The wine cooler was packaged great.one box for the cooler itself and another box surrounding it. I pulled the cooler out and let it set for 12 hours. Then I stocked the wines and turn it on. I set the temp on both sides to 57 .It took the cooler about 5 hours to adjust. It now varies 1 degree on both sides.57 to 58 That's because it placed near a window and gets some sun.If anyone is interested in wines,This IS THE Cooler to buy. Carmine.