Cavist 48 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

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 cooler has been running for a few hours everything will be back to
normal.
o When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run continuously until the wine cooler
reaches a cool enough temperature.
o During this period of time, you should try not to open the door frequently or place bottles inside
of the appliance.
o If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the
appliance or reconnecting it to your mains supply.
Loading the wine cooler
IMPORTANT: Your appliance is ideally suited to store 0.75 litre Bordeaux style wine bottles.
Whilst it can store larger bottles, you must make sure that they do not prevent the door from
shutting properly.
o Always check that you can close the door without it fouling on a wine bottle, before shutting it.
o When loading several bottles of wine at once, it will take longer for the appliance to cool the
individual bottles.
o As many bottles may differ in size and dimensions, the actual number of bottles you are able to
store may vary.
o The maximum storage number is based on standard 0.75 litre Bordeaux style wine bottles.
Storing your wines
The chart below indicates the ideal storage temperatures for different types of wine:-
Type of wine
Red wine
White wine
Sparkling wines/champagne
Temperature stability is the most important factor when it comes to storing wine.
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Exposure to light, vibrations or fluctuations in temperature and humidity can all cause wine to
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spoil. When properly stored, wines not only maintain their quality but many will actually improve in
aroma, flavour and complexity as they mature.
Wines kept at a higher temperature will age faster. Wine that is exposed to temperatures that
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are greater than 18°C (64°F) will suffer from poorer flavour and aroma.
If wine is kept at too low a temperature, this can result in the development of harmful deposits.
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A humidity of 60%~70% is ideal for keeping corks from shrinking.
After a bottle of wine has been opened, the wine comes into contact with air. So it is best to
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store the remainder of the bottle upright, to minimize the surface area of the wine that is coming
into contact with the air.
Once opened, wine will remain in a drinkable condition for two days for delicate whites or three
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days for rich reds, as long as the bottle as been resealed. You should make sure that the seal is firm
by checking the stopper.
Temperature (Celsius)
15 – 18°C
9 - 14°C
4 – 8°C
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
58 – 65°F
48 – 79°F
39 – 47°F