U Line 75WC User Manual

User’s Manual  
Wine Captain  
Safety Precautions  
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read this  
manual completely. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled  
with a Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type.  
Definitions  
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to  
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that  
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.  
DANGER  
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DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING  
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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.  
CAUTION  
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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a  
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result  
in property damage.  
Table Of Contents  
Wine Selection Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Suggestions For Matching Wine And Food . . . . . . . . 2  
Common Food And Wine Matches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Guide To Common Styles Of Wine . . . . . . . . 3  
Common Tasting Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Grille Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Level Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Electrical Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Reversing The Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Door Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Initial Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Stocking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Light Switch And Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Cleaning And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
If Service Is Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
U-Line Corporation Limited Warranty  
U-Line Corporation warrants each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and  
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed sys-  
tem (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypass valve,  
the dryer and the connecting tubing) in each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials  
and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. During the initial one-  
year warranty period for all U-Line products U-Line shall: (1) at U-Lines option, repair any  
product or replace any part of a product that breaches this warranty; and (2) for all Marine,  
RV and Domestic U-Line products sold and serviced in the United States (including Alaska and  
Hawaii)and Canada, U-Line shall cover the labor costs incurred in connection with the  
replacement of any defective part. During years two through five of the warranty period for the  
sealed system, U-Line shall:. (1) repair or replace any part of the sealed system that breaches  
this warranty; and (2) for all Marine, RV and Domestic U-Line products sold and serviced in  
the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada, U-Line shall cover the labor costs  
incurred in connection with the replacement of any defective part of the sealed system. All  
other charges, including transportation charges for replacements under this warranty and  
labor costs not specifically covered by this warranty, shall be borne by you. This warranty is  
extended only to the original purchaser of the U-Line product. The Registration Card includ-  
ed with the product should be promptly completed by you and mailed back to U-Line, or you can  
register online at www.U-LineService.com.  
The following are excluded from this limited warranty: installation charges; damages caused  
by disasters or acts of God, such as fire, floods, wind and lightening; damages incurred  
or resulting from shipping, improper installation, unauthorized modification, or misuse/abuse of  
the product; customer education calls; food loss/spoilage; door and water level adjustments  
(except during the first 90 days from the date of purchase); defrosting the product; adjusting  
the controls; door reversal; or cleaning the condenser.  
If a product defect is discovered during the applicable warranty period, you must promptly  
notify either the dealer from whom you purchased the product or U-Line at P.O. Box 23220,  
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 or at 414-354-0300. In no event shall such notification be  
received later than 30 days after the expiration of the applicable warranty period. U-Line may  
require that defective parts be returned, at your expense, to U-Lines factory in Milwaukee,  
Wisconsin, for inspection. Any action by you for breach of warranty must be commenced with-  
in one year after the expiration of the applicable warranty period.  
This limited warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not  
limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose; provid-  
ed however, that to the extent required by law, implied warranties are included but do not  
extend beyond the duration of the express warranty first set forth above. U-Lines sole  
liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty is set forth in the initial paragraph  
above. U-Line shall have no liability whatsoever for any incidental, consequential or special  
damages arising from the sale, use or installation of the product or from any other cause  
whatsoever, whether based on warranty (express or implied) or otherwise based on contract,  
tort or any other theory of liability.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply  
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
Wine Selection Suggestions  
Selecting the right wine for the right occasion can  
sometimes be a seemingly awkward or difficult task for  
the beginning wine enthusiast. We would therefore like  
to present you with a few suggestions which may provide a little more  
confidence and enjoyment when choosing and serving your wines.  
When selecting wines, keep an open mind  
and do not be afraid to be adventurous. Do not view  
the subject of wine so seriously it discourages you  
from learning and discovering for fear of  
embarrassment if something is incorrect. Wine is  
best viewed as a hobby and enjoyed.  
