Installation instructions and User guide - Fisher & Paykel

Wine mode
Customising the storage environment
The conditions in which wine is stored can have large effects on its overall taste and aroma.
Warmer temperatures can cause premature aging of wines and loss of quality. Cold temperatures
can be just as bad, causing irreversible damage to the flavour. Temperature fluctuations can also
have a negative impact on wine quality. Typical household fluctuations in temperature from day
to night can cause harm to wine over time.
Wine mode provides an ideal controlled environment for the long and short-term storage of
both red and white wines.
Long-term storage
For long-term storage (longer than one week) of both red and white wines, the ideal recommended
storage temperature is 12°C / 54°F. When Wine mode is selected, the CoolDrawer is automatically
set to this ideal, constant temperature, to provide the optimum conditions for long term storage.
Short-term storage / serving
Wine mode is also ideal for short-term storage (less than one week) of wines. Both red and
white wines require different serving temperatures to ensure an optimum taste experience.
White wines should be served at cooler temperatures (approximately 7°C / 45°F) whereas red
wines are better served at warmer temperatures (approximately 15°C / 59°F). Wine mode can be
customised to provide these two optimum serving temperatures.
Serving temperature Wine type
7°C / 45°F Suitable for the majority of white wines including
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blancs, Rieslings, Chenin Blancs
and Pinot Gris. If white wines are served too cold, the
aromas and flavours will be minimised and you won’t get
full enjoyment.
15°C / 59°F Suitable for red wines including Merlot, Bordeaux,
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah/Shiraz. If red
wines are served too warm the alcohol can produce an
unpleasant bite on the palate.
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