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132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 45 (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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 46 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 47 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 48 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 49 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. • The packaging components (e.g.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 50 (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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 51 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain option for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programmes for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 400 rpm. • RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing.
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132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 53 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Control panel 1200 900 700 400 A B C D E F G = = = = = = = E90 E60 E40 Option buttons Spin speed button Display Delay start button START/PAUSE button Programme progress display Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 54 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Position at 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 wash START/PAUSE button This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. If you have selected the DELAY START option , the machine starts its hourly countdown.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 55 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
2988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 56 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance SPIN SPEED Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed by the machine for the selected programme or to select option (RINSE HOLD). The maximum spin speed for cotton and the programmes “B” and “D” is 1200 rpm, for the rest of the programmes is 900 rpm.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 57 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the END pilot light comes on. When the programme has finished, if the OVERDOSAGE on, it indicates that too much detergent has been used.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 58 (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 programme “C”, “D” or “F”.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 59 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Detergent dispenser drawer Cl 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. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 60 (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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132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 62 (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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 63 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 64 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash 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 additives Cl Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a prewash, a SOAK or a STAINAction programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 65 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Select 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 on. The display shows the duration of the programme. F D C B A 95 E90 E60 E40 40 30 30 40 30 40 40 40 60 50 Select the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 66 (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, synthetics or delicate programme and with programme “A”.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 67 (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. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown. If the door light 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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 68 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the START/PAUSE button goes off, the pilot light (END) on the programme progress display illuminates, the light remains off and the display shows a static zero to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out water there are two possibilities: • Select programme “C” (draining): The water is emptied out without spinning.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 69 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons Wash Temp. programme White Cottons 95° E90 Whites ECONOMY E90 Fabrics Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. White cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen. E60 Cottons (●)E60 Whites and fastECONOMY coloureds. E40 Coloured cottons ECONOMY E40 Non fast-coloureds.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:18 Pagina 70 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Synthetic fabrics, 60°-50° underwear, Synthetics 40° coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Synthetics 40° Synthetics, easy iron. Additional functions Consumption* Max. Energy Water Duration load kWh lt. min. STAIN** SOAK QUICK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 2.5 kg 0.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 71 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Special programmes Programme A Gentle rinses Consumption* DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load kWh lt. min. This programme can EXTRA RINSE 3 rinses with liquid be used for RINSE HOLD 5 kg 0.05 additive. 52 27 rinsing hand SPIN SPEED Short spin. washed garments. Hand washed 1 rinse with liquid garments to B additive. Softeners be starched Long spin. or softened.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 72 (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. Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 73 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 74 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance 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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 75 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? 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 “C”. This will activate the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 76 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water Clean the filter. inlet hose is clogged (E10). The door is not properly closed (E40). Close the door.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 77 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have not been removed. Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The feet have not been adjusted. Carefully level the machine. There is little laundry in the drum. Correct operation of the machine is not affected.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 78 (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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 79 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 85x60x60 cm 100.5 cm ± 10 mm approx. 5 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/900/700/400 rpm 50-800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 80 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary. Take note of the serial number (Ser.No.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 81 (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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132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 83 (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 025 care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by 1 placing one of the corner packing pieces 2 between the machine and the floor.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 84 (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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 85 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. In a sink drain pipe branch.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina 86 (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.
132988040_gb.qxd 04/06/2004 11:19 Pagina AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.
