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6. EQUIPMENT
The climate control system
According to advice from specialists, the ideal temperature for storing wine is around 12°C, within
a bracket of 10 to 14°C. Do not confuse this with service temperature, which varies between 5
and 18°C, depending on the specific nature of the wine.
It is especially important to avoid sudden changes in temperature. Designed by specialists for
oenophiles, this appliance, unlike a simple refrigerator, takes into account the sensitivity of grand
cru wines to sudden variations in temperature by ensuring the close control of a
constant average
temperature
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The anti-vibration system
The refrigeration compressor is equipped with special dampers (silent-blocks) and the inner space
is insulated from the body by a thick layer of polyurethane foam. These characteristics prevent
the transmission of vibration to your wines.
The anti-UV system
Light accelerates the ageing of wine. In our solid door cellars, your wines are naturally protected,
on condition, of course, that the door is not opened too often. This glass-door model has been
specially treated and filters out harmful ultraviolet rays, thus ensuring your wines are perfectly
shielded.
Defrosting
Your appliance is equipped with an automatic defrost cycle. When a cooling cycle finishes, the
appliance’s refrigerated surfaces are defrosted automatically. The defrost water is channeled into
a condensates evaporation tray which is located in the back of the appliance near the compressor.
The heat produced by the compressor then evaporates the condensates collected in the tray.
Shelves
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To prevent damage to the door seal, ensure that the door is fully open before pulling out the
shelves to add or remove bottles.
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For easier access to the contents of the shelves, slide the shelf out approximately one third
of the way. The shelves are, however, fitted with a stop to prevent the bottles falling out.
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To remove or reposition the shelves, incline the shelf as indicated in the diagram, then push
or pull as required.
7. LOADING
The maximum recommended loading quantities for bottles are given as guidelines and are
indicative only; they provide a quick estimate of the size of the appliance (similar to the capacity
of a refrigerator expressed in liters).
They correspond to tests conducted with a standard bottle: the standard “75 cl light Bordeaux”
bottle -standards apply the geographical origin of each bottle shape (Bordeaux, Burgundy,
Provence, etc.) and a type (traditional, heavy, light, flute, etc.), each with its own diameter and
height.
In reality and in extreme cases, you could store more bottles by stacking the same type of bottle
without using shelves, but a varied cellar comprises a wide variety of bottles and the practical
