Le Cache Carolina 2400 Classic #15169

The Carolina 2400 is the right cabinet when a collection has grown past a hundred bottles and you want climate-controlled storage in a living space rather than a basement. It holds 286 bottles across double-deep all-wood racks and pairs that capacity with a CellarPro cooling unit that manages both temperature and humidity, the two conditions that determine whether a cork survives a decade in storage. The slightly distressed cherry finish and crown molding give it furniture-room proportions that work in a dining room, a study or a finished basement without announcing itself as an appliance.

The all-wood interlock racks are built to 3.8-inch slots that handle oversized bottles, and the SB/0™ top-vent design means the cabinet can sit flush against a wall without the clearance gaps that rear-exhaust units need. Double-pane tinted glass and foil-backed insulation seal in the environment, while the CellarPro unit’s digital thermostat and adjustable humidity control let you dial in conditions precisely rather than accepting a preset range.

Best For

• Moving a 200+ bottle collection of Bordeaux and Napa off a kitchen cooler that doesn’t control humidity
• Fitting a full-height wine cabinet into a dining room remodel where it needs to read as furniture rather than equipment
• Storing large-format and oversized bottles alongside standard 750ml bottles without reconfiguring the racking
• Outfitting a second home with a freestanding cabinet that holds a serious collection and handles ambient temperature swings without constant attention

• SB/0™ Zero-Clearance Technology: The cabinet can sit flush against a wall with no rear air gap required. Heat exhausts through top vents, which matters when placing a unit in a finished room, alcove or between built-ins.
• CellarPro cooling unit options: Choose between the 1800QT-HE and 1800XT-HE based on the room's thermal load. The 1800QT-HE is the quietest option. Review the Cooling Unit Selection Guide before ordering.
• Foil-backed polyisocyanurate insulation: Higher R-value per inch than standard polyurethane foam, reducing thermal load and compressor cycling - relevant for rooms that see temperature swings.
• Adjustable humidity control with electronic display: Manages both temperature and humidity actively. Includes Energy-Saver and Quick-Chill modes plus audible and visual alarms if conditions drift outside set parameters.
• Double-deep universal racking: 256 racked slots at 3 3/4-inch spacing accommodate standard Bordeaux and larger-format bottles side by side, with approximately 30 bottles of additional bulk space. All-wood interlock racks are included.
• High-performance air filtration system with top-view filter access - reduces airborne contaminants inside the cabinet.
• Stainless-steel bar pulls with keyed security lock on both doors
• Warranty coverage: 5 years on the cooling unit, 2 years on the full cabinet, with an optional extended warranty available. The cooling unit warranty is notably longer than most competitors in this category.

Brand: Le Cache

UPC: 077757151699

Size: 43 1/2w x 29 1/2d x 86 1/2h (in)

Weight: 415 lbs

Capacity: 286 bottles
Double-Deep Storage
Racked Slots: 256 bottles (3 3/4-inch Slots)
Bulk Space: approximately 30 bottles (stacked)

Material: Cherry

Power/Rating:
115V AC / 60 Hz
Running / Startup Amps (compressor)
- CellarPro 1800QT-HE: 2.9 Amps / 20.1 Amps
- CellarPro 1800XT-HE: 3.0 Amps / 20.1 Amps
Thermal Load Calculations

Warranty:
2 Years (Cabinet) / 5 Years (Cooling Unit)
Optional Extended Warranty

What These Specs Mean

• Running vs. Startup Amps: Running amps reflect the unit's electrical draw during normal operation. Startup amps reflect the brief increase in current when the compressor starts. Refer to the cooling unit installation instructions for circuit requirements.
• Cooling Unit Options: The CellarPro 1800QT-HE is the quietest available option. Other compatible models provide additional cooling capacity for installations with higher thermal loads. Use the Cooling Unit Selection Guide to identify the correct model for the installation conditions.

Resources

• Owner's Manual
• Cooling Unit Selection Guide
• Placement Requirements
• Wine Cabinet Delivery & Inspection Instructions
• Wine Cabinet Filter: Top View
• Top View Drawings
• Adjustable Humidity Performance Chart
• Wine Cabinet Monthly Operating Cost
• Cooling Unit Sound Performance

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PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

POWER REQUIREMENT:
The power cord extends 6 1/2 feet from the rear of the cabinet. If an extension cord is used, it should be 14-gauge wire or thicker, grounded, and as short as possible.

