Table of contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Definition State of California Proposition 65 Warning Installation warnings Installation cautions Usage warnings Usage cautions Disposal Warning Purpose of the appliance How to read the user manual 2 Description 2.1 General description 2.2 Parts definitions 2.3 Control panel 3 Use 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.
Warnings 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed precisely, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 Definition DANGER • not following instructions immediately may result in loss of life or severe injuries. WARNING • not following instructions may result in loss of life or severe injuries.
• Do not use the open door as a lever to move the appliance into place. • Do not install/use the appliance outdoors. • THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED ON BOATS OR CARAVANS. • DO NOT USE OR KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THE APPLIANCE. • Depending on the climatic class to which it belongs (indicated on the identification plate applied inside the compartment), the appliance can be used in different temperature conditions. • Do not install in places where there is a risk of freezing.
Warnings • Never disconnect the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always hold the plug firmly and pull it out of the socket to avoid damaging the power cord. • Do not damage or perforate refrigerant pipes. • DO NOT MODIFY THE APPLIANCE. • Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself or without the intervention of a qualified technician. • Qualified personnel should carry out the installation and servicing in compliance with existing regulations.
• A qualified technician must complete the electrical connection. • The ground connection must be completed in the manner indicated in the regulations on electric installations. • Use cables that are resistant to temperatures of at least 195°F. • The tightening torque of the screws of the power supply wires on the terminal board must be 1.5-2 Nm. 1.5 Usage warnings WARNING • Before using the appliance, please read this User Manual.
Warnings • Never use the appliance if the power supply cable is damaged. • If the power cord is damaged, immediately contact the technical support service to replace the cord. • If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, the operation must be performed only by an authorized technician of the Technical Support Service. • Do not use electrical appliances inside food storage compartments if they are not of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use spray products near the appliance. • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the appliance. • Never attempt to extinguish flames/fire with water. Turn off the appliance and cover the flame with a lid or a fire-proof blanket. • Organic compounds, acids, and essential oils can corrode gaskets and plastic surfaces if left in contact with them for prolonged periods. 1.6 Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not sit on the appliance. • Do not lean or sit on the door when it is open.
Warnings 1.7 Disposal Warning DANGER Before disposing of your old appliance: • Remove the door. • Leave the shelves in place so that children can not be trapped inside. • Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any external covering material immediately after unpacking the appliance. Children must NEVER use these objects as toys. They can cause suffocation and death. 10 WARNING Before disposing of your old appliance: • Remove the plug from the socket.
1.8 Purpose of the appliance • This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the conservation of wine in a domestic environment. Any other use is inappropriate. • This appliance is not intended for professional and commercial use. • This appliance is not designed to work with external timers or remote control systems.
Description 2 Description 2.
Description Internal lighting Door The internal light of the appliance turns on when the door is opened (maximum Equipped with a gasket and magnet, the door allows a perfect isolation of the compartment from the surrounding environment. brightness) or when the Light button on the control panel (average brightness) is pressed. Activated carbon filters Allow the conservation of wines by ensuring optimal air quality. EN 2.
Description 2.3 Control panel By using the control panel you can interact with the appliance. Touch the buttons with the symbols to access the available features. Light button With this button you can turn the light inside the compartment on or off. The light turns off after a maximum time of 15 minutes. Alarm button This button can be used to turn off the acoustic signal when an alarm occurs. Minus button With this button you can lower the temperature inside the upper or lower compartment.
3 Use 3.2 First use Warnings CAUTION • Do not lean or sit on the door when it is open. • Do not store flammable, explosive or evaporating substances. • Organic, acidic, and essential oils can corrode plastic surfaces and gaskets if they are left in contact for a long time. • Do not obstruct the ventilation grill slots in any way. • Bottles with a high percentage of alcohol must be tightly closed. To turn the appliance on: 1. Insert the plug into the electrical socket. 2.
Use 3.3 Opening and closing of the door Push-pull mechanism 1. To open the door, simply press lightly on the lower left side. A push-pull mechanism gently pushes the door away from the magnet. It may be necessary to adjust the push-pull mechanism to optimize opening and closing the door. 1. Open the door. 2. Turn the piston of the push-pull mechanism to the right or to the left, depending on the adjustment to be made. Now you can open the door completely. 2.
Use Manual ventilation EN 3.4 Using the control panel Internal lighting NOTE: The internal light comes from a LED light bar located at the top of the compartment. To activate and deactivate the internal light: NOTE: 1. Press the ON/OFF button to activate the control panel. The fans are activated and deactivated automatically to guarantee a constant temperature and optimal climate for wine storage. 2. Press the Light button. The symbol on the Light button flashes. To deactivate the internal light: 3.
Use To activate the manual ventilation mode: 1. Press the ON/OFF button to activate the control panel. 2. Press the Fan button. The symbol on the Fan button flashes. To deactivate the manual ventilation mode: 3. Press the Fan button again. Control lock NOTE: This function prevents any unintentional deactivation of the appliance. When active, the control panel does not respond to the pressing of any button. To enable the control lock: NOTE: 1. Press the ON/OFF button to activate the control panel.
