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The wine lover ’s other necessity TM
Wine Steward Supremo
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Wine Preservation and Temperature Management System Operating Instructions and Warranty
Congratulations! Congratulations, your purchase of the Pēk Wine Steward puts you into an elite group of people who really care about wine (like we do). This is a revolutionary product! Before the Pēk Wine Steward was invented, wine lovers often felt compelled to drink the whole bottle or risk it spoiling. We have all had the painful experience of pouring good wine down the drain or using it as (very costly) cooking wine. Fine bottles of wine should be savored in the time you want to. With the Pēk Wine Steward, you can even pair the same fine bottle with two meals a week apart! Until now, there has been no effective way to preserve an open bottle of wine, while maintaining it at the perfect serving temperature. The Pēk Wine Steward prevents oxidation in wine by using high purity argon gas, and has an extremely accurate cooling system to ensure the perfect serving temperature (which is every bit as important to get the full enjoyment of a fine wine). The Pēk Wine Steward is artfully designed, so it makes a wonderful addition to your designer kitchen or bar area. Open a bottle of wine this evening with the confidence that you can savor every drop over days, or even weeks, enjoying the wine exactly as the winemaker intended. Please let us know what you think of our product and how we may improve it by e-mailing us at
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IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Please read all of the following safety guidelines and operating instructions before using your Pēk Wine Steward. 2. Not dishwasher safe. Surface clean with a damp sponge and water or mild soap only. Do not use harsh cleansers or abrasive chemicals. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquids. 4. Repairs should be completed by Pēk Preservation Systems only. Unauthorized repairs will void warranty. 5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 6. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 7. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 8. For household use only. Do not use outdoors. 9. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the product. No user serviceable parts inside. If unit is disassembled this will void warranty. 10. Your Supremo Wine Steward is designed to operate with the enclosed power converter which requires 120VAC, 60 Hertz and 1.5 amps. For use in other countries use the appropriate plug adaptor or call 1-800-654-6544 to order the appropriate power cord. 11. Your Supremo Wine Steward will function best if placed in a location where it need not be frequently moved. Position it close to a power outlet where it will not be jostled, knocked over or dropped. 12. For proper operation and to prevent overheating, do not cover or block any of the vents. 13. Unplug when not in use and before cleaning. 14. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 15. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control knob to “off” then remove plug from wall outlet.
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR GAS CARTRIDGES 1. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or heat above 120° F/ 49° C. 2. Use only Pēk brand replacement gas cartridges with your Pēk Wine Steward. Use of any other product could result in inferior product performance, bodily harm, physical damage and will void the warranty. 3. Do not discharge product either directed into or near head and face of people or pets. 4. Keep out of reach of children.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Use only Pēk Gas Cartridges with your Pēk Wine Steward. Use of any other brand gas cartridges could result in physical harm, damage to the product and voids the warranty. Additional gas cartridges are available from your Pēk Wine Steward retailer or online at www.peksystems.com. They are also available by calling 1-800-560-8860.
STEP 1 Remove upper housing from its base.
STEP 2 Unscrew (counterclockwise) gas cartridge jacket from threaded upper housing. WARNING: Always keep gas cartridge pointed away from face. Ensure gas cartridge is empty before removal. Gas cartridge is empty if you do not hear gas escaping while the button is fully depressed. Always hold the button down for an additional 10 seconds before removing the gas cartridge.
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STEP 3 Fully insert the nozzle end of a new Pēk Gas Cartridge into the receptacle, making sure it is inserted straight. Note: Use only Pēk brand gas cartridges with your Pek Wine Steward. Use of any other product could result in inferior product performance, bodily harm, physical damge and will void the warranty.
STEP 4 Place the plastic gas cartridge jacket over the Pēk Gas Cartridge and tighten (clockwise) plastic jacket until initial resistance is felt. Notice where the ears on the jacket are positioned. Quickly turn the plastic jacket an additional 1/2 turn or until tight. Fully depress and hold the gas release button for a second to verify the gas mechanism is operational.
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STEP 5 With the cork removed, insert the bottle into the base of The Pēk Wine Steward. Make sure the bottle is completely seated into the base. Orient the wine label towards the window for aesthetic appeal. Ensure that the lip of the bottle is free of foil, cork residue or wine. This is vital for proper sealing of the bottle.
