Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
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Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of
detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa-
rily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause
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.
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2
compartment 1: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately
prior to the start of the wash cycle.
compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
extra compartment 3: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Bleaching may only be performed in conjunction with wash
cycles 1, 2, 6.
Pour the bleach into extra compartment 3; pour the detergent
and softener into the corresponding compartments, then
select one of the abovementioned wash cycles. This option is
recommended only for very soiled cotton garments.
Preparing the laundry
• Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label.
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites
• 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
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Open the detergent di-
spenser drawer and pour
in the detergent or washing
additive, as follows.
Garments requiring special care
Shirts: use special wash cycle 9 to wash shirts in various
fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments and
minimises the formation of creases.
Silk: use special wash cycle 11 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 11.
Wool: Ariston is the only washing machine manufacturer
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 12 therefore offers
complete peace of mind when washing woollen garments
in the washing machine (max. load 1,5 kg) and guarantees
optimal performance.
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 attempts, 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 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 can only be used with programme 11 (Silk/Curtains) and
helps to prevent the formation of creases.
To complete the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.