INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Private Reserve® Wine Cellar CWC-800CE For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16. Do not operate your appliance in an appli- ance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
PARTS NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong. 1) Removable Shelves CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded. 2) Leveling Legs (4) 3) Water Tray (not shown) 4) Tempered Glass Door 5) Adjustable Temperature Control 5 Note: Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada. 4 1 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120 volts, 15 amps) with proper grounding to power the wine cellar. Important: When using the wine cellar for the first time, allow at least 24 hours for the internal temperature to adjust properly. Make sure there are at least 3 to 5 bottles in the unit. ALWAYS REMOVE ALL BOTTLES BEFORE MOVING THE WINE CELLAR Avoid the use of three-prong plug adapters or cutting off the grounding prong in order to accommodate a two plug outlet.
INSTALLING & MAINTAINING WINE CELLAR FEATURES AND USE YOUR AIR FILTER Temperature Adjustments/Control Your Wine Cellar has a removable air filter that helps keep the fan and motor free of dust and dirt. It is easy to install and remove, and should be cleaned every 3 months. Important note: In order to operate efficiently, thermoelectric products should be in an environment with an ambient temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WINE TIPS AND HINTS When choosing wine, take advantage of the knowledge of the personnel in the wine store as well as reviews of wines from wine publications. The price of a wine is not necessarily indicative of relative quality. Very good wines can be purchased at comfortablefor-the-wallet prices. When you find a comfortably priced wine, purchase in quantity to have on hand as your “house wine.
WINE STORAGE TEMPERATURE CHART Temperature Setting Wine Type 43º-45ºF • Dessert wine/Ice wine 47º-50ºF • L ight whites (e.g.
WINE AND FOOD PAIRING CHEESE Hard All reds Cheddar Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Burgundy, Merlot Soft Sparkling, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais Nouveau, light reds Goat cheeses Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Riesling, dry Muscat Blue cheeses Zinfandel, Riesling, Shiraz, Rhône reds MEATS Beef, Venison Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, red Bordeaux, red Burgundy, Merlot, full Italian reds, Zinfandel Ham Sparkling wine, Gewürztraminer Lamb All dry reds Pork Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, B
TROUBLESHOOTING You can easily solve many common problems by trying the suggestions below. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vibrations • Check to make sure the wine cellar is on a level surface. The inside temperature does not seem correct • Make sure the cooling vents on the right and left sides of the cooler are not obstructed. Have at least 2" of space on both sides and rear of unit. • The room may be too hot.
WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT If your Cuisinart® Private Reserve® Wine Cellar should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.