Use 4. Press the Fan NOTE: This feature deactivates the appliance’s fan and compressor, yet keeps the control panel active. To activate demo mode: 1. Press the ON/OFF button to activate the control panel. 2. Press the Fan Control lock To deactivate demo mode: button and the button simultaneously for about five seconds. The text appears on the display. Control lock EN Demo mode (for showrooms only) button and the button simultaneously for about five seconds. The text appears on the display. 5.
Use 3.5 Use of the wine compartment Bottle placement Up to 6 0.75 l bottles can also be stored at the bottom of the wine compartment. (max 18 bottles) Up to six 0.75 l bottles (burgundy type) can be stored on each shelf. CAUTION • Do not place the bottles crosswise at the bottom of the compartment. They could fall out when the door opens. For tall bottles (like champagne), it is also possible to position a maximum of 4 bottles per shelf crosswise.
Activated carbon filter NOTE: For optimal air quality inside the compartment, the activated carbon filter must be replaced at least once a year. To replace the activated carbon filter: 1. Turn the filter cap 90° to the right or left. Operating noises The compartment is cooled by a compression system. To maintain the selected temperature inside the compartment, the compressor starts working and, depending on the requested temperature, it can operate continuously if necessary.
Use 3.6 Alarms NOTE: Alarms are triggered to help protect the wine from temperatures that could compromise its quality. Each alarm is accompanied by flashing text on the display, the illumination of the Alarm button, and an acoustic signal. The display continues to flash until the alarm status is eliminated. • To turn off the alarm, press the Alarm button. Temperature alarm The temperature on the display starts to flash.
Door open alarm 3.7 Suggestions for storage The text appears on the display. the door has been open for more than 60 seconds. • Close the door. White wines NOTE: If the door is still open 60 seconds after having turned off the acoustic signal, the alarm will restart. Malfunction alarms On the display appears the text from to (excluding ) or , or : appliance malfunction. • Switch off the appliance and call the technical support service.
Use Red wines Sparkling wines The serving temperature for red wines depends on many factors, but, given their tannic nature and being less acidic than whites, they are usually served at higher temperatures. Young, slightly tannic red wines are usually served between 57°F and 61°F, while the more full-bodied reds can also reach 61°F, exceptionally even 65°F. Tannic and unstructured young red wines can also be served between 54°F and 57°F without being astringent and still remain pleasant.
Raisin and liqueur wines Storage temperatures In general, the common characteristic of these two types of wine is the high percentage of alcohol, and they are both often sweet. However, there are some dry liqueur wines, like Marsala, which contain a quantity of sugar that is not perceived by taste. For these wines, the serving temperature must be established according to the characteristic that you want to enhance.
Cleaning and maintenance 4 Cleaning and maintenance Warnings WARNING • Before cleaning, turn the appliance off and unplug it from the electrical socket. • Never pull the cord to unplug it. CAUTION • Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance. • Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on the steel parts or those with metallic surface finishes (e.g. anodizing, nickel or chrome plating). • Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents on the glass parts (e.g.
Removing the pull-out shelves To replace the pull-out shelves To facilitate cleaning, the pull-out shelves can be removed from the compartment. 5. Match the shelf with the 4 pins of the extracted runner and then place the shelf on it. To remove the pull-out shelves EN Cleaning and maintenance 1. Open the door. 2. Pull out one of the two shelves. 6. Push the shelf inside the wine compartment. 3. Lift the shelf upwards. 7. Repeat the operation for the other shelf. 8. Close the door. 4.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.2 What to do if... The appliance does not work: • Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and the main switch is turned on. The compressor runs too frequently or continuously: • The temperature of the external environment is too high. • The door is opened too often or for too long. • The door does not close tightly. • There are too many warm bottles. • Make sure that the back of the refrigerator is sufficiently ventilated and that the condenser is not too dirty.
Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Electrical connection DANGER • The ground connection must be completed in the manner indicated in the regulations on electric installations. • Never pull the cord to unplug it. General information • Check that the characteristics of the electricity grid comply with the information shown on the identification plate. The identification plate containing technical data, the serial number, and brand name of the appliance is visibly located on the appliance.
Installation Class Room temperature SN from +50°F to +90°F N from +61°F to +90°F ST from +61°F to +100°F T from +61°F to +109°F SN-ST from +50°F to +100°F SN-T from +50°F to +109°F SN = Subnormal - N = Normal Overall dimensions of the appliance (front view) ST = Subtropical - T = Tropical 1. Position the appliance at a distance of 1 1/4” (3 cm) from electric or gas cookers and at least 12” (30 cm) from combustion heating systems or radiators. 2.
Installation EN Recess NOTE: Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Installation Fastening plate The appliance is equipped with a fastening plate (removable) to fasten it under the kitchen countertop. To secure the appliance to the kitchen countertop: 1. Open the door. 2. Use the four screws provided to secure the appliance.
