User manual WHIRLPOOL WAL 10788 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 00437-GB-LCD 06-09-2001 16:25 Pagina 1 Control panel description Installation menu selection How to select a wash cycle The “Info button” Dynamic SenseTechnology Programmes Options Our suggestions for. . . Reading the fabrics label Preparing the laundry Choosing the detergent Choosing the programme Drying and ironing Instruction for use 00437-GB-LCD 06-09-2001 16:25 Pagina 2 00437-GB-LCD 06-09-2001 16:25 Pagina 3 Dear Consumer “Intelligent Dialogue” is the new programme for free-standing appliances from Bauknecht. New intelligent and practical functions allow more free time for the things that are really important in life. The machine “speaks” to you via the new electronic LCD display and guides you surely and simply through the wash cycle programmes. An information section can provide you hints and tips in dealing with stubborn stains, providing further proof of the intelligence of the new washing machines. [. . . ] are generally removed by the automatic enzyme phase of the programme. • To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain remover to the detergent dispenser chamber. • Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover if necessary. Dyeing • Only use dyes that are suitable for washing machines. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine can be stained by dyes. Loading the laundry 1. Open the door. 2. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum. Observe the load sizes given in the Quick Reference Guide. Note: Overloading the machine will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry. 3. Close the door. Detergent and Additives The choice of detergent depends on: Dosage Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack. They depend on: • degree and type of soiling. • Size of wash: full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions; half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load; Minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for a full load; • water hardness in your area (request information from the water company): Soft water requires less detergent than hard water. Notes: Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in time, and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses. • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool; • colour; • the wash temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Remarks: Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble water softeners used in modern phosphate-free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines. When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for the prewash, make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. Descalers could contain components that can attack parts of your washing machine. Do not wash fabrics in the machine which have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. WATER HARDNESS CHART Water hardness 1 2 3 4 CHARACTERISTICS soft medium hard very hard GERMAN °dH 0-7 7-14 14-21 over 21 FRENCH °fH 0-12 12-25 25-37 over 37 ENGLISH °eH 0-9 9-17 17-26 over 26 Set the hardness in your house to the water hardness level. [. . . ] This fault can be triggered by: 1. Excess foaming; 2. A leak in the washing machine. In this case the pump is switched on automatically in order to pump out the water. Switch the washing machine off, pull out the mains plug and turn the water tap off. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the collected water to drain out of the appliance base. [. . . ]