Detergents and laundry, Detergent dispenser drawer, Preparing the laundry – Hotpoint Ariston WMSD 723 User Manual
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Detergent dispenser drawer
Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of 
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.
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Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for
pre-washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
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Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.
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Do not use hand washing detergents because these
create too much foam.
Open the detergent di-
spenser drawer and pour 
in the detergent or washing 
additive, as follows.
compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder)
Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra com-
partment 4 has been removed.
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle 
(powder or liquid)
If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the 
removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper 
dosage.
If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B.
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid. 
extra compartment 4: Bleach
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: 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 : this programme is suitable to heavily-soiled 
garments with resistant colours. It ensures a washing 
class that is higher than the standard class (A class). When 
running the programme, do not mix garments of different 
colours. We recommend the use of powder detergent. 
Pre-treatment with special additives is recommended if 
there are obstinate stains.
Cotton Standard 20° 
:
ideal for heavily soiled cotton
loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold 
temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°, 
are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at 
varying speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.
Bed&Bath: use programme to wash bed linen 
and towels in one single cycle: it optimises softener 
performance and helps you save time and energy. We 
recommend the use of powder detergent.
Wool: the wool wash cycle on this Hotpoint machine has 
been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company 
for washing wool garments labelled as hand washable 
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 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. 
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade 
mark is a Certification trade mark.
Delicates: use programme to wash very delicate 
garments with decorative features, such as diamantes and 
sequins.
To wash silk garments and curtains select the cycle 
and set the “Delicate” level from option 
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We recommend turning the garments inside out before 
washing and placing small items into the special bag 
for washing delicates. Use liquid detergent on delicate 
garments for best results.
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.
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