When assembling your collection, try not to  
become obsessed with “Vintages.” Although a chart  
can provide itself as a useful tool, generalizations  
about a specific year have led more than one  
collector to disappointment. In many instances an  
“Off Year” will provide a better value and more near  
term drinking enjoyment.  
The primary guideline to the subject of wine you need to  
follow is your own palate. Do not be afraid to make mistakes.  
Experiment, discover, but most of all, enjoy yourself and your new  
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Wine Captain .  
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Suggestions For Matching Wine And Food  
Although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine to food, some  
guidelines should be observed. Delicate dishes should be accompanied by  
lighter more delicate wines. Full flavored foods should be matched with  
fuller bodied wines.  
As a general rule one should aim to ascend in flavor and quality of  
wines served.  
A DRY WINE Before A SWEET WINE  
A WHITE WINE Before A RED WINE  
A YOUNG WINE Before An OLD WINE  
A LIGHT-BODIED WINE Before A FULL-BODIED WINE  
Any step back in quality will be noticed. If a fine wine were to be  
tasted prior to a lesser wine, many of the fine wine’s subtle qualities may  
be missed.  
Common Food And Wine Matches  
Fish, Shell Fish, Crab, Oysters  
Dry White Wines, Light Sparkling or  
Extra Dry Champagne  
Beef, Venison  
Full Bodied Red Wines  
Pork, Veal, Lamb & Poultry  
Light Bodied Red Wines  
Fruit  
Sweet White and Sparkling Wines  
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Guide To Common Styles Of Wines  
Red Wines  
Full-Bodied Dry:  
(Calif.)  
Zinfandel, Cabernet  
(French)  
(Italian)  
Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape  
Barbaresco, Barolo  
Medium-Bodied Dry:  
Light-Bodied Dry:  
(Calif.)  
(French)  
Pinot Noir  
Bordeaux, Burgundy  
(French)  
(Italian)  
Beaujolais  
Chianti, Bardolino  
White Wines  
Full-Bodied Dry:  
(Calif.)  
Chardonnay  
(French)  
Montrachet, Meursault  
Puligny-Montrachet  
Medium-Bodied Dry:  
Light-Bodied Dry:  
(Calif.)  
(French)  
Sauvignon Blanc  
Pouilly-Fuisse, Sancerre  
Vouvray, Graves  
(French)  
Chablis, Muscadet  
Pouilly-Fume  
Full-Bodied  
Very Sweet:  
(Germany)  
(French)  
(Hungary)  
Beerenauslese  
Sauternes  
Tokay  
Medium-Bodied  
Semi-Sweet:  
(Calif.)  
(Germany)  
Gewurtztraminer  
Liebfraumilch  
Light-Bodied Off Dry: (Germany)  
Rhine, Mosel, Riesling  
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Common Tasting Terms  
Acidity-  
A critical element of wine, preserves the wine’s freshness.  
In excess results in an overly tart and sour wine.  
Balance-  
A desired trait where tannin, fruit and acidity are in total  
harmony. Wines with good balance tend to age  
gracefully.  
Body-  
The weight and presence of wine in the mouth provided  
by the alcohol and tannin level. Full-bodied wines tend  
to have this strong concentration.  
Bouquet-  
Complex-  
The blending of a wine’s aroma within the bottle over a  
period of time. Caused by volatile acidity.  
A subjective term often used in tasting. A wine is said to  
be complex if it offers a variety of flavors and scents that  
continue to evolve as it develops.  
Flabby-  
A wine that lacks structure, or is heavy to the taste, lacks  
acidity.  
Full-Bodied- Wine high in alcohol and extract, generally speaking fills  
the mouth, powerful.  
Lean-  
Oaky-  
Generally wines that are slim, lacking of generosity or  
thin.  
A desirable flavor imparted to wine if done in  
moderation. Most wines are aged in oak barrels 1 to 3  
years, thereby receiving this toasty oak characteristic.  
However, if a weak wine is left in contact too long with  
an oak barrel it will tend to be overpowered with an oaky  
taste.  
