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OPERATING NOISES
The noise level is very low. Both the compressor and the fan has a very low noise level during normal operation.
The compressor can run at different speeds. This saves energy. Higher compressor speed is used to increase the
cooling capacity, for example at initial switch on, the thermostat’s set point is lowered, or if the door has been
open. When the correct temperature is reached or wine bottles are cooled the compressor will again run at
reduced speed and have a very low noise level. During start-up, the compressor will always run with maximum
speed. This provides a higher level of noise until the set temperature has been reached.
To obtain the desired temperature settings, this wine cooler, like all wine coolers operating with compressors
and fans, may produce the following types of noises.
The noises are normal and may occur as follows:
Gurgling and hissing sound - caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance’s pipes and nozzles.
Cracking/popping sounds - resulting from the contraction and expansion of the refrigerant gas to produce cold.
Fan operating sound - to circulate the air inside the wine cooler.
Opening door alarm: If the door opening more than 5 minutes, the display panel will show “0000”, and the wine
cooler will have ”DIDI” sound.
LOADING YOUR WINE COOLER
You may load your wine bottles in single or double rows while taking the following into consideration: If you do
not have enough bottles to fill your wine cooler entirely, it is better to distribute the load evenly throughout the
wine cooler so as to avoid “all on top” or “all below” type loads.
You can remove or relocate adjustable wooden shelves to accommodate larger type of bottles or increase the
capacity of the cabinet by stacking the bottles up when necessary. (See: Removing shelves)
Keep smalls gap between the interior walls and the bottles to allow air circulation. Like an underground cellar air
circulation is important to prevent mould and for a better homogeneous temperature within the cellar.
Do not overload your wine cooler.
Avoid obstructing the internal fans (located inside on the back panel of the wine cooler).
Avoid pulling the shelves outwards beyond the fixed position due to risk of the bottles from falling.
Do not pull out more than one loaded shelf at a time as this may cause the wine cooler to tilt forward.
Do not cover the wooden shelves with aluminium foil or other materials, as it will obstruct air circulation.
Do not move your wine cooler while it is loaded with bottles. This might distort the cabinet of the wine cooler.
After the first loading
Please note that depending on the loading and settings chosen it takes about 24 hours for the wine cooler to see
the temperature stabilizing.
During this time the LED-temperature display seems to move erratically. This is normal and this process occurs
whenever the setting is modified and/or whenever a large number of bottles are added to the cellar.
