Electrolux EW 970 C: General washing information

General washing information

Detergent and fabric conditioner

Liquid detergent

The type and the quantity of detergent you use both have

A suitable liquid detergent can be used instead of powder

an impact on the results you achieve with your washing

detergent for programmes with low or medium wash tem-

machine. Using too much detergent is unnecessary and

peratures. In these cases you should select a programme

increases overall impact on the environment quite needlessly.

without pre-wash. Pour the liquid detergent into the

Even biodegradable detergents contain substances which

detergent compartment immediately before you start the

can disturb the balance of the environment.

programme.

Use only good-quality detergents which are intended

Fabric conditioner

for use in automatic washing machines.

If you are using fabric conditioner, pour it into the right-

In determining exactly how much to use, follow the deter-

hand compartment of the detergent dispenser. Fabric

gent manufacturer's recommendations, taking into account

conditioner is particularly useful if the load will later be

the size of the wash load, the degree of soiling and the

dried in a tumble dryer, as it counteracts static electricity.

hardness of your water supply. If you are unsure of exactly

how hard the water is in your area, the water company

should be able to tell you.

Detergent

Pour the detergent into the left-hand compartment of the

detergent dispenser before starting the programme.

Special types of detergent are available for coloureds,

delicates and wool.

Textile care labelling

These are the commonest symbols used on garments and textiles, plus brief explanations.

Normal wash

WASHING

90° wash

Delicate wash

hand wash only do not wash in water

BLEACHING

May be bleached in cold water Do not bleach

IRONING

Max. 200°C (“hot iron”)

Code for dry-cleaner (normal solvents)

DRY-CLEAN

DRYING

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Codes for dry-cleaner (special solvents)

60° wash 40° wash 30° wash

Max. 150°C (“medium iron”) Max. 100°C (“cool iron”) Do not iron

Do not dry-clean

The letters inside the dry-cleaning symbol provide information for the dry-cleaner, so that the correct

solvents and cleaning procedures can be used.

normal temp.

low temp.

Dry flat Drip dry Hang-dry Do not tumble-dryCan be tumble-dried