3 detergents and additives, 4 ecological hints, 5 water hardness – Electrolux EWW1486HDW User Manual

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Special stain removers are available. Use

the special stain remover that is applicable

to the type of stain and fabric.

13.3 Detergents and additives

• Only use detergents and additives

specially made for washing machines:

– powder detergents for all types of

fabric,

– powder detergents for delicate

fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,

– liquid detergents, preferably for low

temperature wash programmes (60

°C max) for all types of fabric, or

special for woollens only.

• Do not mix different types of

detergents.

• To help the environment, do not use

more than the correct quantity of

detergent.

• Obey the instructions that you find on

the on packaging of these products.

• Use the correct products for the type

and colour of the fabric, the

programme temperature and the level

of soil.

• If your appliance has not the detergent

dispenser with the flap device, add the

liquid detergents with a dosing ball

(supplied by the detergent's

manufacturer).

13.4 Ecological hints

• Set a programme without the prewash

phase to wash laundry with normal soil.

• Always start a washing programme

with the maximum load of laundry.

• If necessary, use a stain remover when

you set a programme with a low

temperature.

• To use the correct quantity of the

detergent, check the water hardness of

your domestic system

13.5 Water hardness

If the water hardness in your area is high

or moderate, we recommend that you use

a water softener for washing machines. In

areas where the water hardness is soft it is

not necessary to use a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,

contact your local water authority.

Use the correct quantity of the water

softener. Obey the instructions that you

find on the packaging of the product.

13.6 Drying hints

Prepare the drying cycle

• Open the water tap.

• Do a check if the connection of the

drain hose is correct. Refer to

installation chapter for more

information.

• For the maximum laundry load of the

drying programmes, refer to the drying

programmes table.

13.7 Items to do not dry

Do no not set a drying programme for

this laundry:

• Very delicate items.

• Synthetic curtains.

• Pieces of clothing with metal inserts.

• Nylon stockings.

• Quilts.

• Bed covers.

• Duvets.

• Anoraks.

• Sleeping bags

• Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail

solvents or similar.

• Garments with foam-rubber or

materials similar to foam-rubber.

13.8 Garment labels

When you dry the laundry, obey the

indications on the labels of the

manufacturers:

= The item can be tumble dried

= The drying cycle is at high

temperature

= The drying cycle is at reduced

temperature

= The item can not be tumble dried.

13.9 Drying cycle duration

The drying time can change depending

on:

• speed of the last spin

• dryness level

• type of laundry

• weight of the load size

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