caple WC1792 In Column Wine Cooler Instruction Manual

Ensure the door is fully open when pulling out shelves to prevent damaging the door gasket. Position the appliance so the plug is accessible and avoid moving it while loaded with wine.
Install it in a suitable place to prevent touching the compressor.

Inspect the appliance after unpacking and do not use it if in doubt.

Installation

Refer to the Built-In Installation And Product Dimensions section in the manual for installation guidelines. Ensure proper ventilation around the cabinet and avoid obstructing ventilation openings.

Operating Your Wine Cabinet

Use the Control Panel to set desired temperatures. Refer to the Functions section for detailed instructions on operating different settings.

Shelves

Do not overload the cabinet and avoid covering shelves with materials that prevent air circulation. Store wine in sealed bottles for optimal storage.

Care and Maintenance

Regularly clean the wine cabinet and leave the door ajar during extended periods of non-use to prevent condensation, mold, or odors. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit and avoid using electrical appliances inside the storage compartments.

FAQ

Q: Can this wine cabinet be used for commercial purposes?

A: No, this product is designed for household use only and is not intended for commercial applications.

Q: How should I store wine in this cabinet?

A: Store wine in sealed bottles and avoid overloading the cabinet to ensure proper air circulation for optimal storage conditions.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this Caple Wine Cabinet.

To ensure that you get the best results from your new wine cabinet, we strongly suggest that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before use. If treated with care, your Caple product should give you years of trouble-free use.
To register ownership, please ensure you complete and return the guarantee card supplied with the appliance or visit www.caple.co.uk and register here.

This instruction manual is designed to provide you with all the required information related to the installation, use, and maintenance of the appliance.
Please read this manual carefully before using your appliance. It contains important safety advice; it explains how to use and look after your appliance so that it will provide you with many years of reliable service.

Should a fault arise, please ﬁrst consult the “Troubleshooting” section. You can often rectify minor problems yourself, thus saving unnecessary service costs.
Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to new owners for their information and safety.

Safety Instructions

WARNINGS

To prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure the door is fully open when pulling shelves out of the rail compartment.

The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. Release the electric cord and move your cabinet to its ﬁnal location.
Do not move your cabinet while loaded with wine as you may distort the body.
The wine cabinet should be installed in a suitable place to avoid touching the compressor.
After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is in perfect order. If you have any doubt, do not use it and contact your retailer.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Caple service agent or a similarly qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a hazard.
This product is not designed for commercial use, it is a household appliance only.
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.
- By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.
IMPORTANT Caple cannot be held liable for any non-compliance with these instructions.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Read all instructions before using the wine cabinet.
DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old wine cabinet: Take off the door, leaving the shelves in place so that children cannot 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.

The refrigerant of this appliance is R600a, ﬂammable, and explosive articles should not be put in or near the cabinet, to avoid the risk of ﬁre or explosion.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Do not use a plug adapter.

Store wine in sealed bottles.
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 wine cabinet be stored without use for long periods it is suggested, after careful cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate inside the cabinet to avoid possible formations of condensation, mold, or odors.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Symbol ISO 7010 W021

Warning; Risk of ﬁre / ﬂammable materials

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
This appliance is marked according to the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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 inappropriate waste handling of the product.
The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out under local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about the treatment, recovery, and recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service, or the retailer where you purchased the product.

CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY

This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation, Low Voltage Directive (LVD), and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

UKCA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY

This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation.

TECHNICAL FICHE

This appliance conforms to all current and applicable energy regulations.
To view the Technical Fiche that supports the energy labelling data, please visit the product page on our website www.caple.co.uk

WARRANTY

Your new appliance is covered by warranty. The warranty card is enclosed – if it is missing, you must provide the following information to your retailer in order to receive a replacement: date of purchase, model, and serial number (placed on the inside of the appliance storage drawer). Registration can also be completed online by visiting www.caple.co.uk.

Ensure you keep your warranty card safe, you may need to show it to Caple Service together with proof of purchase.
If you fail to show your warranty card you will incur all repair charges.
Spare parts are only available from Caple Service and spare parts authorized centers.

