Detergents and laundry
Detergent
EN
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
1 pillowcase
1 tablecloth
1 bathrobe
1 towel
1 pair of jeans
1 shirt
Washing recommendations
Whites: use this cycle
programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white
clothes over time.
Coloureds: use this cycle
clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright
colours over time.
Darks: Use programme
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
different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the
best possible care.
8
400-500 g
150-200 g
400-500 g
900-1200 g
150-250 g
400-500 g
150-200 g
to wash white clothes. The
to wash bright coloured
to wash dark-coloured
wash cycle to wash shirts in
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
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
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
allergens such as pollen, mites, cat's and dog's hair.
Ultradelicates: use programme
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
To drain the water so that the laundry may be removed,
press the START/PAUSE button or the
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.
wash
.
to wash bed
to remove major
to wash very delicate
indicator light will flash.
button.