this is driving me barmy, I thought I had a handle on it but apparently not!!!!!!

using Electrum 2.9.3 how do i import a btc private key? im trying to claim my bch
insturctions are send you btc to bittrex
import you private key into a bch wallet

Sweep shows "no inputs"
New Wallet shows below

Standard Wallet
Wallet with 2FA
Multi sig
Watch Bitcoin

i thought it would be so simple, aarrggghhhhh
im using debian8

any help appreciated