Instruction for Use
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Detergents and laundry
Quilted Jacket: to wash quilted jacket, cushions or
clothes padded with goose down (the weight of which
should not exceed 1,5 kg), use the special wash cycle.
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 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.
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark
is a Certification trade mark.
Cotton Standard 20°C: ideal for heavily 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.
Load balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations
before every spin 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
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.
! 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.
! Do not use hand washing detergents because these
create too much foam.
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.
Shirts: use the special wash cycle to wash shirts in
different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the
best possible care.