Description
This new Premium Edition wine cooler from Swisscave offers an elegant, brushed aluminium appearance combined with premium Swisscave cooling technology. The WLB-160DF wine fridge can hold up to 45 Bordeaux style bottles without shelves and 40 when the telescopic beech shelves are installed. With two temperature zones and winter heating, this wine cooler will protect your wine day and night in warm or cool ambient temperatures ensuring your wine is at the perfect serving or storage temperature at all time.
The SWISSCAVE WLB-160DF comes with a range of handles, or no handle, to offer a perfectly centred symmetry and can be used as a freestanding unit around the home or commercial setting or built-in to your kitchen.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 40 Bottle Capacity on 4 Beech wood shelves
- 80% Telescopic shelves - easy access to your wines
- Two Temperature Zones for red and white wine 5-12°C & 10-20°C
- Triple Glazed, UV Protected door under lock and key
- Winter Function - protection against ambient temperature dips
- Audible & Visible alarm to note any temperature fluctuations
- Freestanding or Built-In Use
- Original A Energy Rating Pre March 21
- Free two year warranty included
- Free Swisscave corkscrew & gift box worth £25
- Dimensions - H: 820mm, W: 595mm, D: 595mm
- Annual running cost - £24.97 per annum
- Premium Two Man Delivery - 1-3 working days
- 5 Year Warranty on all Premium/Kitchen models included
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The front door is fully glazed UV-resistant, gas-filled, with low energy panes equipped and the two cooling zones offer a very wide range of temperatures with the white section offering temperatures between 5 - 16°C and the red section between 9 - 20°C. These temperature ranges cater for any wine you may wish to serve from Icewine to Beaujolais Nouveau to the finest Burgundies, Barolos and Bordeaux reds.
This wide range of temperature options also means part of the fridge can be used for long term storage and the other for wine service (or both for either). This wine fridge also has an active carbon filter for longer term storage possibilities. Together with a lock and audible temperature change alarms your wine collection is as safe and cool as it can be!
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 35 decibels the wine fridge is also quiet and with an A efficiency rating will only cost around £25 a year to run.
This wine fridge is ideal for any temperature room but especially useful if your wine fridge storage area can get cold at night or in winter as it has a winter heating function to ensure there are no fluctuations in the temperature your bottles are stored at day or night.
THE WLB SERIES - PREMIUM EDITION
Swisscave wine fridges come in classic and premium edition models. There's a price gap between the two versions so what's the difference between the two?
- Option to select and change white/blue/amber lighting up and down the side walls of the fridge so all bottles are highlighted.
- Quieter and more energy efficient than the classic edition, saving money over the longer term with an embraco compressor fitted.
- Premium edition fridges feature filigree precious black stainless steel frame rim with a lock and key.
- Five year warranty on the premium edition Swisscave wine fridges.
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 WLB160DF offers both freestanding and built-in versatility, thanks to its front-venting design. Dual temperature zones (5-16°C for whites and 9-20°C for reds) support various wine styles, with options for both long-term storage and ready-to-serve bottles. The unit features an active carbon filter, a lock, and audible temperature alarms for added security. Available with or without a handle, this quiet 35-decibel fridge can seamlessly fit any kitchen or restaurant setting.
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
- Five Year Extended Warranty - Free
How many bottles will the SWISSCAVE WLB-160DF hold?
Like most wine cooler producers, capacity sizes are referenced using Bordeaux style bottles. This wine cooler holds 45 bottles without shelving and 40 wine bottles including the telescopic beech 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 in instalments via PayPal who offer credit terms over 6, 12, 24 and 36 months including the first 4 months at 0% interest. 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 WLB-160DF come with a manufacturer warranty?
Yes, there is a five year call out, service, repair, replacement, parts and labour warranty on this wine cooler as standard.
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 "A" 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 WLB-160DF is a front venting wine fridge which means it can be used as either a freestanding wine cooler or have shelving around its sides as an undercounter wine fridge and fit neatly into your kitchen or restaurant 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 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 WLB-160DF Product Features
| Key Features | |
| Standard Warranty | 5 Years |
| Efficiency Rating | Pre 03/21 - A | Post 03/21 - G |
| Temperature Zones (2) | (W) 5 - 16°C (R) 9 - 20°C |
| Dimensions | H: 82cm, W: 59.5cm, D: 59.5cm |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves removed (Bordeaux) | 45 |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves mounted (Bordeaux) | 40 |
| Space for large bottles | Top and Bottom Shelves |
| Humidity Range (%) | 50-70 |
| Climate Classification | SN-T |
| Volume in litres | 119 |
| Maximum temperature difference | 2°C |
| Noise Level (dB) | 35 |
| Exterior | |
| Casing | Black Coated Steel |
| Glass | Fully glazed, UV resistant, gas filled |
| Door Frame | Black anodised, brushed aluminium |
| Door Handle | Anodised, brushed aluminium |
| Lock | Yes |
| Hinge Side | Right |
| Reversible Door | Yes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 820 x 595 x 595 mm |
| Packaged Dimensions (H x W x D) | 865 x 650 x 655 mm |
| Interior | |
| Temperature zones |
2 |
| Lighting | White all around lighting |
| Lighting on/off switch |
Yes |
| Total Shelves | 4 |
| Display Shelves | 0 |
| Number of bottles per shelf | 6 |
| Shelf Material | Beech wood |
| Telescopic Shelves | Yes (80% extension) |
| Inside Casing | Black Aluminium |
| Key Functions | |
| Optimal Use |
Long Term Storage & Ageing |
| 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 |
| Tilt Protection | Yes |
| Acoustic Door Alarm | Yes |
| Adjustable Feet | Yes |
| General Information | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding or Built In |
| Warranty Extension Available | Yes - Up to 4 Years |
| Transport Weight |
53kg |
| Net Weight |
49kg |
| Power Consumption (kWh/annum) |
113 |
| Voltage | 220V / 50Hz |
| Power Cable Length |
2m |
| Delivery, Unwrap, Install | 2 Man Team - FREE |
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