INSTALLATION

BEFORE USING YOUR WINE CABINET

Remove the exterior and interior packing.
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the wine cabinet to the power source, let it stand upright for at least 12 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.

Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
Make sure to turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet.
NOTE To protect the appliance in transit and delivery the door is packed tightly against the cabinet. When ﬁrst installed this can mean the door seal appears thinner on one side of the door due to compression, this is normal and once out of the box it will relax over a short time and the door will return to the normal position. If you wish to speed up the process you can gently warm the seal with a hair dryer on a low temperature setting.

This can help relax the seal helping it return to normal thickness a little faster.

INSTALLATION OF YOUR WINE CABINET

Place your wine cabinet on a ﬂoor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.

Ensure it is perfectly level, as this will minimize any vibrations.
This appliance uses ﬂammable refrigerant. Never damage the cooling pipework during transportation.
Locate the wine cooler away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (ovens, hobs, heaters, radiators, etc.). Never clean appliance parts with ﬂammable ﬂuids.

The fumes can create a ﬁre hazard or explosion.
When disposing of your appliance, please choose an authorized disposal site.
Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.

It is ﬁtted with a power cord having an earth wire terminating in a 13amp plug.
Ensure the product is correctly ventilated.
Consult a qualiﬁed electrician or service engineer if the earthing instructions are not completely understood.

Plug the wine cabinet into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) pin from the plug.
Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certiﬁed electrician or Caple service.
WARNING Incorrect earthing can result in the risk of electric shock.

OPERATING YOUR WINE CABINET

Please use the cabinet within ambient temperatures between 16-32ºC, if the ambient temperature is higher or lower than this, it will cause the temperature to ﬂuctuate in the cabinet, possibly preventing it from reaching 5-18ºC.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

The temperature setting range for each zone is as below.

Upper compartment: 5 – 18ºC
Middle compartment: 5 – 10ºC
Lower compartment: 10 – 18ºC

When the system enters the temperature set up. With each press on the or key, the temperature setting of the relevant zone will adjust accordingly.
If you wish to view the actual temperature inside the wine cabinet, please press the or key and hold for 3-5 seconds.
The actual temperature of the zone will be displayed on the control board. After 5 seconds the temperature will return to display the set temperature.

Flashing LED = Cabinet Temperature
Steady LED = Set Temperature
NOTE If the unit is unplugged, power lost, or turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the wine cabinet will not start.

When you use the wine cabinet for the first time or you restart the cabinet after having been shut off for a long time, there could be a few degrees of variance between the temperature you select and the one indicated on the LED readout.
This is normal and it is due to the length of the activation time.
Once the wine cabinet has been running for a few hours everything will be back to normal.

CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL FOR UPPER AND MIDDLE ZONES

TOUCH CONTROL KEYS

Switches the interior light ON/OFF

To switch the appliance ON/OFF (press and hold these buttons for approximately 3 seconds)
This button controls the upper compartment temperature zone.
- Each press of the button will decrease the temperature in increments of 1ºC. When the temperature reaches the minimum 5ºC it jumps up to the maximum of 10ºC.

This button controls the lower compartment temperature zone.
- Each press of the button will decrease the temperature in increments of 1ºC. When the temperature reaches the minimum 5ºC it jumps up to the maximum of 18ºC.

THE LOWER CONTROL PANEL

Press to raise the temperature in 1º increments.
Press to lower the temperature in 1º increment

INTERNAL LIGHT

In order to reduce energy consumption, the LED light within this wine cabinet will automatically switch off after 10 minutes.
If you would prefer the LED light to remain on continuously, this is possible. Please press and hold the key for 5 seconds, the display will show “LP”.
After 4 seconds the display will revert back to normal and the light will remain on until manually switched off.

If you would like to revert back and conserve energy (recommended), press and hold the key for 5 seconds, and the display will show “LF”.
After 4 seconds the display will revert back to normal, and the light will automatically switch off after 10 minutes.

