Electrolux EFLW427UIW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 17

Controls and Settings 17 Cycle Selection Press the power button to turn on the unit. Then, turn the cycle selector in either direction or press the cycles button (dependent on model) to scroll to the desired cycle. The indicator light for that cycle will be illuminated. The estimated cycle time will appear on the LED display and indicator lights adjacent to the default settings (water temperature, final spin speed, and soil level) will illuminate for the cycle selected. See Washer Settings Chart for default settings for each cycle. Cycle settings and cycle options can be changed using the temp, spin and soil buttons. See Cycle Settings and Cycle Options for detailed directions and descriptions of available settings. To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press cancel, select a new cycle, and press start again. NOTE Turning the cycle selector knob without canceling the cycle first, will not change the cycle. To stop the cycle, press cancel. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. heavy duty Use this cycle for heavily soiled, durable garments - ex. towels, sports gear, or fabric tote bags. For best soil and stain removal, use the hottest water safe for the fabrics being washed. whitest whites (on select models) Use this cycle for white fabrics and lightly colored clothing. Refer to fabric care label for use of liquid chlorine bleach. normal Use this load for light to normally soiled cottons, linens, towels, shirts, jeans and mixed loads. activewear (on select models) Use this cycle for lightweight, synthetic athletic apparel. colors (on select models) Use this cycle for lightly soiled, dark, or highly dyed fabrics which may be susceptible to dye loss. 20min fast wash (400 Series model) Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled load in 20 minutes. 18min fast wash (500 Series model) Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled load in 18 minutes. 15min fast wash (600 Series model) Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled load in 15 minutes. NOTE Using PODS® setting may increase fast wash time by several minutes. delicates Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which require gentle washing. rinse & spin Select rinse & spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been omitted in a regular cycle. Add the fabric softener to the dispenser compartment. Select the spin speed appropriate for the load. NOTE For spin only cycle deselect extra rinse. For drain only cycle select no spin. See Cycle Options for rinse options and Cycle Settings for spin settings. clean washer To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle, empty the drum, add bleach and press start/pause. This maintenance cycle removes residue that may cause odor. See Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) for detailed instructions. Cycle Settings Washing Temperature The appropriate washing temperature will automatically be indicated for the cycle selected. To change the preset temperature, press the temp button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water temperature according to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.