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Whynter Elite Seamless Stainless Steel Door Dual Zone Built-in
Wine Refrigerators
Model # : BWR-171DS & BWR-401DS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BWR-171DS BWR-401DS
Congratulations on your new Whynter product. To ensure proper operation, please read this Instruction Manual carefully before
using this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Table of Contents PAGE Safety Precautions 3 - 4 Parts 5 Product Features 6 Installation 7 - 9 Operation and Controls 10 - 12 Storage 13 - 14 Care and Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting 16 - 17 Warranty Information 18 2
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Safety Precautions APPLIANCE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that may result in serious injury. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words” DANGER” or “WARNING”. Danger means that failure to heed this safety state
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Safety Precautions Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or any other appliance. Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure to unplug the appliance. Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug with wet hands. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
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Parts BWR-171DS BWR-401DS 1. Door Handle 4. Door 2. Shelves 5. Cabinet 3. Control Panel 6. Leveling Legs 7. Bottom Grille 5
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Product Features Capacity: 17 standard 750ml wine bottle capacity for BWR-171DS Upper Zone Capacity: 6 bottles Lower Zone Capacity: 11 bottles Capacity: 40 standard 750ml wine bottle capacity for BWR-401DS Left Zone Capacity: 20 bottles Right Zone Capacity: 20 bottles Dual zones for storing different wine varietals Stainless seamless steel glass door with sleek black cabinet Luxurious curved handlebar Open-door and malfunction warning system Temperature memory function
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Installation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury WARNING when using your appliance, follow these basic pre- Read all instructions before using the appliance. DANGER or WARNING: An empty wine refrigerator can be a hazardous for children or small pets. If disposing of the wine refrigerator, remove gasket seals, latches, lids or the entire door from your unused appliance, or take other action to ensure the wine refrigerator is harmless.
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Installation BUILT-IN CABINET INSTRUCTIONS These appliances are designed for both built-in or free standing installation. For built-in installation, ensure proper service access and ventilation, allow at least ¼” (6.35mm) space on each side and at the top. CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS (minimum) BWR-171DS BWR-401DS 24” Width 12¼” Depth 23” + 2” handle 23” + 2” handle Height 32½” 32½” ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: Improper use of the grounded plug can result in t
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Installation REVERSING THE DOOR SWING OF YOUR WINE REFRIGERATOR Note: Door reversal is only applicable for model# BWR-171DS. All parts removed must be saved for proper reinstallation of the door. This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The appliance is deliv- ered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please follow the following reversal instructions. 1. Remove the fron
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Operation and Controls It is recommended you install the appliance in a place where the ambient temperature is between 72º- 78ºF / 23º-26ºC. If the ambient temperature is above or below recommended temperatures, the performance of the wine refrigerator may be affected. For example, placing your appliance in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate. NOTE: When using the wine refrigerator for the first time or restarting after being shut off for a long p
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Operation and Controls NOTE: If the appliance is unplugged, encounter power interruption, or turned off, you must wait 3 -5 minutes before restarting the appliance. If attempted to restart before this time delay, the appliance may not start. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL During normal operation, the temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature inside the appli- ance. The unit has two separate temperature zones. For model BWR-401DS, the temperature range of BOTH zo
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Operation and Controls SABBATH MODE Sabbath mode is available for the observance of certain religious holidays. This mode turns off the displays, interior light and audible alarms and prevents them from turning on again. Normal cooling operations will still take place. To initiate Sabbath mode, press and hold the POWER and LIGHT keys at the same time for at least 5 seconds. The indicator light will flash four times and confirm the Sabbath mode is ON. Sabbath mode can be exited by repeat
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Storage BWR-171DS BWR-401DS 13
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Storage STORAGE Wine bottles may differ in size and dimensions so the actual number of bottles can be stored may vary. The 17 or 40 bottle capacities are approximate maximums when storing traditional Bordeaux 750 ML bottles and in- cludes bulk storage. You may load your wine bottles in single row or by stacking while taking note of the following: if you do not have enough bottles to fill your wine refrigerator, it is better to distribute the load throughout the wine refrigerator so as to
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Care and Maintenance CAUTION: Failure to unplug the appliance during service could result in electrical shock or personal injury. CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves. Wipe the interior with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to one quart of water. Wipe the shelves with a mild detergent solution. Wipe the outside cabinet with warm water and mild
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solutions The appliance does not oper- There is a power failure Ensure the appliance is plugged in and ate the power outlet has power The appliance is not plugged in A house fuse has blown or the Replace the broken fuse or reset the breaker circuit breaker is tripped The appliance is not cold The set temperature too high Adjust the set temperature enough The appliance is placed too close Keep the appliance away from sun- to a h
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solutions Display “E0”, “E1”. “E2”, “E0” indicates the communication Call for service “E3”, “E4”, “E5” or “E7” error for 3 zone models “E1” or “E2” indicates that the air temperature sensor is failed “E3” or “E4” indicates that the de- frost sensor in the evaporator is failed E5” indicates the defrost heater fail- ure E7” indicates the door switch failure The alarm sounds and the Door has been opened for more Close the door te
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This WHYNTER Built-in Wine Refrigerator is warranted, to the original owner within the 48 continental states, for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Should your WHYNTER wine refrigerator prove defective within one year from the date of purchase, return the defective part or unit, freight prepaid (within two months of purchase; after two months to one year, customer will be re- sponsible
