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Detergent dispenser
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 build up on the interior of
your appliance and
even pollute the
environment.
Open up the
detergent dispenser
and pour in the
detergent and fabric
softener, as follows:
compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash
(powder)
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in
immediately prior to the wash cycle start.
Do not use hand wash detergent because it may
form too much foam
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, 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 page 12.
The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid.
compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Bleach is NOT required when using UK washing
detergents.
ONLY USE washing machine laundry bleach in
compartment 4.
When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to
exceed the "max" level indicated on compartment 4
(see figure).
You can run the bleach cycle for cotton
programmes. When used alone, pour the bleach
into compartment 4 and set the Rinse programme.
Most UK washing detergents do not require
laundry bleach adding to the wash cycle.
Preparing your laundry
Divide your laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label.
- the colours: separate coloured garments
from whites.
Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.
Do not exceed the weight limits stated below,
which refer to the weight when dry:
Sturdy fabrics: max 5 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max 2.5 kg
Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg
Wool: max 1 kg
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 items
Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow
case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without
exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme
L which excludes the spin cycle automatically.
Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are
padded with goose or duck down, they can be
machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out
and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse
cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin
cycle.
Trainers: remove any mud. They can be washed
together with jeans and other tough garments,
but not with whites.
Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent,
taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.
Woolmark Platinum Care
As gentle as a hand wash.
Hotpoint sets a new standard of superior
performance that has been endorsed by
The Woolmark Company with the prestigious
Woolmark Platinum Care brand.
Look for the Woolmark Platinum Care logo on the
washing machine to ensure you can safely and
effectively wash wool garments labelled as "hand
wash" (M.0303):
Set programme K for all "Hand wash"
garments, using the appropriate
detergent.
Detergents and laundry
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