Falcon FWS38DX Manuel

Installation

Operation

and

Maintenance

Instructions

Refrigerated

Wine Storage Unit with

Sentry System™ Refrigeration Monitor

FWS38DX & FWS60DX

FALCON REFRIGERATED WINE STORAGE UNIT

Remove Packaging

Your wine storage unit has been packed for shipment with all

parts that could be damaged by movement securely fastened.

Before using, be sure all packing materials and tape have

been removed.

Important

Keep your carton packaging until your wine storage unit has

been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condi-

tion. If there is damage, the packaging will be needed as

proof of damage in transit.

Note to Customer

This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly

inspected before leaving our plant. Responsibility for its safe

delivery was assumed by the retailer upon acceptance of the

shipment. Claims for loss or damage sustained in transit

must be made on the retailer as follows:

Exterior and Concealed Damage•

Any damage must be reported immediately to your retailer.

DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO THE

MANUFACTURER - FILE THE CLAIM WITH THE RETAILER.

UNPACKING YOUR WINE STORAGE UNIT

Model

Dimensions (mm) Weight

(kg)

Bottle

Capacity

Storage

Capacity

(Litre)

Temperature

Range

(°C)

Power

Supply

W D H

FWS38DX 375 600 870 54 24 85 4-18 230VAC/50Hz

FWS60DX 607 616 870 75 54 175 4-18 230VAC/50Hz

NOTE: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

INSTALLING YOUR WINE STORAGE UNIT

Select Location

The proper location will ensure peak performance of your

appliance. Choose a location where the unit will be out of

direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Best perfor-

mance will be maintained when installed within the follow-

ing parameters:

Ideal Ambient Temperature Range

Built-In 18-26 °C

Free-Standing 18-32 °C

Cabinet Clearance

Ventilation is required from the bottom front section of the

unit. Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions.

Leveling Legs

Adjustable legs at the front corners of the unit should be

set so the unit is ﬁrmly positioned on the ﬂoor and the front

is raised just enough so that the door closes easily when

opened about halfway.

Turn leveling legs clockwise to raise unit, counterclockwise

to lower it.

Electrical Connection

Use nominal 230 VAC, 50 Hz only. DO NOT USE AN

EXTENSION CORD.

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. All

external wiring must comply with the IEE Regulations for

the Electrical Equipment of Buildings. Connections to the

electrical supply can be made with either a plug and socket

or be permanently wired via a double-pole switch.

The appliance is supplied with a 250VAC PVC (85 degrees

C) core cable (0.5mm=x2.5 metres long). Any replace-

ment cable ﬁtted must follow this speciﬁcation. The unit

may be supplied with either a moulded or rewirable plug.

Should the plug not ﬁt the socket at the installation site, it

should be removed and replaced with the correct type of

plug.

If a moulded plug is ﬁtted which is not suitable, it must be

removed and disposed of. To avoid the risk of electrocu-

tion, a plug must not be left where a child may plug it into

a supply socket. It must not be used for any other appli-

ance. A three pin plug to BS 1363 with a capacity of not

less than 13A must be used and ﬁtted with a 13A fuse

“ASTA” apporved to BS 1363.

If you replace the fuse, the cover must be reﬁtted. If the

cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement

has been obtained from your supplier. The color of the

fuse cover is that of the insert in the base of the fuse recess

or elsewhere on the plug. Always state this color when

ordering a replacement cover.

If your appliance has a moulded plug, you do NOT have

to do the following assembly as shown in Figure 1. Appli-

ances with moulded plugs are ready to use as is.

IMPORTANT: The wires should be connected to the ter-

minals of the plug as follows:

Earth to the terminal marked E or coloured Green or•

Green/Yellow.

Neutral to the terminal marked N or coloured Black or•

Brown.

Live to the terminal marked L or coloured Red or•

Brown.

When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are re-

tained in each terminal. The ﬂexible main cable, plug and

socket must not be exposed to ﬂue products or be allowed

to come in contact with a hot surface. The cable must not

be trapped or pulled taut when the appliance is pushed into

position.

THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

BE UNEARTHED.

Figure 1

Green/Yellow

(earth) Fuse (13A)

Blue (neutral) Brown (live)

Start Your Appliance

Your appliance will start upon initial plug-in. The LED will

ﬂash amber upon initial plug-in due to your unit being

powered-on at the factory to verify performance and then

powered-off. The Sentry System™ refrigeration monitor

senses a power outage has occurred and relays this infor-

mation to you when you initially power-up your appliance.

