Avanti WC2001 Wine Refrigerator - 100-Bottle

User Review

Capacity: 100+ bottles (depending on bottle size & shape) bottles horizontally 4 bottles vertically

• Design:
  
  
  • Cabinet color: black with black interior
    
    
  • Door: dual-pane glass with brushed chrome trim, security lock with keys
    
    
• Cooling method: compressor, with auto defrost
  
  
• Number of zones: one
  
  
• Built-in/Freestanding: has front venting so it cabe used both freestanding and built-in.
  
  
• Temperature Control/Display:
  
  
  • Thermostat (Mechanical/Digital): adjustable digital thermostat with preset one-touch settings for red, white or sparkling wines.
    
    
  • Temperature Range: 45°F - 65°F (8°C - 18°C).
    
    
  • Display: red digital display (can be set to show temp. either in °F or in °C).
    
    
• Setting the Temperature:

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 Red.

When you store mostly white wines, set the temperature at between 9º - 14ºC (49º - 58ºF). The indicator marked “WHITE” will light up in White.

For storing mostly sparkling wines, the set the temperature at between 5º - 9ºC (40º - 49ºF). The indicator marked “WHITE” will light up in White



• Shelving: 15 pull-out chromed metal racks (some models have wooden shelves), a metal display rack at the bottom (stores approx. 5 bottles):
  
  
• Interior Light: low-intensity LED lighting, you can turn it on/off by pressing the button marked with a bulb symbol
  
  
• Noise: no data
  
  
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 72.75" x 23.5" x 26.5"
  
  
• Weight: 180 lbs.
  
  
• Price range: cc. US$ 900 (US$ 9.0 per bottle).
  
  
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor, 5 years on compressor.
  

Pros:

• great size for storing 80-100 bottles of wine at reasonable price
• easy too use
  

Cons:

• not a long-lasting appliance
• most units quit working after around 5 year