User manual WHIRLPOOL ALPINE 1100 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • FOLLOW THE “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”. • REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser 4. [. . . ] • Fabric softeners (no more “MAX” mark) • Stain remover agents • Water softeners (water hardness 4) • Starch (dissolved in water) 3. Close the detergent dispenser completely. 28 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES Notes: • You can use liquid detergent in the “Prewash” phase for programmes with this option. In this case use only powder detergents for the main wash. • When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in the detergent dispenser up to “MAX” level mark. • To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use the special detergent ball supplied with the detergent and place it inside the drum. DYEING AND BLEACHING Dyeing: Usual products consist of dye colour, fixing agent and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and then the salt directly into the empty drum. • • • Use exclusively dyes and bleaches recommended for washing machines. Follow the Manufacturer’s instructions. Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be stained by dyes or bleaches. PROGRAMME SELECTION / PROGRAMME START Depending on model, see also separate programme chart. 1. Set Programme Selector knob to the desired programme. Set the Temperature knob to the desidered temperature. Select additional options, if desired, pressing the corresponding button. By a further pressing of the button this option can be turned off again. “Spin speed reduction” button • Press this button to reduce the predetermined automatic maximum spin speed. In some programmes the maximum final spin speed is limited to go easy on your laundry items. Selection of a higher spin speed is not possible. No spin cycle is run during the “Handwash” 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. This function is particularly useful if you want to postpone spinning to a later time or when you do not wish to spin the clothes. Stopping “Rinse hold”: Press the Rinse hold button again; the load will be spun according to the selected programme. [. . . ] The “Water Stop” may have been triggered by: 1. leakage in the inlet hose or in the appliance. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the collected water to flow out from the bottom of the appliance. connect the appliance to the electrical outlet, 2. [. . . ]