Hotpoint-Ariston dishwasher programs

Hotpoint-Ariston dishwashers are in great demand. It attracts buyers not only with good functionality, but also with a relatively low cost. Italian equipment is considered one of the best in terms of price/quality ratio.

Before you start the appliance for the first time, you need to understand what modes the Hotpoint-Ariston dishwasher has. Then you can choose a program not at random, but based on the fullness of the working chamber and the degree of contamination of the dishes.

What programs are available to the user?

The memory of modern PMMs contains several modes that differ in duration, water heating temperature, number of rinses, etc. Each model has its own set of programs and additional functions. To figure out what the device can do, you need to look at the user manual.

A full description of the washing programs is presented in the instructions for the PMM.

If you buy a used dishwasher and the user manual is lost, you can look up the information on the Internet by specifying your PMM model in the search bar. Let's figure out what washing modes are available on most Hotpoint-Ariston machines.

• The intensive program is designed specifically for heavily soiled cutlery, including pots, pans, and baking trays. This mode cannot be used for washing crystal, porcelain and other delicate dishes. The cycle duration is 145 minutes. Includes pre-soak, main wash, rinsing and drying. The water warms up to 65°C.
• Auto. Standard mode designed for washing moderately soiled dishes. This is a normal cycle, optimal for daily running. Assumes drying.The program execution time is 110 minutes. The water temperature during the process reaches 55°C.
• Pre-rinse. An additional step before standard washing. There is no need to load cleaning agent into the cuvette. The cycle duration is 8 minutes.
• Eco. A mode designed for washing dishes with a medium degree of soiling. The program provides for reduced electricity and water consumption. The cycle includes pre-rinse, main wash, rinsing and drying. The duration of the algorithm is 155 minutes. The maximum water heating temperature is 50°C.
• Fast cycle. A short program for washing lightly soiled cutlery immediately after eating. Assumes incomplete loading of the working chamber. Duration – only 25 minutes. Drying of dishes is not provided - after removing the product you will have to wipe it manually. The water is heated to 45°C.
• Crystal. Economical, delicate mode, suitable for washing fragile dishes with a low degree of soiling. Ideal for washing crystal and porcelain cutlery. Not available on all Hotpoint-Ariston models. At the end of the cycle, drying is activated. The duration of the program is one and a half hours.
• Short Time. A mode designed for washing plates and pots with normal soiling. The duration of the program is 1 hour 20 minutes. Finally, the drying of the dishes is activated.
• Ultra Intensive. The most “hard” mode, designed specifically for washing pots, saucepans and baking sheets with dried food residues. The cycle continues for 155 minutes. There is a stage of pre-soaking, main washing, rinsing and drying. The water warms up to 70°C.
• Good Night.Optimal mode for starting the car at night. The dishwasher operates almost silently, doing an excellent job of removing dirt. The cycle duration is 3 and a half hours.

Although the Eco program lasts longer than most other modes, it still ensures minimal consumption of kilowatts and water. Consumption is comparable to a fast cycle. Therefore, you should not be afraid of a duration of 2.5 hours.

Most Hotpoint-Ariston dishwashers have modes: “Intensive”, “Eco”, “Fast”, “Auto” and “Pre-rinse”. Other algorithms are found on separate models. Knowing the description of the washing programs, you can accurately select the optimal settings, focusing on the type of dishes and the degree of contamination.

Additional features of Hotpoint-Ariston

In addition to the main washing modes, you need to understand what auxiliary options are provided in your Hotpoint-Ariston. A description of additional functions is also in the instructions. We'll tell you what additions can be useful during operation.

Delayed start function. Depending on the Hotpoint Ariston model, it is possible to delay the launch by 1, 6, 9 or 12 hours. This option is very useful when the cycle needs to start not now, but later. For example, you can give the machine the command to start working at 2 am, or at 5 am.

Activating the feature is easy. This is done like this:

• press the “Start delay” button, use it to set the required delay time;
• select the desired washing mode and close the PMM door.

The dishwasher will then begin counting down the minutes until the cycle begins. If it becomes necessary to change the delay time, you should press the “Start Delay” button again.If the function needs to be disabled, the key is pressed until the corresponding indicator goes out.

"Half Load" option. It makes sense to activate this function when only one (upper or lower) oven basket is filled with dirty dishes. This will save water, electricity and detergent.

To activate the function, you must press the “Half Load” button several times before selecting the main wash program. As a result, the triangle corresponding to the filled basket (upper or lower) will light up. After this, the wash will start.

Is it always possible to activate add-ons? The “Delay Start” function is compatible with any machine wash mode Hotpoint-Ariston. The “Half Load” option cannot be connected to the short program and the Short Time, Ultra Intensive and Good Night algorithms.

Another additional option is “Multifunctional tablets”. It improves washing quality and drying results. The duration of the main cycle after activating the function increases.

4 reader comments

1. 01/20/2022 at 17:57

   Elena:

   And in my first program it washes for 6 hours, and the time on the display does not reach zero. At 48 minutes it closes the clock by 1.5-2.

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2. 01/29/2022 at 16:41

   Andrey:

   I installed a full washing cycle on Ariston Hotpoint, but there was a need to complete the washing ahead of schedule. How to change the cycle before draining the water?

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3. 06/27/2022 at 13:47

   Olga:

   Press the start/pause button until it beeps

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4. 09/03/2022 at 16:29

   Seraphim:

   Hello. Why does the car wash the whole day (more than 4 hours) in the daily wash mode? Although the washing mode should be 1 hour 10 minutes.

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