Hotpoint Aqualtis AQ113DA 697 I Instructions For Installation And Use Manual Download Page 10

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Detergents and laundry

into the drum together with the laundry. Then launch the specific

programme “

“. At the end of the cycle, garments will be

relaxed and fragrant.

Not recommended for

wool

silk

garments.

Do not add too much perfume to the sponge in order to

avoid it dripping.

Do not add softeners or detergents.

Duvets:

to wash double or single duvets (the weight of

which should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes

padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the

special

wash cycle. We recommend that duvets are

placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards

(see

figure)

and that no more than

of the total volume of the

drum is used. To achieve the best results, we recommend

that a liquid detergent is used and placed inside the

detergent dispenser drawer.

Quilts:

to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use the

bag provided and set the wash cycle to

Bedlinen and towels:

Use programme

to wash bed

linen and towels in one single cycle: it optimises softener

performance and helps you save time and energy. We

recommend the use of powder detergent

Anti Allergy:

use programme

to remove major allergens

such as pollen, mites, cat’s and dog’s hair.

Ultradelicates

use programme to wash very delicate

garments having strasses or sequins.

We recommend turning the garments inside out before washing

and placing small items into the special bag for washing delicates.

Use liquid detergent on delicate garments for best results.

To wash

Silk

garments and

Curtains

(these should be folded

and placed inside the bag provided), select cycle and then

option

(in this case it will also be possible to enable the

“Extra Rinse” option); the machine will end the cycle while

the laundry is soaking and the

indicator light will flash. To

drain the water so that the laundry may be removed, press the

START/PAUSE button or the

button.

Wool:

the wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint-Ariston machine

has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for

washing wool garments labelled as hand washable provided

that the garments are washed according to the instructions on

the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this

washing machine. Hotpoint-Ariston is the first washing

machine brand to be approved by The Woolmark Company

for Apparel Care- Platinum for its washing performance and

consumption of energy and water. (M1135)

In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark

is a Certification trade mark.

Cotton Standard 20°C:

ideal for lighlty soiled cotton

loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold

temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°,

are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at

varying speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.

Detergent

The type and quantity of detergent required depend on
the type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk, etc.),
as well as its colour, the washing temperature, the level of
soiling and the hardness of the water in the area.
Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage
and help to protect the environment: although they are
biodegradable, detergents still contain ingredients which alter
the balance of nature.
We recommend the following:
• use powder detergents for white cotton garments and

pre-washing.

• use liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and for

all low-temperature wash cycles.

• use gentle liquid detergents for wool and silk garments.
The detergent should be poured into the relevant compartment - or
the dispenser placed directly inside the drum - before the wash
cycle begins. In the latter case, it will not be possible to select the
Cottons with pre-wash cycle.

Do not use hand washing detergents because these create

too much foam.

Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-

washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.

Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

Preparing the laundry

• Shake out the garments before loading them into the machine.
• Divide the laundry according fabric type (symbol on the

washing instruction label) and colour, making sure you
separate the coloured garments from the white ones;

• Empty all pockets and check the buttons;
• Do not exceed the values listed in the

“Table of wash cycles”

which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry.

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 sheet

400-500 g

1 pillowcase

150-200 g

1 tablecloth

400-500 g

1 bathrobe

900-1200 g

1 towel

150-250 g

1 pair of jeans

400-500 g

1 shirt

150-200 g

Washing recommendations

Whites:

use this cycle

to wash white clothes. The

programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white
clothes over time.

Coloureds:

use this cycle

to wash bright coloured

clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright

colours over time.

Darks:

Use cycle

to wash dark-coloured garments. This

programme is designed to maintain dark colours over time.

We recommend using a liquid detergent for the best results

when washing dark-coloured garments.

Steam Refresh:

this programme refreshes garments by

removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres (2 kg, roughly
3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and select
programme “

“. The garments will be damp once the cycle

is completed, so we recommend hanging them to dry. The “

“ programme makes ironing easier. Moreover, with the

“Steam Perfume” laundry balls, your favourite perfume can be
added to your laundry. Place a few drops of perfume on the
sponge contained inside the laundry ball, close it and insert it