Smeg CVIA118RN2 User manual

Contents
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1Instructions 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Appliance purpose 6
1.3 Disposal 7
1.4 Identification plate 8
1.5 This user manual 8
1.6 How to read the user manual 8
2Description 9
2.1 General Description 9
2.2 Description of parts 10
2.3 Control panel 11
3Use 12
3.1 Instructions 12
3.2 Preliminary operations 12
3.3 First use 12
3.4 Opening and closing the door 13
3.5 Using the control panel 14
3.6 Using the wine cellar 16
3.7 Alarms 18
3.8 Food storage advice 19
4 Cleaning and maintenance 22
4.1 Instructions 22
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 22
4.3 What to do if... 24
5Installation 25
5.1 Electrical connection 25
5.2 Positioning 25
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the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions
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1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• Keep children under the age of 8
at a safe distance unless they are
constantly supervised.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• Never try to put out a fire or
flames with water: turn off the
appliance and smother the flames
with a fire blanket or other
appropriate cover.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of authorised persons.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
• If it is necessary to replace the
power cable, this must be
performed by an authorised
person from Technical Support
Service.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR
THE APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
USE.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.

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Risk of damaging the appliance
• Never rest sharp metal objects
such as knives, forks, spoons and
lids on the appliance during use.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
stainless steel sponges) on glass
parts.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not rest any weight or sit on
the open door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are
stuck in the doors.
• Do not store flammable, explosive
or volatile substances.
• Organic compounds, acids and
essential oils can corrode the
seals and plastic surfaces if left in
contact with them for extended
periods.
• Bottles with a high alcohol content
must be tightly closed.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not spray any spray product
near the appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Do not use electrical appliances
inside food storage compartments
unless these are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE
TO COOL ROOMS FOR ANY
REASON.
• Never use mechanical devices or
any other means not
recommended by the
manufacturer to accelerate the
defrosting process.
• Always unplug the appliance in
the event of a fault, when
cleaning, or when performing
maintenance.
• Never use the door to lever the
appliance into place when
installing.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the door when open.
• Do not use the handle to lift or
move this appliance.

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• WARNING: When positioning
the appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
• WARNING: Do not locate
multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the
rear of the appliance.
Installation and maintenance
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN A BOAT OR
CARAVAN.
• This appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of
another person.
• To prevent any possible
overheating, the appliance should
not be installed behind a
decorative door or a panel.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised persons.
• The appliance must be connected
to ground in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90 °C.
• The tightening torque of the
screws of the terminal board leads
must be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
• Before any operation on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement) always wear PPE.
• Before performing any operation
on the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
1.2 Appliance purpose
• This appliance has been designed
exclusively for storing wine in a
domestic setting. Every other use is
considered inappropriate.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical, sensory
or mental capacity, or lacking in
experience in the use of electrical
appliances, provided that they are
supervised or instructed by adults
who are responsible for their safety.

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• This appliance is not suitable for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacity, or by those without
experience or knowledge, unless
they are supervised or instructed on
the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Do not install/use the appliance
outdoors.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
The appliance is designed for use in a
domestic or similar environment, for
instance:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
• Farm houses and by guests in hotels,
motels and other residential type
environments;
• bed and breakfast establishments;
• catering and similar non-retail
applications.
1.3 Disposal
This appliance must be disposed of
separately from other waste
(Directives 2002/95/EC,
2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC).
The appliance does not contain substances
in quantities sufficient to be considered
hazardous to health and the environment, in
accordance with current European
directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
• Deliver the appliance to the appropriate
recycling centre for electrical and
electronic equipment waste, or return it
to the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for one
basis.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.

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Our appliances are packaged in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
1.4 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the technical
data, serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification
plate for any reason.
1.5 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must therefore be kept in its
entirety and within the user’s reach for the
whole working life of the appliance.
Read this user manual carefully before using
the appliance.
1.6 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the plastic
bags.
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for authorised persons:
Installation, operation and
inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Interior lighting
2 Fan (not visible)
3 Activated charcoal filter
4 Door
5 Door seal
6 Magnet
7 Lock
8 Control panel
9 Push-pull mechanism
Removable shelf

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2.2 Description of parts
Interior lighting
The interior lighting of the appliance turns
on when the door is opened (maximum
brightness) or when the Light button on
the control panel is pressed (medium
brightness).
Activated charcoal filters
They ensure optimum air quality for wine
storage.
Fan (not visible)
They distribute the temperature and reduce
condensation on the shelves and other
surfaces.
Door
Fitted with a seal and magnet, this provides
perfect insulation of the wine cellar from the
surrounding environment.
Removable shelves
The removable shelves allow easy removal
of the bottles of wine.
Power consumption rises when the
fan is operating.

