Description
As one of Europe's premium wine cooler producers, Swisscave are renowned for superior design, reliability and technology. As such, the WL355DF is a popular choice in this price bracket with a pleasing symmetrical design and a large bottle capacity of 135 bottles with partial shelf removal and 107 bottles when shelves are fully mounted.
As a front venting wine fridge this unit can be built in to your kitchen or stand alone in any room of the house or a commercial setting. The dual zones make it ideal for service, long term storage or both from the finest white Burgundies to the most majestic Margaux, this Swisscave will protect your collection for years to come.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 107 Bottle Capacity on 4 Beech wood shelves
- 80% Telescopic shelves - easy access to your wines
- Dual Temperature Zones you can set between 5-20°C
- Triple Glazed, UV Protected door under lock and key
- Display Shelf upgrades available
- Charcoal filter
- Winter Function - protection against ambient temperature dips
- Audible & Visible alarm to note any temperature fluctuations
- Freestanding or Built-In Use
- B Energy Rating pre March '21
- Free two year warranty included
- Free Swisscave corkscrew & gift box worth £25
- Dimensions - H: 1270mm, W: 595mm, D: 710mm
- Annual running cost - £35.36 per annum
- Premium Two Man Delivery - 1-3 working days
- Premier Care Package - 5 year warranty extension
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Ideal for a home, office or restaurant setting the Classic Edition range are front venting wine coolers so they can operate as freestanding wine coolers or as a built-in wine fridge with shelving or casing built around it and fit seamlessly into your kitchen.
The Swisscave range offers superb protection for your wine collection ensuring the bottles are safe and secure. Your wines rest perfectly in the cooler undisturbed by heat, sunlight or vibration due to the steady temperature range which is programmable between 5 - 20°C, the glazed UV protected door and the anti vibration technology. Your wine collection will also be undisturbed by partying teenagers, as the unit comes complete with lock and key!
With two programmable temperature zones you can use the WL355DF for service, for maturation or for partial service and partial storage. The white zone can be set between 5-16°C and the red zone from 9-20°C giving plenty of range to serve or mature all manner of wine from finest white Burgundy through to Australian Shiraz.
The ability to purchase this wine cooler both with and without handle allows multiple options for housing the unit as well as offering a beautiful symmetry to your kitchen/restaurant. At just 39 decibels the wine fridge is quiet too.
This wine fridge has a winter system which means that even if the ambient temperature in your home or restaurant dramatically drops or rises then your wine collection is still kept at a constant temperature.
IS SWISSCAVE A GOOD BRAND?
Based in the town of Pfäffikon, around 30km south east of Zurich, Swisscave have been manufacturing premium wine fridges for over a decade and have a growing reputation amongst fine wine collectors for wine storage and maturation.
Now with five years full warranty on their premium and kitchen edition range, the Swisscave range boast high build quality, good energy efficiency and quiet running.
The easy sliding, durable shelving is a key feature at Swisscave with their premium edition fridges boasting MIX shelving allowing a good range of bottle varieties to nestle on the shelves. All the Swisscave wine fridges come with carbon filters as these are not only wine fridges but also operate as maturing fridges and most come with winter systems, even the undercounter models.
As a direct UK partner of Swisscave, purchasing your wine fridge with CoolerSomm ensures the latest models, boxed, directly from the manufacturer. The Swisscave brand is on display at our Wandsworth wine fridge store.
PROS AND CONS - COOLERSOMM'S OPINION
The Classic Edition WL355DF is versatile, functioning as both a freestanding or built-in unit, and with front venting, making it ideal for home, office, or restaurant settings. With two programmable temperature zones, it supports both serving and maturing a wide range of wines. The option to buy with or without a handle offers flexibility in design, blending seamlessly into any space. At just 39 decibels, it's also a quiet fridge, and its winter system ensures stable temperatures even in fluctuating ambient conditions.
No particular disadvantages come to mind for the WL355DF, making it a solid option for anyone seeking an affordable and reliable wine storage solution.
FIVE REASONS TO BUY WITH COOLERSOMM
- London Showroom with Swisscave Range on view
- Fast Two Man, Unpack/Position Delivery - 24-72 hours
- Five Star Trustpilot Customer Reviews
- Official UK Partner - Latest Swisscave Models
- Premier Care Package - Extend Warranty to 5 Years
How many bottles will the SWISSCAVE WL355DF hold?
Like most wine cooler producers, capacity sizes are referenced using Bordeaux style bottles. This wine cooler holds 135 bottles without shelving and 107 wine bottles including shelving.
The best way to optimise space in your wine fridge is to stack the same bottle type (Bordeaux or Burgundy or Alsace for example) on the same shelves.
Can I pay for this wine fridge in instalments?
You can pay by instalments via PayPal who allow you to pay over 6, 12, 24 or up to 36 months and have a 4 month, 0% interest instalment plan for US and UK customers. If you wish to pay by instalments choose PayPal at check out. You can also pay in full with a debit card, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay or PayPal.
Does the SWISSCAVE WL355DF come with a manufacturer warranty?
