User manual BAUKNECHT WLMG 1015

[. . . ] Instructions for use WLMG 1015 Bauknecht AG, Industriestrasse 36, 5600 Lenzburg, www. bauknecht. ch Verkauf Kundendienst Ersatzteile Telefon 0848 801 002 Telefon 0848 801 001 Telefon 0848 801 005 Fax 0848 801 017 Fax 0848 801 003 Fax 0848 801 004 verkauf@bauknecht. ch service@bauknecht. ch ersatzteilverkauf@bauknecht. ch 5019 611 01000 PRODUCT SHEET GB Refrigerator compartment controls (depending on the model) A. Green LED: indicates that the appliance is ON. If the LED blinks, contact the After-sales Service. Thermostat knob setting indicator. E. F. [. . . ] Each rack should not be used to hold more than 40 Kg. Bottle arrangement tips · Place the bottles in the middle of the rack. · On closing the door, make sure the bottles don't touch the glass. · Important: spirits and liqueurs should be airtight and stored in the upright position. · The temperature may vary in different areas inside the appliance due to the circulating air: it is colder closest to the rear wall and warmer beside the glass door. · Remove bottles from packaging, do not store them inside crates or boxes. Recommended holding capacities for classic 0. 75 l Bordolese bottles are as follows: - h 1400: holds 88 bottles; - h 1600: holds 101 bottles; - h 1800: holds 119 bottles. In any event, the maximum holding capacities are as follows: - h 1400: holds MAX 101 bottles; - h 1600: holds MAX 121 bottles; - h 1800: holds MAX 137 bottles. 14 INTRODUCTION TO WINE Wine storage A well-known characteristic of wine is that it can be stored over time: in the correct location, white wines can be stored for about two years after their vintage although ideally they should be drunk within one year. While light red wines can be stored for up to two years, full-bodied reds will age well for ten years and dessert wines even up to twenty years. When you buy a bottle of wine, transfer it to your wine cellar or other suitable place immediately. There are three main factors that weigh on the process from grape cultivation to harvesting and fermentation: light, humidity and ambient temperature. To ensure the taste of the wine matures to its peak and the aroma remains unaltered, it must be stored with the right interaction of these three factors. thereby guaranteeing its continued effectiveness. Another important factor in storing wine is how the bottles are arranged: the bottles should be arranged at liberty by place of origin, type of wine, area of production, winery or vintage, using the catalogue labels provided if desired. Arranging the bottles so that they can be easily identified and selected prevents any accidental jolts which, like vibrations, can unsettle sediments and alter the visual appearance of the wine for some time. Hence, try to move your bottles as little as possible, allowing the wine to rest. Furthermore, don't push the bottles so far back that they rest against the rear wall of the cellar as this would not only interfere with the automatic defrosting function, the water droplets collected during defrosting could also ruin the bottle labels. Bottle racks must be made from wood as this effectively absorbs any vibrations and keeps bottles away from the wall transmitting heat or cold. In addition, the bottles of wine must be stored away from substances or places with strong odours which can be easily absorbed by the wine. To this end, your new appliance has an active carbon filter to absorb any impurities in the air. Temperature and humidity Temperature is a critical and vital factor during the entire life cycle of wine; it determines how well the wine develops when matured in the bottle. To ensure optimal storage, the temperature must be kept constant from 8° to 12°C. Rapid, wide temperature swings must be avoided: when the temperature is too high, the liquids dilate accelerating the ageing process whereas excessively low temperatures (below 4° - 5°C) can cause the precipitation of tartrates; such an imperfection would impair the pleasant appearance of the wine. In the extreme event that the temperature drops below 0°C, the wine would freeze causing the cork to explode Humidity is also crucial in optimal wine storage: dry environments cause the cork to shrink whereas overly damp locations cause mould and harmful microorganisms to form. [. . . ] See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the "Troubleshooting guide". Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service. [. . . ]