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2.3 Control panel
The control panel allows the user to
interact with the appliance. Touch the
buttons with symbols to access the
available functions.
Alarm button
This button turns off the audible warning
when an alarm is activated.
Minus button
This button lowers the temperature inside
the upper or lower compartment.
Display
The display shows the temperature inside
the wine cellar.
Plus button
This button increases the temperature inside
the upper or lower compartment.
Light button
This button turns the lighting inside the wine
cellar on and off. The lighting turns off after
a maximum period of 15 minutes.
ON/OFF button
It switches on and off the appliance and
activates the control panel.
Control lock button
This button disables the control panel
buttons.
Fan button
Through this button you can activate or
deactivate ventilation mode to increase
humidity inside the wine cellar.
The fan activates and deactivates
automatically depending on the
software settings.

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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
3.2 Preliminary operations
1. Remove any protective film from the
outside or inside of the appliance,
including accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate) from the
accessories and shelves.
3. Remove and wash all the appliance's
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
3.3 First use
To turn on the appliance:
1. insert the plug into the power socket;
2. press the ON/OFF button on the
control panel:
3. select the required temperature for the
interior of the wine cellar by pressing the
Plus or Minus button (from
5°C to 20°C).
To turn off the appliance:
4. press and hold the ON/OFF
button on the control panel for a few
seconds.
Improper use
Risk of damage to the appliance
• Do not rest any weight or sit on the
appliance door.
• Do not store inflammable, explosive or
volatile substances.
• Organic compounds, acids and
essential oils can corrode the seals and
plastic surfaces if left in contact with them
for extended periods.
• Do not obstruct the openings of the
ventilation grille in any way.
•Bottleswithahighalcohol content must
be tightly closed.
Each press of the Plus or
Minus button changes the
temperature by 1°C.
The set temperature will flash on
the display for around 5 seconds,
and then will remain steadily
displayed.

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3.4 Opening and closing the door
1. To open the door, just apply light
pressure to the bottom left area. A push-
pull mechanism will delicately push the
door, detaching it from the magnet.
It will then be possible to fully open the
door.
2. To close the door, rest the lock against
the push-pull mechanism and apply light
pressure to the bottom left area.
Push-pull mechanism
It may be necessary to adjust the push-pull
mechanism to optimise door opening and
closing.
1. Open the door.
2. Rotate the piston of the push-pull
mechanism to the right or left to obtain
the required adjustment.
3. Close the door and check that the push-
pull mechanism is correctly adjusted.
4. If the adjustment is still not satisfactory,
repeat the procedure above, starting
from step 1.
The piston rotation adjustment
ranges from -1 mm to the right and
+4 mm to the left.

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3.5 Using the control panel
Interior lighting
To activate and deactivate the interior
lighting:
1. press the ON/OFF button to
activate the control panel.
2. press the Light button. The symbol
on the Light button will flash.
To deactivate the interior lighting:
3. Press the Light button again.
• The lighting also comes on when the
door is opened.
Ventilation
To increase the level of humidity inside the
wine cellar it is possible to activate and
deactivate ventilation mode. Once
activated, ventilation mode forces the
continuous operation of the fan. If ventilation
mode is deactivated, the fan goes back to
the standard operation managed by the
electronics.
It is advisable to select this option from time
to time in order to prevent corks from drying
out when bottles are stored for long
periods.
The interior lighting is provided by
an LED light bar installed at the top
of the wine cellar.
Manually operated interior lighting
will stay on for a maximum of
15 minutes.
The internal lighting activated
when the door is opened is
brighter than the lighting activated
via the Light button.
The fans switch on and off
automatically to guarantee a
constant temperature and provide
suitable climate control for
conservation of the wine.

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To activate ventilation mode:
1. press the ON/OFF button to
activate the control panel.
2. Press the fan button. The symbol on
the fan button will flash.
To deactivate ventilation mode:
3. Press the fan button again.
Control lock
To activate the control lock:
1. press the ON/OFF button to
activate the control panel.
2. Press and hold the Control lock
button for at least 3 seconds.
To deactivate the control lock:
3. Press and hold the Control lock
button for at least 3 seconds.
Demo mode (for showrooms only)
To activate demo mode:
1. press the ON/OFF button to
activate the control panel.
2. Press and hold the fan and control
lock buttons simultaneously for
around five seconds. The text will
appear on the display.
3. Press the fan button. The text
will appear on the display.
To deactivate demo mode:
4. Press and hold the fan and control
lock buttons simultaneously for
around five seconds. The text will
appear on the display.
5. Press the fan button. The text
will appear on the display.
If the door is opened, the fans will
be deactivated. The fans then
reactivate when the door is closed.
This function prevents the
appliance from being accidentally
switched off. When active, the
control panel will not react when
any button is pressed.
Turns off the appliance's fans and
compressor while keeping the
control panel active.
When demo mode is active, the
display will show the message
for 2 seconds every
2minutes.