This is normal and pressing the “ON/OFF” button will reset

this alarm function.

If your appliance’s control has been shut off (i.e., unit

plugged in, interior lights operate, display blank), unit must

be turned on. To turn on your appliance, push and hold

for ﬁve (5) seconds, the “ON/OFF” button located on the

display panel (see Figure 2).

Once loaded with wine bottles, allow at least 48 hours for

the unit to stabilize before making any adjustments to the

initial setting.

Set Your Temperature Mode

This product can display either Fahrenheit or Celsius. To

do so, press the “°F/C” button on the display panel.

Set the Controls

The available temperature range of the unit is from 4 to

18 degrees C. The temperature set point is initially set in

the factory at thirteen (13) degrees C. The temperature set

point can be lowered or raised by ﬁrst pushing the “SET”

button on the display pad. A “SET” icon will be displayed.

Pushing either the “WARMER” or “COLDER” buttons lo-

cated on the display pad will raise or lower the set temper-

ature by one (1) degree C or F (depending on your setting).

As with any refrigeration product, there is a slight tempera-

ture variance at different locations within the cabinet.

Adjustable Temperature Control

The temperature control is fully adjustable from the low

single digits to the high teens. The range allows ﬂexibility

of temperature preferences.

Interior Light and Switch

The interior light makes it easy to view your wine labels

and enhances the display of your collection. The light will

always come on when the door is opened.

Warning Alarms

Your wine storage unit has been ﬁtted with a Sentry

System™ refrigeration monitor. This monitor will let you

know if your unit is not functioning properly for optimum

wine storage.

Door Ajar Alarm

If the door has been left open for over ﬁve (5) minutes, the

alarm will sound and the LED will ﬂash green. This will

stop as soon as the door is closed.

High and Low Temperature

If your unit reaches temperatures outside normal operating

temperatures for your set point for more than one (1) hour,

an alarm will sound and the LED will ﬂash red. This will

warn you that your wines have seen temperatures that may

not be conducive for long-term storage.

Power Failure

If your unit experiences a power failure, the LED will ﬂash

amber until the alarm is reset.

Reset Alarms

Press the “ON/OFF” button for approximately one (1) sec-

ond. This will reset all audible and display alarms.

Sabbath Mode

Your wine storage unit is equipped with a Sabbath Mode

feature. By activating this mode, you will be disabling all

displays, audible alarms and lights.

To activate Sabbath Mode, press and hold the “SET” but-

ton while pressing the “°F/C” button four (4) times within

seven (7) seconds. To deactivate Sabbath Mode, repeat the

process. Sabbath Mode will automatically deactivate after

72 hours.

Figure 2

SENTRY SYSTEM™ REFRIGERATION MONITOR

OFF 13 CSet Warmer

Colder

°F/C

Light

Sentry System™

Power Failure - Flashing Amber

High/Low Temp - Red

Press ON/OFF - Reset

Alarms OFF - Steady Amber

FWS38DX WINE STORAGE UNIT FEATURES

Insert Wine Bottles

The six (6) roll-out shelves each hold four (4) bottles. See

Figure 3 for typical wine bottle spacing. Tall bottles should

not be loaded on the bottom rack because they may pre-

vent the door from closing.

Loading Tips and Suggestions

Position white wines on the middle or lower racks and red

wines on the upper racks (see Figure 4).

Keep wines that you plan to use for everyday drinking and

entertaining on the front half of the racks where labels are

completely visible. Place wines for aging or longer term

storing in the rear.

Roll-out Racks

The six (6) roll-out wine racks may be pulled out approxi-

mately 355 millimeters to facilitate adding or removing

bottles. Do NOT lean on or press down heavily on the

wine shelves. Doing so may damage the shelves and the

wine bottles stored on them. Pull the wine racks out gently

and carefully to minimize unsettling your wine collection.

AVOID pulling out more than one rack at any time to

maintain stability.

Single Bottle Racks

Since bottles are not stacked on top of each other, you can

easily view and access your inventory without disturbing

other bottles (see Figure 5).

Front Bottles (Necks Facing Rear)

Rear Bottles (Necks Facing Front)

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

FWS60DX WINE STORAGE UNIT FEATURES

Insert Wine Bottles

The six (6) roll-out shelves each hold eight (8) bottles. See

Figure 6 for typical wine bottle spacing. Tall bottles should

not be loaded on the bottom rack because they may pre-

vent the door from closing.

