Cuisinart CWC-1500CU 5-Bottle Wine Cellar Guide
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
- Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Other uses not recommended may cause fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
- This product is intended for household use only.
- To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the unit, plug, or cord in water or spray with liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use, when moving from one location to another, and before cleaning.
- To disconnect the appliance, grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by the cord.
- Do not operate the appliance in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes.
- Do not place the appliance or any of its parts near an open flame, cooking, or other heating appliance.
- Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if the product malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
- The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may be hazardous.
- Place the unit on a dry, level surface.
- Do not operate if the housing is removed or damaged.
- A loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlets.
- This appliance is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed or built-in (fully recessed).
- Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight will affect/alter the outside color of the appliance.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
For your protection, this unit is equipped with a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded 3-prong grounding-type plug and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet as shown in Figure A. If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a 3-prong plug. As shown in Figure C, the adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate.
NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong. 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. Note: Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada.
FEATURES
- Touchscreen Controls
- Slide-Out, Wood-Trimmed Shelves
- Tempered Glass Door
- Stainless Steel Door Frame
- Leveling Legs
UNPACKING YOUR WINE CELLAR
Remove all packaging material. This includes all adhesive tape holding the wine cellar accessories inside and outside. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® Private Reserve® Wine Cellar for the first time, remove all protective paper and wrapping. Wipe the housing and internal chamber with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using your Wine Cellar Place your wine cellar on a flat surface that is strong enough to support it when fully loaded. Gently place/slide the racks in the wine cellar. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet and the unit will turn on automatically to the default setting. Place bottles inside the cellar. Determine the best setting to use: refer to the temperature guide for appropriate serving temperatures. The unit’s cooling system operates efficiently with an ambient temperature of less than 70°F (21°C).
Proper Air Circulation
Allow 2 inches of space on both sides and rear of the wine cellar to allow proper ventilation. To ensure proper internal air circulation do not overfill your wine cellar. NOTE: Allow enough space in the front of the unit to open the door 120°.
Electrical Requirements
Do not plug the unit into the same outlet as a refrigerator or microwave. Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120 volts, 15 amps) with proper grounding to power 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. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the wine cellar and may result in a shock hazard.
Leveling your Wine Cellar
Your wine cellar has 4 leveling legs. After properly placing your wine cellar in its final position, you can level your wine cellar. (Please note that the leg that stands on the hinge is the shorter leg.) Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise the wine cellar or by turning them counterclockwise to lower the cellar.
Installation Limitations
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit. Do not locate the unit in a moist place or display it in direct sunlight. Select a suitable location for the wine cellar on a hard, even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g., radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc.
Avoid placing units where there may be electrical interference. NOTE: To minimize the risk of rusting, leakage, and insulation damage, avoid placing the unit in a place where heavy moisture is present. Under no circumstances spill or directly apply water onto or into the unit.
CONTROL PANEL
- Preset varietal temperatures
a. Champagne Wine (43°F)
b. Red Wine (61°F)
c. White Wine (50°F) - Temperature Display
- Quick Set
- Temperature UP – Lock/Unlock
- Temperature DOWN
- Light ON/OFF*
*Light cover must be in place. Bright light might cause vision damage if the light is not covered.
WINE TIPS AND HINT
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 comfortable-for-the-wallet prices. When you find a comfortably priced wine, purchase in quantity to have on hand as your “house wine.”
Keep it chilled in your Cuisinart® Private Reserve® Wine Cellar and be ready for any occasion. Pairing wine with food has really become a matter of personal taste – the rules are no longer hard and fast that white wine is paired only with fish or light meats and red wine is paired only with red meats. A Pinot Noir can complement a grilled fish just as well as it complements a grilled fillet of beef.
What needs to be kept in mind is the personality of the wine itself, the preparation of the foods, and the tastes of those who will be enjoying them. You may want to open a bottle each of red and white and allow your guests to choose. The wine should please the diner, and never overpower or fight with the food with which it is served. Likewise, the food should not overpower or fight with the wine.
