CWC600E - Wine cellar CUISINART - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CWC600E CUISINART

2. CARACTERISTIQUES PRODUIT

2. PRODUCT FEATURES

You have just purchased a Cuisinart® wine cellar. This wine cellar is perfect for storing wines at different temperatures. Once selected, the temperature remains stable. Moreover, this wine cellar is energy efficient. Finally, you can install it anywhere because it is elegant, compact, light and easy to move.

1. Double insulated wall

2. Double-pane tinted (40%) window

3. Control panel with 8 presets (from 7° to 17°)

4. Optional manual temperature control (not

5. Digital temperature display

6. Three metallic wine racks

7. Interior lighting on opening door (can be

disconnected) (not illustrated)

8. Fan

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3. USE

Using Celsius or Fahrenheit units For manual adjustment of the temperature, the unit of measure can be changed from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.

A. INSTALLING THE WINE CELLAR

1. Before using the Cuisinart® wine cellar for

the first time, wipe the housing and internal chamber with a damp cloth.

2. Read the «Cleaning and storage» section for

3. Place the wine cellar on an even and level

surface, solid enough to support the weight of the unit when it is full.

4. Allow at least 15 cm on both sides and at the

rear of the unit for proper ventilation. This unit is not designed to be fully recessed in another piece of furniture.

5. The unit operates most efficiently with an

ambient temperature of less than 21°C.

6. Read the «Safety precautions» section for

more information. Adjusting the temperature using the presets For your convenience, the Cuisinart® wine cellar has been programmed with eight temperature presets, each corresponding to a type of wine. To change the temperature settings, simply press the «Preset» button on the control panel located on the inside of the unit until the desired preset (1 to 8) appears. The preset will blink a few seconds, then disappear and the pre-selected temperature will reappear on the screen and flash until it is reached. You will need to wait a moment for the temperature of the wine cellar to reach the pre-selected temperature. Manual temperature adjustment

B. USE OF THE APPLIANCE

It is also possible to adjust the temperature of the Cuisinart ® wine cellar manually. First, press IMPORTANT! When using the wine cellar for the the manual adjustment button, then simply press first time, wait at least 24 hours for the internal the «-» button on the control panel to lower the temperature to adjust properly. Make sure there temperature or the «+» button to raise it. are at least 3 bottles in the wine cellar. The desired temperature will then flash on the screen until it is reached. You will need to wait

C. TEMPERATURE CONTROL

a moment for the unit to reach the selected temperature. Important: to operate properly, thermoelectric appliances should be in an environment where the ambient temperature is less than 21°C. The minimum temperature of the unit is 7ºC and its maximum temperature is 20ºC.

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8 °C Rose wines, champagnes, aromatic white To bring to serving wines, soft natural wines temperature (ready to drink)

10 °C Light red wines and rose champagnes

12 °C Vintage sweet wines, Loire and Beaujolais To store the wine wines

14 °C Yellow wines, Alsace wines, Loire wines

15 °C Young red Burgundies and Rhone wines, To store the wine old Bordeaux

17 °C Old Burgundies, Bordeaux and young and To bring to room tannic red Rhone wines temperature To bring to serving temperature (ready to drink) To store the wine To store the wine D. Storing wine It is essential that wine be stored at the right temperature. Wine stored at a temperature that is too low will lose its fragrance and flavour. Wine stored at a temperature that is too high will taste too harsh or lose its taste, or its alcohol content.

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1. When the cellar is full of different types of wine

(white, rose, red), it is preferable to set the temperature at 16ºC, which is suitable for all types of wine, and then to chill bottles of white or rose before serving them.

2. No wine can withstand temperatures higher

3. A wine brought to room temperature

(chambréd) means it is served at a temperature between 15ºC and 17ºC.

4. To serve a vintage red wine, wrap it in a cool,

5. Place your wine cellar in the kitchen away from

direct sunlight. This will prevent altering the filter qualities of the tinted panes and will prolong the life of the wines.

6. Many professionals believe that there is no

advantage to opening a bottle of wine long before serving. The surface area of the wine in the bottleneck that will be in contact with the air is far too small to improve the taste.

