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WINE TEMPERATURE
At what temperature should I
be cellaring my wines?
The recommended cellaring temperature
is between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius.
Whichever temperature you choose,
the key is to remember that the
temperature must be constant.
What should the humidity levels
be in my wine cabinet?
The humidity in a wine cabinet should
be over 55% so that corks don’t dry out
and shrink: humidity levels below 55%
can lead to your wines spoiling because
of oxidation. All Grand Cru wine fridges
are designed to maintain humidity levels
above 55% (when set at 12-14 deg C).
Do I need humidity control
when cellaring my wines?
YES, humidity is essential to ensure that
the corks do not dry out. If that happens,
they shrink and air can get into the wine.
If air gets into the wine it will cause
oxidation, generating an odorous smell.
How long can I keep my wines in
a Dual -Zone wine fridge?
As long as the temperature is correct,
there is no limit to how long your
wine can be stored in there.
Can I use my wine fridge for beer and food?
No, wine fridges are not normal fridges.
The temperature does not go low enough
to keep food fresh and are not cold enough
for the serving of beer. The Grand Cru
GC46BC Beverage Centre is designed
for beers (or white wines at drinking
temperature), as they can cool beverages
down to 2 deg C, and have metallic racks
on which to stand beer bottles up. However,
they are not suitable for food storage.
I have a Dual-Zone wine cabinet. Can I
use one compartment for the serving
of my white wines and the bottom
compartment for cellaring my wines?
YES. Just set the top compartment
temperature to between 6*-8* and the bottom
section to a temperature range of 12*-14*.
TECHNICAL & INSTALLATION
What is the difference between Dual-Zone
cabinets and Single-Zone wine cabinets?
Dual -Zone wine fridges are designed for
keeping and serving red and white wines
at the perfect drinking temperatures.
Single-Zone wine cabinets are designed for
cellaring all wines (reds, whites or sparkling)
at the proper temperature (12-14 deg C).
Does my cabinet require ventilation
and can it be built-in under bench?
Some of the Grand Cru range are not
suitable for built –in installation, so
please consider this before purchasing.
The following Grand Cru wine fridges
are suitable for built in installation:
GC46, GC100, GC166, GC183 & GC194.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
My unit is making a lot of noise
If your wine fridge sounds noisy, it may be:
1) due to incorrect stacking of bottles and/
or the fridge is not completely level, so
please empty the unit, check the levelling
and then reload, 2) because ventilation
requirements have not been considered,
and so the unit is over-heating —refer to the
manual or call Grand Cru for further help.
There is water coming out of
the back of my cabinet.
The door has been left open to some
degree. Please wipe out the unit
and ensure the door is shut.
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