Ariston AV 102: Detergents and laundry

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser

The use of extra compartment 4 excludes the

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possibility of using the pre-wash cycle. In addition,

Good washing results also depend on the correct

the bleach cycle cannot be run with programmes 11

dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't

(Silk) and Daily 30' (see page 18).

necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may

in fact cause build up on the interior of your

Preparing your laundry

appliance and even pollute the environment.

 Divide your laundry according to:

Open up the detergent

- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label.

dispenser and pour in

- the colours: separate coloured garments from

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the detergent and fabric

whites.

softener, as follows.

 Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

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 Do not exceed the weight limits stated below,

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which refer to the weight when dry:

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Sturdy fabrics: max 5 kg

Synthetic fabrics: max 2.5 kg

Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg

Wool: max 1 kg

compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash

How much does your laundry weigh?

(powder)

1 sheet 400-500 g

Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that

1 pillow case 150-200 g

extra compartment 4 has been removed.

1 tablecloth 400-500 g

compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle

1 bathrobe 900-1,200 g

(powder or liquid)

1 towel 150-250 g

Liquid detergent should only be poured in

immediately prior to the wash cycle start.

Special items

compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid.

Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow

extra compartment 4: Bleach

case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without

exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme

 Do not use hand wash detergent because it may

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form too much foam.

Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are

padded with goose or duck down, they can be

Bleach cycle

machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and

 Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy

load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse cycle

white fabrics, and delicate bleach for coloured

once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle.

fabrics, synthetics and for wool.

Trainers: remove any mud. They can be washed

together with jeans and other tough garments, but

Place extra

not with whites.

compartment 4,

Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent,

provided, into

taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.

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compartment 1.

When pouring in the

bleach, be careful not to

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exceed the "max" level

indicated on the central

pivot (see figure).

To run the bleach cycle alone, pour the bleach into

extra compartment 4 and set the Rinse programme

(for Cotton fabrics) or delicate Rinse (for

Synthetic fabrics). To bleach during a wash cycle,

pour in the detergent and fabric softener, set the

desired programme and enable the Bleaching option

(see page 19).

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