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Detergents and laundry
Detergent
The type and quantity of detergent used depends on the
type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk...), its colour, the temperatu-
re of the wash, the level of soiling and the hardness of the
water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will
avoid accidental spills and help to protect the environment:
although they may be biodegradable, detergents contain
elements that alter the balance of nature.
We recommend:
the use of powder detergents for white cotton
garments and for pre-wash phases;
Use only detergents designed for Front Load washing
machines, otherwise too much foam may be produced
resulting in poor wash performance and possible
damage to the internal components of your machine.
Liquid detergents must clearly state Low Suds and be
suitable for Front Load Washers.
Dosage:
Due to their lower water consumption, front
loaders do not require as much detergent as top loaders.
The detergent must be measured out into the relevant
compartment, or into the detergent dosing ball which will be
placed directly into the drum of the machine. In this case
the Cotton cycle with pre-wash phase may not be selected.
Preparing the laundry
Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in the machine.
Divide the laundry according to type of material (the
symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure
that whites are separated from coloured garments.
Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.
Do not exceed the values indicated in the
Table of
Programmes
, which refer to the weight of the laundry
items when they are 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 advice for laundry type
Shirts:
use a suitable programme to wash shirts
made from different fabrics and in different colours.
This will guarantee that these garments are looked
after properly.
Silk:
use the gentle "Silk" programme designed for silk
and delicate garments as this helps to avoid damaging
your delicate fabric. We recommend the use of special
detergents designed for silk or delicate garments.
Curtains:
these should be folded and placed inside
the bag provided. Use the "Silk" programme.
Wool:
Ariston is the only washing machine to have
obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care
mark of recognition (M.0508) from The Woolmark
Company, which certifies the machine washing of
woollen garments, where the label states "hand wash
only"
(max. 1kg). The wool programme offers you
peace of mind when washing woollen garments with
optimal performance.
Wool detergents not specifically stating use with front
loading machines should be used only in very small
quantities (less than stated) as they can cause too
much foaming which will reduce washing performance.
Duvets:
to wash double or single duvets (the weight
of which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use
the special "Duvets" programme. 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 in conjunction with the
detergent dispenser drawer.
Quilts:
to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use
the bag provided and set the programme to "Duvets".
Bathroom laundry and bedlinen:
this washing
machine can be used to wash any domestic laundry in a
single cycle called BED&BATH that optimises the use of
fabric softener while saving both time and electricity. We
recommend that you use a powder detergent.
Stubborn stains:
for stubborn stains we recommend
pre-treating fabric with a commercial fabric stain remover,
carefully following the instructions on the product label.
Load-balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations
and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the
drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly
faster than the normal washing speed. If, after several
attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the
machine spins at a lower speed than the set
frequency. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the
washing machine continues at distribution speed only
instead of the full spin speed. In order to achieve
better load distribution and balance, we recommend
that large and small garments are mixed when placing
the laundry in the machine.
