User manual SMEG KSE912NX3

[. . . ] 23 4. 1 Positioning and levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4. 2 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4. 3 Overall dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To allow proper cooling of the condenser, the wine cellar must not be placed too close to the wall. Leave a gap of at least 5 cm between the back of the appliance and the wall. There must be an opening of at least 200 cm2 behind the wine cellar. If the wine cellar is installed underneath a wall cupboard, the distance between the two must be at least 5 cm. Take care not to scratch or damage the floor when installing the appliance on parquet or linoleum. The surface on which the appliance is to be placed must be level. The appliance can be installed as a freestanding unit against a wall, built into a kitchen element, or lined up with other appliances (see figures below). 23 Instructions for the Installer 4. 1 Positioning and levelling the appliance Place the wine cellar on a firm, level surface. To compensate for any unevenness in the floor, the appliance has 2 adjustable feet. To adjust them, turn the screw as shown in figure 1 to level the appliance. 4. 2 Electrical connection Before switching the wine cellar on for the first time, leave it standing upright for about two hours. Then connect the appliance's power supply lead to a mains socket with earth contact, installed in accordance with electrical safety regulations. The rated voltage and frequency are stated on the nameplate inside the wine cellar. The setting will then be stored and the childproof lock reactivated. Note that the bottom section cannot be given a higher temperature setting than the top section. To be enjoyed at its best, an acidic drink should usually be stored at a slightly lower temperature than other types, and so these wines should be stored at a temperature between 10°C and 14°C. Young, fresh, aromatic white wines can be served at a temperature as low as 10°C, while for less aromatic wines 12°C is recommended. For full, mature white wines which have aged in the bottle for a few years, higher temperatures are acceptable and they can be served at between 12°C and 14°C. Serving a white wine at a higher temperature means emphasising its "sweet" properties, while the acidity and sharpness considered pleasant and desirable in wines of this kind will be less noticeable. 7. 5. 2 Rosé wines Generally, the rules for serving rosé wines are the same as for whites. However, it is important to consider these wines' tannin content and serve them at a higher temperature if necessary so that their flavour is not too sharp. Tannin content permitting, young, fresh rosé wines are served between 10°C and 12°C, while more robust, full-bodied types, including more mature wines, can be served between 12°C and 14°C. 7. 5. 3 Red wines The serving temperature for red wines depends on a great deal of factors, but in view of their higher tannin and lower acidity than whites, they are usually served at higher temperatures. Young red wines with low tannin are usually served between 14° and 16°C, while for more full-bodied types 16°C or in exceptional cases even 18°C may be recommended. [. . . ] When the compressor starts up a humming sound will be heard, tending to drop in volume after a few minutes. Other normal wine cellar operating noises are a gurgling and a rustling due to the refrigerant flowing through the pipes in the circuit. These noises are perfectly normal and do not mean that the appliance is malfunctioning. If they are over-loud, there may be other causes. [. . . ]