 
The unit does 
not operate. 
•  It may not be plugged into the wall socket. 
•  Make sure the wall socket it functional by testing another 
electrical appliance in the power socket. 
Power is ON but 
the unit will not 
cool. 
•  Make sure there are at least 3 to 5 bottles in the unit. Allow 
at least 24 hours for the internal temperature to adjust. 
•  If the room temperature is above 90°F(32°C), the unit will 
not get below 51°F(11°C). Humidity does not affect the 
cooling ability of the unit. 
•  To achieve accurate temperature control, the unit should 
not be used of operated in any of the following locations: 
o  In a sunny place 
o  In a room with poor air circulation such as a garage near 
another heat-producing appliance such as a dishwasher, 
oven or refrigerator. 
o  With an outlet shared with a refrigerator, as the 
refrigerator will drain power from the wine cellar. 
o  In a cabinet or closet. 
•  Make sure the cooling vents are not obstructed.