Hotpoint-Ariston RPD 1165 DX EU: Detergents and laundry

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

are washed according to the instructions on the garment

GB

label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing

Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of

machine (M1135)

detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily

result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause a

build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to

environmental pollution.

! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for

Baby: use the special wash cycle 10 to remove the remo-

pre-washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.

ve the soiling typically caused by babies, while removing

! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

all traces of detergent from nappies in order to prevent the

! Do not use hand washing detergents because these

delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic reactions. The

create too much foam.

cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria

by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the

Open the detergent di-

effect of special disinfecting additives added to the deter-

spenser drawer and pour

gent.

in the detergent or washing

Anti-Allergy: use programme 11 to remove major aller-

additive, as follows.

gens such as pollen, mites, cat’s and dog’s hair.

! Do not pour detergent into

Bed & Bath 7 days: use programme 12 to wash bed

the middle compartment (*).

linen and towels in one single cycle: it optimises softener

compartment 1: Deter-

performance and helps you save time and energy. We

gent for the wash cycle

recommend the use of powder detergent

(powder or liquid)

Silk: use special wash cycle 13 to wash all silk garments.

If liquid detergent is used,

We recommend the use of special detergent which has

it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A

been designed to wash delicate clothes.

(supplied) be used for proper dosage. If powder detergent

Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case

is used, place the partition into slot B.

or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 13.

compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of

The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.

which should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes

extra compartment 3: Bleach

padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the

special 14 wash cycle. We recommend that duvets are

Preparing the laundry

placed in the drum with their edges folded inwards (see

•Dividethelaundryaccordingto:

figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total volume of

- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label

the drum is used. To achieve the best results, we recom-

- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.

mend that a liquid detergent is used and placed inside

•Emptyallgarmentpocketsandcheckthebuttons.

the detergent dispenser drawer.

• Donotexceedthelistedvalues,whichrefertothe

weight of the laundry when dry: see “Table of wash

cycles”.

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

Special wash cycles

Anti-Stain Power 20°C: this programme ensures ma-

ximum stain removal capacity with no need for pre-treat-

Load balancing system

ment at low temperatures, preserving fabrics and colours.

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and

Anti-Stain Turbo 45’: this cycle ensures excellent stain

to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates

removal capacity even at 20°C in just 45 minutes. The tem-

continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the

perature of this cycle can be increased up to 40°C.

washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load

Ultra Delicates: use programme 7 to wash very delicate

is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced

garments having strasses or sequins.

spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the

We recommend turning the garments inside out before

washing machine performs the distribution process instead

washing and placing small items into the special bag for

of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and

washing delicates. Use liquid detergent on delicate gar-

balance, we recommend small and large garments are

ments for best results.

mixed in the load.

Wool - Woolmark Apparel Care - Green:

the wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved

by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool gar-

ments labelled as “hand wash” provided that the products

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