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3.6 Using the wine cellar
Bottle arrangement
(max 18 bottles)
Each shelf can hold up to 6 standard
0.75 litre wine bottles.
Tall bottles (champagne for instance) can
also be placed sideways, up to a maximum
of four bottles per shelf.
Up to 6 x 0.75 litre bottles can also be
placed on the base of the wine cellar.
Improper use
Damage and injury hazard
• Do not place bottles sideways on the
base of the wine cellar. They could fall
when the door is opened.

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Activated charcoal filter
To replace the activated charcoal filter:
1. Turn the filter cap 90° to the left or right.
2. Extract the cap from its seat.
3. Replace the activated charcoal filter
with a new one.
4. Replace the filter cap following the
indications in points 1 and 2.
Noises during operation
The wine cellar is cooled by means of a
compression system. In order to maintain
the preset temperature inside the wine
cellar, the compressor comes into operation
in response to the level of cooling required,
and may operate continuously if necessary.
When the compressor starts to function, it
creates a buzzing noise which generally
diminishes in intensity after a few minutes.
Another normal wine cellar operating noise
is a gurgling due to the refrigerant flowing
through the pipes in the circuit. This noise is
normal and does not indicate an appliance
malfunction.
Turning the appliance off
Whenever the appliance is to remain
unused for long periods, it should be
switched off.
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF
button on the control panel for a few
seconds until the appliance turns off.
2. Unplug the appliance from the wall
socket.
3. Empty the wine cellar.
4. Dry any residual moisture which has
accumulated with a soft cloth.
5. Leave the door ajar to prevent the
humidity and trapped air from creating
unpleasant smells.
To maintain optimum air quality
inside the wine cellar, the activated
charcoal filter must be replaced at
least once a year.
Replacement filters can be
ordered from Authorised Service
Centres.

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3.7 Alarms
Each alarm consists of a message flashing
on the display, the Alarm button
lighting up and an audible warning.
The display continues to flash until the alarm
condition finishes.
• To deactivate the alarm, press the Alarm
button.
Temperature alarm
The temperature on the display may start to
flash. This means that the temperature inside
the wine cellar compartment is too high or
too low in relation to that set.
This may occur:
• when the appliance is first turned on;
• if a temperature much higher or much
lower than the previous one is set;
• if the wine cellar is loaded with many
bottles at ambient temperature;
• in the event of an extended interruption
in mains voltage.
These conditions may occur during normal
operations of the appliance and are not
caused by problems/faults.
In this case, deactivate the alarm with the
Alarm button and wait for the
temperature to return within the normal
storage values. It may be necessary to
repeat this operation 1–2 times.
Alarm for door open
The display shows : the door has
been left open for more than 60 seconds
• Close the door.
Fault alarms
The display shows from to
( excluded) or or or
or : appliance fault.
• Switch off the appliance and call
Technical Support.
The alarms help protect the wine
from temperatures which could
compromise its quality.
If the alarm continues to occur, call
Technical Support.
The alarm will reactivate in the
same way 60 seconds after it is
shut off if the door is still open.

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3.8 Food storage advice
White wines
White wines are generally more acidic than
reds and contain less tannins. To be
enjoyed at its best, an acidic drink should
usually be stored at a slightly lower
temperature than other types, and so these
wines should be stored at a temperature
between 10°C and 14°C.
Young, fresh, aromatic white wines can be
served at a temperature as low as 10°C,
while for less aromatic wines 12°C is
recommended. For full, mature white wines
which have aged in the bottle for a few
years, higher temperatures are acceptable
and they can be served between 12°C
and 14°C.
Serving a white wine at a higher
temperature means emphasising its “sweet”
properties, while the acidity and sharpness
considered pleasant and desirable in wines
of this kind will be less noticeable.
Rosé wines
Generally, the rules for serving rosé wines
are the same as for whites. However, it is
important to consider these wines' tannin
content and serve them at a higher
temperature if necessary so that their flavour
is not too sharp. Tannin content permitting,
young, fresh rosé wines are served
between 10°C and 12°C, while more
robust, full-bodied types, including more
mature wines, can be served between
12°C and 14°C.
Red wines
The serving temperature for red wines
depends on a great deal of factors, but in
view of their higher tannin and lower acidity
content compared to whites, they are
usually served at higher temperatures.
Young red wines with low tannins are
usually served between 14° and 16°C,
while for more full-bodied types 16°C or in
exceptional cases even 18°C may be
recommended.
Young red wines high in tannins and with a
fairly uncomplicated structure can be
served between 12°C and 14°C without
tasting too sharp, and will still be very
pleasant. This rule applies to “nouveau”
wines, made by a special method which
reduces their tannin content; they can be
appreciated to the fullest at cooler
temperatures than other red wines.

