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Cave de service pose libre et encastrable sous plan NOTICE D’UTILISATION AVU53TDZA FR – MANUEL D’UTILISATION GB – USE INSTRUCTIONS p. 3 p. 29 DE – GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG p. 53 NL – HANDLEIDING p. 79 SP – MANUAL DE UTILIZACION p. 105 IT –...
Before use, please read and follow the safety rules and operating instructions in this manual. Firstly, we would like to thank you for purchasing an AVINTAGE product and hope that this appliance fully lives up to your expectations. This appliance enables you to bring your bottles at room temperature or bring them to service temperature (depending on the bottles) thanks to its wide adjustment range.
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products. Under no circumstances is it intended to keep food products fresh. Make sure that your electrical installation's voltage corresponds to that on the appliance’s nameplate; the appliance must be connected to an approved, earthed system. Incorrect repairs or connections can cause safety hazards. Have your electrical installation checked by a professional, if you are in any doubt.
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mains plug immediately. To prevent any risk of fire, electrocution or injury, do not immerse the mains cable, plug or the appliance itself in water or any other liquid. Do not handle the appliance with wet hands. Keep the appliance away from any source of heat and out of direct sunlight.
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supervised. • Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation. • Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days”.
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✓ Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments, ✓ Bed and breakfast type environments, ✓ Catering and similar non-retail applications. WARNING — To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions. WARNING —...
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authorized waste disposal center. Do not expose to flame. WARNING — The refrigerant of these appliances is R600a, flammable and explosive articles should not be put in or near the cabinet, to avoid the fire or explode caused. Refrigerating fluid The refrigerating circuit in the appliance uses refrigerating isobutene (R600a), which is a highly inflammable natural gas and is therefore dangerous for the environment.
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• Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance. • Do not pull the main cable. • Ensure that the appliance is always electrically earthed. • If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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fire. • The appliance is intended for keeping beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. • The appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. If your appliance is equipped with castors, remember that these are only designed to facilitate minor movements.
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energy for the refrigerating appliances. • Avoid locating the unit in moist areas. • Keep the appliance away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
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• Check that electrical sockets remain accessible when the appliance is installed. • When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. Power saving To limit the electricity consumption of your appliance: ✓ Install appropriate place (see “Installation instructions”).
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✓ The appliance's thermostat is electronic and allows you to set the temperature between 5 and 20 degrees. For wine storage, it is recommended that you set your appliance to 12 degrees. This temperature can be adapted according to the type of wine stored.
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Safety instructions • Caution — Do not obstruct the ventilation grills on the appliance. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the structure for building-in clear of obstruction. • Caution — Do not store explosive substances, such as aerosol cans containing an inflammable propellant, in the appliance.
2. TECHNICAL DATA Below is an example of the nameplate: The nameplate attached to the inside or rear of the appliance (depending on the model) includes the entire information specific to your appliance. We recommend that you make a note of its serial number in this booklet prior to installation, so that you can refer to it later (technical work, request for assistance, etc.).
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• This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine. • This appliance is using flammability refrigerant. So never damage the cooling pipe work during the transportation. Attention • Store wine in sealed bottles. • Do not overload the cabinet. •...
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Built-in installation drawings Reversing the door The door can be changed from left and right side. No special requirement, all the door is opened from left side. If required to open from right side please refer to the following direction.
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1. Lower hinge (right) 2. Screws 3. Door axis 4. Door 5. Top hinge (right) 6. Hinge screws 7. Top hinge (left) 8. Lower hinge (left) 1. Open the door to 90 degrees, take out two screws (2) from the lower door axis (3), remove the door (4) and door axis (Fig.
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Press “ ” to set the upper chamber temperature.. The relevant chamber display will start to flash and each press on the button will alter the temperature by 1°C. Once the lowest set temperature of 10°C is reached, the display automatically changes to the highest set temperature of 20°C. Once selected, the display will flash for approximately 5s before showing the current internal temperature of the cellar.
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Ensure that the tray always contains water. Designed by specialists for oenophiles, Avintage brand has taken into account the sensitivity of corks to too low a level of ambient humidity. This is why the tray should be placed on the shelf below the fan situated in the bottom, to provide minimum humidity.
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Foot sliders Two foot sliders are provided with your appliance, allowing you to move it easily when your feet are adjusted to maximum height. The foot sliders have to be installed in parallel under the feet in accordance with the location for the front and for the back. Back Front Front...
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6. LOADING The maximum recommended loading quantities for bottles are given as guidelines and are indicative only; they provide a quick estimate of the size of the appliance (similar to the capacity of a refrigerator expressed in liters). They correspond to tests conducted with a standard bottle: the standard “75 cl light Bordeaux” bottle - standards apply the geographical origin of each bottle shape (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence, etc.) and a type (traditional, heavy, light, flute, etc.), each with its own diameter and height.
Any other type of bottle size and the addition of shelves will considerably reduce the storage capacity. For the reference AVU53TDZA, the maximum capacity has been calculated with 3 shelves. Examples of serving temperatures Opinions vary, and the ambient temperature too, but many people agree on the following: Prestigious Bordeaux wines –...
Moving your wine cooler • Remove all items. • Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance. • Turn the adjustable leg up to the base to avoid damage. • Tape the door shut. • Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.
10. TROUBLE SHOOTING You can solve many common Wine cooler problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE •...
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As we continuously improve our products for the benefit of our customers, we reserve the right to modify technical characteristics without notice. Warranties for AVINTAGE brand products are offered exclusively by selected retailers. No part of these instructions may be considered as a supplementary guarantee.
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