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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 20°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.
Humidity maintenance system
The wine cellars not equipped of charcoal filter have a manual system for maintaining a correct level of
humidity. If humidity is too low, snap the small plastic reservoir on to top rack of wine cellar. Fill reservoir to
¾ full. Check water level occasionally to refill.
Designed by specialists in oenology as written above, the wine cellar is allowed for a storage period of 2
months maximum. Avintage has taken care of the cork's sensibility to the humidity rate. That's why the
plastic reservoir has to be put on the top shelf to ensure a minimum humidity. Be careful to control the water
level if you store your wine cellar for a long period.
Make sure the water tank is well positioned to avoid any liquid falling.
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.
Shelves are, however, fitted with a stop to prevent the bottles falling out.
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