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1. WINE CARE 

Ideally, wine should  be stored in an environment  that is able to provide certain basic conditions: a constant 
ideal temperature and humidity level, minimal light, and no vibration. Within certain limits, the stability of the 
temperature  in  the  cellar  is  even  more  important  for  good  wine  preservation  than  the  actual  temperature 
itself.  Many  factors  govern  the  conditions  in  a  cellar.  Depending  the  season,  the  temperature  may  vary 
between  11  and  18  °C.  At  temperatures  above  25  °C,  the  young  white  wines  may  have  a  secondary 
fermentation while some red wines may have their ageing accelerated. 
 
Central heating pipes or boilers nearby can be damaging to wine conservation. An ideal cellar must neither be 
too  dry  nor  too  wet  for  the  following  reasons:  Dry  air  can  be  insidious;  it  dries  the  corks  and  can  cause  a 
significant evaporation of the wine. Furthermore, a humidity level that is too high will promote the growth of 
mildew  on  the  labels  and  corks.  Ideal  humidity  is  approximately  70%  but  it  can  safely  rise  to  90%  without 
damaging the wine. 
 
The  cellar  should  be  completely  sheltered  from  vibration.  This  includes  all  shelving  units.  Shelves  should  be 
freestanding on the floor rather than attached to a wall, since the walls are more sensitive to vibration. 
 
Wine  ages  rapidly  when  exposed  to  light.  It  is  for  this  reason  that  the  cellar  should  remain  dark  with  only 
limited and very dim lighting periods. 
 
Wine  is  not  as  fragile  as  we  often  believe  it  to  be,  but  it  is  essential  that  it  is  sheltered  from  its  principal 
enemies: sudden temperature or humidity changes, vibration, and light.  With the proper conditions, you will 
be able to conserve your fine wines for a long time while allowing for proper maturation and optimal ageing. 
 

2. PRINCIPLES OF CELLAR AIR-CONDITIONING 

The WINEMASTER C50 (SR) is designed upon a relatively new basic refrigeration concept known as “No Frost” 
or “Ventilated Cold”. WINEMASTER, a product created in France, uses the latest most innovative technologies 
to provide a product which is reliable, practical, and easy to use. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
“Ventilated Cold” or “No Frost" Air circulates around the wine before passing through the evaporator, where it 
cools  again  and  loses  its  moisture  thereby  providing  humidity  before  starting

  the  cycle  again. 

 

The advantages of “ventilated cold” 
- No frost other than on the evaporator 
- Automatic defrosting and maximized refrigeration efficiency 
- Cold distribution improved by a permanent air circulation (without air stratification) 
- The circulation of air allows you to maintain the pre-selected temperature throughout the cellar 
 

Summary of Contents for Fondis WINEC50S

Page 1: ...FONDIS WINEC50S WINEC50SR USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...imination Page 5 3 6 Security Page 5 4 Electronic control panel Page 5 5 Positioning the WINEMASTER Page 6 6 Creating a new cellar Page 7 6 1 Location Page 7 6 2 Insulation Page 7 6 3 Characteristics...

Page 3: ...rather than attached to a wall since the walls are more sensitive to vibration Wine ages rapidly when exposed to light It is for this reason that the cellar should remain dark with only limited and v...

Page 4: ...s not adjusted frequently The thermostat will maintain the temperature inside cellar within 2 C accuracy The thermal inertia of the wine and the glass is such that within this temperature range the te...

Page 5: ...cellar NOT on shelves fixed to the walls 3 6 SECURITY The compressor is equipped with a safety thermostat which detects any irregular increases in the compressor temperature In the case of a dangerous...

Page 6: ...he tube 5 POSITIONING OF THE WINEMASTER The WINEMASTER should be installed into a wall with one side of the unit facing the interior of the cellar and the other side facing the exterior of the cellar...

Page 7: ...to measure the area mark the places where you will need to build walls and then implement one of the following building techniques Masonry build a wall of brick cement blocks plaster casts or other a...

Page 8: ...anel or plasterboard The covering of the panels is important it protects the insulation against damage and guarantees its longevity Please note Do not use insulators composed of mineral fibres Protect...

Page 9: ...red to have a tight seal on all sides of the door which is equipped with a magnetic joint 7 WINEMASTER WALL INSTALLATION Install the wooden frame into the wall The space between the wood frame and the...

Page 10: ...t to send an expert technician to inspect the appliance before replacing any defective parts In case of refrigeration failure Wine Corner may require t h a t the appliance is returned to the factory f...

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