Hotpoint AQXL 169 - Manual (Page 12)

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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.
We recommend:
• the use of powder detergents for white cotton
garments and for pre-wash phases;
• the use of liquid detergents for delicate cotton
garments and for all programmes which run at a
low temperature;
• the use of liquid detergents for wool and silk.
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
• 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: we recommend these are folded and
placed inside a pillowcase or a mesh laundry bag.
Wash them separately, making sure the half load
weight is not exceeded, and use the “Silk” programme
as this automatically excludes the spin phase.
Wool: Hotpoint is the only washing machine to have
obtained the prestigious Woolmark Platinum Care
mark of recognition (M.0303) from The Woolmark
Company, which certifies the machine washing of all
woollen garments, even those whose label states
“hand wash only” (max. 1 kg). The “Wool”
programme therefore offers you complete peace of
mind when washing all woollen garments, with great
performance guaranteed every time.
Duvets: we recommend this programme is used to
wash laundry filled with goose down, such as single or
double duvets, pillows, wind-jackets, etc. Use liquid
detergent. Once the laundry is dry, shake it vigorously
in order to distribute the filling evenly.
Bathroom laundry and bedlinen: this washing
machine can be used to wash any domestic laundry
in a single cycle called “Weekly washing” 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 attempts to distribute it instead of spinning.
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.
Detergents and laundry