Wine Coolers

Sandstrom is a strong name in the innovation of wine coolers. There is ample number of choices in different styles and sizes for the user to find the best suited model. This appliance is dedicated for the storage of wine and it is advisable to store only the sealed containers. The shelves are so designed to circulate the air inside and hence it should not be covered with the aluminium foil. The shelves pull out should be only till the anti-stop position and should not be pulled further when it is loaded. The following review gets you closer to Sandstrom SWC60B11 Black Wine Cooler.

Design Overview:

This model is a freestanding appliance which has numerous features that stand out from the usual model. The highlight of this model is the dual temperature zone and the large storage option with the auto defrosts facility. The appliance is been engineered in the dimension of 1230 x 545 x 570 mm which corresponds to the height, width and the depth. The housing is black in colour and the door is made of glass with the metal frame.

Type and Operation:

Sandstrom SWC60B11 Freestanding Wine Cooler functions in the compressor style and it gives the auto defrost option. This does not belong to the frost free type of appliance but works with the automatic defrosting function. In this case the cooler automatic defrosts for the maintenance and during that time the compressor stops its function for about 30 minutes.

Temperature and Controls:

Having been operated with the digital control system the control panel is been placed in the stretch which divides the space into 2 parts. It consists of soft touch buttons which allows setting the temperature of 2 zones individually. Hence the 2 zones can be controlled separately with the different temperature that ranges from 5 degree C to 22 degree C. This makes it feasible for the user to store different type of wines without any compromise in the temperature as the fact is the white wine and the red wine requires different storage temperature.

Capacity:

Well designed to accommodate about 60 bottles in total. The shelves available are 6 and it is adjustable. The shelves are made of wooden material and are also so designed to promote better air circulation inside. The shelves are designed to pull out up to the stipulated point.

Other features:

Sandstorm SWC60B11 Auto Defrost Wine Cooler is been equipped with the interior light which lights up on the opening of the door. The glass door promotes the see through and hence reduces the need of opening. The auto defrost is yet another feature that counts on the functional ability of the product.

Guarantee:

Provided is the guarantee for 3 years which includes all types of defects and this gives the user an added reason to count on this product.

Sandstrom SWC60B11 Wine Cooler – Technical Specification Table

CDA the brand specialised in the home appliance category works meticulous to improve in all aspects. With the detailed attention to the product style, design and technology their constant working style leads to constant improvement. Their establishment was in 1991 and today their product range exceeds 450 appliances. The following is the review of CDA FWV900 Integrated dual zone Wine Cooler which brings you more details about the product.

Overview:

This model is a dedicated one for the storing of wine which needs the right temperature and the proper manner for storing. This appliance is engineered in the integrated type which gets blended with the cupboard space. It comes in 2 different colour choices of black and stainless steel. The dimension makes it a medium sized appliance which goes as 880 x 590 x 530 mm for the height, width and the depth.

Type and Control:

CDA 60cm FWV900 Built-In Wine Cooler works with the compressor type and it is not a frost free appliance. It gives the self defrosting function when which the compressor will not run for about 30 minutes during the defrosting process. The control panel is located in the centre of the cooler where in it divides into 2 temperature zones. The control panel consists of soft touch buttons which are for putting the appliance to function, the interior light and the temperature increase and the decrease buttons. It has a LED screen which displays the set temperature. The default or the preset temperature is 12 degree C which is 54 degree F. It is also possible to change the display from the Celsius mode to the Fahrenheit mode.

Temperature Zones:

This model is unique with 2 temperature zones and hence storing wines of different nature is possible. Both of these zones allow you to set the temperature any where between 5 degree C to 22 degree C. As a general rule the optimum temperature setting for the storage of wine will be between 13 degree C to 15 degree C. The temperature selection of the red wine will be between 15 to 17 degree C and for the white wine it is 12 to 13 degree C. Hence different wines with different temperature can be easily stored in this model.

Capacity and Shelves:

The capacity of this model in terms of bottles it has the capacity of  18 bottles in the upper zone and 22 bottles in the lower zone. It consists of 5 pull out shelves which has a stopped to avoid over pulling out. These shelves are made of wooden grilling and it gives ample space for the air to circulate. It is also designed with the easy locator and the adjustable shelves mean it can even accommodate large size bottles.

Other product details:

This model has the benefit of internal light which is a white colour LED and it illuminates when the door gets opened.

