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Detergents and laundry
Shirts:
use the special
wash cycle to wash shirts in
different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the
best possible care.
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
¾
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
; 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)
Stubborn stains:
it is wise to treat stubborn stains with
solid soap before washing, and to use the Cottons with
pre-wash cycle.
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 programme 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.
