User manual WHIRLPOOL WW1600 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Keep the packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of the reach of children, as they are a potential source of danger. Scrapping/Disposal The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons. [. . . ] Remember when arranging • Place the bottles in a central position on the rack. • When closing the door make sure that the bottles do not touch the glass door. • Caution: highly concentrated alcohol must be kept hermetically closed and in a vertical position. • Because of the circulation of air in the refrigerator, different temperature zones form: the colder zones are those near the back wall, the warmer zones are close to the door glass. • Always store bottled wines individually and not in cases or cardboard boxes. • The recommended quantities of 0. 75 l Bordeaux type bottles are as follows: - h 1400: 88 bottles; - h 1600: 101 bottles; - h 1800: 119 bottles. However, the appliance itself has been built to withstand the following loads: - h 1400: 101 bottles MAXIMUM; - h 1600: 121 bottles MAXIMUM; - h 1800: 137 bottles MAXIMUM. 11 501931102010GB:Layout 1 16-04-2009 13:52 Pagina 12 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 10 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. 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. 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. Some say that this causes the classic smell of “cork" in wine. In actual fact, keeping the cork in contact with the wine enhances its elasticity 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. [. . . ] • To optimize appliance efficiency, leave a 5 cm gap above the appliance and make sure that adjacent kitchen units are sufficiently distanced to allow air circulation. • Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place, and ensure it is level, using the front adjustment feet if necessary. Electrical Connection • Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. • Voltage and power consumption are indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. [. . . ]