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If you want to revert back and conserve energy (recommended), please press and hold the button
for 5 seconds, the display will show "LF". After 4 seconds the display will revert back to normal, and
the light will automatically switch off after 10 minutes.
5. 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.
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 humidification system
This appliance is fitted with a tray (according to the model) that maintains the correct level of humidity.
If the humidity is too low, top up the level in the reservoir to three quarters of its capacity. Check the
level from time to time and add water if necessary. Ensure that the tray always contains water.
Designed by specialists for oenophiles, Avintage brand has taken into account the sensitivity of corks
to too low a level of ambient humidity. This is why the tray should be placed on the shelf below the fan
situated in the bottom, to provide minimum humidity. Be sure to check the water level, if you are
storing wines over a long period and you are not using the appliance solely for bringing wines to
service temperature (with a quick rotation of bottles).
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.
The winter system (depending on the model)
The winter kit is a frost protection system which enables the cellar to operate in an environment where
the temperature is between 0 and 32°C. A sensor located outside the appliance triggers a low power
electrical element when the ambient temperature in the room falls to around 8°C in case. This is a low
power element to avoid sudden rises in the temperature of the wine and so avoid thermal shocks that
are damaging to the preservation of the wine. The kit is intended to raise the cellar's internal
temperature even before there is a thermal exchange with the bottles.
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