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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 will not necessarily
result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build
up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to envi-
ronmental pollution.
!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.
Open the detergent dispen-
ser drawer and pour in the
detergent or washing additi-
ve, as follows.
compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder)
Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra com-
partment 4 has been removed.
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior
to the start of the wash cycle.
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
extra compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
! Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white fabrics,
and delicate bleach for coloured fabrics, synthetics and
for wool.
This option is particularly
useful for the removal of
stubborn stains. Place extra
compartment 4 (supplied) into
compartment 1.
When pouring in the bleach,
be careful not to exceed the
“max” level marked on the
central pivot (see figure). To
run the bleach cycle on its
own, pour the bleach into extra
compartment 4, set the “Rinse” programme and activate the
“Super Wash” option. To bleach during a wash cycle, pour in
the detergent and any fabric softener you wish to use, set the
desired wash cycle and enable the “Super Wash” option. The
use of extra compartment 4 excludes the “Pre-wash” option.
! The bleaching cycle can not be effected on the program 7.
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 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 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
Garments requiring special care
Shirts: use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in various
fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and
minimises the formation of creases.
Silk: use special wash cycle 8 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 8.
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. (M1128)
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark
is a Certification trade mark.
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.
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