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132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main features of your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Drying symbols on garment labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44 Guarantee Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. • Keep all packaging well away from children. • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Main features of your washer-dryer • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 900, 700 or 400 rpm. • RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing.
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132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Position 40°C Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position COLD = cold wash START/PAUSE button This button has three functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. If you have selected the DELAYED START option, the machine starts its hourly countdown.
2993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed programme instead of an electronic programme push the button until the drying time you want appears in the display according to the fabrics (cotton or easy cares) you have to dry. For COTTON you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes. For EASY CARES you can select a time from 10 minutes to 100 minutes.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance This function cannot be used with WOOL programme and PREWASH or STAIN options. The soak programme ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Easy cares, and with emptying of the water without spinning for Delicates. PREWASH The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours. The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic WASHING & DRYING programme. Display The display shows the following information: • Duration of the selected programme (in minutes), calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. • Selected drying time (max.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the DRAIN programme. Altering a programme which is running To alter a programme, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons.
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132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:24 PM Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 21 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent?.... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 22 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 23 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Load Sort of laundry Linen and cottons Easy cares max. load (dry weight) 2.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 24 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the drying cycle Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 25 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Max. load - cottons - easy cares and delicates - wool 5 kg 2.5 kg 2 kg Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment .
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 26 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light up. The display shows the duration of the programme.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 27 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, easy cares or delicate programme.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 28 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. DOOR If the Delay Start option has been selected the START/PAUSE programme will start at the end of the countdown. If the DOOR light beside the START/PAUSE button is red and flashing at the start of the programme it indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 29 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A zero appears on the display. An acoustic signal is clearly audible. The END light comes on in the programme progress display. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the water must be emptied out before opening the door either - by pressing the START/PAUSE button (the laundry will be spun at the speed corresponding to the selected type of fabrics.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 30 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 2.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for easy cares. Load the laundry. Add detergent and additive. Do not use a dosing device when carrying out automatic washing and drying programme. Select the wash programme. Select the required options by means of the relevant buttons.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 31 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work White 95°-60° garments, sheets, Cottons household linen, underwear, towels. Whites ECONOMY 60° Cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen. Coloured cotton or Coloured 60°-50° linen fabric, shirts, cottons 40°-30° underwear, towels.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 32 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Special programmes Programme Rinses Consumption* DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load kWh lt. min. This programme can 3 rinses with liquid EXTRA RINSE be used for additive. RINSE HOLD 5 kg 0.02 49 23 rinsing hand Short spin. SPIN SPEED washed gar- (700 rpm max) ments. Hand washed 1 rinse with liquid garments to additive. Softeners be starched Long spin. or softened.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 33 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Timed Drying Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed Drying time mins Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) 2.5 kg 1200 65-75 1.5 kg 1200 45-55 2 kg 900 70-80 1 kg 900 35-45 2.5 kg 1200 50-60 1.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 34 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 35 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 36 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 37 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C. Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the DRAIN programme.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 38 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problem Possible cause The main electrical fuse has blown. The door is not properly closed (E40). The machine does not work The plug is not connected. The START button has not been pressed. The DELAYED START option has been selected. Solution Replace the fuse. Close the door; the click of the lock should be heard. Insert the plug. Press the button. Check the selected delay on the display.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 39 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution Too much detergent has been used. Measure detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions. An unsuitable detergent has been used that creates too much foam. Use a suitable washing machine detergent. One of the connectors on the water inlet hose is There is water on the floor leaking. Check that the hose is firmly screwed on at both ends.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 40 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The unbalance detection device that prevents excessive vibration during spinning has cut in. If the laundry is not evenly distributed inside the drum at the beginning of the spin cycle, the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 41 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 42 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 84x60x60 cm 100.5 cm ± 10 mm approx. 76 kg approx. 5 kg domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/1000/900/700/400 rpm 50-800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 43 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in the “Troubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 44 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) This information can be found on the rating plate, so you have these numbers to hand we recommed you write them below. Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ser.-No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.
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132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 46 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: • The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. • The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 47 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
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132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 49 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the 2 rear bottom screws. Slide out the 2 plastic pins. Lay the machine on P0001 its back, taking P1129 care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by 1 placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 50 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. • Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 51 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Water inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. Do not connect to a hot water supply.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 52 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied. Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 53 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Electrical connections 13 AMP WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is GREEN &YELLOW 13AMP FUSE not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 54 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point.
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132993820.qxd 3/4/03 12:25 PM Pagina 56 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de 132.993.820-01-02003 Subject to change without notice From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use.
