Washing modes and programs for the Ariston washing machine

Ariston panel Each automatic washing machine of the Hotpoint Ariston brand has a large number of functions. It can be not so easy to understand the entire range of capabilities of household appliances. If the panel has not only a graphic designation of the mode, but also a signature, then it will be much easier. But it’s worth figuring out what washing modes are provided by the manufacturers of Ariston washing machines.

Names of modes and how are they indicated?

In addition to graphic symbols, there are also numbers on the panels of Ariston washing machines. Each washing mode has its own number. The drawings, as a rule, are not located around the round switch, as in some models, but on the left side of the panel, under which the container for powder and rinse aid is hidden. It is not always possible to understand the designation of a particular symbol the first time, so in this situation you cannot do without instructions. Let's look at the numbering of the washing program for Ariston machines.

Synthetic fabrics, washable at 60 degrees. Their designation is a full dress.
Synthetic fabrics that need to be washed at 40 degrees.
White items are indicated by a picture of a white T-shirt.
Colored things. The mode image is a circle on the background of a T-shirt.
Dark items are indicated by a black T-shirt.
The shirts have an image similar to the name.
Down items are presented in the form of a jacket with a hood.
Linen “7 days” is a program for washing bed linen. The picture looks like two different sized towels hanging on a holder.
The “Rinse” mode is indicated by a picture that shows the outline of a basin with water pouring into it.
Spin and drain. The symbol for this program is a circular spiral and drops of water located underneath it.
Anti-allergy washing is indicated by a symbol in the form of a baby bottle and pacifier.
The delicate wash has an image of a basin of water and intricate lines above it.
Wool. The mode is represented by a symbol in the form of a triangular skein of wool.
Mix 30 – a circle marked “30”.
Standard 60 cotton is represented by a flag indicating "60".
Standard 40 cotton has a flag-shaped designation that says “40.”
Standard Cotton 20 - T-shirt with "20" written on it.

On some Ariston models, the images may differ slightly from those described above, but in general they are all similar. Once the symbolism of the washing programs has become clear to us, it is worth moving on to their detailed description.

Main programs

The main ones are a certain list of programs for automatic washing machines, which are available in almost all models. First of all, this is “Cotton”. Moreover, the program is presented in three versions, differing in water temperature:

particularly soiled cotton fabrics are washed at a temperature of 60-90 degrees with pre-washing. When spinning, the speed is up to 1000 rpm;
It is better to wash colored items at a temperature of 40-60 degrees;
For delicate fabrics and not particularly dirty things, water at a temperature of 20-40 degrees is suitable.

The “Synthetic” mode is also distinguished by the presence of several options. For heavy soiling, a temperature of 60 degrees is required, and for normal washing of synthetic materials, 40 is sufficient.

modes on Ariston

For things that just need to be freshened up, the quick Mix 30 program is suitable. As the name implies, the procedure lasts only 30 minutes. But it is worth remembering that it is not suitable for delicate fabrics, woolen and silk items.

Some models also offer the “Mix 15” program, which accordingly washes 2 times faster.

Minor Modes

The software set of any modern washing machine is not limited to the above list. In addition to this, there is also a secondary set of modes that make washing things much easier.

Antibacterial wash is suitable for heavy soiling. You can wash both white and colored linen. But you will need to adjust the temperature. For colored items, the temperature should not exceed 60 degrees. In this case, white fabrics are washed for 2.5 hours, and bright ones for about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Night washing is ideal for the dark hours of the day when everyone is sleeping. The washing machine operates almost silently. But such a wash will take more than 4 hours.
Children's clothes require special care. The program is designed in such a way that a large amount of water is drawn into the drum, all clothes are thoroughly washed of powder. The wash lasts 110 minutes at a temperature of no more than 60 degrees.
Wool can be washed in water no hotter than 40 degrees. For such clothes, the drum rotates slowly and the spin speed is low.
Silk requires a delicate attitude, so the water is heated only to 30 degrees. In the end, nothing is wrung out.

In addition to the programs, there are also various functions that allow you to adjust the default settings depending on what materials are loaded into the drum.The above modes enable the user to select the most favorable and gentle washing conditions for each type of fabric.

Functional modes?

Any Ariston brand automatic washing machine has a certain set of additional functions. This, for example, is an additional rinse for thoroughly “rinsing” things from powders and conditioners. This also includes an individual program; it allows the user to enter into memory any of the most frequently used modes or simply certain settings. This will significantly save time when starting the wash.

Additional spin can have several settings. Its duration takes on average 10-15 minutes. Draining is a little-used function. But it will be needed in cases where the washing is completed and the machine has not drained all the water from the drum.

Using the discussed functionality will help significantly simplify some aspects of washing things. The main thing is not to forget about their presence and to use all possibilities in a timely manner.

The meaning of drawings without captions?

Some automatic washing machines do not have any mode labels on the panel. They have to be identified only by the picture. Therefore, it is important to immediately understand what each symbol means:

square basket with cotton balls - washing items made from cotton materials;
chemical flask - synthetic;
flower - things that require a delicate attitude;
wood – “economy” mode;
iron – light ironing;
basin and hand contour - hand wash;
skein of woolen threads - washing woolen items;
trousers - jeans;
basin with water circuit designation - pre-wash;
basin and curved line - rinsing;
basin and arrow - draining water after the cycle;
twisted spiral - spin;
moon and stars - silent washing;
clock - fast mode.

modes on SM Ariston

Setting up the machine before washing

Before using the automatic washing machine, you should carefully study the instructions. But on most models everything is so clearly marked that you can set everything up intuitively. On the control panel there is a switch knob for selecting the desired program, and then you can set additional parameters.

Before you start washing, you should read the labels on your clothes. It indicates how to properly wash this or that item. An incorrect choice of temperature or mode will result in the fabric becoming unusable.

Particular attention should be paid to temperature and recommended chemicals.

If the user is familiar with the modes, he will be able to quickly select a washing program and the process will be most effective. But senseless pressing of buttons will damage not only the clothes, but also the washing machine.