User manual WHIRLPOOL ALPIN 1200 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • • • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IMPORTANT: REMOVE THE TRANSPORT SCREWS AND THE TRANSPORT BRACKET. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser compartment . Select a short wash programme and a low spin speed (see programme chart). [. . . ] If you select the special option Rinse Hold, don’t leave garments to soak for too long, it is recommended not to use this function with this programme. Open the garment out on a towel to absorb excess water without wringing (pat the garment lightly against the towel). Never dry silk garments in direct sunlight. Iron from the reverse side when the fabric is still slightly damp. To avoid water marks, do not spray with water and do not use a steam iron. Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme. To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain removing agent or a chlorine bleach. Particularly stubborn stains should be treated before the wash. Drying and ironing: • • • • LOADING THE LAUNDRY 1. Open the drum by pressing the small flap and holding the large flap. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum. Close the drum flaps carefully and check if they are properly locked. STAIN REMOVAL • • LOAD CAPACITY See the maximum load on the programme chart. Note: Overloading will lead to unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry. • 24 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicate items, wool). You can use any make or type of detergent recommended for domestic washing machines. Note: Use only specific detergents for wool. • colour; • washing temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Notes: • Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble water softeners used in modern phosphate-free powder detergents. Load the washing machine, close the drum flaps and pour the dissolved starch directly on the drum. Then close the lid, select the programme “Rinse and Spin” and start. 25 REMOVING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP WHEN SHOULD THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP BE EMPTIED? The appliance is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety pins, etc. • Check the foreign body trap if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. [. . . ] The display alternately shows “A” and “F”. Switch off the appliance by turning the programme selector to the position, unplug the appliance and make sure that the water tap is closed. A leak in the inlet hose or in the appliance. Lean carefully the appliance over onto its left side to allow the collected water to flow out. [. . . ]