Cuisinart Private Reserve CWC-800 - Manual (Page 6)

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug
your wine cellar before cleaning. Ignoring this
warning may result in death or injury.
Caution: Before using cleaning products,
always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings to avoid personal
injury or product damage.
General Cleaning
Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of
baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge
or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution,
to wipe down your wine cellar. Rinse with clean
warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use
harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine
bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal
scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may
dissolve, damage and/or discolor your wine cellar.
Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due
to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the
power cord from the AC outlet when a power
outage occurs. When the power has been
restored, replug the power cord into the AC outlet.
Vacation and Moving Care
For long vacations or absences, unplug the unit,
empty contents from wine cellar, and clean the
wine cellar and door gaskets according to General
Cleaning section. Prop doors open, so air can
circulate inside. When moving always keep the
wine cellar upright. Do not move the unit lying on
its side.
WINE TIPS AND HINTS
When choosing wine, take advantage of the
knowledge of the personnel in the wine store as
well as reviews of wines from wine publications.
The price of a wine is not necessarily indicative
of relative quality. Very good wines can be
purchased at comfortable-for-the-wallet prices.
When you find a comfortably priced wine,
purchase in quantity to have on hand as your
“house wine.” Keep it chilled in your Cuisinart ™
Private Reserve ® Wine Cellar and be ready for
any occasion.
Pairing wine with food has really become a
matter of personal taste – the rules are no
longer hard and fast that white wine is paired
only with fish or light meats and red wine is
paired only with red meats. A Pinot Noir can
complement a grilled fish just as well as it
complements a grilled fillet of beef.
What needs to be kept in mind is the
personality of the wine itself, the preparation of
the foods, and the tastes of those who will be
enjoying them. You may want to open a bottle
each of red and white and allow your guests to
choose.
The wine should please the diner, and never
overpower or fight with the food with which it
is served. Likewise, the food should not
overpower or fight with the wine.
Wine is a part of healthy living – the USDA’s
guidelines are based upon the “Mediterranean
diet.” They include wine in moderation – for
women this is one glass per day and two
glasses per day for men. A glass size is 4
ounces. The difference in gender amount
is based upon body size.
As for cooking with wine – never cook with
a wine that you would not drink!