The SMEG CVI121G is a built–in wine cooler designed for a 45 cm niche, offering fan assisted cooling and automatic defrost to keep up to 21 bottles of 0.75 lt wine at controlled conditions. With electronic touch controls, an LCD display and a low vibration compressor, it provides adjustable temperatures from 5–20 °C in a single zone. LED lighting, wooden shelves and an anti–UV glass door complete this compact 56 l appliance.

Key Features

Built-in 45 cm niche design for seamless installation as a built–in wine cooler.
Fan assisted cooling with ventilated cold air distribution in the compartment.
Automatic defrost system that defrosts at regular intervals, eliminating manual defrosting.
Single adjustable temperature zone with an electronic control range of 5–20 °C.
21 bottle capacity for 0.75 lt bottles with a total volume of 56 l.
Wooden shelving including 1 fixed shelf and 2 removable shelves, with removable shelves on telescopic guide rails.
LED internal lighting with lighting forced ON available for a maximum period.
Anti–UV door glass with 2 door glasses to help protect stored wine.
Touch control panel with internal controls in the compartment and an LCD display.
Temperature and door alarms including temperature alarm and door open alarm.
Control lock function to help prevent accidental changes to settings.
Low vibration compressor with R600a refrigerant and 1 independent cooling system.
Activated charcoal air filter for air filtration within the compartment.
Reversible right–hinged door with a variable hinge and push pull door opening system.
Energy efficiency class F with an annual energy consumption of 100 kWh/year.
Quiet operation with a noise level of 36 dB(A) re 1 pW and airborne acoustical noise emission class C.
Climatic class SN, N, ST and EEI of 124 % for performance classification.

Technical Specifications

Product family	Wine Cooler
Model	CVI121G
Installation	Built-in
Built-in niche	45 cm
Defrost	Automatic
Cooling type	Fan assisted
Hinge type	Variable hinge
Hinge position	Right
Reversible door	Yes
Door opening type	With push pull system
Number of fixed shelves	1
Number of removable shelves	2
Shelves material	Wood
Removable shelves on telescopic guide rails	Yes
Number of lights	1
Type of internal light	LED
Lighting forced ON	In a maximum period
Air filter	Activated charcoal filter
Control setting	Touch control
Controls location	Internal, in the compartment
Display type	LCD
Functions display	Temperature alarm, Temperature value
Power on lamp	Yes
Control lock	Yes
Fan forced ON	Yes
Temperature alarm	Yes
Door open alarm	Yes
Adjustable temperature zones	1
Temperature range	5–20 °C
Type of temperature control	Electronic
Number of compressors	1
Independent cooling systems	1
Compressor type	Low vibration compressor
Refrigerant gas type	R600a
Refrigerant quantity	20 g
Foam agent	HFO
Metal panel on the back of the fridge	Metal
Number of door glasses	2
Anti-UV door glass	Yes
Integrated heating element	Yes
Max capacity (bottles 0.75 lt)	21
Total volume	56 l
Sum of volumes of chill and unfrozen compartments	56 l
Annual energy consumption	100 kWh/year
Energy efficiency class	F
EEI	124 %
Climatic class	SN, N, ST
Airborne acoustical noise emission class	C
Noise level	36 dB(A) re 1 pW
Nominal power	40 W
Current	0,4 A
Voltage	220–240 V
Frequency	50 Hz
Power supply cable length	180 cm
Plug type	(F;E) Schuko

Functions and Additional Details

The appliance features touch controls that allow programming at the touch of a button, supported by an LCD display to optimise performance and simplify use. Forced distribution of cold air ensures even temperature within the compartment, while the automatic defrost system operates at regular intervals, removing the need for manual defrosting.

Safety and monitoring functions include a temperature alarm, a door open alarm, a power on lamp and a control lock. LED interior lighting provides energy efficient and long lasting illumination, with both fan forced ON and lighting forced ON options available for specific operating periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bottle capacity of the SMEG CVI121G wine cooler?

The maximum capacity is 21 bottles of 0.75 lt, with a total internal volume of 56 l.

What temperature range does this wine cooler offer?

The electronic temperature control allows an adjustable range from 5–20 °C in one temperature zone.

Is the door reversible and what type of hinge does it use?

Yes, the door is reversible. It is supplied with a right hinge and uses a variable hinge system, combined with a push pull door opening type.

Does the SMEG CVI121G require manual defrosting?

No. It has an automatic defrost system that works by defrosting at regular intervals, eliminating the need to defrost altogether.

What type of lighting is used inside the wine cooler?

The interior is illuminated by LED lighting, described as a more energy efficient and long lasting way of lighting the appliance.

How noisy is the wine cooler during operation?

The wine cooler has a noise level of 36 dB(A) re 1 pW and an airborne acoustical noise emission class of C.

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