User manual WHIRLPOOL 18900 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] GB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. Pour a little detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent compartment . Select a short wash programme (see programme chart). This will remove any water remaining in the machine from the manufacturer's test run. ROUTINE WASHES: 1. [. . . ] Spin speed reduction button • Press this button to reduce the spin speed. No spin button • Press this button to exclude the spin function from the programme. Rinse hold/Spin delay button • The laundry remains in the last rinse water without being spun, to avoid heavy creasing. • Especially suitable for the “Synthetic” or “Delicate” programmes, if the laundry is not to be unloaded immediately after the end of the programme. Stopping Rinse hold Press the Rinse hold button again; the load will be spun according to the selected programme. Lightly soiled/Half load button • Reduces water consumption, above all during the rinse. • Especially suitable for lightly soiled or small loads (reduce the detergent quantity). Cold wash button • The water is used at the water supply temperature. Intensive rinse button • This function is especially suitable in areas with extremely soft water, for baby clothes and to help people with allergies. • This special function is recommended for the 95°C “Cotton” and 60°C “Synthetic” programmes, since in this way the wash water is cooled before drainage. 95°C Cotton • This function can be selected in the “Cotton” programme. • Suitable for fabrics with this symbol on the label. • Recommended only for heavily soiled laundry. PROGRAMME START 1. Press the “ON/OFF” button. DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END / PROGRAMME RESELECTION DOOR LOCK The door locks automatically after the programme start until the end of the programme. Wait for the door to unlock (about 2 minutes). Note: Do not fully close the door but leave it ajar to allow the drum to dry out. PROGRAMME END • The programme sequence indicator is at “Stop”. Cancel the special options by pressing the appropriate buttons. Turn the water supply tap(s) off. PROGRAMME RESELECTION 1. Select the new programme, temperature and relative options. 25 REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER WHEN TO REMOVE THE FILTER / DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER • • • Check and clean the filter at least 2 or 3 times a year. Reposition the inserts, fit in the drawer until it locks. DOOR SEAL • • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. Check the seal folds for foreign bodies periodically. WATER HOSE MESH FILTER • Check and clean periodically. Refit the filter and screw the hose connection to the tap. [. . . ] The connection must be made with a correctly installed, earthed and insulated socket. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury to persons or pets and damage to property caused by disregarding the above instructions. The data concerning voltage, consumption and necessary fuse are supplied on the inside of the appliance door. The mains connection cable may only be replaced by a qualified electrician. [. . . ]