Hotpoint Ariston FDG 962, Instructions For Use Manual

10

GB

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

Successful 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 environmental pollution.

!

 Do not use hand washing detergents; they create too 

much foam.

Open the detergent 

dispenser drawer and pour 

in the detergent or washing 

additive, as follows.

compartment 1: Pre-

wash detergent (powder)

Before pouring in the 

detergent, make sure that 

extra compartment 4 has 

been removed.

compartment 2: 

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 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

The fabric softener should not overflow the grid. 

extra compartment 4: 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 

programmes and 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 900-1,200 g

  1 towel 150-250 g

Special wash cycles

Anti Stain

:

the programme 

1

 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 

automatically 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 preventing 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 “

A2

” 

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. 

MAX

1

2

4

3

A

B

If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically 

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 preventing 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 “

A2

” recommended.

Whites

:

 use this cycle 

3

to wash white clothes. The 

programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white 

clothes over time. Use powder detergent for best results. 

If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically 

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 preventing loss 

of whiteness caused by the possible presence of dust in the 

air. Drying cycles can only be selected on a level basis.

Anti allergy

:

 use programme 

7

 to remove major allergens 

such as pollen, mites, cat’s and dog’s hair.

Wool

 - 

Woolmark Apparel Care - Green

: 

the wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved 

by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool 

garments 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 

9

 to wash very delicate 

garments having strasses or sequins.

To wash 

silk

 garments and 

curtains

 select the cycle 

9 

and 

set the “

Delicate

” level from option 

.

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 --> 150 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.

Wash & Dry 45’

 select programme 

11

 for washing and 

drying lightly soiled garments (Cotton and Synthetic) in a 

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

laundry 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 

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 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.