Electrolux EW9W1165RC User Manual page 36

Special stain removers are available. Use the
special stain remover that is applicable to the
type of stain and fabric.
Do not spray stain remover on garments near
the appliance as it is corrosive to the plastic
parts.
16.3 Detergent type and quantity
The choice of detergent and use of correct
quantities not only affects your wash
performance, but also helps to avoid waste
and protect the environment:
• Use only detergents and other treatments
specially made for washing machines.
First, follow these generic rules:
– powder detergents (also tablets and
single-dose detergents) for all types of
fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer
powder detergents containing bleach
for whites and laundry sanitization,
– liquid detergents (also single-dose
detergents) , preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60 °C
max) for all types of fabric, or special
ones for woollens only.
• The choice and quantity of detergent will
depend on: type of fabric (delicates,
woollens, cottons, etc), the colour of
clothes, size of the load, degree of soiling,
wash temperature and hardness of the
water used.
• Follow the instructions that you find on
packaging of the detergents or other
treatments without exceeding the
indicated maximum level (
• Do not mix different types of detergents.
• Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– there is large amounts of foam during
washing.
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• When using detergent tabs or pods,
always put them inside the drum, not in
the detergent dispenser and follow the
manufacturer's recommendations .
Insufficient detergent may cause:
• unsatisfactory washing results,
• the wash load to turn grey,
• greasy clothes,
• mould in the appliance.
Excessive detergent may cause:
• sudsing,
• reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing,
• a greater impact for the environment.
16.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow
these tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed
without prewash in order to save
detergent, water and time (the
environment is protected too!).
• Loading the appliance to the maximum
capacity indicated for each
programmes helps to reduce energy
and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and
limited soiling can be removed; the
laundry can then be washed at a lower
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of detergent,
refer to the quantity suggested by the
detergent producer and check the water
hardness of you domestic system. Refer
to 'Water hardness'.
• Set the maximum possible spin speed
for the selected programme for saving
energy during drying phase!
16.5 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
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areas where the water hardness is soft it is
not necessary to use a water softener.
To find out the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water softener.
Follow the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.