User manual WHIRLPOOL WLMG 1015 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 2. Scrapping The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. [. . . ] In any event, the maximum holding capacities are as follows: - h 1400: holds MAX 101 bottles; - h 1600: holds MAX 121 bottles; - h 1800: holds MAX 137 bottles. 14 41102000GB. fm Page 15 Thursday, August 18, 2005 4:18 PM INTRODUCTION TO WINE Wine storage A well-known characteristic of wine is that it can be stored over time: in the correct location, white wines can be stored for about two years after their vintage although ideally they should be drunk within one year. While light red wines can be stored for up to two years, full-bodied reds will age well for ten years and dessert wines even up to twenty years. When you buy a bottle of wine, transfer it to your wine cellar or other suitable place immediately. There are three main factors that weigh on the process from grape cultivation to harvesting and fermentation: light, humidity and ambient temperature. To ensure the taste of the wine matures to its peak and the aroma remains unaltered, it must be stored with the right interaction of these three factors. thereby guaranteeing its continued effectiveness. Another important factor in storing wine is how the bottles are arranged: the bottles should be arranged at liberty by place of origin, type of wine, area of production, winery or vintage, using the catalogue labels provided if desired. Arranging the bottles so that they can be easily identified and selected prevents any accidental jolts which, like vibrations, can unsettle sediments and alter the visual appearance of the wine for some time. Hence, try to move your bottles as little as possible, allowing the wine to rest. Furthermore, don't push the bottles so far back that they rest against the rear wall of the cellar as this would not only interfere with the automatic defrosting function, the water droplets collected during defrosting could also ruin the bottle labels. Bottle racks must be made from wood as this effectively absorbs any vibrations and keeps bottles away from the wall transmitting heat or cold. In addition, the bottles of wine must be stored away from substances or places with strong odours which can be easily absorbed by the wine. To this end, 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 matured in the bottle. To ensure optimal storage, the temperature must be kept constant from 8° to 12°C. Rapid, wide temperature swings must be avoided: when the temperature is too high, the liquids dilate accelerating the ageing process whereas excessively low temperatures (below 4° - 5°C) can cause the precipitation of tartrates; such an imperfection would impair the pleasant appearance of the wine. In the extreme event that the temperature drops below 0°C, the wine would freeze causing the cork to explode Humidity is also crucial in optimal wine storage: dry environments cause the cork to shrink whereas overly damp locations cause mould and harmful microorganisms to form. Humidity must be kept between 50% - 70%. Storage location Not everyone has a basement suitable for use as a cellar. Technology has only recently come up with an effective substitute for a natural cellar. Your new wine cellar is a special appliance designed specifically to hold and store wines properly. Indeed, it should only be used for your favourite bottles of wine, not for fruit, vegetables and tins. In this way, you can store and age any kind of wine properly even if you don't have a natural wine cellar. The cork This is an essential part of the bottle: the quality of the cork, selected by the wine-maker, is very important in the ageing process of the wine itself. The conditions of the cork, including corks in bottled wine, depend solely on the process and storage standards used by the manufacturer or bottler. How to store wine When storing your wine bottles, one golden rule not to be overlooked is that they must be laid horizontally or at an angle to ensure the wine keeps the cork wet. [. . . ] • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • Do not use extension leads or adapters. Disconnecting the appliance It must be possible to disconnect the appliance by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket. 19 41102000GB. fm Page 20 Thursday, August 18, 2005 4:18 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) 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. [. . . ]