Electrolux ELFW7537AT Complete Owners Guide English - Page 27

27 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. All wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can affect water temperature. sanitize (on select models) Use the sanitize setting to clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, cloth diapers, and children's clothing. It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120°F (49°C) or higher to ensure proper performance during this cycle. If the setting is lower or the load is extra large, the cycle time may be extended. When used with the heavy duty, towels, optic whites and whitest whites, cycles, the sanitize setting will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures are required. Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage.  NOTE The heavy duty, towels, optic whites and whitest whites with sanitize setting cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of NSF P172 protocol for sanitization efficacy. As a precaution, the washer door remains locked when the water temperature reaches 130°F (55°C)  NOTE If the wash cycle is paused or canceled while the internal drum temperature is above 130°F (55°C), the door will remain locked until it cools. You may manually perform a rinse & spin cycle to cool the internal temperature sooner. allergen (on select models) Removes dust mites and dander from household objects. The temperature does increase on this setting.  NOTE The heavy duty, optic whites and towels cycles with the allergen option selected have been designed to meet the requirements of the NSF P351 protocol for allergen reduction efficacy. These cycles and settings will kill dust mites and eliminate at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures are required, please check fabric care labels to prevent damage. NSF Protocol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers hot Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. warm  NOTE Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends. cool If the voltage at your outlet is under 110v, the internal heater may not adequately heat the wash water. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the final temperature of the wash water may be lower and sanitation may be reduced. Some warm water will automatically blend with cold tap supply to achieve a precise cold. Use this setting for lightly soiled noncolorfast items, knits, delicates, and hand washables. eco cold (on select models) The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to a maximum of 152°F (67°C) as the load tumbles. Cold water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin. Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to temperature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer. For use with cold water detergents. PODS® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati OH, used under license by Electrolux.