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The Breezaire WKCE 2200 Wine Cabinet Cooling Unit is a self-contained, through-the-wall cooling system designed for enclosed wine cabinets, compact wine rooms, and properly constructed wine storage spaces up to 265 cubic feet. With 2,200 BTU of cooling capacity and an integrated Sentry III+ digital control system, the WKCE 2200 provides temperature management for residential and light commercial wine storage applications.
The compact cabinet-focused design allows the cooling unit to be installed through a suitable wall or cabinet opening. The standard configuration exhausts warm condenser air through the rear of the unit, so adequate ventilation and clearance are required on the warm-air side.
Key Features
- Designed for spaces up to 265 cubic feet: Suitable for properly constructed wine cabinets and compact wine storage rooms within the listed capacity.
- 2,200 BTU cooling capacity: Provides cooling capacity for medium-sized wine cabinet and compact wine room applications.
- Self-contained design: Integrates the cooling components into one cabinet.
- Through-the-wall installation: Designed to mount through a suitable cabinet or wall opening.
- Sentry III+ digital controls: Provides electronic temperature control and a digital display.
- Automatic humidity management: The cooling system manages moisture as part of its normal operation but does not add moisture to the enclosure.
- Automatic defrost: Helps manage frost accumulation during operation.
- Power outage protection: The control system retains settings following a power interruption.
- Blocked-airflow protection: Includes protection designed to respond to restricted airflow conditions.
- Bottom cold-air discharge: The cold-air outlet configuration is suited to cabinet-style installations.
Designed for Wine Cabinets and Compact Wine Rooms
The WKCE 2200 is designed specifically for enclosed wine storage applications rather than general room air conditioning. The current Breezaire USA listing specifies a capacity of up to 265 cubic feet.
Actual cooling requirements can vary depending on insulation, vapor sealing, glass exposure, ambient temperature, door usage, heat load, and exhaust conditions. For installations near the maximum listed capacity, verify the application and sizing before purchase.
Sentry III+ Digital Control System
The integrated Sentry III+ electronic control system provides adjustable temperature control and a digital display for monitoring the wine storage environment.
The controller also includes protection features associated with power interruptions and restricted airflow. These functions are designed to help the cooling system respond appropriately to certain operating conditions.
Compact Through-the-Wall Installation
The WKCE 2200 combines the refrigeration components into a single self-contained unit. It is designed to install through an appropriately sized wall or cabinet opening without requiring a separate remote condenser or field-installed refrigerant lines.
The standard configuration exhausts condenser heat from the rear of the unit. The surrounding area must therefore provide adequate ventilation and clearance so warm air does not recirculate into the cooling system.
Bottom Cold-Air Discharge
The WKCE 2200 uses a bottom cold-air discharge configuration. This arrangement is intended for cabinet and enclosed wine storage installations where the cooling unit is integrated into the storage structure.
Proper airflow should be maintained around both the cold-air discharge and condenser side of the unit. Installation requirements should be reviewed before selecting the mounting location.
Installation Requirements
- Properly insulated wine cabinet or enclosed wine storage space
- Appropriate vapor-barrier construction where applicable
- Adequately sealed wine storage enclosure
- Suitable wall or cabinet opening
- Adequate rear exhaust space
- Clear intake and exhaust airflow paths
- 115V electrical service with adequate capacity
The adjacent exhaust area must be capable of dissipating the heat produced by the cooling system. Poor insulation, restricted airflow, excessive glass exposure, or a warm exhaust environment can affect cooling performance.
Optional Factory Modifications
The WKCE 2200 is available with factory modification options for installations that require alternate airflow or cord routing. Modified units are special orders and may have additional production lead times and different cancellation or return conditions.
- Hot Exhaust Air Out the Top: Provides an alternate condenser exhaust direction for installations requiring top exhaust.
- Power Cord Out the Bottom Rear: Provides alternate power-cord routing for cabinet installations.
- Rear Drain Fitting: Provides an alternate condensate drainage configuration.
Confirm the desired configuration before ordering. The current product listing states that modified units require additional production time and cannot be returned or cancelled after manufacture.
Optional Breezaire Bottle Probe
An optional Breezaire Bottle Probe is available for compatible Breezaire cooling units. The accessory measures wine temperature more directly than relying solely on the surrounding enclosure air temperature.
Replacement Applications
The WKCE 2200 serves as the direct replacement for the discontinued Breezaire WKC 2200. It is also listed in Breezaire USA's discontinued-model information as the replacement for the WKC 2200 and OEM 2200 cabinet cooling configurations.
When replacing an existing unit, compare the existing model, opening dimensions, electrical requirements, airflow configuration, and installation conditions before ordering.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Breezaire
- Model: WKCE 2200
- Product Type: Wine cabinet cooling unit
- Cooling Capacity: 2,200 BTU
- Recommended Capacity: Up to 265 cubic feet
- Installation: Through-the-wall
- System Type: Self-contained
- Cold-Air Discharge: Bottom
- Standard Exhaust Direction: Rear
- Controller: Sentry III+
- Display: Digital LED
- Temperature Control: Adjustable
- Humidity Management: Automatic
- Defrost: Automatic
- High-Temperature Alarm: No
- Electrical Requirements: 115V, 60Hz, 4A
- Dimensions: 10.5" H × 18" W × 16.5" D
- Weight: 55 lb
- Warranty: 1 year labor / 5 years parts
What's Included
- Breezaire WKCE 2200 wine cabinet cooling unit
- Integrated Sentry III+ electronic control system
- Standard power cord
Optional bottle probes and factory modifications are available separately where applicable.
Care and Maintenance
Keep the cooling unit's intake and exhaust areas free from dust, debris, and other airflow obstructions. Periodically inspect the surrounding installation area to ensure that the condenser side has adequate ventilation.
For cabinet installations, also check enclosure seals, insulation, and airflow paths as part of routine maintenance.
Important Sizing Note
The listed capacity of up to 265 cubic feet assumes a properly constructed wine storage enclosure and suitable operating conditions. Spaces with inadequate insulation, extensive glass exposure, high ambient temperatures, or restricted condenser airflow may have different cooling requirements.
Before ordering, verify the enclosure volume, construction, ambient conditions, electrical requirements, mounting opening, and available exhaust space to determine whether the WKCE 2200 is appropriate for the application.