Faqs - EdgeStar CWB8420DZ Service Manual

10. FAQs

10.1 What are the main concerns with storage conditions to collectors and consumers
of fine wine?
Light, humidity, temperature and vibration.
10.2 What is the ideal temperature for wine?
The ideal temperature to store wines is between 52ºF and 57ºF (11ºC~14ºC). However, any
temperature between 41º~72ºF (5º~22ºC) will suffice as long as it remains constant.
10.3 What is the ideal humidity for wine?
Humidity between 60%-70% is a superlative range in which to store wine. High humidity levels
keep moisture inside the bottle thus preventing evaporation through the cork. Humidity levels
that are too high often cause micro-organisms to grow which can age your wine prematurely or
even spoil your wine.
10.4 The storage temperature seems to vary by 3 or 4 degrees frequently.
This is normal: small differences in temperature are necessary for the unit to work properly.
When the cellar starts a defrost cycle, the temperature rises slightly. When the cooling system
resumes working, the temperature drops. Such changes happen over a short time and their
influence is too minimal to affect wine preservation. Liquid tends to keep an average
temperature by physical law. For example, if a swimming pool's temperature is 25°C and, one
night, outside temperature drops to 18°C, the water's temperature will not drop as much. In the
morning, it may only be 22°C.
10.5 Water has accumulated on the floor or appeared at the back of the appliance.
Make sure the drainage hose to the water drip tray from inside the unit is properly in place. If so,
during humid times, you may need to remove excess water with a sponge.
10.6 Water has appeared in the inside wall of the appliance.
During highly humid times, especially during summer, this can happen when opening the door
too often.
10.7 The appliance never seems to stop running - the unit is always on.
Make sure the door is closed properly. Add a separate thermometer inside the cabinet to see if
the unit's thermostat indicates the same temperature. If the results are different, replace the
thermistor, Control PCB or Main PCB.
10.8 Mist/Condensation has appeared on the glass door.
During highly humid times, especially during summer, this can happen.