Hotpoint Ariston Aqualtis AQLF9D 692 U (EU)-A - Manual (Page 10)

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent
The type and quantity of detergent required depend on the
type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk, etc.), as
well as its colour, the washing temperature, the level of soiling
and the hardness of the water in the area.
Whenever the detergent and fabric softener “Auto Dose
System” is activated, this washing machine helps to
prevent wastage and to protect the environment, besides
guaranteeing optimal washing performance.
We recommend the following:
• Use powder detergent for carrying out a pre-wash and
pour in the “traditional” mode.
• Use liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and for
all low-temperature wash cycles.
• When activating the “Auto Dose System” mode, use liquid
detergent and fabric softeners only. Never add ultra-
concentrated detergents (e.g. “Gel” type detergents
or similar).
• Use gentle liquid detergents for wool and silk garments
and pour in the “traditional” mode.
! Never mix two different detergents; always clean out the
tank before adding a new type of detergent.
The detergent should be poured into the relevant compartment
- or the dispenser placed directly inside the drum - before the
wash cycle begins. In the latter case, it will not be possible
to select the Cottons with pre-wash cycle.
! Do not use hand washing detergents because these create
too much foam.
Preparing the laundry
• Shake out the garments before loading them into the
machine.
• Divide the laundry according fabric type (symbol on the
washing instruction label) and colour, making sure you
separate the coloured garments from the white ones;
• Empty all pockets and check the buttons;
• Do not exceed the values listed in the “Table of wash
cycles”, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry.
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillowcase 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
1 pair of jeans 400-500 g
1 shirt 150-200 g
Washing recommendations
Shirts: use the special “Shirts” wash cycle to wash shirts
in different fabrics and colours to guarantee they receive the
best possible care.
Jeans: use the special “Jeans” wash cycle for all denim
garments; turn inside out before washing and use a liquid
detergent.
Baby: use the special “Baby” wash cycle to remove the
remove the soiling typically caused by babies, while removing
all traces of detergent from nappies in order to prevent the
delicate skin of babies from suffering allergic reactions.
The cycle has been designed to reduce the amount of bacteria
by using a greater quantity of water and optimising the effect
of special disinfecting additives added to the detergent. At
the end of the wash cycle, the machine will slowly rotate the
drum; to end the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.
Silk: use the special “Silk” wash cycle to wash all silk
garments. We recommend the use of special detergent which
has been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains: use the “Silk” wash cycle. These should be
folded and placed inside the bag provided.
Wool: is the only washing machine brand to have
been awarded the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care
endorsement (M.0508) by the Woolmark Company, which
means that all woollen garments may be washed in the
washing machine, even those which state “hand wash only”
on the label. The “Wool” wash cycle can be used to
wash all woollen garments in the washing machine while
guaranteeing optimum performance.
Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of which
should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes padded with
goose down such as puffa jackets, use the special “Duvets”
wash cycle. We recommend that duvets are placed in
the drum with their edges folded inwards (see figure) and
that no more than ¾ of the total volume of the drum is used.
Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use the
bag provided and set the wash cycle to “Duvets” .
Bedlinen and towels: use the “Bed & Bath” cycle to
wash laundry from all over the house; this optimises fabric
softener performance and helps you save time and energy.
We recommend the use of powder detergent.
Stubborn stains: it is wise to treat stubborn stains with
solid soap before washing, and to use the Cottons with pre-
wash cycle.
Load balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations before
every spin 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.