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Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

Good washing results also depend on the correct dose
of detergent: adding too much detergent will not neces-
sarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact a
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 di-
spenser drawer and pour
in the detergent or wa-
shing additive, as follows.
! 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 pro-
gramme.
compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.

Preparing the laundry

• Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whi-
tes.
• 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?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g

Garments requiring special care

Baby cycle: this wash cycle 6 can be used to remove the
soiling typically caused by babies, while ensuring that all
detergent is removed from nappies in order to prevent
the delicate skin of babies from suffering allergies.
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 prevent the formation of creases;
to end the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.
Shirts: use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in various
fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments
and minimises the formation of creases.
Lingerie cycle: for undergarments of any colour, in any
fabric. Use special wash cycle 8.
Wool: Hotpoint is the only washing machine manufac-
turer 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. Wash cycle 9 therefo-
re offers complete peace of mind when washing woollen
garments in the washing machine (max. load 1,5 kg) and
guarantees optimal performance.
Silk: use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk garments.
We recommend the use of special detergent which has
been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case
or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 10.

Load balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations
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 at-
tempts, 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 distribu-
tion process instead of spinning. To encourage improved
load distribution and balance, we recommend small and
large garments are mixed in the load.
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