User manual WHIRLPOOL AWG 5061 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal, taking it to a special disposal centre; do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few days, since it is a potential source of danger for children. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, contact your competent local office, the household waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance. 2. Scrapping The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). [. . . ] There are three all-important factors in the process going from grape growing to harvesting and vinification: light, humidity and ambient temperature. To ensure that the taste of the wine reaches full maturity and to preserve the bouquet, proper storage is necessary through the interaction of these three factors. place of origin, type of wine, production area, producer and vintage, also using the cataloguing labels provided. Arranging the bottles so that they can be easily removed and used prevents any accidental jolting which, like vibrations, can unsettle the sediments and alter the visual appearance of the wine for some time. Therefore, move your bottles as little as possible, allowing the wine to rest. Do not push the bottles against the rear wall of the cellar as this will not only compromise efficient defrosting, but could also ruin the bottle labels due to the water droplets collected during defrosting. Bottle racks must be made from wood, as this material effectively absorbs any vibrations and keeps bottles away from the wall which transmits heat or cold. Also, the bottles of wine must be stored away from substances or places with strong odours, which can be easily absorbed by the wine. Therefore, your new appliance has an active carbon filter to absorb any impurities in the air. Temperature and humidity Temperature is a critical and vital factor during the entire life-cycle of wine; it determines how well the wine develops when aged in the bottle. For optimum storage, the temperature must be kept constant between 8 and 12°C. Rapid and considerable temperature changes must be avoided: when the temperature is too high, the liquids expand, accelerating the ageing process, whereas excessively low temperatures (below 4 - 5°C) can cause tartrate precipitations, a defect that compromises the pleasant appearance of the wine. In the extreme case of the temperature falling below 0°C, the wine would freeze causing the cork to burst Humidity is also crucial for good storage: dry places cause the cork to shrink, whereas too damp places cause mould and harmful microorganisms to form. The relative humidity must be kept between 50% - 70%. Storage place Not everyone has a basement suitable for use as a cellar. Technology has only recently provided an effective substitute for the classic cellar. Your new wine cellar is a special appliance specifically designed to hold and store wines properly. In fact, it should only be used for your favourite bottles of wine, and not for fruit, vegetables and tins. In this way, you can suitably age, store and taste any kind of wine, even if you do not have a cellar space. The cork The cork is a basic component of the bottle: its quality, selected by the wine-maker, is very important for correct ageing of the wine. The perfect conditions of the cork, including corks of the bottles purchased, depend exclusively on the standards of use and storage employed by the producer or bottler. Storing A golden rule for storing your wine bottles is to lay them horizontally or tilted to ensure that the wine keeps the cork wet. Many think that this causes the classic smell of “cork”. In actual fact, keeping the cork in contact with the wine enhances its elasticity, thereby guaranteeing its functionality. Another important factor in storing wine is how the bottles are arranged: the bottles should be arranged freely but in an orderly way according to 14 31102009GB. fm Page 15 Monday, October 23, 2006 12:29 PM USING THE WINE CELLAR Switching the appliance on Starting the appliance All controls are on the outside of the appliance. Plug in the appliance to switch it on and adjust the thermostat (figure A) to the required setting. [. . . ] • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified technician. • Do not use extension leads or multi-adapters. Electrical disconnection It must be possible to electrically disconnect the appliance by unplugging it or by means of a twopole switch fitted upstream of the socket. 17 31102009GB. fm Page 18 Monday, October 23, 2006 12:29 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. [. . . ]