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Detergents and laundry
Steam Refresh:
this programme refreshes garments by
removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres (2 kg, roughly
3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and select
programme “
“. The garments will be damp once the
cycle is completed, so we recommend hanging them to
dry. The “
“ programme makes ironing easier.
Moreover, with the “Steam Perfume” laundry balls, your
favourite perfume can be added to your laundry. Place a
few drops of perfume on the sponge contained inside the
laundry ball, close it and insert it into the drum together
with the laundry. Then launch the specific programme “
“. At the end of the cycle, garments will be relaxed and
fragrant.
!
Not recommended for
wool
or
silk
garments.
!
Do not add too much perfume to the sponge in order to
avoid it dripping.
!
Do not add softeners or detergents.
Wool:
the wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint 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 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)
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
; 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.
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.
Wash&Dry
was designed to wash and dry lightly soiled
garments quickly. 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.
Stubborn stains:
it is wise to treat stubborn stains with
solid soap before washing, and to use the Cottons with
pre-wash cycle.
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.
!
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.
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.
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.
When you select the drying function, at the end of the
washing cycle the machine will automatically perform a
delicate drying cycle that preserves the colours of the
garments. The display will show the level “
Hanger
”.
Max. load: 3 kg.
