Electrolux 63742 VI manual Removing stains, Detergents and additives

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Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.

Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will have already been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach.

Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.

Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.

Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.

All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:

• powder detergents for all types of fabric,

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Contents Lavamat 63742 Dear Customer Contents What to do if Technical Data Consumption value Packaging materials Old machine Ecological hints InstallationPrior to using for the first time Safety informationGeneral safety Installation Use Child SafetyProduct description Compartment for prewash phase or stain removerDetergent dispenser drawer Control panel Table of symbolsChild safety lock 10.1 10.2 Child safety lock Acoustic signalsFirst Use PersonalisationLoad the laundry Daily UseMeasure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until itMachine is now switched on Select the Prewash option Button Programme option buttonSelect the Stain option Button Select the Sensitive option ButtonSelect the Time option Button Select the Delay Start ButtonSelect the START/PAUSE Button Altering an option or a running programme Select an additional rinseInterrupting a programme Opening the door after the programme has started Cancelling a programmeAt the end of the programme 10.2 go off and a blinking 0 will appear on the displayNon-shrink shirts Washing programmesBlouses Spin Programme information Preparing the wash cycle TemperaturesSorting out the laundry Before loading the laundryFollowing weights are indicative Laundry weightsMaximum loads Detergents and additives Removing stainsDegrees of water hardness Quantity of detergent to be usedPowder detergents for delicate fabrics 60C max and woollens Marked before starting the wash programmeCare and cleaning Door seal Washing drumDrain pump Emergency emptying out Water inlet filterFrost precautions What to do if Possible cause/SolutionMachine fills then empties immediately Cause possible/Solution Consumption value Technical DataUnpacking InstallationPolystyrene base from the bottom Six smaller bolts C Water inlet Positioning and levellingWater drainage Water-stop deviceOnto a sink outlet spigot Electrical connection Interest of the environmentWith the following code Green and Yellow Earth BluePermanent connection Building-in Preparation and assembly of the doorMounting the door Hardwood strip Packaging materials Environment concernsOld machine Ecological hintsPage 132 963 770-01-302008 Subject to change without notice
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