Description
Released in Summer 2024, the all-new classic edition Swisscave WLB-455F is an attractive, modern, single zone wine fridge that will mature your fine wines beautifully, with carbon filter, winter system and telescopic beechwood shelves.
With its sleek design and advanced cooling system, this wine cooler combines both elegance and functionality. Perfect for building into kitchen cabinets or using as a standalone unit, all Swisscave wine fridges are front venting. Plus, the WLB-455F is equipped with a winter system for home and garage use, as well as a carbon filter for long-term storage of delicate wines.
This single zone wine cabinet from Swisscave offers exceptional features such as a lockable design and the ability to hold up to 169 bottles fully loaded, or 210 bottles when shelves are removed. It provides reliable and efficient storage for a fine collection, with carbon filters and automatic humidity management. Swisscave is a leader in wine maturation technology, ensuring precise temperature control for optimal aging.
More shelves can be purchased for this wine fridge and a 5 year extended warranty is available.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 169 Bottle Capacity on 8 Beech wood shelves
- 80% Telescopic shelves - easy access to your wines
- Freestanding or Built In Installation
- One Temperature Zone - 5-20°C
- Display Shelf upgrades available
- Triple Glazed, UV Protected door under lock and key
- Winter Function - Suitable for garage or cellar use
- Audible & Visible alarm to note any temperature fluctuations
- B Energy Rate pre March '21
- Free two year warranty included
- Blue LED lighting - can be turned off
- Dimensions - H: 1720mm, W: 595mm, D: 710mm
- Annual running cost - £35.80 per annum
- Premium Two Man Delivery - 1-3 working days
- Premier Care Package - 5 year warranty extension
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
All Swisscave wine fridges are engineered to protect your wine collection and the new Classic Edition range offers another step up in wine fridge technology with top quality components throughout the unit. The glazed front door is UV protected, the single cooling zone offers a wide range of temperatures choices between 5-20°C which allows you to store red or white wine or Champagne perfectly at a specific temperature for serving or the universal 12°C which will mature all wines perfectly.
The charcoal filter allows you to use this wine fridge for long term ageing. This premium wine fridge has a lock, anti vibration technology, a winter system allowing it to be stored in colder environments as well as in the home, telescopic shelves and a large litre capacity with the maximum storage of 210 achieved by removing the shelves or 169 bottles fully loaded.
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. Upgrade your wine storage with Swisscave's Classic Edition range, featuring top-notch components and advanced technology. The glazed front door offers UV protection, while the single cooling zone allows for a wide temperature range of 5-20°C - perfect for storing red, white, and Champagne at their ideal temperatures.
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 Swisscave WLB-455F is a premium product that boasts an impressive array of features essential for long-term wine storage or service. Swisscave is the brand of choice at CoolerSomm for our wine bar, and our sommeliers appreciate the convenience of the easily sliding shelves for swift access.
SWISSCAVE units are engineered to maintain precise temperatures, even with frequent door openings, preventing any condensation build-up or temperature fluctuations. Equipped with a winter system, smart LED lighting, and durable, high-quality telescopic shelving, the SWISSCAVE series excels as a reliable solution for both wine storage and serving.
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
What is the bottle capacity of the SWISSCAVE WLB-455F?
Like most wine cooler producers, capacity sizes are referenced using Bordeaux style bottles. This wine cooler holds 169 bottles on 8 beech shelves and up to 210 wine bottles with shelving removed.
The design of the Classic Edition range suits those wishing to house a larger capacity of bottles at a lower price as the internal volume contains less shelving. There are two layers of bottles that can fit between each shelf. With all shelves installed you can fit 169 bottles into the wine cooler.
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 WLB-455F 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.
What is the energy rating of this wine cooler?
Pre March 2021 this wine fridge had an energy efficiency rating of "C" 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-455F 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 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-455F Product Features
| Key Features | |
| Standard Warranty | 2 Years - 5 Years available |
| Efficiency Rating | Pre 03/21 - B | Post 03/21 - G |
| Temperature Zones (1) | 5-20°C |
| Dimensions | H: 172cm, W: 59.5cm, D: 71cm |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves removed (Bordeaux) | 200 |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves mounted (Bordeaux) | 169 |
| Space for large bottles | Top and Bottom Shelves |
| Humidity Range (%) | 50-70 |
| Climate Classification | SN-T |
| Volume in litres | 405 |
| Maximum temperature difference | 1-2°C |
| Noise Level (dB) | 40 |
| Exterior | |
| Casing | Black Coated Steel |
| Glass | Triple Glazed - UV Treated |
| Door Frame | Anodised, brushed aluminium |
| Door Handle | Black Anodized Steel |
| Lock | Yes |
| Hinge Side | Right |
| Reversible Door | No |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1720 x 595 x 710 mm |
| Packaged Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1786 x 645 x 770 mm |
| Interior | |
| Temperature zones |
1 |
| Lighting | Blue Interior |
| Lighting on/off switch |
Yes |
| Total Shelves | 8 |
| Display Shelves | 0 |
| Number of bottles per shelf | 17 |
| Shelf Material | Beech |
| Telescopic Shelves | Yes (80% extension) |
| Inside Casing | Black Aluminium |
| Key Functions | |
| Optimal Use |
Long Term Storage |
| User Interface | 2 digital displays |
| Active Carbon Filters |
Yes |
| Compressor | JP-STD |
| 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 |
| Adjustable Feet | Yes |
| General Information | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding or Built In |
| Warranty Extension Available | Yes - Up to 4 Years |
| Transport Weight |
117kg |
| Net Weight |
109kg |
| Power Consumption (kWh/annum) |
162 |
| Voltage | 220V / 50Hz |
| Power Cable Length |
1.5m |
| Delivery, Unwrap, Install | 2 Man Team - FREE |
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