Wine will continue to mature depending
on the surrounding conditions. The
length of time which wine can be kept
in good condition will therefore depend
not only on the temperature but also on
the air quality.
Temperature
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C (41°F - 64°F).
The optimum temperature is approx.
10-12°C (50°F - 54°F). Most white wines
are palatable at this temperature. It is
best to take red wine out of the
appliance about two hours before
drinking. Open the wine to allow it to
breathe so the aroma can develop.
After two hours, red wine will be at the
correct temperature for drinking.
If wine is stored at a temperature above
22°C (72°F) it will mature too quickly.
By contrast, wine should not be stored
below 5°C (41°F) for a long period of
time, as it will not mature fully at this low
temperature.
Fluctuations in temperature put wine
under stress and interrupt the maturing
process. Therefore, it is very important
to maintain a constant temperature.
Safety features
A thermostat in the wine cooler
prevents the temperature from falling
too low. Internal heating automatically
switches on as needed, to keep the
temperature inside as constant as
possible.
Isolation shelf for thermal separation
The appliance has a fixed isolation
shelf, which divides the cabinet into two
zones. The temperature for each zone
can be set separately, so that different
wines (red and white) can be stored at
their ideal temperature.
Setting the temperature
The temperatures are set using the two
buttons under the temperature
displays.
Press the
+ button: to set the temperature
warmer
- button: to set the temperature colder
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When pressing the buttons, the
following information appears in the
display:
– When first pressed, the
last
temperature selected
flashes.
– Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C increments.
– Holding the button adjusts the
temperature continually.
Optimum temperature and humidity
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