Vendo 39 ??- back cover and WIRE RAck to keep bottles out of drip pan?

[BrianS]

I have to concur with with bcharlton on the reason for the back panel.  The 39 has a version of its compressor that does not utilize a condensor fan.  It gets rid of the heat through convection which relies on the heat rising out the back panel to disperse from the machine.  The back cover simply prevents the machine from being pushed all the way up against the wall and effectively blocking the airflow through the condenser coil.  I would not consider it an option as much as just a component of the machine.  I think it was removed alot of time by people over the years but I don't see it as a value add.  Just don't push it up against the wall.  Kind of like the coin mech heater coil. Most people here remove them because they don't add functionality to the machine, but if one still has it, I would not consider it a feaature.

[Jonathan816]

good to know.. thanks everyone for their feedback.