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TABLE OF CONTENTS: 

 

THANK YOU……………………………………….…….4. 

LEGAL   ………………………………………..…..…. ..4. 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..………..…………….…….4. 

IDENTIFICATION .....……………………..……..……  5. 

WINE CELLAR – PART IDENTIFICATION………… 5. 

INSTALLATION……………………………………..…..6.   

 

Unpacking 

 

Installation Area 

 

Free Standing Installation 

 

Leveling 

 

Ambient Temperature 

 

Electrical Connection 

 CELLARS – GENERAL CONTROL FACTORS..….8  

 

Aging Temperatures 

 

Serving Temperatures 

 

Humidity 

 

Odors/ Ventilation 

 

Vibrations 

 

Light 

CLIMADIFF WINE CELLARS – TYPES………….....9 

 

Aging Cellars 

 

Multi-Purpose Cellars 

 

Conditioning Cellars 

CLIMADIFF WINE CELLARS – QUALITIES…….… 9 

 

Reliability and Safety 

 

Winterization Kit (Low Temperature Control) 

 

Vibration Controls 

 

 

 

 

Aeration/ Odor Control 

 

Relative Humidity 

 

UV Exposure 

 

Solid Door (Option) 

 

Glass Window Door (Option)  

TEMPERATURE 
CONTROL…………..………………………..…11 

 

Wine Cellar – Display 

 

“Multi Purpose Cellar” – Display 

 

“Aging” Cellar – Display 

 

Temperature Selection 

 

Temp. Adjustments – Aging Cellar 

 

Temp. Adjustments – Multi Cellar 

CELLAR OPERATION………………..……….14 

 

Thermal Dynamics- Illustration 

 

Internal Temps – Illustration 

 

Temperature Indicator 

 

Relative Humidity 

MAINTANENCE………………………..………16 

 

Cleaning 

 

Changing Charcoal Filters 

 

Extended Stop 

 

Defrost Condensate 

 

Transporting the Cellar 

SHELVING OPTIONS…………………….…..18 

 

Types of Bottles 

 

Wiine Bottle Shelves 

Summary of Contents for Multi-Purpose and Aging Wine Cellars

Page 1: ...1 OWNERS MANUAL M Mu ul lt ti i P Pu ur rp po os se e a an nd d A Ag gi in ng g W Wi in ne e C Ce el ll la ar rs s US 115 Volts 60 Hz Version AC ...

Page 2: ...CELLARS QUALITIES 9 Reliability and Safety Winterization Kit Low Temperature Control Vibration Controls Aeration Odor Control Relative Humidity UV Exposure Solid Door Option Glass Window Door Option TEMPERATURE CONTROL 11 Wine Cellar Display Multi Purpose Cellar Display Aging Cellar Display Temperature Selection Temp Adjustments Aging Cellar Temp Adjustments Multi Cellar CELLAR OPERATION 14 Therma...

Page 3: ...INE CELLAR REGISTER 20 PROPER SERVING TEMPERATURES 21 MATURATION SCHEDULE 21 DISPOSAL 2 1 SPARE PARTS 22 TROUBLESHOOTING and FAQ s 22 Electricity Temperature Compressor operation Winter System heating Relative Humidity 23 Water in the Cellar Odors in the Cellar Noise from the Cellar Shelf Sagging Power Outages 24 Error Codes ...

Page 4: ...cated under the door to prevent movement during transport Make sure that your electrical voltage and power rates correspond to the indications on the name data plate on your wine cellar The cellar must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong electrical outlet Cord repairs or incorrect connections will lead to dangerous conditions Have your electrical installation checked by a professional if you are in...

Page 5: ...y from using with the cellar door and shelving or playing with the display Danger Risk of child entrapment Before discarding an old wine cellar makes sure to remove the door s Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside Follow your local laws and by laws for safely disposing refrigerated appliances Climadiff disclaims any responsibility for damages resulting from the fa...

Page 6: ...DENTIFICATION INSTALLATION UNPACKING WARNING DO NOT tilt the unit forward to lean on the bottom edge of the door This will cause irreversible damage to the door and will not be covered under the warranty agreement Depending on the models remove the transport pallet on which your wine cellar is placed by removing the two screws securing it to the frame at the rear of the device Remove all the wedgi...

Page 7: ...SIBLE FORMATION OF WATER DOES NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE FREE STANDING INSTALLATION Be sure to leave a space of at least 5 in 127 mm between the wall and the back of your wine cellar to allow the free circulation of air This device is not designed to be embedded or built in any cabinet WARNING Make sure that the surface area where you are going to install the device can support its weight and the weight...

Page 8: ...dard single phase power network It must be properly connected to a grounded wall outlet with a minimum of 15 A services A loose fit between the AC outlet receptacle and plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug Contact qualified electrician to replace any loose or worn outlets WINE CELLARS GENERAL CONTROL FACTORS Wine needs a combination of many conditions in order to properly develo...

Page 9: ...or ready to serve whites and Champagnes multi purpose multi area management Ready to serve red wines are stored at about 64 F 2 F in the top section of the cabinet while the aging area is centered around a temperature of 55 F 2 F in the middle section while the ready to serve whites and Champagnes are kept in the lower area of the cabinet at 46 F 2 F CONDITIONING CELLAR Serving temperature with th...

Page 10: ... maintenance chapter and to the wine cellar diagram to see where the filter is located RELATIVE HUMIDITY Average internal humidity is approximately 60 10 This is the average relative humidity range recommended to keep the cork of your bottles sufficiently moist to maintain the flexibility and elasticity required to keep it hermetic to liquids while still letting your wine breathe Except in extreme...

