Electrolux EFLW317TIW Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 13

Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, continued Cycle Settings 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. casual (on select models) Use this cycle for synthetics and blends with a permanent press or no-iron finish. 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. 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 chamber. Select the spin speed appropriate for the load. NOTE You may deselect extra rinse if you wish to perform a spin only cycle or select no spin if you want to perform a drain only cycle. 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. This maintenance cycle removes residue that may cause odor. See Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) for detailed information about the clean washer cycle. 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. To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with every cycle. If a temperature is not appropriate for the cycle, it cannot be selected and will not be lit by pressing the temp button. 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 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. 13