Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please there- fore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction...
… Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is suitable for drying home textiles. It is designed for use in the home and for the above-mentioned purpose only. No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use. Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrical parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or similarly qualified persons.
… Safety precautions Children in the home Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for chil- dren. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.
… Safety precautions Make certain that sufficient ventilation is present. Avoid the backflow of gases from appliances which burn different fuels, including open flame. Before closing the appliance door and starting a programme, ensure that there are no foreign objects or pets in the drum. During the drying process, the back, drum and inside of the appliance door become hot.
Your appliance Appliance description «Condenser» tumble dryer The appliance operates with a closed air circuit. An air-cooled condenser extracts moisture from the closed air circuit. The condensate water collected is discharged through a pipe outlet at the rear into the drainage system. Capacity: from individual items to a 6 kg dry load 6 automatic programmes 3 special programmes...
… Your appliance Construction The appliance door can be set to open to the left or to the right. Our Customer Services can make the necessary adjustments to the appliance. «Condenser»/«Vented» model Operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) The operating panel can be set in one of three positions.
… Your appliance Operating and display elements Automatic programmes Extra dry Standard dry Light dry Damp, ready to iron Damp Crease-guard programme Special programmes Timed drying/Airing Additional functions Delayed start Ultra care Gentle Sprint End of programme...
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… Your appliance Displays Digital display for: Programme duration Programme duration remaining Delayed start Hints and trouble-shooting Display for level of dryness Damp, ready to iron Light dry Standard dry Cool down/Airing Cool down/Airing Indicator lights Indicator light flashes Select programme or function. Indicator light is illuminated Programme or function is active.
Programme overview To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels, e.g. The programme duration and energy consumption data are for a 6 kg wash load spun at around 1000 rpm (corresponding to a residual moisture level of about 60 %).
… Programme overview Automatic programmes Programme/Symbol For thick, multi-layered textiles and mixed loads. Extra dry Not suitable for knitted or woven articles such as T-shirts and underwear as they could shrink. Standard dry For similar items of washing (e.g. terry towelling and underwear). Light dry For similar, light items of washing.
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… Programme overview Programme sequence/Consumption data Capacity Residual moisture Programme duration ¹ Energy 1h40 3.35 kWh 6 kg –5 % to –2 % 1h55 * 3.60 kWh * 1h30 3.25 kWh 6 kg –4 % to 0 % 1h45 * 3.50 kWh * 1h25 3.15 kWh...
… Programme overview Special programmes Programme/Symbol Timed drying For drying textiles off. Also for drying sleeping bags and quilts, and any individual items of washing. Airing For refreshing or airing little-worn garments. 10 minutes Fluffing programme Raises the pile of and brings the bounce back to woollen textiles, but does not dry them.
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… Programme overview Programme sequence/Consumption data Capacity Residual moisture Programme duration Energy 6 kg – 0h10 to 1h30 – 2.5 kg – 0h10 0.02 kWh 1 kg – 0h03 0.05 kWh...
… Programme overview Additional functions Function/Symbol Max. load Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (delayed start period Delayed start of between 1 and 24 hours). During shut-off periods, which are determined by the local electricity supplier, the delayed start – time is extended by the length of time the electricity was shut off.
User settings You can change certain appliance settings to suit your own preferences. Set- tings can be changed irrespective of whether the appliance door is open or closed, provided no drying programme is running. The procedure is generally the same for all settings. Accessing the configuration mode Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
… User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a programme. When «Childproof lock ON» is activated, a programme can only be started by pressing two buttons simultaneously. Switching the childproof lock ON/OFF Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
… User settings Level of dryness If the washing is not being dried sufficiently, the level of dryness can be reset. This setting should only be changed if the washing is still damp after running the «Extra dry» programme. Switching the level of dryness ON/OFF Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
Drying Preparing the appliance Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall switch on. Loading the appliance Open the appliance door (press middle of lock side of appliance door at the edge). Loosely load wet washing items one by one into the appliance.
… Drying Programme selection To start drying, first select a programme and then select any additional func- tions (i. e. delayed start, ultra care, gentle, sprint) you require. If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the drying programme selected starts automatically. appears in the digital display after pressing a button, this indicates that the childproof lock is activated.
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… Drying Automatic programmes Close the appliance door. – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons flash. Press the required programme selection button. – The indicator light for the programme selected illuminates. – The maximum duration (hours/minutes) appears in the digital display. –...
