This article covers maintenance and cleaning of the BPWKN 60 BPWKN 82 BPWKN 88 by Boretti.
Cleaning the wine cabinet
- Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves and rack.
- Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The proportion should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
- Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
- Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
- Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Power failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your contents. Vacation time
- Short vacations: Leave the wine cabinet operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
- Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and turn off the appliance. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary. Moving the wine cabinet
- Remove all items.
- Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.
- Turn the adjustable leg up to the base to avoid damage.
- Tape the door shut.
- Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or a similar item. Energy saving tips The wine cabinet should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances, and out of the direct sunlight. Problems with the wine cabinet You can solve many common wine cabinet problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. Troubleshooting guide PROBLEM The wine cabinet is not operative. The wine cabinet isn't cold enough. The wine cabinet turns on and off frequently. The light doesn't work. Vibrations. The wine cabinet seems to make too much noise. The door won't close properly. POSSIBLE CAUSE
- It isn't plugged in.
- The appliance is turned off.
- The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.
- Check the temperature control setting.
- External environment may require a higher setting.
- The door is opened too often.
- The door isn't closed completely.
- The door gasket doesn't seal properly.
- The room temperature is hotter than normal.
- A large amount of contents has been added to the wine cabinet.
- The door is opened too often.
- The door isn't closed completely.
- The door gasket doesn't seal properly.
- The temperature control isn't set correctly.
- The light isn't plugged in.
- The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.
- The bulb has burned out.
- The light button is “OFF”.
- Check to assure that the wine cabinet is level.
- The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal.
- As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in the wine cabinet.
- Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises.
- The wine cabinet isn't level.
- The wine cabinet isn't level.
- The door was reversed and not properly installed.
- The gasket is dirty.
- The shelves are out of position.