Electrolux EWT 1058, Instruction Manual

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Maximum laundry loads depend-
ing on fabric type
The amount of laundry placed in the drum must not
exceed the maximum capacity of the appliance. This
capacity varies depending on the nature of the fabrics.
Reduce the quantity for heavily soiled laundry or for
sponge type fabrics.
Maximum load
Not all textiles have the same volume and the same
water retention ability.
This is why, the drum should in general be filled:
- fully but without excessive pressure for cotton, linen
and mixed fabrics,
- half full for treated cottons and synthetic fabrics,
- approximately a third full for very delicate garments
such as net curtains and woollen items.
For a mixed laundry load, fill the drum depending on the
nature of the most delicate fabrics.
The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:
bath robe .......................................................... 1200 g
hand towel ......................................................... 180 g
large towel ........................................................ 1300 g
single sheet ........................................................ 800 g
pillow case .......................................................... 200 g
night shirt ............................................................ 180 g
man's pyjamas .................................................... 500 g
child's pyjamas ................................................... 200 g
man's shirt .......................................................... 250 g
blouse ................................................................. 150 g
tea towel ............................................................. 100 g
overalls ..................................................... 300 à 600 g
Detergent
Choosing the detergent
Detergent manufacturers state on the label the maxi-
mum amount of detergent to be used depending on the
laundry load.
Amount :
The amount of detergent to use depends on the amount
of laundry to be washed, water hardness and the degree
of soiling of the laundry.
Use slightly less detergent in soft water areas. For hard
water areas or heavily soiled or stained laundry, use
lightly more detergent.
You can find out about how hard the water is in your area
by contacting your local water board or other profes-
sional department.
Note : Only use low foaming detergents, specially
designed for use in wahing machines. Use neutral
products for washing wool.
If you use liquid detergents, place the dosing ball
directly into the drum. If the laundry is then to be dried
in a tumble dryer, remember to remove the dosing ball.
Liquid detergent can also be poured directly into the
dispensing drawer (
), provided that the appliance is
switched on immediately.
Liquid detergents are designed for lower temperatures,
being 30°C and 40°C, whilst a powder detergent should
be used for higher temperatures from 60°C to 90°C.