7. Decanting may be useful to air a young or

robust wine that still contains traces of gas or to separate the wine from the deposit that has fallen to the bottom of the bottle. It could also begin the oxidation process that will improve the taste. An old wine should be decanted as close to serving as possible to limit the oxidation that results when the wine is exposed to air after many years in the bottle.

8. Always cut the bottle capsule under the glass

ring of the bottle, and not above, to prevent the wine from coming into contact with the metal.

9. Wine is said to be corked when it has taken

the mouldy taste of the cork because of the presence of an insect in the cork.

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5. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Answers: What to do if: the unit vibrates • Make sure the unit is on a level surface. the unit runs normally, but doesn’t cool the door doesn’t • Make sure the unit is on a close properly level surface.

• Make sure the wine racks are in good position.
• Make sure the bottles do not block the door. the fan runs continuously

• This is normal for the unit. The lower the storage temperature, the more the fan needs to run. If room temperature is higher than 21ºC, the fan will also run constantly.
• The unit is designed to run continuously when set to the lowest temperature.

• When using the cellar for the first time, it may take 24 hours to reach the desired temperature.
• Make sure there are at least 3 bottles in the cellar.
• Allow 24 hours for the unit to reach the right temperature.
• Check the room temperature and do not use the unit under the following conditions: - in a sunny spot - in a room with poor air circulation (e.g., a garage) - near another heat-generating electrical appliance (oven, microwave, dishwasher, etc.) - on an outlet shared with a refrigerator (this could drain power from the wine cellar) - in an enclosed and restricted space. the internal tem- • Make sure the cooling perature doesn’t vents on the right side of seem correct the unit are not obstructed in any way.
• Also make sure that there is at least 15cm between these vents and any wall.
• Make sure the room is not too hot.
• Check that the unit is the unit does plugged in and also that not operate the socket into which it is plugged is functioning properly. CWC600E.indd 16 18/06/07 15:13:39

6. CLEANING AND STORAGE

• Make sure the wine cellar is unplugged before cleaning it.
• Use only non-abrasive sponges and cleaning products so as not to damage the unit’s surfaces.
• Use a damp cloth and a little mild detergent to clean the exterior of the wine cellar.
• Wash the inside surface using a cloth and soapy water. Always dry all the parts of the unit well before plugging it in again.

7. SAFETY CAUTIONS

Always follow the safety precautions to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the unit. Use this appliance only according to the instructions in this manual.

• Use this appliance only for the use described in this manual and following all instructions.
• Do not use outdoors.
• For household use only.
• CAUTION! Always remove all bottles before moving the wine cellar.
• Do not recess the wine cellar in another piece of furniture.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or to any other direct sources of heat.
• Do not place the unit in damp conditions.
• Do not place the wine cellar next to another appliance that produces heat, like a dishwasher, a microwave oven, an oven, a barbecue, etc.

• Do not place the unit on or near a heating element.
• Do not use on heat-sensitive surfaces or near inflammable materials.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the appliance.
• Do not plug the unit into the same outlet as that of a refrigerator or a microwave oven.
• Do not let the cord hang over the work surface, and do not let it touch hot surfaces.
• Always unplug the unit when it is not in use, when it has to be moved or before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull it from the socket. Never pull by the cord.
• Be particularly careful if the appliance is used near children. Store the unit out of the reach of children. Never allow children to use the wine cellar.
• Do not use the unit if it has fallen or if it appears to be damaged.
• Stop using the unit immediately if the cord is damaged. The cord can only be replaced by a professional.
• The user may not repair the unit.
• Do not use any accessories not recommended or sold by Cuisinart® as this could result in fire, electric shock and injury.
• This appliance meets the essential requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (safety of domestic electrical equipment), as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE marking).

CWC600E.indd 17 18/06/07 15:13:39 Electrical and electronic equipment at the end of life. In everybody’s interest and to participate actively in protecting the environment:

• Do not discard these products with your household waste.
• Use return and collection systems available in your country. Some materials can in this way be recycled or recovered.

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