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Detergents and laundry
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 wash
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 .
Bed & Bath: Use programme to wash bed 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 to remove major allergens such
as pollen, mites, cat’s and dog’s hair.
Ultra Delicates: use programme to wash very delicate
garments with decorative features, such as diamantes and
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 (in this case it will also be possible to enable
the “Extra Rinse” 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.
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.
Cotton Standard 20°: ideal for heavily 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.
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.
! 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 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.
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.
Shirts: use the special wash cycle to wash shirts in
different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the
best possible care.