The door is been made of toughened glass which is UV protected smoked finish. It gives a see through without the need of opening the door. The rim of the door is with the stainless steel finish. It also has a vertical handle which runs for three-forth of the height of the cooler not only gives a stylish look but also makes the handling convenient.
The door is reversible and hence the choice of installation is not fussy. The door opening can be fixed as the demand of the place.

Guarantee:

CDA 60cm FWV900 Black, Stainless Steel Finish Wine Cooler works with the electric power with the annual consumption of 220 kWatts. It requires the power supply of 13 amps and the humidity control is 50 to 80%RH. The guarantee offered by the manufacturer of this model is 5 years for the parts and 2 years for the labour.

CDA FWV900 Wine Cooler – Technical Specification Table

HOSTESS is the name associated with entertainment. This UK brand offers a wide range of products serving the above purpose. Hostess HW40RMA Freestanding Wine Cabinet is one such product and the following review will give you a better understanding about it.

Product Description:

This model is a freestanding appliance in the dimension of 845mm in height, 493mm in width and 585mm in depth. Both the interior and the exterior are in black colour. The design is stylish suiting all modern interiors with black body and interiors and a stainless steel door. It has 7 slotted wooden shelves with steel rim which are of sliding type. The wood shelves prevent scratch and retain the label on the bottle. The slots help to keep the bottles in position.

• Feet – Vibration affects the way wine gets sedimented. Hence this process should never be hindered. To prevent the cooler from vibrating it should be in a perfectly levelled position. The feet can be levelled to achieve a perfect levelled surface.
• Door – The door is stylishly designed with tinted glass and steel. The frame is of stainless steel and the handle is a bar handle which is of stainless steel too.
• Controls – The controls to select the type of wine and the temperature setting is placed on the front side top right of the cooler.

Capacity:

Hostess HW40RMA Wine Cooler is very generous that you can accommodate 40 wine bottles and in case the bottles are huge you could opt to remove the shelf hence given more space to store larger bottles. The overall Net capacity of this appliance is 113 litres.

Temperature setting:

The wine cooler has to be kept in a place which has ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degree Celsius. The variable temperature functioning of Hostess HW40RMA 40 Bottles Capacity Wine Cooler ranges from 5 degree C to 18 degree C. Once the set temperature is achieved it stops functioning and starts again in case of drop in the temperature. Hence maintaining the assigned temperature all through. This is one best feature as it can be set even to as low as 5 degree Celsius, so all types of wines can be stored, even those which require the lowest.

Wine selection – LED Indicator:

Wine is something which has to be passionately cared for and you need the right kind of cabinet to do so. This model comes with a wine selection LED Indicator which helps you to choose in the setting which wine you are storing and then the cabinet automatically gives the required environment for the wine. Each type of wine requires a particular environment. It is very important and essential that they are stored in the right kind of environment to ensure the taste is intact and as desired.

Interior light:

In case of a party and you have a dimly lit environment, no problem this model has interior light which lights up automatically when the door gets opened.

On/Off indicator:

If by chance the Wine Cabinet gets switched off and you leave it unnoticed then the entire wine may taste differently or go as a waste. To save you from this problem this model comes with an on/off indicator which keeps you informed about the cabinets operation.

Overall, Hostess HW40RMA Domestic Wine Cooler in the black and stainless steel finish with the freestanding engineering is impressive and comes in the forefront of the competitive market.

Hostess HW40RMA Wine Cabinet – Technical Specification Table

Royal Sovereign International is a global brand that manufactures and distributes its products world wide. Their establishment in more than 100 countries gives a greater global recognition for its products in graphic solution, office products and home appliances. Wine coolers are one among the product range and the models introduced are equipped with the thermo-electric technology. More on Royal Sovereign RWC-40D Black Colour Wine Cellar can be obtained in the review that follows.

Product Overview:

With the freestanding construction, this model comes in the dimension of 875mm, 540mm and 525 mm. But for the front door it has an overall black colour finish which makes its stand more prominent. The door is designed with the glass giving transparency of the interiors. The door frame is again in black colour and the front glass is made of high quality. The door hinges are reversible and it opens in the swing type.

Capacity:

Royal Sovereign RWC-40D Digital Control Wine Cooler is been designed to accommodate 40 bottles which are been distributed in different shelves based on the size of the bottles. The storage capacity is 110 litres in the space of 3.88 cubic feet.

