How to save energy
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Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Installation /
Maintenance
In a ventilated room.
In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source (radi-
ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25 °C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Temperature
setting
10 to 12 °C
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy con-
sumption.
Use
Wooden shelves arranged
as they were when the appli-
ance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store wine
bottles in an organised way.
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The wine conditioning unit
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.