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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.
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 aspect of everyday
cellar management limits its capacity. You will therefore probably load the appliance a little less than the
recommended maximum.
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