Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser
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Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment.
Special items
Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme “L” which excludes the spin cycle automatically.
Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be
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Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows.
Trainers: remove any mud. They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments, but not with whites.
Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.
?ompartment 1: Detergent for
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the wash cycle start. compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.) The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid.
Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too much foam.
Preparing your laundry
_Divide your laundry according to:
-the type of fabric/the symbol on the label.
-the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.
_Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.
_Do not exceed the weight limits stated below, which refer to the weight when dry:
Sturdy fabrics: max 5 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max 2.5 kg
Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg
Wool: max 1 kg
How much does your laundry weigh?
1sheet
1pillow case
1tablecloth
1bathrobe
1towel
Woolmark Platinum Care
As gentle as a hand wash.
Hotpoint sets a new standard of superior performance that has been endorsed by The Woolmark Company with the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care brand. Look for the Woolmark Platinum Care logo on the washing machine to ensure you can safely and effectively wash wool garments labelled as "hand wash" (M.0303):
Set programme “K” for all "Hand wash" garments (max 1 kg), using the appropriate detergent.