Electrolux EWW1697MDW, User Manual

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• Do not wash in the appliance :
– Laundry without hems or with cuts
– Underwired bras.
– Use a washing bag to wash small
items.
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in the
tub and start the spin phase again.
12.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the ap-
pliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applica-
ble to the type of stain and fabric.
12.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives spe-
cially made for washing machines.
• Do not mix different types of deter-
gents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of deter-
gent.
• 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.
12.4 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 tem-
perature.
• To use the correct quantity of the deter-
gent, check the water hardness of your
domestic system
12.5 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 soft-
ener. Obey the instructions that you find
on the packaging of the product.
12.6 Drying hints
Prepare the drying cycle
• Open the water tap.
• Do a check if the connection of the
drain hose is correct. Refer to installa-
tion chapter for more information.
• For the maximum laundry load of the
drying programmes, refer to the drying
programmes table.
Do no not set a drying programme for
this laundry:
– Very delicate items.
– Synthetic curtains.
– Woollen and silk items.
– 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 materi-
als similar to foam-rubber.
12.7 Garment labels
When you dry ther laundry, obey the indi-
cations on the labels of the manufactur-
ers:
•
= The item can be tumble dried
•
= The drying cycle is at high temper-
ature
•
= The drying cycle is at reduced
temperature
•
= The item can not be tumble dried.
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