Page 11: ...ature Average relative humidity indicator Failure alert pictogram Heating resistance s operating pictogram AGING CELLAR DISPLAY Error code Error code Add water indicator Failure alert pictogram Compressor s operating pictogram Heating resistance s operating pictogram Average relative humidity indicator Temperature Fig 2 Fig 1 Fig 3 MULTI PURPOSE CELLAR DISPLAY ...

Page 12: ...ntioned control value starts flashing on the screen the temperature can be changed To lower the inside temperature Press the button to decrease the temperature by degree C F fig 3 Press the buttons for more than 5 seconds to record the new temperature fig 2 Do not forget to validate the change by pressing the buttons for more than 5 seconds fig 2 To raise the inside temperature Press the button to...

Page 13: ...aneously press the Up and Down arrows for 5 seconds as mentioned above By setting the top of cabinet temperature in this way the rest of the cabinet will then automatically adjust accordingly display will return to F Simultaneously press the Up and Down arrows for 5 seconds a beep sounds Simultaneously press the Up and Down arrows for 5 seconds A beep sounds The changes are accepted and the cellar...

Page 14: ...s 1 wine bottle 2 86 lbs or 1 3 kgs This means that the impact of small ambient temperature variations in the air around the bottles is minimized due to the thermal inertia created through the thermal mass Thermal inertia is the tendency of your bottles to keep their initial temperature for a comparatively long duration despite these small temperature fluctuations within the cellar This is the sam...

Page 15: ...ated with a paint of large particle size offers your wines the ideal ambient conditions Average internal humidity is 60 10 This is the average relative humidity range recommended to keep the cork of your bottles sufficiently moist to maintain the flexibility and elasticity required to keep it hermetic to liquids while still letting your wine breathe Humidity levels are normally automatic and self ...

Page 16: ... the cabinet s centre is above 70 This Add Water pictogram appears if the persistent relative humidity is below 40 Please check if there is water in the defrosting gutter If not please add water inside see the figure under heading extended stop MAINTENANCE CLEANING Normally the wine cabinet does not require any specific maintenance except that the activated charcoal filter should be replaced once ...

Page 17: ...ve shelving and lock the door before tilting or moving the cellar ANY TECHNICAL INTERVENTION PERFORMED BY AN UNAPPROVED PERSON MAY VOID THE WARRANTY For any other type of maintenance contact the after sales service of your retailer Completely disconnect the cellar Be sure to remove the bottles Clean and dry the inside of the tank and especially the condensate water recovery drain located in the bo...

Page 18: ...r collection BGN Wooden hardwood shelves Each type of wine cellar has its own type of wine bottle shelf Note that there is no ideal storage arrangement A collection of wine bottles is rich when it is varied It is up to you to arrange the storage capacity of your wine cellar according to your collection Note Wooden shelves are natural materials prone to slight warping This effect is rectified when ...

Page 19: ... is the number of wine bottle shelves Each additional wine bottle shelf is usually equivalent to the loss of one full bottle layer Adding more shelves increases the functionality of the wine cellar at the cost of its capacity you will have to decide between the degree of capacity versus practicality that best suits your needs LOADING The desired temperature after the wine cellar starts running wil...

Page 20: ...on or prestigious grand cru wine table can be found on the inside of the cellar door based on model and excluding glass doors Use chalk to record information about the characteristics of your collection or give a list of your prestigious grand cru s Note Use only chalk to write on the wine cellar register To erase information use a slightly moistened cloth or sponge Never use a detergent or abrasi...

Page 21: ... Bordeaux 2 3 3 4 Burgundy 5 7 Cahors 5 10 Cotes de Provence 1 2 2 5 Cote Rotie Hermitage 8 8 15 Burgundy grand crus 8 10 10 15 Bordeaux grand crus 8 10 10 15 Jurancon mellow liquoreux 6 10 Jurancon dry 2 4 Languedoc 1 2 2 4 Loire 5 10 5 12 Loire mellow liquoreux 10 15 Macon 2 3 1 2 Montbazillac 6 8 Savoie 1 2 2 4 Rhone Valley 2 4 8 Yellow wine 20 DISPOSAL Wines Serving temperature Prestigious Bor...

Page 22: ...4 The plug is not correctly plugged in 5 If your wine cellar is in an unheated room refer to the section WINTERIZING KIT TEMPERATURE My wine cellar is too cold Select a higher temperature see TEMPERATURE CONTROL My wine cellar is not cold enough Select a lower temperature see TEMPERATURE CONTROL The temperature in my wine cellar varies slightly 1 Temperature variations can correspond to the compre...

Page 23: ... remains too low add more water see CELLAR OPERATION Relative Humidity The relative humidity in my wine cellar remains persistently above 80 Relative humidity will normally fluctuate 1 Check whether the activated charcoal filter is too old or obstructed 2 Make sure that your hygrometer is operating correctly 3 Drain any excessive water from the reservoir at the bottom of the unit check to see if t...

Page 24: ...yed Error codes E01 P1 E02 P2 E03 P3 E09 E010 P1 Temperature sensor located at the bottom It regulates the compressor and the winter heater if this option is installed P2 Temperature sensor located at the top It regulates the heater on the top only for MULTI TEMPERATURE cellars The top heater is always built in to the Multi Purpose cellars P3 Hygrometry sensor It regulates the humidifier if humidi...

Page 25: ... 54 F Liqueurs 46 to 50 F Winter System A heating system which allows positioning your wine cellar in an unheated area but above freezing Comfort wine bottle shelf Made from hard wood water repellent tropical wood they are designed to ensure an optimal ergonomic and safe storage of bottles Collector wine bottle shelf Made of hardwood their imprints are specifically designed for an optimal accessib...

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