User manual WHIRLPOOL WA 2108 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB 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 the appropriate special programme for machine washable wool , curtains or delicates. Either remove curtain hooks or tie into a cloth bag. nylon stockings, belts etc. ) and articles with hooks (e. g. bras) in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip. Empty all pockets Coins, safety pins etc. Loose belts or ribbons should be tied together. STAIN REMOVAL • 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 biological stain removing agent to the main wash in chamber or a chlorine bleach in chamber of the detergent drawer (depending on the model). Particularly stubborn stains can be treated with stain remover before the wash. • • LOADING THE WASH 1. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling. Close the door. LOAD CAPACITY See the programme overview. Note: Overloading the machine reduces the wash efficiency and encourages creasing. 11 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT The type of detergent depends on • the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicates, wool) Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool. • colour • wash temperature • degree and type of soiling Note: • Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the insoluble water softeners in modern phosphate-free detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. • Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children. • Use only detergent and fabric conditioner specifically produced for automatic domestic washing machines. • When using water softeners, descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. • Do not use solvents in the machine (e. g. Do not wash fabrics in the machine which have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. DETERGENT DOSAGES Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended dosages as shown on the detergent package. The amounts depend on • degree and type of soiling • size of wash - full load: according to manufacturers’ instructions - half load: 3/4 of the normal amount - minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for full load • water hardness in your area (request information from the water company): soft water requires less detergent than hard water. Note: • Overdosing the detergent results in excessive foaming and reduces the wash efficiency. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. [. . . ] Waste water not pumped out • Drain hose installed correctly?(See “Installation Instructions”). (See “Removing the Filter / Draining Residual Water”). • Is the rinse hold button pressed? [. . . ]