LIGHT SOURCE ENERGY CLASS

This product contains a light source of energy efﬁciency class G

FUNCTIONS

TEMPERATURE MEMORY FUNCTION

In the event of a power interruption, the wine cabinet can remember the previous temperature setting, and when the power is recovered, the cabinet temperature will go back to the same setting as when the power went off.

TEMPERATURE ALARM

If the inner temperature is higher than 23°C, “HI” is shown on the display panel, and the alarm will sound after one hour. It will inform that the inner temperature is too high, please check the reason.
If the inner temperature is lower than 0°C, “LO” is shown on the display panel, the alarm will sound and the malfunction indicator light will be on at the same time.

SHELVES

To prevent damaging the door gasket, make sure to have the door fully opened when pulling shelves out of the rail compartment.

To remove the shelves:

Fully extend the shelf you wish to remove (Fig. A)

Lift the front of the shelf (Fig. A)
Holding the shelf runners, push the shelf in, then up to release from the rear dampers (Fig. B)

CAUTION Do not store bottles crossways on the interior ﬂoor. Otherwise, bottles may fall out when the appliance door is opened and this may cause injury or material damage.

HOW TO CHANGE THE DOOR OPENING

This appliance has reversible doors but is delivered with a right-hinged door. The left-hand hinge kit comes with the unit (in the box), should you wish to reverse the hinge on your unit follow the directions below:

Tilt the wine cooler by 45 degrees and remove the lower right hinge screws with a screwdriver (Fig.1).
Level the wine cooler, hold the door, and remove the upper right hinge screws with a screwdriver. Remove the door and place down safely. Rotate the door 180 degrees (Fig.2 and Fig.3).

Insert screws through the hinges into the left-hand side hinge screw holes and ﬁx into position (Fig.4 and Fig.5).
Take out the appropriate top ﬁxing bracket from the accessory bag (depending on which side the door is hinged), and ﬁx onto the wine cooler (Fig.6).
Put the wine cooler into the kitchen cabinet, and ﬁx the screws through the top corner ﬁxing bracket and also the bottom ﬁxing bracket to secure it into place (Fig.7 and Fig.8).

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION AND PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

NOTE: The correct ventilation requirements must be followed.
GRILL/SENSE600 can be used to ventilate the kitchen plinth, this can be purchased directly from www.caple.co.uk.

INSTALLING THE WINE CABINET

Carefully unbox the cabinet and place on a ﬂat, level ﬂoor.
If the door handle needs to be changed, do this before beginning the installation process (see page 8).
The corner ﬁxing brackets supplied in the accessories bag should be ﬁtted to the top corners, choosing the appropriate bracket depending on which side you are ﬁtting. Place on the top corner and ﬁx to the wine cabinet with screws (see Fig. 1).
- The corner bracket ﬁxing positions can be adjusted to allow for correct alignment depending on your speciﬁc installation.
Using two people, carefully lift the appliance and place it into the furniture aperture.
- NOTE: It is important that the furniture cabinet is completely square and the base is level. If it is not level the product may appear to lean, this is not a fault of the product and the installation must be corrected (see Fig. 2).
Once the product is correctly located in the cabinet, it is important that the feet are adjusted to level the product.
- NOTE: The door may appear bowed if the feet are not correctly adjusted, if incorrect pressure is applied to the front feet it can force a slight bow into the door. If this can be seen, continue to adjust the feet until this can no longer be noticed.
Once the product is correctly located and leveled, the ﬁxing brackets can be ﬁxed to the cabinet (see INSTALLING THE FIXING BRACKETS).