Yes, there is a two year call out, service, repair, replacement, parts and labour warranty on this wine cooler as standard. You can upgrade to the Premier Service or Premier Full Warranty Package for five years of cover at check out.
What are the Premier Care Packages?
Extend the cover on your Swisscave from 2 years (free; as standard) to 5 years with either a full warranty extension, the Premier Full Warranty Package, that covers call out, service, repair, replacement, parts and labour for £249 or the Premier Service Package which includes call out, service, repair and labour for just £79. Speak to us on chat if you have any specific questions about our warranty extension options.
Can I customise this wine fridge to suit my needs?
Use the chat function to speak to us about changes you may want to the wine fridge, for example, changing the side the door opens, fitting shelves better suited to Burgundy style bottles or extending the warranty.
What is the energy rating of this wine cooler?
Pre March 2021 this wine fridge had an energy efficiency rating of "B" but with the changes to the efficiency scale this wine fridge now ranks "G". For more information on these latest energy rating changes to all electrical appliances please see our blog post on energy rating changes for wine coolers .
How do I install this wine cooler?
The SWISSCAVE WL355DF is a front venting wine fridge which means it can be used as either a freestanding wine cooler or have shelving around its sides and fit neatly into your kitchen design.
If you wish to build shelving or cabinets around your wine cooler it is always best to leave a small gap of at least 1cm to the rear of the unit. You will also need to consider that all SWISSCAVE units have a top panel that protrudes around 1.5cms.
Looking for another wine cooler from Swisscave?
CoolerSomm carries all the Swisscave wine coolers and wine fridges, click the link to view the full range.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
Once an order is placed we will contact you immediately to confirm the order and then within a few working hours you'll receive the delivery survey from our logistics partner allowing you to pick an expedited (1-3 working days) delivery date. If you need delivery later than 1-3 days we can hold the unit until a suitable date for up to three months.
On the date of delivery we will give you a time slot when you can expect delivery and the driver will call one hour before arrival.
UK mainland delivery is free. Delivery costs to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland depend on the size of the unit. See the delivery costs table below.
| Two Man Carry-In Delivery Service |
Delivery Cost |
| UK Mainland | Free |
| Northern Ireland Under Counter | £54 |
| Northern Ireland Full Size |
£90 |
| Republic of Ireland Under Counter | £55 |
| Republic of Ireland Full Size | £95 |
We provide a professional two-man delivery team who will deliver the wine cooler to the ground floor room of your choice, unpack, place your wine cooler in your desired spot and take the excess wrapping away.
If you need your wine cooler placing in a room either up or down flights of stairs or you can envisage any access issues during delivery please contact us in advance to outline the specifics of your delivery.
Lastly, when signing for delivery, please ensure you are happy with the condition of your purchase before signing for the goods. Click for a full run-down of what to expect on delivery day.
SWISSCAVE WL355DF Product Features
| Key Features | |
| Standard Warranty | 2 Years - 4 Years available |
| Efficiency Rating | Pre 03/21 - C | Post 03/21 - G |
| Temperature Zones (2) | (W) 5 - 16°C (R) 9 - 20°C |
| Dimensions | H: 127cm, W: 59.5cm, D: 71cm |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves removed (Bordeaux) | 134 |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves mounted (Bordeaux) | 107 |
| Space for large bottles | Top and bottom shelves |
| Humidity Range (%) | 50-70 |
| Climate Classification | SN-T |
| Volume in litres | 261 |
| Noise Level (dB) | 39 |
| Exterior | |
| Casing | Black Coated Steel |
| Glass | Fully Glazed - UV Resistant |
| Door Frame | Black Stainless Steel |
| Door Handle | Black Anodized Steel |
| Lock | Yes |
| Hinge Side | Right |
| Reversible Door | Yes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1270 x 595 x 710 mm |
| Packaged Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1420 x 645 x 777 mm |
| Interior | |
| Temperature zones |
2 |
| Lighting | Blue Interior |
| Lighting on/off switch |
Yes |
| Total Shelves | 4 |
| Display Shelves | 0 |
| Number of bottles per shelf | 11 |
| Shelf Material | Beech |
| Telescopic Shelves | Yes (80% extension) |
| Inside Casing | Black PUR |
| Key Functions | |
| Optimal Use |
Long Term Storage & aging |
| User Interface | 2 digital displays |
| Active Carbon Filters |
Yes |
| Compressor | Embraco Fullmotion |
| Coolant |
R600A |
| Vibration Free | Yes |
| Cooling System | Fan & Convection Cooling |
| Defrost Function | Automatic |
| Temperature Memory Function | Yes |
| Heating | Yes - Winter Function |
| Condensation Water Container | Yes |
| Acoustic Temperature Alarm | Yes |
| Acoustic Door Alarm | Yes |
| Tilt Protection | Yes |
| Adjustable Feet | Yes |
| General Information | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding or Built In |
| Warranty Extension Available | Yes - Up to 5 Years |
| Transport Weight |
78kg |
| Net Weight |
73kg |
| Power Consumption (kWh/annum) |
160 |
| Voltage | 220V / 50Hz |
| Power Cable Length |
2m |
| Delivery, Unwrap, Install | 2 Man Team - FREE |
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