STEP 6 Insert the gas dispensing tube into the wine bottle. Lower the upper housing onto the base, assuring that it is properly seated. Note: If the gas tube touches the wine, DO NOT turn the upper housing upside down. Wipe wine residue off the tube immediately.
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STEP 7 Fully depress the gas release button on the top of the unit, per the chart on page 7. If you no longer hear the sound of the gas exiting the tube while the button is fully depressed, the gas cartridge is empty. When the gas cartridge is empty, replace it by again following steps 1 through 4.
suggested serving temperatures 65°°F / 18° 65 18°C California Cabernet Sauvignon, Vintage Port 63° 17°C 63°F / 17° Bordeaux, Chilean and Australian Cabernet 61° 16°C 61°F / 16° Australian and Californian Pinot Noir, Tawny and Ruby Ports 50° 15°C 50°F / 15° young Zinfandel, New Zealand Cabernet and Pinot Noir 57° 14°C 57°F / 14° Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon 50°F / 10° 50° 10°C California and Australian Chardonnay, Sauternes 48°F / 9° 48° 9°C Washington State, Chilean and New Zealand Chardonnay 46° 8°C 46°F / 8° Chablis, Austrian Riesling 45 45°°F / 7° 7°C Chilean and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 43° 6°C 43°F / 6° White Bordeaux and other Savignons
www.peksystems.com 58°°F 53°F 58 53° status quick chill
48°F 48°
63°°F 63 68°°F 68
43°°F 43 off
12VDC
STEP 8 Carefully turn the unit around so the back side controls and indicators are facing you. Plug the power adaptor into the jack of your Pēk Wine Steward marked "12VDC". Plug the power cord of the adaptor into a power outlet. Adjust the temperature preference knob to your desired temperature, referring to the temperature/varietal chart on the rear of the unit. Enjoy your properly preserved and temperature managed wine to its fullest extent. Thank you for choosing The Pēk Wine Steward.
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Multiple Bottle Preservation You can effectively preserve as many bottles as you need with just one Wine Steward. The Wine Steward is the perfect solution for parties, or for bars and restaurants with multiple bottles of wine to preserve. If you have a bottle in the Wine Steward and wish to preserve another bottle, simply follow these steps: 1. Pull the top off of the Wine Steward. 2. Remove bottle from the Wine Steward. 3. Promptly recork the bottle. Because argon is heavier than air, promptly recorking the filled bottle will maintain the protective argon blanket. 4. Place new bottle into Wine Steward and refer to the manual.
Non-Standard Bottle Sizes The Wine Steward is designed to accept standard 750ml bottles. Non-standard bottles can be preserved as follows: Tall 750ml BottlesBottles An optional extension is available to accomodate tall bottles, such as rieslings. Please contact your retailer or Pek for ordering information. Large Diameter BottlesBottles Bottles with diameters that are too large to fit into the Wine Steward can be preserved by placing the top of the Wine Steward directly on the top of the bottle. Inject gas per the normal method. Remove the top of the Wine Steward and recork the bottle.
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COOLING CONTROLS 53°F 58°F 48°F
status quick chill
63°F
12VDC
68°F
43°F off
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A. Status LED Indicator.
Displays the status of the Wine Steward - GREEN indicates "desired temperature" reached. - ORANGE indicates "cooling" status. - Flashing ORANGE indicates "quick chill mode" is "on".
B. Quick Chill Button
To lower the bottle temperature most quickly, press the "quick chill" button. Quick chill operates the unit at full cooling capacity for 120 minutes then reverts back to normal cooling mode. During this time, the Pek Wine Steward will cool at approximatley twice the speed as normal mode.
C. Temperature Adjustment Knob
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D. Power Input Jack
Use this knob to set the desired temperature for the wine. See temperature chart for settings. The unit will automatically maintain the desired temperature once its reached. Plug only the enclosed power adaptor into the jack.
1. The maximum low temperature is approximately 48° F with a room temperature of 68°.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem
Solution
A new P ēk Gas Cartridge has been installed and no gas dispensing takes place.
