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132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main features of your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Drying symbols on garment labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Instructions for installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 6 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 7 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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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132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Control panel J A B C D E F G H J = = = = = = = = = Option buttons Spin speed button Electronic drying button Display START/PAUSE button Delay start button Drying time button Programme progress display Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Position “E” corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx. 67°C for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be combined with (QUICK). 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.
2993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance ELECTRONIC DRYING button By means of this button you can choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics: - Store dry - Iron dry (not for synthetics) The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degree of dryness.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance SOAK The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30°C. By pressing the (DELAY START) button the soak time can be prolonged up to 10 hours max. After this time the wash cycle will automatically start. This function cannot be used with WOOL programme and (PREWASH) or (STAIN) options.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET “O” and then to the DRAIN programme. 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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 “C”.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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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132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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. 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 WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 21 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 22 (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 max.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 23 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 24 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the drying cycle Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying time. Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying. How to dry Drying only Max. load - cottons 3 kg - synthetics 2 kg During the drying programme the water tap must be open and the drain hose must be correctly positioned.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 25 (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 additive 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 .
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 26 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme F D C B A 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. 95 E 60 50 40 30 40 30 40 40 40 60 50 Selection of the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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, synthetics or delicate programme.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 28 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the display. During this period it is possible to load other laundry, to modify or cancel the delay time. • Load other laundry: press the START/PAUSE button. Open the door. Load the laundry. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 29 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Turn the selector dial to O. Remove the laundry from the drum. Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites. Close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 30 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Cotton and linen, for example norWhite Cottons 95°-60° mally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. E Whites ECONOMY 60° Cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen. (●)60° Coloured 50°-40° Coloured cotton or cottons FRIO/ linen fabric, shirts, underwear, towels.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 31 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Special programmes Programme A Gentle rinses Consumption* DescripAdditional Programme phases Load Energy Water Duration tion functions kWh lt. min. This programme can 3 rinses with liquid EXTRA RINSE be used for additive. RINSE HOLD 6 kg 0.025 52 23 rinsing hand Short spin. SPIN SPEED washed gar- (700 rpm max) ments. Hand washed 1 rinse with liquid garments to B additive. Softeners be starched Long spin.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 32 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Drying Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed Drying time mins Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) 3 kg 1200 80-90 1.5 kg 1200 45-55 2 kg 900 70-80 1 kg 900 35-45 3 kg 1200 60-70 1.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 33 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Consumption data for drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests. They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as indicative values. Spin speed Max load Water litres Energy kWh Duration minutes Cotton Store dry 1200 3 kg 22 2.2 80-90 Cotton Iron dry 1200 3kg 17 1.8 60-70 Synthetics Store dry 900 2 kg 20 1.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM 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. Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 35 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 36 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 37 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 38 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 39 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 42 (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 101,5 cm ± 13 mm approx. 6 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 43 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 44 (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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132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 46 (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 placing 1 one of the corner packing pieces between 2 the machine and the floor.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 47 (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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 48 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. 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.
132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 49 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
132993360 e.qxd 10/25/02 9:34 AM Pagina 98 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.