Breezaire WKCE 2200 Wine Cabinet Cooling Unit

The Breezaire WKCE 2200 is a self-contained, through-the-wall wine cooling system designed for wine cabinets, enclosed wine storage spaces, and properly constructed compact wine rooms up to 265 cubic feet. With 2,200 BTUs of cooling capacity, it provides a compact solution for maintaining controlled wine storage conditions.

The WKCE 2200 uses Breezaire's Sentry III+ digital control system for temperature adjustment and monitoring. The electronic controller includes a digital temperature display and retains stored settings following a power interruption. The system also provides automatic humidity management to support the storage environment.

Its self-contained through-the-wall design eliminates the need for a separate remote condenser and is suited to installations where a compact cooling system is preferred. The unit features vibration-control components and quiet operation, helping minimize disturbance within the wine storage area.

The WKCE 2200 requires a properly constructed wine cabinet or wine room with adequate insulation, a complete vapor barrier, a sealed storage space, sufficient airflow, and an appropriate rear exhaust area. The unit operates on 115V, 60Hz, 4A electrical service and has a listed weight of 55 lbs.

Cooling System Specifications

Dimensions

Key Features

• Up to 265 Cu. Ft. Capacity: Designed for wine cabinets and properly constructed compact wine rooms up to approximately 265 cubic feet.
• 2,200 BTU Cooling Capacity: Provides the cooling output specified for this model's recommended wine storage applications.
• Self-Contained Design: Integrates the cooling components into a single unit, eliminating the need for a separate remote condenser.
• Through-the-Wall Installation: The unit is designed to install through the wall of a wine cabinet or compact wine storage space.
• Sentry III+ Digital Controls: Provides electronic temperature adjustment and monitoring through a digital control system.
• Automatic Humidity Management: Helps maintain relative humidity within the wine storage environment under normal operating conditions.
• Vibration Control: Dampening mounts help limit vibration transfer into the wine storage area.
• Automatic Defrost: The automatic defrost system helps manage frost buildup during operation.
• Rear Exhaust: The unit exhausts warm air through the rear, making adequate rear exhaust space and airflow important during installation.
• Power-Outage Protection: Stored controller settings are retained following a power interruption, helping the system resume operation without unnecessary reconfiguration.

Installation Requirements

Wine Storage Considerations

The WKCE 2200 is intended for properly constructed wine cabinets and compact wine rooms. The cooling requirements of a wine storage space depend on factors beyond total cubic-foot volume, including insulation, vapor-barrier construction, glass exposure, ambient temperature, door sealing, and heat load.

• Proper Insulation: Adequate insulation is important for maintaining the desired wine storage environment.
• Complete Vapor Barrier: A complete vapor barrier should be incorporated into the wine storage space.
• Sealed Storage Space: The wine cabinet or room should be properly sealed.
• Rear Exhaust Area: Because the WKCE 2200 uses rear exhaust, sufficient space and airflow must be provided behind the unit.
• Glass Exposure: Significant glass exposure can increase the cooling load.
• Ambient Conditions: Extreme temperature conditions can affect cooling performance.

Sentry III+ Digital Control System

The Sentry III+ electronic control system provides temperature adjustment and digital monitoring for the WKCE 2200. The digital display makes the current temperature easier to monitor, while the controller retains stored settings following a power interruption.

The controller also provides blocked-airflow protection to help identify airflow restrictions that may affect system performance.

Optional Bottle Probe

The optional Breezaire Bottle Probe is designed to measure wine temperature more directly rather than relying solely on surrounding air temperature. This provides an additional method of monitoring temperature within the wine storage environment.

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