Tannin-  
Tannins are extracted from the grape skins and stems  
and are necessary for a well balanced red wine. Tannins  
are easily identified in wine tasting as the drying  
sensation over the gums. Tannins generally fade as a  
wine ages.  
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Safety Precautions  
DANGER  
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RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT: Before you discard your  
Wine Captain, remove the door and leave the shelves in place  
so that children may not easily climb inside.  
WARNING  
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Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the Wine  
Captain until the electricity has been disconnected.  
Do not alter or deform electrical plug in any way. The use of an  
extension cord is not recommended.  
Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of power plug, or  
direct wiring can cause serious injury, fire, and/or loss of prop-  
erty and/or life and will void the warranty.  
CAUTION  
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Do not lift unit by door handle.  
Use care when moving the unit. Some edges are sharp and may  
cause personal injury. Wear gloves when moving or positioning  
the unit.  
Never install the unit behind closed doors. Be sure the front  
grille is free of obstruction. Obstructing free air flow can cause  
the Wine Captain to malfunction, and may void the warranty.  
Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24 hours before use.  
Failure to clean the condenser on a regular basis can cause the  
Wine Captain to malfunction. This could void the warranty.  
Use only genuine factory replacement parts.  
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Installation  
The Wine Captain is manufactured in two different sizes. The  
15WC will accommodate thirty two (32) 750 ml wine bottles and the  
75WC will accommodate sixty (60) 750 ml wine bottles. Unless other-  
wise noted all documentation pertains to both units.  
Grille Installation  
The lower grille should be affixed prior to installing the Wine  
Captain. To affix the grille complete the following:  
1. With a standard blade screwdriver, remove the screw (located toward  
the middle of the unit, below the door) needed to attach the grille.  
2. If the control knob is located in the grille area, remove it by pulling it  
toward you.  
3. Carefully remove the grille from inside the unit. A small screw hole  
is located toward the top of the middle recessed section of the grille.  
4. Place the two hook-hinges (located on the rear bottom side of the  
grille) on the front lip of the unit base. Swing the grille up into  
position, aligning the grille and cabinet screw holes.  
5. The control knob may only be installed correctly. If you have to force  
the installation of the knob you may not have it properly aligned with  
the two control knobs.  
Preparation  
Your Wine Captain may be installed as a built-in or freestanding unit.  
It uses a front vented fan cooled condenser system which provides the  
ability to be built-in tightly without the need for additional clearance on  
the sides, top or rear for ventilation. It is recommended that you leave a  
minimal amount of clearance to install and remove the Wine Captain in  
the event service is required.  
The Wine Captain must not be installed behind closed doors. The  
front grille must be free from obstruction. Obstructing free air flow can  
cause the Wine Captain to malfunction and may void the warranty.  
For the best performance the location of the Wine Captain should  
not be in direct sun light or near a heat source.  
Level Installation  
Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of supporting the  
entire weight of the unit when full.  
75WC and 15WC  
This unit contains four adjustable leveling legs. Turn the legs  
clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower.  
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Electrical Requirement  
Provide a 115 volt, 60 cycle, AC only (normal household) three prong  
grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord. DO NOT use  
an adapter to bypass the ground. DO NOT alter or deform the electrical  
plug in any manner.  
Reversing The Door  
Depending upon the location of the unit, it may be desirable to  
change the side on which the door is mounted.  
To reverse the door mounting on the 15WC Wine Captain, perform  
the following:  
1. Remove top hinge from cabinet (3 screws).  
2. Lift door off bottom hinge.  
3. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet (2 screws) and install on opposite  
side of cabinet.  
4. Remove top hinge plate (2 screws) from door and install on bottom,  
opposite side of door.  
5. Remove bottom hinge plate (2 screws) from door and install on top  
opposite side of door.  
