Ariston AVG 16 Mode D'emploi page 20

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.
4
1
2
3
Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that
extra compartment 4 has been removed.
Liquid detergent should only be poured in
immediately prior to the wash cycle start.
The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid.

Do not use hand wash detergent because it may
form too much foam.

bleach should be used on sturdy
white fabrics, and
fabrics, synthetics and for wool.
To run the bleach cycle only, pour the bleach into
the extra compartment for bleach 4 and set the
Special Rinse Only Programme.
To bleach during a wash cycle, pour in the
detergent and any fabric softener, set the desired
programme and enable the Bleaching option (see
Personalisations).
Open up the detergent
dispenser and pour in
the detergent and
fabric softener, as
follows.
bleach for coloured
Place extra
compartment 4,
provided, into
compartment 1.
When pouring in the
bleach, be careful not
to exceed the "max"
level indicated on the
central pivot (see
figure).
The use of extra compartment 4 excludes the pre-
wash. In addition, the bleach cycle cannot be run
with the Silk, Curtains and Fast Wash 30'
programmes (see Programmes Table).
• 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
fold curtains and place them in a pillow
case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without
exceeding half the appliance load. Use “Curtains”
programme which excludes the spin cycle
automatically.
padded with goose or duck down, they can be
machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out
and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse
cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin
cycle.
remove any mud. They can be washed
together with jeans and other tough garments, but
not with whites.
for best results, use a specific detergent,
taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.
Ariston 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 “Wool” programme for all "Hand wash"
garments, using the appropriate
detergent.
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