WINE STORAGE TEMPERATURE CHART
| TEMPERATURE SETTING | WINE TYPE |
| 43ºF–45ºF | • Dessert wine/Ice wine • Champagne/Sparkling wine |
| 47ºF–50ºF | • Light whites (e.g., Riesling, Chablis, Chardonnay) |
| 54ºF | • Beaujolais/Rosé |
| 50ºF–55ºF | • General storage • All wines, white and red |
| 57ºF | • Juicy and fruity wines • Madeira/Tawny Port |
| 59ºF | • Chianti, Zinfandel, Valpolicella |
| 61ºF | • Rioja, Pinot Noir |
| 63ºF | • Burgundy, Cabernet, Merlot |
| 64ºF | • Bordeaux/Shiraz |
| 66ºF | • Vintage Port |
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, Burgundy, Merlot, rosé, Rioja |
| Veal | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir |
| Chicken | White Burgundy, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chianti, Rioja, rosé (light reds and full whites) |
| Game Birds | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, red Burgundy |
| Turkey | Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais |
| FISH | |
| Shellfish | Chablis, white Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay |
| Salmon/tuna/trout | Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais Nouveau, light reds |
| Light Fish | Light Chardonnay, white Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé), dry rosé |
| OTHER FOODS | |
| Vegetarian | Most dry or lighter whites, rosé |
| Pasta | Dry whites, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy, Merlot, Barbera, Chianti, Montepulciano |
| Spicy Asian/Chinese | Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis, Chardonnay, white Burgundy, Chenin Blanc, Champagne, Merlot |
| Japanese | All dry whites, sparkling wines |
| DESSERTS | |
| Fruit | Riesling, Chardonnay, white Burgundy |
| Fruit tart, ice cream, nuts | Riesling, Muscat Blanc, Chenin Blanc, ice wine |
| Chocolate | Fruity reds, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, sparkling wine, ice wine |
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 the unit. • The room may be too hot. For example: if the ambient temperature is 80ºF (27ºC) or higher, the unit can have difficulty chilling adequately on the white wine setting. • When using the unit for the first time, it can take the unit up to 24 hours to reach the desired temperature. |
| Wine cellar does not operate | • Check if the wine cellar is plugged in. • Check if there is power at the AC outlet by checking the circuit breaker. |
| Wine appears too warm | • Frequent door openings.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
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| The wine temperature is too cold | • If the temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting. |
| Wine cellar runs too frequently | • Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time. • Check the gasket for proper seal. • Check to see if doors are completely closed. |
| Moisture build-up on the interior or exterior of the wine cellar | • This is normal during high humidity periods. • Prolonged or frequent door openings. • Check door gaskets for proper seal. |
| The wine cellar door does not shut properly | • Level the wine cellar. • Check for blockages (wine bottles, shelves) |
TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVING
- The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from sunlight, heat-producing appliances, or heat sources, and should never be exposed to extreme temperatures.
- Ensure that the door is properly closed when the unit is turned on.
- Disconnect the appliance when it is not in use for an extended period of time.
- Turning off the interior light when displaying wine is not necessary.
- Always keep your wine cellar well-ventilated. Never block the vent, compressor, or evaporator openings on the inside or exterior of the unit.
- The temperature of the cellar is the coolest on the lowest shelves. If storing a mixture of wine types, it is recommended that reds be stored on top shelves, whites in the middle, and sparkling wines on the bottom shelves.
- Pre-cooling wine for 2 hours in the refrigerator before storing it in a cellar is an energy-saver.
- Keep the frequency of opening the door to a minimum, especially if the room is hot or humid.
- Use the Wine Storage Temperature Chart on page 8 to select the temperature setting. To keep your wine in perfect condition, we’ve recommended the temperature of different wine types.
WARRANTY
(U.S. and Canada only)
This warranty is available to U.S. consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Private Reserve® Wine Cellar that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Private Reserve® Wine Cellar will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
REFERENCE LINK
https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/wine/CWC-1500CU/
