How to use the steam programmes on your Electrolux washing machine or washer dryer

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The Steam programmes on selected Electrolux washing machines and washer dryers help reduce creases** and light odours in your clothes. Using only steam instead of washing will reduce water usage by up to 96%* than a regular wash cycle. Perfect even for delicate fabrics.

*Based on internal test with 1kg load on the Steam programme vs the Delicates programme.
**Based on internal test method measuring the amount of wrinkles on 100% cotton woven fabric before vs after a Steam cycle.

Selected models from Electrolux include Steam programmes.

Items suitable for use with steam programmes

Use steam with

• Cottons 
• Synthetics
• Mixed items 
• Cashmere and wool (only with Steam Cashmere programme, if available)

Don’t use steam with

• Items to be washed at a temperature lower than 40°C
• Items unsuitable for tumble drying
• Items with plastic, metal or wooden parts

How to use the steam cycle

The steam cycle takes up to 30 minutes and is ideal for clothes that have only been worn once or that have been sitting in the wardrobe for a longer time. Recommended load is 1 kg.

1. Optional: For extra freshness, add up to 20 ml of Steam Fragrance into the fabric conditioner compartment in the detergent drawers
2. Select the programme Steam FreshScent or Steam Cashmere 
3. Press Start/Pause

Directly after the steam cycle has finished, remove the laundry from the drum to avoid creasing. The laundry might be damp, line dry the items until they are dry.

How to add steam to the end of a washing cycle (washing machines only)

On washing machines with the steam function, it’s possible to add steam to the end of a washing cycle to reduce fabric creasing. This is an add-on option which is compatible with selected programmes and temperatures.

1. Select washing programmes
2. Select PlusSteam option
3. Press Start/Pause

Directly after the steam cycle has ended, remove the laundry from the drum to avoid creasing.

Important 

• Do not use detergent with Steam programmes
• New items should be washed at least once with a regular cycle before using a steam cycle with Steam Fragrance

For more information about your specific model, refer to the user manual. You can find your user manual here.

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