Hotpoint-Ariston AVTF 109: Detergents and laundry

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser

GB

Good washing results also depend on the correct

Preparing your laundry

dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't

 Divide your laundry according to:

necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may

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

in fact cause build up

- the colours: separate coloured garments from

on the interior of your

whites.

appliance and even

 Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

pollute the

 Do not exceed the weight limits stated below,

environment.

which refer to the weight when dry:

Sturdy fabrics: max 5 kg

Open up the

Synthetic fabrics: max 2.5 kg

detergent dispenser

Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg

and pour in the

Wool: max 1 kg

detergent and fabric

softener, as follows.

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 sheet 400-500 g

compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash

1 pillow case 150-200 g

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

It is recommended that you place liquid detergent

directly into the compartment using the appropriate

dosing cup.

Special items

compartment 3: Additives (softener, etc.)

Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow

When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid

case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without

exceeding the "max" level indicated.

exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme

The softener is added automatically into the machine

11 which excludes the spin cycle automatically.

during the last wash. At the end of the wash

Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are

programme, some water will be left in compartment

padded with goose or duck down, they can be

3. This is used for the inlet of denser fabric softeners

machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and

into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more

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

concentrated softeners. Should more than a normal

once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle.

amount of water remain in compartment 3, this

Trainers: remove any mud. They can be washed

means the emptying device is blocked. For cleaning

together with jeans and other tough garments, but

instructions, see page 22.

not with whites.

Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent,

compartment 4: Bleach

taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.

 Do not use hand wash detergent because it may

form too much foam.

Woolmark Platinum Care

Bleach cycle

Hotpoint Ariston sets a new standard of

Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white

superior performance that has been

fabrics, and delicate bleach for coloured fabrics,

endorsed by The Woolmark Company with

synthetics and for wool.

the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care brand. Look

When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed

for the Woolmark Platinum Care logo on the washing

the "max" level indicated on compartment 4 .

machine to ensure you can safely and effectively wash

wool garments labelled as "hand wash" (M.0303):

To run the bleach cycle alone, pour the bleach into

compartment 4 and set the Rinse programme

(for

Set programme 10 for all "Hand wash"

garments,

cotton fabrics) or delicate Rinse

(for synthetic

using the appropriate detergent (max 1 Kg).

fabrics).

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