1. Fully depress button, holding it down for a minimum of 3 seconds. 2. Check to ensure that the plastic cartridge jacket is firmly tightened and has not been cross-threaded. A correctly installed plastic cartridge jacket will undergo approximately 3 full turns, clockwise, during normal installation. If the jacket only undergoes 1 full turn or less, remove the jacket and repeat steps 1-4.
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The Pēk Wine Steward Cooling Function The Pēk Wine Steward is an extremely accurate temperature management device that ensures the optimum serving temperature of the wine. The Pēk Wine Steward is not designed to rapidly bring a bottle of room temperature wine to a refrigerated state (a standard refrigerator cools faster). Depending on the beginning temperature of the wine, the set point of Wine Steward, and the amount of wine in the bottle, the bottle may take 1-24 hours to stabilize to temperature. The Pēk Wine Steward will then maintain the wine at the proper serving temperature until it is fully consumed.
Argon Gas Application Chart The Pēk Wine Steward uses 100% Argon gas. Argon is a “noble gas”, meaning that it does not react chemically with anything. Other gasses such as Nitrogen and Carbon-Dioxide are not “noble gasses”. Studies have proven Argon to be by far the most effective gas for wine preservation (any gas mixture less than 100% Argon is proportionally less effective). To properly preserve your wine, follow the instruction manual and depress the button according to the chart below. If you are preserving an especially fine or rare bottle, you may wait 5 seconds and “re-apply” a second shot of gas (again per the chart below). Since Argon is completely “noble”, you need never worry about applying too much gas! Depress button for:
Wine remaining in Bottle
Good Results
Best Results
¾ bottle
3 sec.
9 sec.
½ bottle
5 sec.
15 sec.
¼ bottle
7 sec.
21 sec.
Note 1: We at Pēk Preservation Systems always prefer to think of the bottle as “1/2 full”
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WARRANTY INFORMATION - For Home use: Limited One year warranty. - For Commercial use: Limited 90 day warranty DO NOT SHIP GAS CARTRIDGES WITH THE RETURNED PRODUCT This warranty is in effect for the period described above from the date of the first consumer purchase and is limited to the United States of America. This warranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship (parts and labor) including shipping. This warranty DOES NOT cover: *Any product not distributed by Pēk Preservation Systems, within the United States. *Any product not purchased from an Authorized Pēk Preservation Systems, Inc. Reseller. *Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, improper operation or failure to follow instructions contained in the operating instructions booklet. *Any service or alteration performed by an unauthorized person, company or association. *Damage caused by use of a gas other than that manufactured or distributed by a Pēk Preservation Systems, Inc agent. *Specific Parts not covered by this warranty: gas cartridges. Other Limitations and Exclusions: Any implied warranties including fitness for use and merchantability are express warranty set for the above and no person is authorized to assume for Pēk Preservation Systems, Inc any other liability in connection with the sale of the product. Pēk Preservation Systems, Inc expressly disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages caused by the product. The terms "incidental damages" refer to the loss of the original purchaser's time, loss of the use of the product or other costs relating to the care and custody of the product. The terms "consequential damages" refer to the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged when this product does not work properly. The remedies provided under this warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
The Pēk Story Pēk Preservation Systems is an innovative company located in the heart of California’s Napa/Sonoma Wine region. Pēk was started for the single purpose of improving life for the wine loving public. The idea for Pēk came from our founder, Greg, who would come home after a hard day’s work, with the simple desire to drink a glass of fine wine with dinner (and no…….we don’t mean the cheap stuff) !!! But Greg’s wife, Marianne, doesn’t drink wine in the middle of the week. So Greg was faced with 3 bad choices: 1. Don’t drink wine (clearly a bad option) 2. Drink bad wine (not ideal for a man of refinement) 3. Pour fine wine down the drain (and Marianne put a stop to this) Faced with this Greg took the unobvious choice #4, to invent the ideal device to preserve and store wine at the perfect temperature. This idea began in 2001 and 3 grueling years later, the Pēk Wine Steward was introduced. The Pēk Wine Steward is the wine lover’s other necessity. It is a “must have” for the wine lover in your life. Pēk was born by wine lovers to serve wine lovers. Enjoy the perfect glass of fine wine tonight and every night. This is possible now, with the Pēk Wine Steward!
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