Hotpoint Ariston FDD 9640, Instructions For Use Manual

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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 a 

build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to 

environmental pollution.

!

 Do not use hand washing detergents because these 

create too much foam.

Open the detergent di-

spenser drawer and pour 

in the detergent or washing 

additive, as follows.

compartment 1: Detergent for the wash cycle 

(powder or liquid)

If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the 

removable plastic partition 

A

 (supplied) be used for proper 

dosage.

If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot 

B

.

compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

The fabric softener should not overflow the grid. 

extra compartment 3: Bleach

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: see “

Table of wash cycles

”.

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

Special wash cycles

Anti Stain:

this programme is suitable to heavily-soiled 

garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing 

class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When 

running the programme, do not mix garments of different 

colours. We recommend the use of powder detergent. 

Pre-treatment with special additives is recommended if 

there are obstinate stains.

If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automati-

cally activates at the end of the wash cycle that resembles 

open-air drying, with the added advantages of preserving 

garments from yellowing due to sunlight exposure and pre-

venting loss of whiteness caused by the possible presence 

of dust in the air. Drying cycles can only be selected on a 

level basis. Dryness level “

Hanger

” recommended.

Anti Stain Quick:

 this programme is ideal for washing 

the most difficult daily stains in 1 hour. It is ideal for mixed 

fabrics and coloured garments, caring for your clothes as 

it washes. 

If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automati-

cally activates at the end of the wash cycle that resembles 

open-air drying, with the added advantages of preserving 

garments from yellowing due to sunlight exposure and pre-

venting loss of whiteness caused by the possible presence 

of dust in the air. Drying cycles can only be selected on a 

level basis. Dryness level “

Hanger

” recommended.

Cottons 20°C

:

 ideal for lightly 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.

Wool 

(1st press of the button) 

-

 Woolmark Apparel Care - Green:

the wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved 

by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool gar-

ments labelled as “hand wash” provided that the products 

are washed according to the instructions on the garment 

label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing 

machine (M1127) 

Delicates:

 use programme 

4

(2nd press of the button)

 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.

When selecting an exclusively time-based drying function, 

a drying cycle is performed at the end of the wash cycle 

that is particularly delicate, thanks to light handling and 

appropriate temperature control of the water jet.

The recommended durations are:

1 kg of synthetic garments --> 160 min

1 kg of synthetic and cotton garments --> 180 min

1 kg of cotton garments --> 180 min

The degree of dryness depends on the load and fabric 

composition.
To wash 

silk

 garments and 

curtains

 select the cycle 

4

(2nd 

press of the button)

and set the “

Delicate

” level from option 

.

Ready to Wear:

 select programme 

7

 for washing and 

drying lightly soiled garments (Cotton and Synthetic) in a 

short time. This cycle may be used to wash and dry a laun-

dry load of up to 1 kg in just 45 minutes.

To achieve optimum results, use liquid detergent and pre-

treat cuffs, collars and stains.

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 washer-

dryer 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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Detergents and laundry