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InstruCtIons For use
Connect the power supply cable.
Place the bottles of wine inside the refrigerator making sure that they do not prevent the door from
closing properly and allowing the cold air to escape. Make sure that the door is closed properly each
time it is opened in order to maintain an even temperature inside the refrigerator.
Press the adjustment buttons to select the desired temperature.
The temperature can be adjusted between a range of 7°C (minimum) and 18°C (maximum).
The appliance is equipped with a large interior light that can be switched on/off with the button.
MAIntenAnCe
Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down well before cleaning it.
In order to clean the appliance, use a soft or slight damp cloth.
Never use abrasives or chemical solvents.
It is best to store the appliance with the lid open if it is not being used.
NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE INTO THE WATER.
storIng tHe WIne
As is known, wine can be stored for a long time. If stored in a suitable location, white wines
can be kept for approximately two years after bottling but they should preferably be drunk
within one year. Light red wines can be kept for up to two years, while some full-bodied
red wines can be kept for ten years and fortified wines can even be kept for twenty years.
When you buy a bottle of wine, store it immediately in the cellar or other suitable location.
not everyone has an underground storage space that can be equipped as a wine cellar,
and only recently has a suitable, technological solution been found for the traditional cellar.
The wine cellar that you have purchased is a special appliance that has been specifically
designed to contain and store wines properly. Fruit, vegetables or dairy products should
not be stored inside the refrigerator, which should be used only for your favorite bottles
of wines. Consequently, even if you do not have a cellar, you can still age and store any
type of wine properly.
A cardinal rule for storing your favorite bottles of wine is to lay them on their side so
that the wine comes into contact with the cork. Many people believe that this causes
the classic "corked" odor, but the wine actually prevents the cork from drying out thus
ensuring that it still serves its purpose.
do not place the bottles on the bottom of the appliance because this would prevent it from
defrosting properly and may ruin the labels on the bottles due to condensation during
defrosting.
the temperature is a critical factor during the entire life of the wine and is important for
its development in the bottle as it matures. For optimum storage, the temperature should
be kept constant between 8-12°C. It is important to avoid sudden, wide fluctuations in
temperature. If the temperature is too high, the liquid will expand and the aging process
of the wine will accelerate, while if it is too low (below 4-5°C) it may cause the tartrates to
precipitate, which spoils the appearance of the wine.
the humidity level is also crucial for optimum storage. An environment that is too dry
shrinks the cork, while an environment that is too damp causes molds and harmful
organisms to form. the relative humidity level should be between 50-70%.