Technology, Type and Controls:

This model functions with the thermoelectric technology and the space is been shared in 2 temperature zones. Unlike any other usual model which gives a single temperature zone where in all the bottles are set in the single temperature but this model is unique with the dual zone where the temperature can be different in each zone. For those wine bottles which require more cooling than the rest can be segregated and set in the required levels.

The controls of this model are digital which is present in the stretch that separates different zones. It comes with a display and soft touch controls on either side which help to set the desired temperature. The increase and decrease of the temperatures are simple with this operation.

Product Features:

• Quiet operation comes as a prime advantage as it does not disturb the environment and the noise emission is 30 dBa which is on the lower side.
• Dual Zones are another pro aspect as it allows setting different temperature in the 2 different zones that are separated with the control panel. The temperature in the space above the control panel and below the control panel can be set different.
• LCD display in both Celsius and Fahrenheit makes the understanding easy as per the preference of the users.
• Auto defrost is an easy maintenance which require no additional planning of the maintaining the appliance.
• Soft interior light present gives the space illumination and makes it easy to access even in the dark environment.
• No compressor, vibration free function is another aspect which keeps the surrounding undisturbed.
• Adjustable shelves and adjustable temperature are other features that add to the convenience of the users.

Overall, Royal Sovereign RWC-40D Dual Zone Wine Cellar is interesting in all aspects that adds value to the space. This mid-sized wine cellar is great for its performance, style and convenience.

Royal Sovereign RWC-40D 110 Litres Capacity Wine Cooler – Specification Details

Wine is one beverage which changes with time and environment in its taste. Wine has to be passionately cared for. It has to be stored in a constant temperature and humidity. Depending on the type of wine the temperature required may vary from 4 to 18 degree Celsius. This makes wine cooler a necessity for wine lovers. CAPLE introduces a range of wine coolers to suit everybody’s need and pocket. Caple WF121 Freestanding Wine Cooler is one among them and the following review would help you understand more about the product.

Product Description:

Caple WF121 Wine Cabinet is a freestanding appliance in the dimension of 507mm in height, 435mm in width and 465mm in depth. Both the interior and the exterior are in black colour.

• Shelves – It has 4 slotted beech shelves which are of sliding type. The beech wood shelves prevent scratch and retain the label on the bottle. The slots help to keep the bottles in position.
• Feet – Vibration affects the way wine gets sediment. Hence this process should never be hindered. To prevent the cooler from vibrating it should be in a perfectly levelled position. It has four feet of which the front two are adjustable. This helps in achieving a levelled surface.
• Door – The door is stylishly designed with the glass and steel. The frame and the handle are made of stainless steel and fitted with toughened clear glass plane which is protected from harmful UV rays.
• Controls – The temperature can be manually controlled with the help of an adjustable thermostat which is placed inside the cooler.

Product Features:

Temperature setting:

The Caple WF121 12-bottle wine cooler has to be kept in a place which has ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degree Celsius. The thermostat dial inside the cooler comes with 5 stage setting mode which covers 7 to 18 degree Celsius. In winter where the ambient temperature is between 5 and 10 degree Celsius setting 2 to 4 can be used. In summer when the ambient temperature is between 15 and 30 degree Celsius setting 4 to 5 can be used.

This model comes with a single temperature zone for red or white wine. If both will have to be stored at the same time then red wine can be placed in the top and the white wine can be placed in the bottom, as there is always a 5 to 6 degree C temperature difference between the top and the bottom shelves.

Cooling system:

This Wine cooler has no-frost compressor cooling system. Unlike thermo electric technology this helps in maintaining a consistent temperature for the wines. Wine can be taken care of and the desired taste can be obtained only if the temperature and humidity are consistently maintained. As the cork can swell or shrink, depending on the temperature which directly affects the air tight property of the cork and thereby the oxidation of wine. Caple offers 65% humidity. The compressors are designed in such a way that the vibration is kept to its minimum.

Other features:

In Caple WF121 Black Colour Wine Cooler,  ventilation is through dissipating heat from the top and side. This WF121 Caple Wine cooler is 100% CFC/HFC free. It has a capacity to store 12 bottles each 750ml. Its total gross capacity is 47 litres. The maximum noise that it can produce is 36 dBa providing a quiet environment. The only feature which this wine cooler lacks is internal light. But it has all other important features to preserve the quality of the wine.

Warranty:

This model has a 1 year warranty period offered by the manufacturer which covers both parts and labour.

Caple WF121 44cm Freestanding Wine Cooler – Technical Specification Table