Temperature Setting
While wines store best at temperatures around 56-58ºF, the FSB-15OD outdoor unit also
allows you to store wine at drinking temperatures. Generally, RED WINE should be kept at
60-61ºF and WHITE WINE, which is usually served chilled, is best kept at 54-55ºF. Sparkling
wines should be kept at about 46° F. For beer and soft drinks, choose the temperature
setting that is most agreeable to you and your guests.
To adjust the temperature, press the SET button, then use the UP/DOWN keys to navigate to
the preferred temperature. The range of set temperatures is from 36 to 64° F. For example, if
you are storing red wine, you may want to set a temperature of 61º F. When the correct
temperature appears in the DISPLAY window of the control panel, press SET to confirm. The
actual temperature inside the unit will now appear in the window. This temperature will vary
depending on the number of bottles stored and how frequently the door is opened.
Please note: The temperature sensor records the average temperature of the unit. Cold air
falls and warmer air rises, and there will be a temperature variation from the bottom to the top
of the unit. The temperature at the bottom of the unit will always be slightly colder. The
controller only controls the average temperature of the unit. The temperature displayed by
the electronic control panel is the instantaneous average temperature of the unit and there
may be a variation of approximately 0 to 6 Fahrenheit degrees.
When fully loaded with room temperature product, the FSB-15OD will operate continuously
for as long as 24 hours to reduce the temperature inside the cabinet to the desired point.
Under normal conditions, when the unit has been on for six hours, it will stop working for
about thirty minutes to defrost automatically. The unit should be in a well-ventilated area.
Best results are obtained at temperatures between 65°F and 80°F for built-in models and
between 65°F and 90°F for freestanding models.
To temporarily stop the cooling cycle, unplug the Beverage Center. To shut it down for longer
periods of time, disconnect the plug and leave the door partially open.
NOTE: If you unplug the Beverage Center, allow 3 minutes before plugging it back in. The
unit will not restart in less than 3 minutes.
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