6. Replace plastic spacer on bottom hinge and set door in place.  
7. Replace plastic spacer on top hinge and install top hinge on cabinet.  
8. Adjust as required to assure proper door seal.  
To reverse the door mounting on the 75WC Wine Captain, perform  
the following:  
1. Remove the bottom hinge (2 screws) from door.  
2. Remove top hinge (2 screws) from door.  
3. Remove door.  
4. Remove top hinge (3 screws) from cabinet. Invert and install on  
bottom, opposite side of cabinet.  
5. Remove bottom hinge (3 screws) from cabinet. Invert and install on  
top, opposite side of cabinet.  
6. Attach top hinge to door.  
7. Attach bottom hinge to door.  
8. Adjust as required to assure proper door seal.  
Door Adjustment  
The Wine Captain door should always be squared to the cabinet to  
ensure a proper seal. To properly adjust the door, please follow this  
procedure:  
1. Loosen (do not remove) the three screws in the door hinge  
plate on the top of the cabinet.  
2. Align the door so that it is squared to the cabinet.  
3. Tighten the three screws on the top hinge plate.  
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Operation  
Initial Start-Up  
The Wine Captain is designed to provide different temperature  
zones within the cabinet. (See introduction for specific temperatures.)  
This is done so that different types of wine may be maintained at varying  
temperatures. The coolest temperature is at the bottom and it is warmer  
at the top of the cabinet. White and sparkling wines should be  
maintained on the bottom to middle racks and red wine on the top racks.  
Your Wine Captain is preset for a mid point setting (4-1/2) in order  
to achieve the recommended temperature range when installed in a 72°F  
ambient room temperature. To achieve a warmer setting turn the control  
counter clockwise (lower number) and clockwise (higher number) for a  
cooler temperature.  
Factors which affect the internal temperatures of the cabinet include:  
1. Temperature setting.  
2. Room temperature where installed.  
3. The number of times the door is opened and closed.  
4. The amount of time the internal light is illuminated. This affects  
primarily wines on the top racks.  
5. Installation in direct sun light or near a heat source.  
Stocking Recommendations  
The wine racks allow for the proper horizontal storage of wine. The  
bottles are properly positioned so that the wine remains in contact with  
the cork to assure that the cork does not become dry.  
The racking system is designed with three parallel braces (rear,  
middle, and front) per shelf. The procedure listed below may be used to  
load your Wine Captain.  
75WC  
Start at the left hand side of the  
shelf and place the first bottle on  
the rear and middle parallel braces  
with the neck facing towards the  
tinted glass door. The next bottle  
should be placed on the front and  
middle parallel braces with the neck  
facing towards the rear. Alternate  
this stocking sequence moving left  
to right on the shelf.  
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The same stocking procedure may be used on all remaining full  
shelves. The bottom half-shelf wine bottles should be stocked crosswise.  
15WC  
Start at the left hand side of the shelf and  
place the first bottle on the front and middle  
parallel braces with the neck facing towards the  
rear. The next bottle should be placed on the  
rear and middle parallel braces with the neck  
facing the tinted glass door. Alternate this  
stocking procedure left to right.  
The same stocking procedure may be used  
on all full shelves. The bottom half-shelf wine  
bottles should be stocked crosswise.  
Door Lock  
All Origins Wine Captains contain a door lock located in the mid-  
dle of the upper portion of your door. The lock is a deterrent to keep  
children out and is not intended to keep your valuable wine collection  
safe. The reversing of the door will not effect the locking mechanism.  
Additional keys may be ordered as a separate part.  
Light Switch and Bulb  
Your Wine Captain has an interior light that is illuminated when the  
door is opened. If you wish to display your wines for those “special  
occasions” while the door is closed just depress the switch located below  
the control knob in the grille to the ON position.  
Please note that when the light is on for an extended perior of time  
it will slightly increase the cabinet temperature.  
Bulb Replacement  
To replace the light bulb:  
1. Remove the light housing cover  
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by sliding the cover towards the  
tab, swinging the end opposite  
of the tab down and pulling  
down and away.  
