Ariston washing machines have a large number of programs and various additional functions. Usually, at home, two or three are constantly used, but if the user wants to fully use the capabilities of the equipment, you need to understand how to choose the washing modes in the Ariston washing machine correctly and for what types of laundry.
How to choose a washing mode
Ariston washing machines have a switch with programs indicated by numbers or icons. On the detergent cuvette there is a list with an explanation of these values. In some models it is moved inside the cuvette.
To find out how laundry relates to the modes, you need to open the operating instructions for the Ariston washing machine, where the characteristics of the programs are described in detail: the duration, permissible temperature, and other features are indicated.
When choosing a program, it is recommended to be guided by the label on the clothing, which indicates whether the item can be washed in an Ariston automatic washing machine and, if so, at what water temperature and at what maximum speed. This rule will allow the user to thoroughly wash things and protect them from possible damage.
Main programs
If the owner of the equipment wants to wash clothes, in most cases he chooses one of main modes. The execution time below is indicated approximately; depending on the model of the Ariston machine, it may vary up or down.
Cotton
It is recommended to wash cotton fabrics on the following modes:
- Preliminary (soaking) + cotton 90°C. For heavily soiled cotton fabrics. Washing time – 164 minutes. By default, the machine spins things at maximum speed.
- Cotton 60°C. For colored and white cotton fabrics. Maximum spin, execution time – 138 minutes.
- Cotton 40°C. White or colored delicate items. The laundry is washed for 89 minutes and is spun at low speeds to prevent fabric damage.
Synthetics
Used for synthetic fabrics, temperature can be 40° or 60°C. Spin – no more than 800 rpm. Duration of execution – up to 85 minutes.
Quick wash
Depending on the model, the program is called “fast”, “express”, “mix”. Three varieties are available: 15, 30, 60 minutes. The temperature in all three cases is 30°C, spin is 800 rpm. This combination of time and temperature allows you to perfectly refresh things or wash lightly soiled clothes.
Additional programs
These programs are used less frequently and are intended for certain types of fabrics and items.
Antibacterial
Divided into two types:
- Washing heavily soiled items at 90°C. Duration – 165 minutes.
- Washing colored fabrics at 60°C. Running time: 79 minutes.
In both cases, things will be pressed at maximum speed.
Night
Designed for people whose electricity and water consumption is cheaper at night than during the day.The machine washes synthetic and cotton fabrics silently at 40°C. The equipment drains the water and spins the laundry only 8 hours after completion of the main process or at the user’s command (you need to press the “Start” button). Execution continues for 288 minutes.
Kids' things
This washing program is used if you need to wash colored and delicate items. The water heats up to just 40°C, and the technique uses increased amounts of water and several extra rinses to completely remove any detergent residue from the laundry. Running time: 116 minutes.
White things
In this mode, the device washes only light-colored fabrics at a temperature of 60°C and a spin speed of 1000 rpm.
Dark things
Used for washing dark items. The maximum permissible water temperature is 30°, laundry is spun at 800 rpm.
Silk
The most delicate mode used to wash viscose, lace fabrics, and thin curtains. No spin is used, the water is heated to only 30°C, the cycle duration is 55 minutes.
Wool
In this mode, the device washes cashmere and wool items. The water temperature reaches 40°C, the drum rotates in slow motion to prevent damage to the laundry. The number of revolutions during spinning is only 600. The cycle runs for 55 minutes.
Secondary functions
In addition to the main and additional washing modes, in Ariston washing machines you can only select auxiliary functions, for example, only drain or rinse.
- Additional rinse. When this option is activated, the washing machine will perform one more rinse during operation. This is necessary to completely remove the detergent from the fabrics.This possibility is relevant for small children, people with sensitive skin or allergies, and also simply in cases where the detergent was added in more quantity than necessary.
- Individual mode. Allows you to store your own program in the washing machine’s memory, selecting all the necessary parameters for it.
- Spin only. As a rule, the user can independently select the speed when activating this option. This function may be relevant if, after completing a program, the laundry turns out to be very damp or for hand-washed clothes. This option can also be activated after a night wash has been completed, during which the Ariston machine operates very quietly, excluding all spin stages, both main and intermediate.
- Drain. This function can be used in the event of an emergency need to drain water from the tank, as well as in the event of a breakdown of the Ariston machine, when the equipment refuses to drain the liquid from the tank.
Conclusion
Each Ariston washing machine has a selector (switch) that allows you to select one of the many programs presented. They are indicated by special icons or numbers; to find out their meanings, you need to look at the detergent drawer. A detailed explanation indicating the execution time, water heating temperature, spin speed, as well as information about things that can be washed in this mode is presented in the operating instructions.
In addition to the main and additional programs for washing clothes, the owner of the device can select and activate additional functions - spinning, rinsing, etc.You should only load laundry into the washing machine and select the type of wash according to the recommendations on the label. similar entries from this section
