Avanti SWC1600M-1 Wine Cooler Review - 16-Bottle, Thermoelectric (Superconductor) Cooling Technology

User Review

Capacity: 16 standard bottles (Bordeaux style, 750 ml) Design: Cabinet color: black Door: mirror finished with touch button digital controls and blue LED display, non-reversible

• Cooling method: thermoelectric (also known as superconductor or Peltier) cooling with auto defrost
  
  
• Number of zones: one
  
  
• Built-in/Freestanding: freestanding only (ambient temperature: 72°F - 78°F/23°C - 26°C)
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• Temperature Control/Display:
  
  
  • Thermostat (Mechanical/Digital): adjustable digital thermostat
    
    
  • Temperature Range: 46°F - 65°F (8°C - 18°C),
  • Display: blue LED, can be set to indicate temperature either in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
    
    
• Setting the Temperature
  
  
  • Press the POWER button for 3 seconds minimum to start your wine cellar.
  • Press the SET button before setting the temperature.
  • The wine chiller is equipped with an “automatic” control panel lock, that will activate 12 minutes after the last time a button has been touched
    Press the UP and DOWN arrow buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel. You will hear a “BEEP” sound to alert you that the control is now active.
  • Use the UP and Down buttons to set the wine cooelr to the desired temperature.
  • After a power failure, control functions will be locked for up to 5 minutes. To reset, press the “ON” button and start operation as normal. After 5 minutes unit will automatically turn on and revert to the factory default setting.
    
    
  • When you store mostly red wines, the temperature needs to be set at between 14º - 18ºC (57º - 65ºF). The indicator marked “RED” will light up in Green
    
    When you store mostly white wines, the temperature needs to be set at between 9º - 14ºC (49º - 58ºF). The indicator marked “WHITE” will light up in Green
    
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• Shelving: 4 pull-out chromed wire racks:
  
  
• Interior Light: low-intensity LED lighting, You can turn the interior light ON or OFF by pushing the button marked with the “Light” symbol (after 10 minutes the lighting will automatically turn off).
  
  
• Noise: no data
  
  
• Electricity consumption (estimated): no data
  
  
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 21" x 18.25" x 20.25")
  
  
• Weight: 33 lbs.
  
  
• Price range: US$ 98 - 150 (US$ 6.13 - 9.38 per bottle).
  
  
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor. Proof of original purchase date (receipt) is needed to obtain service under warranty.
  

Pros:

• cheap
• great size
  

Cons:

• early failures, complete breakdowns (within a couple of months)
• after power outage the control panel will be locked for 5 minues, then it returns to factory settings