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MODEL: SWC46 | PRODUCT CODE: 54317 | 08/2016
Installation Cont.
• Suggested ambient temperatures:
Choose a well ventilated area for the wine cellar with temperatures
above 16°C and below 32°C. Ambient temperatures above or below this range may affect the
performance of the unit.
• Settling:
Before connecting the wine cellar to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately
4 hours.
This will allow any refrigerant gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation
process to settle and reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during
transport.
• Electrical connection:
Plug the wine cellar into a dedicated, properly installed wall outlet. Do not under
any circumstances cut or remove the third (earth) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning
power and/or earthing should be directed toward a licensed electrician or our after sales support centre.
• After plugging the wine cellar in, turn the unit on and allow it to cool down for 3–4 hours before placing
wine bottles or beverages in the appliance.
Instructions
First use
• Powering on:
Press and hold the POWER button for three seconds to turn the appliance on.
• First cooling down:
When you first switch on the wine cellar, the compressor will run continuously until
the wine cellar reaches the set temperature. During this period of time, try not to open the door frequently
or place bottles inside the appliance. After about 3–4 hours, you can start loading the wine cellar.
• Odour:
You may notice an odour when you first switch on the wine cellar. This is due to the parts being
new and is no cause for concern. The odour will subside as the wine cellar starts to cool.
IMPORTANT
• When you use the wine cellar for the first time or restart it after it has been turned off for a long time, there
could be a few degrees variance between the temperature you select and the one indicated on the LED
display. This is normal and it is due to the length of activation time. Once the wine cellar has been running
for a few hours, everything will return back to normal.
• When loading several bottles of wine at once, it will take longer for the appliance to cool the individual
bottles than when adding a bottle at a time.
• If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the wine cellar
or reconnecting it to your mains supply.
Temperature Control
This wine cellar enables you to store your wine in a stable temperature environment and free from light
exposure and vibrations. These are most important factors when it comes to storing wine. A stable,
temperature-appropriate environment will help maintain the quality of your wine and prevent spoilage.
• Selecting the right temperature: You can store your wine at the most appropriate serving temperature (see
the table below). Set the temperature according to the type of wine that is mostly stored in the wine cellar.
Wine Type
Recommended Storage Temperature
Bordeaux Red
18ºC
Burgundy / Bordeaux Red
16ºC
Port
15ºC
Young Burgundy Red
14ºC
Young Red Wines / Rosé
12ºC
Aged White Wines / Chardonnay
10ºC
Sherry
7–9ºC
Young White Wines
5–7ºC
