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partition walls, the level of operating noise will be
heard more acutely. However, this is due to the
surrounding architecture and not to the unit.
An individual’s perception of noise is directly linked
to the environment in which the unit is located, as
well the specific type of models. Our appliances are
in line with international standards for such
appliance and in line with the latest technical
developments. But please remember that the noise
of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
DEFROSTING / HYGROMETRY /
VENTILATION
Your unit is designed with an automatic defrost
system. During the
“Off-cycle” the evaporator behind
the rear wall of the unit defrosts automatically. The
condensate collects in the drain trough behind the
rear wall of the unit, and part of it flows through the
drainage hole into the drip tray by/above the
compressor. The heat is transferred from the
discharge pipe or compressor and evaporates any
condensation that has collected in the tray. Part of
the remaining water is collected within the unit for
humidity purposes.
This system enables the creation of the correct
humidity level inside your unit required by the natural
cork to maintain a long lasting seal.
The appliance is not totally sealed: fresh air
admission is permitted through the drainpipe. Air is
circulated through the unit by means of a fan / fans
and the hollow shelves.
NOTE:
Frost may be accumulated on the evaporator
if the unit is repeatedly opened in a high heat or high
humidity location. If this frost pattern does not clear
within 24 hours, your unit will require manual
defrosting.
WINE SERVING TEMPERATURE CHART
All wines mature at the same temperature, which is
a constant temperature set between 11
ºC to 14ºC.
The below chart is an indicative temperature chart to
indicate the best temperature for drinking purposes.
Wine Style
ºC
ºF
Champagne NV, Sparkling,
Spumante
6
43
Dry White Semillon, Sauvignon
Blanc
8
46
Champagne Vintage
10
50
Dry White Chardonnay
10
50
Dry White Gew
ürztraminer,
Riesling, Pinot grigio
10
50
Sweet White Sauternes,
Barsac, Montbazillac, Ice Wine,
Late Harvest
10
50
Beaujolais
13
55
Sweet White Vintage:
Sauternes…
14
57
White Vintage Chardonnay
14
57
Red Pinot Noir
16
61
Red Grenache, Syrah
16
61
Red Vintage Pinot Noir
18
65
Cabernet & Merlot: French,
Australian, New Zealand,
Chilean, Italian, Spanish,
Californian, Argentinean…
20
68
Vintage Bordeaux …
Room
temperature
not exceeding
20ºC/68ºF
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
TEMPERATURE
Your unit has been designed to guarantee optimum
conditions for storing and/or serving your wines.
Fine wines require long and gentle developments
and need specific conditions in which to reach their
full potential.
All wines mature at the same temperature, which is
a constant temperature set between 11
ºC to 14ºC.
Only the temperature of “dégustation” (wine
appreciation) varies according to the type of wines
(see “Wine Serving Temperature Chart” above).
This being said and as it is for natural cellars used
by wine producers for long period of storage, it is not
the exact temperature that is important, but its
consistency. In other words, as long as the
temperature of your wine cellar is constant (between
11
ºC to 14ºC) your wines will be stored in perfect
conditions.
Not all wines will improve over the years. Some
should be consumed at an early stage (2 to 3 years)
while others have tremendous ageing capability (50
and over). All wines have a peak in maturity. Do
check with your wine merchant to get the relevant
information.