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Sparkling wines
In view of the large number of types of
sparkling wines on the market, there would
be little sense in laying down one rule to fit
them all. Sweet, aromatic white sparkling
wines can be served at a temperature as
low as 8°C. Their aromatic nature means
they are excellent at low temperatures.
Sweet red sparkling wines such as
Brachetto may be served at temperatures
between 10°C and 12°C. Here again, the
more aromatic sparkling wines are suitable
for lower temperatures, even down to 8°C,
while those with a slightly higher tannin
content require temperatures as high as
14°C.
Dry sparkling wines made by the “Charmat
method” or “Martinotti method”, such as
some Prosecco wines, can be served at
temperatures between 8°C and 10°C.
Sparkling wines made by the “traditional
method” and the “méthode Champenoise”,
such as Champagne, require special
consideration: in general these sparkling
wines are served at temperatures between
8°C and 10°C. However, for prestige
vintage wines, or sparkling wines that have
been aged for a long time, even 12°C may
be advisable to allow the development of
the complex bouquet that has been slowly
and painstakingly built up over the years.
Dessert wines and fortified wines
These two types of wine generally both
contain a high alcohol percentage and
they are both often also sweet. However,
there are dry dessert wines, such as
Marsala, with a sugar content so low as to
be almost imperceptible on the palate. For
these wines, the serving temperature
depends on which features you wish to
emphasise. If you prefer to accentuate the
wine's sweetness, the complexity of its
bouquet and its austerity, it should be
served at a high temperature, between
14°C and 18°C. Remember that in this
case its alcohol content will also be more
noticeable.
If you require a fresher sensation, or to
reduce the sweetness of over-sweet wines,
serve at a lower temperature, between
10°C and 14°C.
Young, fresh, dry dessert wines can be
served at colder temperatures, below
10°C. This makes the alcohol content
considerably less noticeable. However,
remember that as the temperature is
reduced the bouquet also becomes less
evident. One of these wines' key
characteristics is the charm and complexity
of their bouquet; serving them too cold also
means sacrificing this important feature.

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Storage temperatures
To enjoy the flavour and bouquet of each
wine at its best, it should be stored and
drunk at a specific temperature. The
recommended temperatures for different
kinds of wines are given below.
Type of wine Temperature
Young whites 10°C - 12°C
Mature whites 12°C - 14°C
Young, light rosés 10°C - 12°C
Mature, full-bodied rosés 12°C - 14°C
Nouveau reds 10°C - 14°C
Young, light reds with low
tannins 14°C - 16°C
Mature, full-bodied reds with
high tannins 16°C - 18°C
Very mature and cask-aged
reds 16°C - 18°C
Sweet and aromatic sparkling
wines 8°C
Sweet and aromatic red
sparkling wines 10°C - 12°C
“Charmat method” sparkling
wines 8°C - 10°C
“Long Charmat method”
sparkling wines 10°C - 12°C
“Traditional method” sparkling
wines without year 8°C - 10°C
“Traditional method” sparkling
wines with year 10°C - 12°C
Dessert wines 10°C - 18°C
Fortified or liqueur wines 10°C - 18°C

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4 Cleaning and maintenance
4.1 Instructions
4.2 Cleaning the appliance
A special antibacterial protection on the
appliance's interior walls prevents bacterial
growth and keeps them clean. They must
nevertheless be cleaned regularly in order
to keep them in good condition.
Cleaning the outside of the appliance
• The appliance may be cleaned with
water or alcohol-based liquid
detergents (e.g. window cleaning
products).
• Avoid aggressive detergents and rough
sponges in order not to damage the
surfaces.
Cleaning the inside of the appliance
• Clean the inside of the appliance with
diluted liquid detergent and warm
water, adding a little bit of vinegar.
Cleaning the removable shelves
• Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the
removable shelves. Avoid the use of
soaps and detergents and/or sponges
which could damage both the wooden
and steel surfaces.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
made of steel or that have metallic
surface finishes (e.g. anodizing, nickel-
or chromium-plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring powders, stain
removers and stainless steel sponges) on
glass parts.
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Turn off the appliance and unplug it from
the mains before cleaning.
• Do not pull the cable to remove the
plug.