Product Series Overview
Classic Glass Door Series
- PKCWC120: 12 bottles
- PKCWC150: 15 bottles
- PKCWC180: 18 bottles
- PKCWC140: 14 bottles
- PKCWC340: 34 bottles
Stainless Steel Door Series
- PKCWC12: 12 bottles
- PKCWC15: 15 bottles
- PKCWC18: 18 bottles
- PKCWC280: 28 bottles
- PKCWC345: 34 bottles
- PKCWC242: 24 bottles
- PKCWC248: 24 bottles
Dual-Zone Series
- PKCWCDS188: 18 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS185: 18 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWC240: 24 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWC24: 24 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS182: 18 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS184: 18 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS245: 24 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS248: 24 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS275: 27 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS278: 27 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS285: 28 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS288: 28 bottles (Dual-Zone)
- PKCWCDS335: 33 bottles (Dual-Zone)
I. Important Safety Instructions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions:
- Read all instructions before using the Cooler.
- DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous even if they will "just sit in the garage a few days".
- Before discarding your old Cooler: Take off the door. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
- Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.
- Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
- Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
- Do not repair or replace any part of the Cooler or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions.
- Replace the fuse with the same type.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
II. Parts Diagram
The following diagrams illustrate the parts of various NutriChef wine cooler models.
Model No: PKCWC120
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC12
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC150
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC15
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC180
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC18
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC140
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC248
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC242
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC280
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC340
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC345
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS188
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS185
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC240
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWC24
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS182
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS184
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS245
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS248
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS275
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS278
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS285
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS288
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Model No: PKCWCDS335
Diagram showing a wine cooler with numbered parts: 1. Cabinet, 2. Fan, 3. Fan Cover, 4. Shelves, 5. Foot, 6. Upper Hinge, 7. Door Gasket, 8. Glass Door, 9. Door Handle, 10. Bottom Hinge.
Installing the Stainless Steel Handle (For PKCWC12 and PKCWC15 Models only)
This wine cellar includes a stainless steel handle. To install the handle, follow these instructions:
- Pull away the door gasket in the area where the handle is to be installed on the left side, as shown in illustration #1. The gasket can be easily displaced by hand; no tools are necessary.
- Align the handle with the screws installed. Tighten the screws using a Phillips head screwdriver until the handle sets both flush and secured tightly against the door frame. (DO NOT over-tighten as this will cause damage to the handle assembly).
- Replace the door gasket to its original position.
Parts for Handle Installation:
- 1. Gasket
- 2. Phillips Head Screw Driver
- 3. Phillips Head Screw
- 4. Handle
III. Temperature Control
- It is recommended that the wine cooler should be installed in an area where the ambient temperature is between 16-26°C (60-80°F).
- If the ambient temperature is above or below the recommended ranges, the unit's performance may be affected, and extreme cold or hot conditions may cause the interior temperature to fluctuate. This will prevent the optimal range from being reached. In addition, keep in mind that the temperature may fluctuate depending on whether the interior light is on or off, and whether the bottles are located on the upper, middle, or lower racks.
Recommended Temperatures for Chilling Wine
Wine Type | Temperature (°C) | Temperature (°F) |
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RED WINES | 14 - 18°C | 57 - 65°F |
DRY/WHITE WINES | 9 - 14°C | 49 - 58°F |
ROSE WINES | 10 - 11°C | 51 - 53°F |
Temperature Ranges for Your Wine Cooler
Model(s) | Temperature Range (°C) | Temperature Range (°F) |
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PKCWC12/PKCWC120 | 5 - 18°C | 41 - 64°F |
PKCWC15/PKCWC150 | 5 - 18°C | 41 - 64°F |
PKCWC18/PKCWC180 | 5 - 18°C | 41 - 64°F |
PKCWC140 | 5 - 18°C | 41 - 64°F |
PKCWC280 | 5 - 18°C | 41 - 64°F |
PKCWC340/PKCWC345 | 5 - 18°C | 41 - 64°F |
PKCWC242/PKCWC248 | 5 - 18°C | 41 - 64°F |
PKCWCDS188 | 5 - 18°C (Upper Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Upper Zone) |
PKCWCDS185 | 5 - 18°C (Lower Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Lower Zone) |
PKCWC24 | 5 - 18°C (Left Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Left Zone) |
PKCWC240 | 5 - 18°C (Right Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Right Zone) |
PKCWCDS285 | 5 - 18°C (Upper Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Upper Zone) |
PKCWCDS288 | 5 - 18°C (Lower Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Lower Zone) |
PKCWCDS182 | 5 - 18°C (Upper Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Upper Zone) |
PKCWCDS184 | 5 - 18°C (Lower Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Lower Zone) |
PKCWCDS335 | 12 - 18°C (Upper Zone) | 54 - 64°F (Upper Zone) |
5 - 14°C (Lower Zone) | 41 - 67°F (Lower Zone) | |
PKCWCDS245 | 5 - 18°C (Upper Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Upper Zone) |
PKCWCDS248 | 5 - 18°C (Lower Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Lower Zone) |
PKCWCDS275 | 5 - 18°C (Upper Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Upper Zone) |
PKCWCDS278 | 5 - 18°C (Lower Zone) | 41 - 64°F (Lower Zone) |
IV. Electric Diagram
The following diagrams illustrate the electrical connections for various NutriChef wine cooler models.