TAB  
2. Replace bulb with genuine  
U-Line replacement.  
3. Replace the light housing cover  
UL305  
by inserting the tab FIRST and  
pushing up the other end. You  
should hear a snap/click.  
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Cleaning And Maintenance  
Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency and  
top performance.  
Interior - The Wine racks may be removed by removing the security  
tabs at the rear of each rack if desired. Clean the interior of the cabinet  
with mild soap and water and rinse with clear water. The lock tabs at the  
rear of the wine racks must be properly secured with the snap rivets.  
The upright rear brace should not be touching the evaporator on the  
rear wall of the Wine Captain.  
Avoid the use of solvent cleaning agents, abrasives, and cleaners.  
Exterior - The exterior may be cleaned with mild cleaners or mild  
soap and water.  
Glass Door - The glass door may be cleaned using a glass cleaner or  
mild soap and water. Avoid use of abrasive cleaners.  
Condenser - The condenser coil, located behind the front grille,  
should be cleaned three to four times per year. Using a brush or vacuum  
cleaner remove dirt, lint and other accumulations from the condenser  
coil.  
WARNING  
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The condenser fins are sharp. DO NOT run hands or fingers  
over condenser fins.  
To remove and replace the grille to obtain access to the condenser  
fins please follow this procedure:  
1. Using a standard blade screwdriver, remove the screw (located toward  
the middle of the grille).  
2. Remove the cabinet knob.  
3. Grasp the grille in both hands and pull up and forward.  
4. Clean the condenser coil using a brush or vacuum cleaner.  
5. To install the grille place the two hook hinges (located on the back  
bottom side of the grille) on the front lip of the unit’s base. Swing  
the grille up into position, aligning the grille and cabinet’s screws.  
6. Insert the grille screw and tighten being careful not to overtighten.  
7. Install the control knob.  
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Troubleshooting  
Before Calling For Service  
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL  
OPERATION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLE-  
SHOOTING GUIDE. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the  
cause and its remedy before calling for service. The problem could be  
something very simple which can be solved without a service call.  
If Service Is Required  
If the need for service arises, contact the dealer from whom the  
unit was purchased. State the Model and Serial number and explain  
the problem. The Model and Serial number plate is located inside unit  
at upper right hand corner.  
If you do not know the name of the selling dealer or local service com-  
Replacement Parts  
Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Genuine U-Line  
parts are designed to work correctly with U-Line products and offer  
superior service life. The use of non-U-Line parts can damage the unit  
and may void the warranty.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
DANGER  
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Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit  
until the main electrical power has been disconnected.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Unit not cold enough.  
Control set too  
warm  
Turn control knob  
CLOCKWISE to set  
temperature colder:  
Allow 24 hours for  
temperature to stabilize  
Check temperatures  
(see introduction for  
specific temperatures)  
Light staying on  
Adjust door so light  
switch bracket contacts  
switch plunger: See  
DOOR ADJUSTMENT  
Airflow to front  
grille blocked  
Airflow must not be  
obstructed to front grille.  
See INSTALLATION  
Dirty condenser  
coils  
Clean condenser:  
See CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
Door gasket not  
sealing properly  
Adjust door: See  
DOOR ADJUSTMENT  
Unit is too cold.  
Control set too cold Turn control knob  
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE  
Check temperatures  
(see introduction for  
specific temperatures)  
to set temperature  
warmer: Allow 24 hours  
for temperature to  
stabilize.  
No interior light  
Loose or burned  
out bulb  
Tighten or replace  
bulb: See BULB  
REPLACEMENT.  
Light won’t go out  
when door is closed  
Light on/off switch  
is turned to ON.  
Turn switch to off.  
See LIGHT SWITCH  
AND BULB.  
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P. O. Box 245040  
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224-9540  
(414) 354-0300  
FAX (414) 354-7905  
P/N 41739 (Rev. 10/03)  

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