The Ideal Temperature And Humidity; Temperature; Isolator Plates For Thermal Separation - Miele KWT 2662 ViS Operating And Installation Instructions

The ideal temperature and humidity

Wine keeps on maturing depending on
the surrounding conditions. The length
of time for which wine can be kept in
good condition will therefore depend
not only on the temperature but also on
the air quality.
The wine conditioning unit with its
constant and wine specific temperature,
increased air humidity and odour-free
atmosphere offers the perfect
conditions for storing your wine.
The wine conditioning unit also
guarantees (as opposed to a
refrigerator) an environment without
vibrations so that the maturing process
of the wine is not disturbed.

Temperature

Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 6 and 18 °C. If red and white
wines are being stored together, select
a temperature between 12 and 14 °C.
This is suitable for both white and red
wines. Red wine should be taken out
and opened at least 2 hours before
drinking so that the wine is exposed to
oxygen and can develop its aroma.
If the storage temperature is too high
(above 22 °C), wine matures too
quickly, which means aromas are not
able to continue to develop. On the
other hand, if the storage temperature is
too low (below 5 °C), the wine is unable
to mature properly.
Heat causes wine to expand and cold
causes it to contract. Temperature
fluctuations mean stress for wine and
interrupt the maturity process. It is
therefore very important to ensure
minimal fluctuation of temperature.
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Type of wine
Light, fruity reds:
Full-bodied
reds:
Rosé wines:
Delicate, aromatic
whites:
Full-bodied or
sweet whites:
Champagne,
sparkling white
wines, Prosecco:
* Store the wine 1 or 2 °C cooler than
the recommended drinking temperature
as it warms up a little when poured into
the glass.
Useful tip: Full-bodied reds should be
opened 2-3 hours before drinking to
allow the wine to breathe and develop
its aroma.
Useful tip: We recommend removing
the oxygen from opened bottles of wine
to avoid loss of aroma and taste, as
well as spoiling. Special devices (a wine
pump with bottle stopper, for example)
create a vacuum by extracting the air.

Isolator plates for thermal separation

The wine conditioning unit has 2 fixed
isolator plates that divide the interior
cabinet into 3 zones, which can be
conditioned in different ways. This
means that you can store up to
3 different types of wine at the same
time – for example, red wine, white wine
and champagne.
Recommended
drinking
temperature*
+14 °C to +16 °C
+18 °C
+8 °C to +10 °C
+8 °C to +12 °C
+12 °C to +14 °C
+6 °C to +10 °C