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132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 5 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 6 (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. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 7 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Main features of your washing machine • 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 900, 700 or 400 rpm. • RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing.
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132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Control panel F 1000 D 900 95 C 700 B 400 A E 60 50 40 30 30 40 30 A A B C D E = = = = = B C D 40 40 40 60 50 E Option buttons Spin speed button START/PAUSE button Programme progress display Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 11 (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 three functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. b) Pause To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE button.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance QUICK By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with the wool and economy programme and cannot be used with STAIN. SOAK The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30°C. After this time the wash cycle will automatically start. This function cannot be used with WOOL, PREWASH or STAIN programme.
2997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance To empty out water: • press the START/PAUSE button: after emptying, the machine performs the spin cycle required for the type of wash selected; • select the DRAIN programme “C” to empty out the water without spinning. Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET O and then to the DRAIN programme.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 14 (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 position O. 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 “C”. Altering a programme which is running To alter a programme, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance 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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 16 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Approximate dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 18 (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. 30 40 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 19 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 20 (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 STAIN-Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 21 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Select the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on. Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button; the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on. Selecting RINSE HOLD the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 22 (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 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. Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 23 (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. E Whites ECONOMY E Cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen. 60°-50° 40°-30° Coloured cotton or Coloured COLD linen fabric, shirts, underwear, towels.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 24 (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 3 rinses with liquid EXTRA RINSE be used for additive. RINSE HOLD 6 kg 0.02 44 19 rinsing hand Short spin. SPIN SPEED washed gar- (700 rpm max) ments. Hand washed garments to B Softeners be starched or softened.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 25 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 26 (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 filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean. Open the door of the machine. Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come out of the filter. Pull out the filter.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 27 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or drain pipe are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary, wait until the water has cooled; • place a bowl on the floor; • put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water out.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 28 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 29 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed. Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked. Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water inlet hose is clogged. Clean the filter. The door is not properly closed. Close the door.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 30 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 31 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 32 (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 83.5x59.5x57 cm 114.5 cm ± 13 mm approx. 79 kg approx. 6 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1000/900/700/400 rpm 50-800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 33 (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. (Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed leaflet).
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 34 (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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132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 36 (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 rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 37 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 38 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 39 (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.
132997880.qxd 07/06/01 11.48 Pagina 40 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Unscrew the two plastic screws (4 - Fig. A) and fit them on the opposite side (4 - Fig. B). Remove the catch hook (5 - Fig. A) by inserting a screwdriver into the upper hole and pushing downwards. Remove plate (6) by inserting a screwdriver into the bottom hole and pushing upwards (Fig. A). Refit the catch hook (5) and plate (6) on the opposite sides (Fig. B).
