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6. EQUIPMENT
The climate control system
According to advice from specialists, the ideal temperature for storing wine is around 12°C,
within a bracket of 10 to 14°C. Do not confuse this with service temperature, which varies
between 5 and 20°C, depending on the specific nature of the wine.
It is especially important to avoid sudden changes in temperature. Designed by specialists for
oenophiles, this appliance, unlike a simple refrigerator, takes into account the sensitivity of
grand cru wines to sudden variations in temperature by ensuring the close control of a
constant average temperature.
The anti-vibration system
The refrigeration compressor is equipped with special dampers (silent-blocks) and the inner
space is insulated from the body by a thick layer of polyurethane foam. These characteristics
prevent the transmission of vibration to your wines.
Defrosting
Your appliance is equipped with an automatic defrost cycle. When a cooling cycle finishes,
the appliance’s refrigerated surfaces are defrosted automatically. The defrost water is
channeled into a condensates evaporation tray which is located in the back of the appliance
near the compressor. The heat produced by the compressor then evaporates the
condensates collected in the tray.
Shelves
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To prevent damage to the door seal, ensure that the door is fully open before
pulling out the shelves to add or remove bottles.
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For easier access to the contents of the shelves, slide the shelf out approximately
one third of the way. The shelves are, however, fitted with a stop to prevent the
bottles falling out.
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To remove or reposition the shelves, incline the shelf as indicated in the diagram,
then push or pull as required.
