La Sommeliere CTV81 Notice D'utilisation page 29

The winter function
The winter function is a frost protection system which enables the cellar to operate in an environment
where the temperature is between 5 and 38°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.
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. The shelves are, however, fitted with a stop to prevent the bottles falling out.
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To remove or reposition the shelves, incline the shelf as indicated in the diagram, then push or pull as
required.
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.
Types of bottle:
Max weight for one
shelf : 28 kg
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