The cooling unit plugs into a standard grounded wall outlet. We recommend adding a surge protector, rated at 15 amps or more (for example, click here), to protect the cooling unit from power surges.

The outlet must be on a dedicated circuit. The components of the cooling unit draw 3 amps, and the electric outlet on the side of the cooling unit also is rated for 3 amps. The cooling unit should not, under any circumstances, share a circuit with another motor or compressor-based appliance, like a wine cooler, fridge, air conditioner, or garage opener.

FLOOR SURFACE
Because of the significant weight of your wine cabinet, it is important that it be placed on a hard surface; otherwise, the cabinet may become skewed if the doors settle unevenly over time. If you will be placing your cabinet on thick carpeting, consider placing a carpet board underneath the wine cabinet. You can purchase a carpet board from Le Cache, or you can have your local hardware store cut a 3/4 inch plywood board to the following dimensions: 45w x 25d (inches).

DOOR SWING CLEARANCE
The doors of our wine cabinets swing wide by approximately 1 inch when open at 90 degrees. The additional width should be accounted for when purchasing cabinets that do not have moldings because the stated widths of our wine cabinets do not account for the door swing. Please note that the additional width is required in front of the cabinet.

WEIGHT LOAD FACTOR
After loading your wine cabinet with wine bottles, it will be extremely heavy. When selecting a location for your cabinet, make sure that the floor underneath is strong enough to support the weight of the cabinet.

TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
CellarPro cooling units are designed to handle temperatures ranging from 50 to 95F.

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
The cooling unit generates hot air that must be exhausted in such a way that it won't be recirculated by the cooling unit. If the hot air cannot be dissipated or channeled properly, and the cooling unit is forced to recycle its own hot air, the cooling unit will be unable to maintain cold temperatures inside the wine cabinet and/or will overheat and/or will run all the time. Proper ventilation can be achieved in one of three ways:

1. UPRIGHT CABINETS WITH TOP-VENT CONFIGURATIONS
Our upright wine cabinets have been engineered with top-vent cooling units and SB/0 Technology so that they can be placed right up against the wall. In this configuration, the hot air generated by the cooling unit is ventilated through the top of the wine cabinet, and the return air comes from above the wine cabinet, so there must be clearance above and to the sides of the cabinets for the hot air to dissipate, as follows:

• Contemporary wine cabinets, Carolina wine cabinets, Loft wine cabinets, Vault wine cabinets and a Semi-Custom wine cabinets require 18 inches of clearance above the wine cabinet.
• European Country wine cabinets and Mission wine cabinets require 12 inches of clearance above the wine cabinet.
• The sides always need to be open - in other words, placement in a corner, enclosed space, alcove, or closet will not work without our front-vent hood (see Configuration 3 below).

2. UPRIGHT CABINETS WITH Rear-Vent Configurations
Our upright wine cabinets can be configured so that the return air comes from behind the wine cabinet. This configuration is useful in situations where sufficient clearance around the wine cabinet doesn't exist. In this configuration:

• If the rear of the wine cabinet is not accessible, a minimum clearance of 7 1/2 inches above the wine cabinet is required for removal and replacement of the cooling unit air filter.
• If the rear of the wine cabinet is accessible, a minimum clearance of 3 inches above the wine cabinet is required for proper airflow, and we recommend using our air deflector to direct the hot air exhaust to the left of the wine cabinet.
• In all cases, the wine cabinet must be placed 3-4 inches away from the rear wall.
• The sides always need to be open - in other words, placement in a corner, enclosed space, alcove, or closet will not work without our front-vent hood (see Configuration 3 below).

3. UPRIGHT CABINETS with Front-Vent Hoods
If you want to place the wine cabinet flush against the wall but you don't have the required clearance (as outlined in Configuration 1 above), or you want to place the wine cabinet in an enclosed space, closet, or alcove, our front-vent hood (placed on top of the wine cabinet) can be used with 7 1/2 inches of clearance above the wine cabinet for removal of the hood and the air filter. Please note:

• Contemporary wine cabinets, Loft wine cabinets and Vault wine cabinets can use our front vent hood with OR without the decorative grill.
• European Country wine cabinets, Mission wine cabinets and Carolina wine cabinets can use our front vent hood without the decorative grill (the decorative grill will not fit with crown moldings).

4. CREDENZA WINE CABINETS
Credenza wine cabinets don't require any clearance above the wine cabinet; however, all credenzas require 3-4 inches of space behind the wine cabinet because all the ventilation (intake and exhaust) occurs behind the cabinet.