Loading Tips and Suggestions

Position white wines on the middle or lower racks and red

wines on the upper racks (see Figure 7).

Keep wines that you plan to use for everyday drinking and

entertaining on the front half of the racks where labels are

completely visible. Place wines for aging or longer term

storing in the rear.

Roll-out Racks

The six (6) roll-out wine racks may be pulled out approxi-

mately 355 millimeters to facilitate adding or removing

bottles. Do NOT lean on or press down heavily on the

wine shelves. Doing so may damage the shelves and the

wine bottles stored on them. Pull the wine racks out gently

and carefully to minimize unsettling your wine collection.

AVOID pulling out more than one rack at any time to

maintain stability.

Single Bottle Racks

Since bottles are not stacked on top of each other, you can

easily view and access your inventory without disturbing

other bottles (see Figure 8).

Front Bottles (Necks Facing Rear)

Rear Bottles (Necks Facing Front)

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR WINE STORAGE UNIT

Condenser

The condenser tubing inside the cabinet does not require

frequent cleaning; however, satisfactory cooling depends

on adequate ventilation over the coils. Be sure that noth-

ing obstructs the required air ﬂow openings in front of the

cabinet. At least once or twice a year, brush or vacuum lint

and dirt from the condenser for efﬁcient performance by

unscrewing the grille on the bottom front of the cabinet.

Cabinet

The painted cabinet can be washed with a mild soap and

water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water. NEVER use

abrasive scouring cleaners.

Interior

Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Do

NOT use an abrasive cleaner, solvent, polish cleaner or

undiluted detergent.

Roll-out Racks

Tha racks may be cleaned with mild soap and water and a

soft cloth. Do NOT use any abrasive cleaners.

Door Gasket

The vinyl gasket may be cleaned with mild soap and water,

a baking soda solution or a mild scouring powder.

Light Bulb Replacement

WARNING! DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE

ATTEMPTING LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT. Failure to do so

may result in an electrical shock that could severely injure

you.

The FWS38DX uses one, 6 watt light tube and the

FWS60DX uses two, 6 watt light tubes to illuminate the

interior of the wine storage unit. The light tube is a very

reliable electrical component, but should it not function

properly, please call the dealer you purchased your wine

storage unit from for a replacement light tube. Use only an

original equipment light tube from your dealer or Falcon.

Do NOT under any circumstance use a light tube that

exceeds 10 watts!

To replace a light tube, use a hex-head driver, remove the

two hex-head screws that hold a cover plate over the back

section of the light tube. Set the screws and cover plate

aside for reassembly later.

Using a small ﬂat-blade screwdriver, gently lever the front

section of the light tube down to allow it to be pulled clear

of the light housing.

Disconnect the two insulated electrical connectors from the

cabinet’s electrical cable and discard the old light tube.

Reconnect the electrical connector of the new light tube to

the cabinet’s electrical cable connectors. Make sure it is

secure and fully installed.

Carefully realign the light tube’s electrical terminal back

into the rear of the light enclosure channel making sure not

to crimp them. Gently insert the light tube along the length

of the light enclosure channel. Press the light tube gen-

tly into the light enclosure channel. Only a small part of

the light tube should project below the ceiling of the wine

storage unit. DO NOT USE A HAMMER TO FIT THE LIGHT

TUBE.

Place the light tube terminal cover plate back in the original

position on the light enclosure’s ﬂange. Reuse the original

two screws to secure it in place. Plug the wine storage unit

into the electrical socket. Check to see if the light tube op-

erates properly. Your light tube’s replacement is complete.

The light tubes are not covered by your warranty. Replace-

ment tubes can be obtained from your dealer or from

Falcon.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If a power failure occurs, try to correct it as soon as pos-

sible. Minimize the number of door openings while the

power is off so as not to adversely affect the unit’s tem-

perature.

Disposal

When you dispose of this product, do so in a way sympa-

thetic to the environment. For further information, contact

your local authority.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WINE STORAGE UNIT

Before Calling for Service

Before calling for service, check the troubleshooting table on this page. This

table lists possible problems that you can remedy without difﬁculty to avoid an

unnecessary service call.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS

Odor in cabinet 1. Interior needs cleaning

Noisy operation 1. Cabinet not level

2. Weak ﬂoor

Cabinet vibrates 1. Cabinet not level

2. Weak ﬂoor

Cabinet light not working 1. Tube burned out

2. No power at outlet

Appliance will not run

1. “ON/OFF” button pressed

2. Power cord not plugged in

3. No power at electrical outlet

4. House fuse blown

Appliance runs too long

1. Prolonged door openings

2. Control set too cold

3. Condenser needs cleaning

Moisture collects inside

1. Too many door openings

2. Prolonged door openings

3. Hot, humid weather increases condensation

4. Control improperly set

Moisture collects on out-

side surface

1. Hot, humid weather increases condensation

(as humidity decreases, moisture will disappear)

