Hotpoint AQXGF 149 PM - Manual (Page 10)

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent
The type and quantity of detergent used depends on
the type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk...), its colour, the
temperature of the wash, the level of soiling and the
hardness of the water in the area.
Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid
accidental spills and help to protect the environment:
although they may be biodegradable, detergents
contain elements that alter the balance of nature.
Do not use detergents when washing garments by
hand, because they create too much foam.
The detergent must be measured out into the relevant
compartment, or into the detergent dosing ball which will be
placed directly into the drum of the machine. In this case the
Cotton cycle with pre-wash phase may not be selected.
Preparing the laundry
Unfold all items of laundry before placing them in
the machine.
• Divide the laundry according to type of material (the
symbol on the garment label) and colour, making sure
that whites are separated from coloured garments.
• Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.
• Do not exceed the values indicated in the “Table
of Programmes”, which refer to the weight of the
laundry items when they are 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 advice
Shirts: use a suitable programme to wash shirts made
from different fabrics and in different colours. This will
guarantee that these garments are looked after properly.
Silk: use the relevant programme designed for all
silk garments. We recommend the use of a special
detergent for delicate garments.
Curtains: these should be folded and placed inside
the bag provided. Use the "Silk" programme.
Wool: Hotpoint is the only washing machine to have
obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care
mark of recognition (M.0508) from The Woolmark
Company, which certifies the machine washing of all
woollen garments, even those whose label states
“hand wash only” (max. 2 kg). The “Wool”
programme therefore offers you complete peace of
mind when washing all woollen garments, with great
performance guaranteed every time.
Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight
of which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use
the special "Duvets" programme. 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 in conjunction with the
detergent dispenser drawer.
Quilts: to wash quilts with a synthetic outer layer, use
the bag provided and set the programme to "Duvets".
Bathroom laundry and bedlinen: this washing
machine can be used to wash any domestic laundry
in a single cycle called “Bed & Bath” that optimises
the use of fabric softener while saving both time
and electricity. We recommend that you use a
powder detergent.
Stubborn stains: stubborn stains should be
treated with solid soap before the garment is washed
(use the Cotton programme with pre-wash phase).
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
faster than the normal washing speed. If, after several
attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the
machine spins at a lower speed than the set frequency.
If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing
machine continues at distribution speed only instead
of the full spin speed.
In order to achieve better load distribution and
balance, we recommend that large and small garments
are mixed when placing the laundry in the machine.