Baumatic BW150SS, Instruction Manual

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Loading the wine cooler
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IMPORTANT: Your appliance is ideally suited to store
0.75 litre wine bottles.
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Always check that you can close the door without it fouling on
a wine bottle, before shutting it.
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When loading several bottles of wine at once, it will take
longer for the appliance to cool the individual bottles.
Storing your wines
The chart below indicates the ideal storage temperatures for different
types of wine:-
Type of wine Temperature
(Celsius)
Temperature
(Fahrenheit)
Red wine (*) 15.5 – 18.5°C 59.9 – 65.3°F
White wine (**) 10 - 15°C 50 – 59°F
Sparkling
wines/champagne 7.2 – 9.5°C 45 – 49.1°F
Rose wine 9.5 – 10.5°C 49.1 – 50.9°F
Vintage wine 13°C 55°F
* Light red wines, such as Beaujolais, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc
benefit from being served slightly cooler than full-bodied reds.
** Chardonnay is often served too cold. You should chill it at a warmer
temperature inside of your wine cooler. Or leave it to warm slightly
when you remove it from your wine cooler.
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Temperature stability is the most important factor when it comes
to storing wine.
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Exposure to light, vibrations or fluctuations in temperature and
humidity can all cause wine to spoil. When properly stored,
wines not only maintain their quality but many will actually
improve in aroma, flavour and complexity as they mature.
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Wines kept at a higher temperature will age faster. Wine that is
exposed to temperatures that are greater than 21°C (70°F) will
suffer from poorer flavour and aroma.
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