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The signs on the control panel of the Electrolux machine are not clear to everyone. On some models there is the name of each program, on others only symbolic images.
What if you need to select a specific function for a specific type of laundry? You can look at the instructions. But if it is lost or you bought a used washing machine, you can find the meaning of each SM Electrolux washing mode in our article.
Table of Electrolux programs (Electrolux): description and notation
Selecting a particular mode at random is not recommended. It is better to immediately familiarize yourself with the description of the symbols, and then begin to operate. In the table below you will find the names and decoding of the main and additional modes for the Electrolux washing machine. All symbols on different Electrolux models are deciphered in the same way.
Main Modes
| designation | Name | transcript | The approximate time* |
| Prewash mode | The symbol is also applied to the detergent dispenser tray so that the user does not mix up the powder compartments. The mode allows you to pre-wash a thing, suitable for heavily soiled laundry. | Increases washing time by approximately 20%. | |
| Main wash | Standard mode. | Depends on temperature and type of fabric. | |
| Rinsing | An extra rinse can be used if you are not sure that the clothes were rinsed well before. | up to 20 minutes. | |
| Spinning | The ability to additionally wring out the linen and adjust the speed of rotation. | about 5 minutes. | |
| Delay wash | Allows you to load the laundry into the tank and set the time (after 3, 6, 9 hours) when the machine starts. | Maximum – up to 24 hours (depending on model). | |
| Rinse stop | Some users may confuse it with regular rinsing. However, in the usual one, a basin with waves is drawn, and the stop is displayed as a basin with flat water. | — | |
| Discharge | A basin with an arrow pointing down indicates a drain that can be turned on if the washer has not drained the water after the end of the program. | — | |
| End of cycle | An arrow pointing to the right will tell you that the program has ended. | — |
*The data in this and the following tables are approximate; See the instructions for your model for the exact time.
Also on the panel of Electrolux washing machines there are indicators. With its help, it is convenient to determine the end time of the cycle (on the display) or the operation of one of the functions (the indicator is lit). An audible signal warns that the wash is over and the laundry can be removed from the tub.
Additional programs
Additional modes in this case include those modes that allow you to care for certain types of linen.
| designation | Name | transcript | The approximate time |
| Cotton | Set the mode for cotton products. The water temperature is 90 degrees. | 145 minutes. | |
| Cotton Eco | For white items, as well as colored linen that does not shed at temperatures from 40 to 60 degrees (can be adjusted). | 136 minutes. | |
| Washing synthetics | Removal of normal stains on mixed and synthetic fabrics. You can adjust the temperature from cold to 60 degrees. | 90 minutes. | |
| Thin fabrics | The program allows you to wash delicate fabrics (acrylic, viscose) as gently as possible. The temperature is 40 degrees. | 60 minutes. | |
| Wool or hand wash | The machine allows you to care for woolen products that can only be washed by hand at a temperature of 40 degrees. | 55-56 minutes. | |
| Silk | The program provides gentle washing at 30 degrees for silk items, as well as mixed synthetics. | 40 minutes. | |
| blankets | The mode erases any blanket as comfortably as possible so that its “stuffing” does not go astray in one direction. Temperature from 30 to 60 degrees. | 100 minutes. | |
| Jeans | By selecting this program, you can wash knitted clothes, as well as denim and dark clothes. The temperature is adjustable from low to 60 degrees. | up to 100 minutes. | |
| Curtains | In SM Electrolux, you can safely wash curtains and curtains at a temperature of 40 degrees. Before the main wash, a preliminary wash is performed, during which it is not recommended to use powder. | up to 100 minutes. | |
| Sport | Suitable for washing synthetic clothes, sports shoes. Can be used to refresh new things. | 30 minutes. | |
| 5 shirts | The mode allows you to wash 5-6 shirts at a time at a temperature of 30 degrees. | 30 minutes. |
Useful Features
The Electrolux washing machine also has other useful features that will make washing even more efficient.
| Name | transcript |
| Steam System | A useful steam treatment technology that allows you to freshen clothes without creasing, while maintaining their shape. |
| Panel lock | It also serves as a child safety lock. By choosing an option, you block all buttons from being accidentally pressed. |
| Direct Spray | The function prevents creasing by spraying clothes with water. |
| Aqua Control | The sensor system protects the washer from leaks. |
| Team Manager | The program allows you to independently set the washing parameters. |
How to choose a washing mode in the Electrolux typewriter
The choice of program depends on the type of fabric as well as the type of laundry. To know how to configure and set the mode, just look at the control panel.
Turn the selector to set the program according to the type of fabric. Temperature, spin, extra rinse are selected by pressing the keys. The indicator lights show the spin speed. The washing time depends on the selected mode.