10
Operation and Controls
LEVELING THE APPLIANCE
It is important for your appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. It can be raised or
lowered by rotating each of the feet on the bottom of the machine. If you find that the surface
is not level, rotate the feet until the appliance becomes level .You may need to make several
adjustments to level it. We recommend using a carpenter’s level to check the machine.
1. Place a carpenter’s level on top of the product to see if the appliance is level from front to
back and side to side.
2. Adjust the height of the feet as follows: Turn the leveling feet to the right to lower that side
of the appliance. Turn the leveling feet to the left to raise that side of the appliance.
CABINET SHELVES
The Whynter BCR-291SB is equipped with 1 BPA-free cheese board, 1 wire shelf, and 4 wooden shelves. To pre-
vent damage to the door gasket, make sure the door is all the way opened when pulling the shelves out.
For easy access, you must pull the shelves approximately ⅓ out of the railing.
The wine shelves are designed with an emergency stop to prevent them being removed too far when loaded.
When removing the wine shelves out of the railing, make sure to remove all items first.
To remove the wine shelves, pull the shelf forward until the notch aligns with the plastic post. Lift the shelf and
continue to pull the shelf forward until it is completely removed from the internal compartment.
Do not cover any part of the shelves with aluminum foil or any other material that will prevent adequate air
circulation within the cabinet.
ACTIVE CHARCOAL FILTER
The Whynter BCR-291SB is equipped with an activated charcoal filter, which ensures optimum air quality within
the wine cabinet. This filter counters and prevents any contaminants and odors from the ambient air affecting the
taste of the wines stored. Replace the active charcoal filter with new one once a year. It can be purchased from
the retailer or Whynter’s Service Department. To change the filter:
1. Turn the filter cover 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise and then remove the filter
2. Insert the new filter
3. Turn the filter cover 90° clockwise or counter-clock until it clicks into position.
NOTE: The activated charcoal filter is only located inside of the wine refrigerator zone to
help prevent the naturally occurring odor from some cheeses from affecting the taste of
the wines stored.
NORMAL SOUNDS
The unit is cooled by a compressor. The compressor pumps coolant through the cooling system, producing oper-
ating noise. Even when the compressor cuts out, noises caused by changes in temperature and pressure are una-
voidable. Operating noise will be most audible immediately after the compressor comes on. It be-comes quieter as
the operating period continues. The following noises are normal and occur from time to time:
Gurgling sound, caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance’s coils,
Humming noise made by the compressor. This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switch-
ing on.
Cracking/popping sounds, resulting from the materials contraction and expansion due to temperature varia-
tions
Fan operating sound, to circulate the air within the wine cabinet.
Unusual noise is normally the result of improper installation.
Where the unit is installed in open-plan kitchen or in partition walls, the level of operating noise will be heard
more acutely. However, this is due to the surrounding architecture and not to the unit.
