Detergents and laundry, EN Detergent

Detergents and laundry

EN 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. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage and help to protect the environment: although they are biodegradable, detergents still contain ingredients which alter the balance of nature. We recommend the following:

•use powder detergents for white cotton garments and pre-washing.

•use liquid detergents for delicate cotton garments and for all low-temperature wash cycles.

•use gentle liquid detergents for wool and silk garments. 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.

! 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.

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

Whites: use this cycle to wash white clothes. The programme is designed to maintain the brightness of white clothes over time.

Coloureds: use this cycle to wash bright coloured clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright colours over time.

Darks: Use cycle to wash dark-coloured garments. This programme is designed to maintain dark colours over time. We recommend using a liquid detergent for the best results when washing dark-coloured garments.

Refresh: this programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres (2 kg, roughly 3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and select programme “ “. The garments will be damp once the cycle is completed, so we recommend hanging them to dry. The “ “ programme makes ironing easier. Moreover, with the “Steam Perfume” laundry balls, your favourite perfume can be added to your laundry. Place a few drops of perfume on the sponge contained inside

the laundry ball, close it and insert it into the drum together with the laundry. Then launch the specific programme “ “. At the end of the cycle, garments will be relaxed and fragrant.

!Not recommended for wool or silk garments.

!Do not add too much perfume to the sponge in order to avoid it dripping.

!Do not add softeners or detergents.

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 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. To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid detergent is used and placed inside the detergent dispenser drawer.

Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use


the bag provided and set the wash cycle to		.
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
Anti Allergy: use programme	to remove major allergens
such as pollen, mites, cat’s and dog’s hair.
Ultra Delicates: use programme	to wash very delicate

garments with decorative features, such as diamantes and sequins. 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.

To wash Silk garments and Curtains (these should be folded and placed inside the bag provided), select cycle and then


option	; the machine will end the cycle while the laundry
is soaking and the		indicator light will flash. To drain the

water so that the laundry may be removed, press the START/

PAUSE button or the button.

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. (M1135)

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.