2. Control improperly set

Interior too hot/too cold 1. Control improperly set

Sentry System™

refrigeration monitor

activated

1. See “Warning Alarms” on page 3

2. See “Sentry System™ Control Quick

Reference”

3. Temperature alarm may occur after user

selected temperature set point changes in ex-

cess of six (6) degrees C or during heavy usage

conditions. This is normal and not a fault of the

appliance. The Sentry System™ is monitoring

the duration of large swings in temperature to

protect your contents, and may alert you to this

event. See “Reset Alarms” on page 4.

Help Prevent Tragedies

Each year children die because they

climb inside a discarded refrigera-

tion product, get trapped inside and

suffocate. Take precautions to prevent

such tragedies by removing the door

or by taping or chaining it shut before

discarding.

OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR WINE STORAGE UNIT

If You Do Need Service

If you do need service, contact your dealer or Falcon. In

any correspondence, refer to the model number and serial

number of your unit which is located on the upper left hand

side of the wall liner. Retain your proof of purchase.

Please complete the appliance details below and keep

them safe for future reference - this information will enable

us to accurately identify your particular appliance and help

us to help you. Filling this in now will save you time and

inconvenience if you later have a problem with your unit.

For Your Records

Date of purchase

Dealer’s Name

Dealer’s Address

Dealer’s Town

Dealer’s County

Dealer’s Post Code

Appliance Serial Number

Model Number

How to Obtain Service

In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your

wine storage unit, please refer to your User’s Documenta-

tion ﬁrst to check that you are using the unit correctly.

If you are still having difﬁculty, you can ring our Consumer

Services Centre on the number below, where one of our

coordinators will be pleased to advise you.

Falcon Consumer Services on 0870789 5107

If you experience a technical failure and require an engi-

neer to call, please contact our service provider directly, on

the numebr below to make an appointment. Please have

your unit’s serial number on hand when you ring.

Service Provider on 0870789 5107

Pleae note: If you request an engineer to visit and the fault

is not the responsibility of Falcon, our service provider

reserves the right to make a change.

Appointments not kept by you may be subject to a charge.

Out of Warranty

We recommend that Falcon appliances are serviced regu-

larly throughout their life to maintain the best performance

and efﬁciency.

Service work should only be carried out by technically

competent and suitably qualiﬁed personnel. For your own

safety, always ensure that work is carried out by an ap-

proved electrician.

Electricians can be found listed in the Yellow Pages.

Spare Parts

To maintain optimum and safe performance, we recom-

mend that only genuine Falcon spare parts are used.

These are available from your Falcon retailer and from:

Cowley Components Ltd.

Masons Road

Stratford upon Avon

Warwickshire

CV37 9NR

Tel: 01789 269667

Fax: 01789 415623

GUARANTEE

Free 1st Year Parts & Labour Guarantee

Covers goods for the period of 12 months from the date of purchase subject ot the below exclusions.

Free 2nd & 3rd Year Parts Only Guarantee

Covers parts only, beginning 13 months and ending 36 months from the date of purchase subject to the following exclu-

sions.

Terms and Conditions

The appliance -

Has been correctly installed in accordance with current legislation, relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice by a•

competent person.

Has been used solely in a domestic environment and for domestic purposes. Guarantee only applies to normal domes-•

tic use.

Is in use in the UK/Channel Islands and has not been taken abroad as a personal export. This offer is not available in•

the Republic of Ireland.

Has not been repaired by unauthorised persons, i.e. other than organisations authorised to act on behalf of Falcon•

Consumer Services.

Offer only applied to new appliances, second hand appliances or reconditioned products are excluded.•

Has not been subject to misuse, accidental damage or modiﬁcation.•

This guarantee is not transferable.•

The guarantee covers any mechanical breakdown and cosmetic deterioration associated with a manufacturing defect.•

Proof and date of purchase will need to be established to receive a service visit.•

Exceptions: Items that are not included under the guarantee include light tubes and other consumable accessories. Any

damge caused other than through normal use. Cosmetic deterioration deemed to be normal wear and tear.

Costs will be incurred if a service call is arranged and no fault is found.

This warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights.

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