Le Cache Contemp 2400 Classic #734

• SB/0™ Zero-Clearance Technology: The cabinet exhausts entirely through a top vent, allowing it to sit flush against the wall with no rear clearance required. This is a meaningful distinction for finished dining rooms or built-in installations where standard rear-exhaust units cannot be placed.
• CellarPro cooling unit (made in USA) with three configurations: The 1800QTL-ECX, 1800QT-ECX and 1800XT-ECX all run on standard 115V AC / 60 Hz. Running draw starts at 2.4 amps on the QTL model, relevant if you’re planning a dedicated circuit or assessing load on an existing one.
• Active humidity control (not passive): The system monitors and adjusts humidity — not just temperature. This protects cork integrity during multi-year aging in ways that beverage coolers and standard refrigerators cannot.
• Energy-Saver and Quick-Chill modes: Energy-Saver reduces operating costs during periods of infrequent access; Quick-Chill drops internal temperature rapidly after loading warm bottles. Both are controlled via the front-mounted electronic thermostat with digital display.
• Universal all-wood interlock racks with 3.8-inch slots: Accommodates oversized Burgundy and Champagne bottles without modification. Double-deep configuration delivers 256 racked slots plus bulk space for approximately 30 additional bottles within a 39" W × 29" D × 82" H footprint.
• High Performance Air Filtration System: Filters airborne contaminants that can affect wine character over extended aging — not a feature found on standard coolers.
• Audible and visual alarms for temperature and humidity excursions.
• Optional bottle probe available for direct bottle-temperature monitoring rather than ambient air readings only.

Brand: Le Cache

UPC: 077757007347

Size: 39w x 29d x 82h (in)

Weight: 385 lbs

Power/Rating:
115V AC / 60 Hz
Running / Startup Amps (compressor)
- CellarPro 1800QTL-ECX: 2.4 Amps / 14.2 Amps
- CellarPro 1800QT-ECX: 2.9 Amps / 20.1 Amps
- CellarPro 1800XT-ECX: 3.0 Amps / 20.1 Amps
Thermal Load Calculations

Capacity: 286 bottles
Double Deep storage
Racked Slots: 256 bottles (3.8 inch slots)
Bulk Space: approximately 30 bottles (stacked)

Material: Cherry

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

Click on one of the following links for more information:

• 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
• Interactive Product Demo

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Is the Le Cache 2400 Classic freestanding, or can it be placed flush against a wall?

A: It is freestanding but designed with Le Cache's SB/0™ Technology, which means the cabinet exhausts heat through a top-vent rather than the rear. This allows it to sit completely flush against a wall with no clearance gap behind it — a meaningful advantage in a dining room or finished basement where you don't want a gap between the cabinet and the wall. You do need overhead clearance for the top vent to function properly.

Will it store oversized bottles like Burgundy, large-format Bordeaux or Champagne?

A: Yes. The all-wood interlock racks use 3.8-inch slots and are specifically described as universal racking that accommodates oversized bottles. The 256 racked slots can handle standard Bordeaux as well as wider Burgundy and Champagne bottles. An additional ~30 bottles can be stored in bulk-stacked space, which is also useful for magnums or irregular formats that don't fit standard slots.

What are the electrical requirements, and can it run on a standard household circuit?

A: The cabinet runs on 115V AC / 60 Hz — standard US household current. Running amp draw depends on which CellarPro cooling unit is installed: the 1800QTL-ECX draws 2.4A running / 14.2A startup, the 1800QT-ECX draws 2.9A running / 20.1A startup, and the 1800XT-ECX draws 3.0A running / 20.1A startup. The high startup amps on the QT and XT models mean a dedicated 20A circuit is strongly recommended to avoid tripping a shared breaker.

How does this cabinet manage humidity, and why does that matter for long-term aging?

A: The 2400 Classic includes an adjustable humidity control system integrated with the CellarPro cooling unit. Standard wine coolers and refrigerators only regulate temperature — they strip moisture from the air in the process, which dries out corks over time and accelerates oxidation. This cabinet actively maintains humidity alongside temperature, making it a true long-term aging environment rather than just a chilled display unit. It is purpose-built for collectors who are holding wine for years or decades, not just serving at temperature.

What is the warranty coverage, and what does it actually include?

A: The cabinet carries a 2-year full cabinet warranty and a separate 5-year warranty on the CellarPro cooling unit. An optional extended warranty is also available. The cooling unit warranty is notably longer than the cabinet warranty because the compressor-based refrigeration system is the most mechanically complex component and the costliest to service. Knowing the cooling unit is covered for five years is relevant if you're placing this in a second home or location you don't monitor daily.

How loud is the 2400 Classic in a living space or dining room?

A: Le Cache describes the current generation as featuring the most advanced and quietest CellarPro cooling units available. The 1800QTL-ECX variant has the lowest running amp draw (2.4A) and is the quietest of the three cooling unit options. Sound performance data is available through Le Cache's published cooling unit sound performance documentation. If low noise in a living or dining space is a priority, selecting the QTL cooling unit configuration is the right call.