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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
GB
Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of
detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily
make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause a
build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute
the environment.
Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the deter-
gent and fabric softener, as follows.
compartment 3: Additives (softener, etc.)
When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid exceeding
the "max" level indicated.
The softener is added automatically into the machine during the
last wash. At the end of the wash programme, some water will
be left in compartment 3. This is used for the inlet of denser fabric
softeners into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more concentrated
softeners. Should more than a normal amount of water remain
in compartment 3, this means the emptying device is blocked.
For cleaning instructions, see "Care and maintenance".
compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with wash
cycles 2, 3,
.
Pour the bleach into compartment 4; pour the detergent and
softener into the corresponding compartments, then select
one of the abovementioned wash cycles.
This option is recommended only for very soiled cotton
garments.
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:
Durable fabrics: max. 5 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max. 2,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg
Wool: max. 1 kg
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compartment 1: Deter-
gent for pre-wash
compartment 2: De-
tergent for the wash
cycle (powder or
liquid)
It is recommended that
you place liquid detergent
directly into the compart-
ment using the appropriate
dosing cup.
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
Baby cycle: this wash cycle
soiling typically caused by babies, while ensuring that all
detergent is removed from nappies in order to prevent the
delicate skin of babies from suffering allergies. The cycle has
been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria by using a
greater quantity of water and optimising the effect of special
disinfecting additives added to the detergent.
Shirts: use special wash cycle
fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and
minimises the formation of creases.
Lingerie cycle: for undergarments of any colour, in any
fabric. Use special wash cycle
Wool: Hotpoint is the only washing machine manufacturer
to have been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum
Care endorsement (M.0508) by the Woolmark Company,
which means that all woollen garments may be washed in
the washing machine, even those which state "hand wash
only"
on the label. Wash cycle
plete peace of mind when washing woollen garments in the
washing machine (max. load 1 kg) and guarantees optimal
performance.
Silk: use special wash cycle
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
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 ma-
chine 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.
can be used to remove the
to wash shirts in various
.
therefore offers com-
to wash all silk garments.
.
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