Hotpoint AQM8L 29 I Detergents and laundry, Preparing the laundry, Washing recommendations

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. 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.

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

* Steam Refresh

This programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres (1.5 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.

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. Fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag.

Wool: Hotpoint is the only washer dryer 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 washer dryer, even those which state “hand wash only” on the label. The “Wool” wash cycle can be used

to wash all woollen garments in the washer dryer while guaranteeing optimum performance.

Wash & Dry was designed to wash and dry lightly soiled garments quickly. This cycle may be used to wash and dry a laundry load of up to 1 kg in just 60 minutes. To achieve optimum results, use liquid detergent and pre- treat cuffs, collars and stains.

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 washer dryer 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.

Anti-crease

This function interrupts the wash programme, and the washing is left to soak in water before the appliance is drained.

It is automatically activated with programme (Silk) and helps to prevent the formation of creases.

To complete the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.

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