INSTALLING THE FIXING BRACKETS

Before the ﬁnal ﬁx of the wine cabinet, again ensure the product is correctly leveled and the door can be opened without binding on the kitchen carcass.
- If when opening the door, it binds, this suggests the appliance has been pushed slightly too far back in the furniture and it should be pulled forward before ﬁxing into position.
- NOTE: This product is an appliance and is not designed to sit perfectly ﬂush with all furniture doors. The glass door may protrude further than the kitchen cabinet doors located on either side of the wine cabinet.
- In some cases, this can be reduced by adjusting the hinges on the kitchen furniture doors to bring them closer to the wine cabinet door depth (Fig. 1).
Once the wine cabinet has been installed into the kitchen cabinet and correctly positioned, screw the bracket into the side of the kitchen cabinet to ﬁx into position (Fig.2).
Finally, place the screws into the bottom ﬁxing bracket and screw directly into the base of the kitchen cabinet below. This will ﬁrmly secure your wine cabinet into position (Fig.3).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING YOUR WINE CABINET

Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves and rack.
Wash the inside surfaces with warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 2 pints of water.
Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning the area 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.

POWER FAILURE

Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened.
If the power is going to be off for a longer period, you need to take the proper steps to protect your contents.

HOLIDAY

SHORT HOLIDAYS: Leave the wine cabinet operating during holidays of less than three weeks.
LONG HOLIDAYS: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and turn off the appliance. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly (blocking it open if necessary).

MOVING YOUR WINE CABINET

Remove all items.
Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
Turn the adjustable leg up to the base to avoid damage.
Tape the door shut.
Be sure the appliance stays secure in an upright position during transportation. Also, protect the outside of the appliance with a blanket or similar item.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

The wine cabinet should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances, and out of direct sunlight.

CLOSING THE DOOR

Close the door with care as slamming the door puts excess stress on the appliance and can cause the door to bounce open slightly.
If this is not noticed, it can cause excess moisture to build up in the cabinet which in extreme cases can lead to the evaporation tray overﬂowing.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

You can solve many common wine cabinet problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling Caple Service.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
The wine cabinet does not operate	Not plugged in. The appliance is turned off. The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The wine cabinet is not cold enough	Check the temperature control setting. External environment may require a higher setting. The door is opened too often. The door is not closed completely. The door gasket does not seal properly.
The compressor turns on and off frequently	The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of contents has been added to the wine cabinet. The door is opened too often. The door is not closed completely. The temperature control is not set correctly. The door gasket does not seal properly.
The light does not work	Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse. The bulb has burned out. The light button is “OFF”.
Vibrations	Check that the appliance is even
The Wine cabinet seems to make 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 sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your wine cabinet. Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises. The wine cabinet is not level.
The door will not close properly	The wine cabinet is not level. The door was reversed and not properly installed. The gasket is dirty. The shelves are out of position.

If the above table has not solved the problem please contact Caple Service by phone on 0117 938 7420 or by email service@caple.co.uk.

DEFROSTING/CONDENSATION

Your wine cabinet is designed with an “Auto-cycle” defrost system. When the RUN cycle is OFF, the refrigerated surface of the wine cabinet (interior rear wall) defrosts automatically.
The defrosted water is channelled into a drain pan which is located at the back of the cabinet next to the compressor from where it evaporates.

HUMIDITY SYSTEM

The wine cabinet is equipped with a system for maintaining the correct level of humidity. If the humidity is too low, insert the small plastic reservoir onto the top shelf. Fill this reservoir 3/4 full with water.
Check the water level occasionally and reﬁll as necessary.

RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES

RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERATURES:

DRINK TYPE RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE
For storing all types of wines	12˚C to 14˚C

RECOMMENDED DRINKING TEMPERATURES:

DRINK TYPE	RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE
Champagne NV, Sparkling	6˚C
Champagne Vintage	10˚C
Dry White Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc	8˚C
Dry White Gewürztraminer, Riesling	10˚C
Dry White Chardonnay	10˚C
Vintage Chardonnay	14˚C
Sweet White Sauternes Monbazillac, Late Harvest ice wine	10˚C
Sweet white vintage Sauternes	14˚C
Beaujolais	13˚C
Red Pinot Noir	16˚C
Vintage Pinot Noir red	18˚C
Red Cabernet, Merlot, French, Australian, New Zealand, Chilean, Argentinean, Italian, Spanish, Californian	18˚C
Red Grenache, Syrah	16˚C

Caple Service Fourth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DW
T: 0117 938 1900
E: service@caple.co.uk
www.caple.co.uk

Documents / Resources

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References

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