Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
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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 build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution.
!Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam.
Open the detergent dispenser drawer and pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows.
*1
2
!Do not pour detergent into the middle compartment (*). Detergent should only be poured into the compartment 1.
compartment 1: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid)
For best results liquid detergent should be poured in the dispenser immediately before the start of the programme.
compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.) The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
Garments requiring special care
Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 
.
Wool: Hotpoint is the only washer dryer manufacturer 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 washer dryer, even those which state “hand wash
only” 
on the label. Wash cycle 
therefore offers complete peace of mind when washing woollen garments in the washer dryer (max. load 1.5 kg) and guarantees optimal performance.
Load balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibra- tions and to distribute the load in a uniform man- ner, 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 washer dryer performs the distribution pro- cess instead of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load.
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. 1.5 kg
Silk: max. 1 kg
How much does your laundry weigh?
1sheet
1pillow case
1tablecloth
1bathrobe
1towel