For PKCWC120, PKCWC150, PKCWC180, PKCWC12, PKCWC15, PKCWC18, PKCWC140 only
Diagram shows a PLUG connected to a CONTROL PCB. The PCB has connections for FAN CONTROL DC 12V, FAN, DISPLAY, and LED. It also shows connections to a COMPRESSOR with a PTC STARTER and OVERLOAD PROTECTOR.
For PKCWC280, PKCWC242, PKCWC248, PKCWC340, PKCWC345 only
Diagram shows a PLUG connected to a CONTROL PCB. The PCB has connections for FAN CONTROL DC12V, FAN, DISPLAY, and LED. It also shows connections to a COMPRESSOR with a PTC STARTER and OVERLOAD PROTECTOR.
For PKCWCDS188, PKCWCDS185, PKCWCDS182, PKCWCDS184, PKCWCDS245, PKCWCDS248, PKCWCDS275, PKCWCDS278 only
Diagram shows a PLUG connected to a Control board. The board has connections for DISPLAY, LED1, LED2, FAN1, FAN2. It also shows connections to a COMPRESSOR with a PTC STARTER and OVERLOAD PROTECTOR, and an electromagnetic Valve with NTC1 and NTC2 sensors.
For PKCWC240, PECWC24 only
Diagram shows a PLUG connected to a CONTROL BOARD. The board has connections for DISPLAY 1, DISPLAY 2, LED1, LED2, FAN1, FAN2. It also shows connections to a COMPRESSOR with a PTC STARTER and OVERLOAD PROTECTOR, and an electromagnetic Valve with NTC1 sensors.
For PKCWCDS335 only
Diagram shows a PLUG connected to a CONTROL PCB. The PCB has connections for LED, TRANSFORMATION, SENSOR 1, SENSOR 2. It also shows connections to a COMPRESSOR with a PTC STARTER and OVERLOAD PROTECTOR.
For PKCWCDS285, PKCWCDS288 only
Diagram shows a PLUG connected to a CONTROL BOARD. The board has connections for DISPLAY, LED1, LED2. It also shows connections to a COMPRESSOR with a PTC STARTER and OVERLOAD PROTECTOR, and an electromagnetic Valve with NTC1 and NTC2 sensors.
V. Instruction
Note:
- Position your wine cooler so that the plug is accessible.
- Keep your wine cooler out of direct sunlight.
- Do not place next to heat generating appliances.
- Place the wine cooler on a leveled surface that is strong enough to support the unit when it is fully loaded. To level your wine cooler, adjust the front feet located at the bottom of the unit.
Important:
- Position the cooler in a dry and airy place with ambient temperature between 5-32°C (41-90°F).
- Before connecting the unit to a power source, allow it to stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of any system malfunctions which may have occurred from handling during transportation.
- When positioning the wine cooler, allow 6 inches of space at the back and 10 inches of space on both sides. Do not put any objects on top of the unit which may block the air circulation.
Power Connection:
- This wine cooler should be properly grounded for your safety and in order to minimize the possibility of electrical shock. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a 3-pin plug which fits with 3-pin wall outlets.
- Never cut or remove the ground wire from the supplied power cord.
- The use of extension cords is not recommended.
- This unit requires a standard 110V-60Hz electrical outlet with a 3-pin plug.
- The cord should be secured behind the wine cooler. Also, to prevent accidental injury, do not expose or dangle the cord.
VI. Ventilation
- Do not install the wine cooler in a closed cabinet without proper ventilation.
- Please leave at least 6 inches distance between the wall and the wine cooler.
- Do not remove the feet of the wine cooler. Keep at least 50mm of ground clearance.
VII. Cleaning
- UNPLUG the Wine Chiller and remove all items, including shelves.
- Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
- Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
- Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning areas of the controls or any electrical parts.
- Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
VIII. Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Causes and Maintenance Measures |
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The wine cooler will not operate |
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The wine cooler is not cold enough |
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The wine cooler vibrates while operating |
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The wine cooler produces a lot of noise |
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The wine cooler will not close properly |
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The LED display does not work |
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There is an LED display error |
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The buttons do not function |
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Frost or ice developed inside the wine cooler |
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California Prop 65 Warning
WARNING:
This product contains Styrene which is known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Do not ingest. For more info go to: www.P65warnings.ca.gov