Electrolux EW 970 C - Manual (Page 35)

The very first time that the machine is used you should run
a wash programme with no load in the drum, to clear any
residues which may have been left by the manufacturing
process. Pour approx. 100 ml of detergent straight into the
drum and run programme G, 40° C. When the programme
has ended the machine will be ready for use.
Loading the machine
Pull the door latch gently to open the door. Put the items to
be washed inside the drum. Large and small items can be
mixed. Try always to wash full loads: for maximum load
weights see the programme charts. You should only reduce
the load weight for heavily-soiled items and sensitive fabrics.
One way of achieving the maximum load size is to fill the
drum with dry items, but without forcing them in. Another
way is to weigh the first loads you wash, so you learn to
estimate the right load size. Close the machine door.
Adding detergent and fabric
conditioner
The amount of detergent you use has an impact on the
performance of any washing machine. Both too much and
too little can cause problems. Use only detergent for auto-
matic washing machines, and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when measuring the quantity.
Increase the quantity of detergent if the load is heavily soiled
or if you have a hard water supply. Decrease the amount
for lightly soiled items or less than a full load. Excessive
foaming may indicate you have used too much detergent.
The detergent dispenser is used for fabric conditioner and
detergent for the main wash.
Put the detergent in the larger compartment on the left
(Fig 1) and the fabric conditioner in the smaller one on the
right (Fig. 2). Never fill the compartment for fabric conditioner
higher than the maximum level marked on it. If using pre-
wash, add the detergent for this straight into the drum.
Starting the machine
Before starting the programme, check:
– that the door is closed
– that the machine is plugged in and switched on at the
wall socket
– that the machine's water supply is turned on
Set the temperature (Fig. 3), select the programme (Fig. 4)
and press any option buttons you require. Then press the
ON/OFF button to start the wash. The indicator light will
come on after 5 seconds when the door locks shut (electri-
cally) and the machine starts working.
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