Hotpoint-Ariston Top loading ECOT7F 129 (EU): Detergents and laundry

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Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

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 softe-

ner, as follows.

compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash 

compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle 

(powder or liquid)

It is recommended that you place liquid detergent directly 

into the compartment using the appropriate dosing cup.

compartment 3: Additives (softener, etc.)

When pouring the softener in compartment 

3

, avoid exce-

eding 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 

“Care and maintenance”

.

compartment 4: Bleach

!

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.

Bleach cycle

Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with wash 

cycles 

2, 3, 6.

Pour the bleach into compartment

 4

; pour the detergent 

and softener into the corresponding compartments, then 

select one of the abovementioned wash cycles.

This option is recommended only for very soiled cotton 

garments.

Preparing the laundry

• Divide the laundry according to:

  - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label

  - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.

• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.

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

of the laundry when dry:

  Durable fabrics: max. 7 kg

  Synthetic fabrics: max. 3 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 900-1200 g

  1 towel 150-250 g

Garments requiring special care

Shirts:

 use special wash cycle 

8 

to wash shirts in various 

fabrics and colours. 

It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and 

minimises the formation of creases.

Silk:

 use special wash cycle 

9

 to wash all silk garments. 

We recommend the use of special detergent which has 

been designed to wash delicate clothes.

Curtains:

 fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or 

mesh bag. Use wash cycle 

9

.

Wool:

 The wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint-Ariston 

machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark 

Company for washing wool garments labelled as hand wa-

shable 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-

Ariston 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. 

Load balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations  and 

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

continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the 

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

is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced 

spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the 

washing machine performs the distribution process instead 

of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and 

balance, we recommend small and large garments are 

mixed in the load.