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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
Good washing results also depend on the correct
dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't
necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may
in fact cause a build up on the interior of your
appliance and even pollute the environment.
Open up the detergent
dispenser and pour in
the detergent and fabric
softener, as follows.
compartment 1:
Detergent for pre-
wash
compartment 2:
Detergent for the
wash cycle (powder
or liquid)
It is recommended that you place liquid detergent
directly into the compartment using the appropriate
dosing cup.
compartment 3: Additives (softener, etc.)
When pouring the softener in compartment
3
, avoid
exceeding the "max" level indicated.
The softener is added automatically into the machine
during the last wash. At the end of the wash
programme, some water will be left in compartment
3
. This is used for the inlet of denser fabric softeners
into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more concentrated
softeners. Should more than a normal amount of
water remain in compartment
3
, this means the
emptying device is blocked. For cleaning instructions,
see
Care and maintenance
.
compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with
wash cycles
2
,
3
,
.
Pour the bleach into compartment
4
; pour the
detergent and softener into the corresponding
compartments, then select one of the
abovementioned wash cycles.
This option is recommended only for very soiled
cotton garments.
Preparing the laundry
Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.
Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.
Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the
weight of the laundry when dry:
Durable fabrics: max. 5 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max. 2,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg
Wool: max. 1 kg
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
Garments requiring special care
Baby cycle:
this wash cycle can be used to
remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while
ensuring that all detergent is removed from nappies in
order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from
suffering allergies. The cycle has been designed to
reduce the amount of bacteria by using a greater
quantity of water and optimising the effect of special
disinfecting additives added to the detergent.
Shirts:
use special wash cycle
to wash shirts in
various fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments
and minimises the formation of creases.
Lingerie cycle:
for undergarments of any colour, in
any fabric. Use special wash cycle
.
Wool:
Hotpoint is the only washing machine
manufacturer to have been awarded the prestigious
Woolmark Platinum Care endorsement (M.0508) by
the Woolmark Company, which means that all
woollen garments may be washed in the washing
machine, even those which state hand wash only
on the label. Wash cycle therefore offers
complete peace of mind when washing woollen
garments in the washing machine (max. load 1 kg)
and guarantees optimal performance.
Silk:
use special wash cycle to wash all silk
garments. We recommend the use of special detergent
which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains:
fold curtains and place them in a pillow
case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle .
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
greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after
several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly,
the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the
load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine
performs the distribution process instead of spinning.
To encourage improved load distribution and balance,
we recommend small and large garments are mixed
in the load.