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… Drying Energy saving mode with the «condenser» model Do not use for drying delicate fabrics. Depress the required programme selection button for 3 seconds. – The energy saving mode is selected. – The programme duration is shortened as the washing is dried at a higher temperature.
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… Drying Delayed start Select a drying programme. Hold the button depressed to set the delayed start time required (max. 24 hours). – After the delayed start period is up, the drying programme selected starts automatically. The likely duration is displayed again. During the delayed start, the time remaining to the delayed start can be shortened (in hourly intervals) by repeatedly pressing the button.
… Drying Changing selection During programme selection Press the programme selection button again. – All selected settings are cancelled. Once a programme has started, it is no longer possible to change it. The programme must be aborted. Interrupting a programme A running programme can be interrupted at any time, for example to add an- other item of washing to the appliance or to take an item out before time.
… Drying Programme selection with childproof lock activated Close the appliance door. – When the childproof lock is activated, appears in the digital display. – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons flash. Hold the button depressed and at the same time press the desired pro- gramme selection button, e.
… Drying End of programme The indicator light for the finished programme illuminates and the indicator light for the button flashes. appears in the digital display. The «Crease-guard programme» starts if the appliance is not unloaded straightaway. When the programme has finished, the indicator lights and dig- ital display go out.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the exterior of the appliance From time to time, wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth and polish dry. Build-up of fluff Fluff is made up of fine textile fibres that largely come from the manufacturing process (new items), from wear and tear during use and from items being washed.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the door filter Clean the door filter each time after tumble drying and whenever the error message appears. Open the appliance door. Lift the door filter 1 out. Remove any fluff. Replace the door filter. Ensure it is positioned correctly.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the condenser Check the condenser periodically for any build-up of fluff, cleaning it if necessary. Removing and replacing the condenser Open the appliance door. Open the cover 1 by pressing the release latch 2. Turn the lever 3 upwards and re- move the condenser 4 using the grip 5.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the moisture sensor The moisture sensor detects the level of moisture in the washing. If the mois- ture sensor is dirty, it may produce false readings. If the A3 error message appears, clean the moisture sensor. Open the appliance door.
Trouble-shooting Press the button to clear the digital display and the indicator lights, and start a new programme. What to do if … … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Drain hose is blocked, Check the part of the hose that is not kinked or defective.
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… Trouble-shooting … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Condenser missing or fit- Fit the condenser correctly and lock in ted incorrectly. position. Close the cover. … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Moisture sensor is dirty or Check and clean the moisture sensor.
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… Trouble-shooting flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Door filter is blocked. Clean the door filter. Condenser is blocked. Clean the condenser. Air extraction duct is Clean the air extraction duct. blocked. Do not disregard an error message. Failure to observe the er- ror message could lead to a «F 9»...
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… Trouble-shooting … the appliance will not start Possible cause Solution Appliance door is not Close appliance door. shut. Door filter is missing. Insert door filter. Condenser is missing. Insert condenser. Interruption in power Plug in at mains. supply. Turn mains switch on. Check fuses.
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… Trouble-shooting … after loading the washing and closing the appliance door, even though a programme selection button is flashing it is not possible to select a programme. Possible cause Solution Interrupting the previous Turn off the appliance by pressing the programme.
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… Trouble-shooting … the washing is charged with static electricity Possible cause Solution Wash items that are made Static charge is a normal characteristic of of man-made fibres. man-made fibres and nothing to do with the appliance. flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution The appliance is deter-...
Drying tips Fabric care symbols To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels. Tumble dry, medium heat Tumble dry, low heat Do not tumble dry General tips For the wash you are recommended not to use fabric conditioners or other fabric care solutions, otherwise comply with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
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… Drying tips When drying fabrics that crease easily, put only a few items of washing in the drum. Follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels carefully, especially for bulky items (e.g. sleeping bags, duvets etc.). For wool textiles and silk, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels. Woollen textiles and silk often carry the «Do not tumble dry»...
Technical data Dimensions Height: 85 cm Width: 60 cm Depth: 60 cm Weight: 48 kg Dry load capacity: 6 kg Electrical connection See identification plate...
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… Technical data Spare parts Please give model no. and exact description when ordering parts. Door filter Quick operating instructions Note for testing institutes Electrical connection: 400 V 2N~ 50 Hz, 10 A, 3100 W Standard programme according to EN 61121 Cotton, light dry, 6 kg load capacity Hold the button depressed for 3 seconds (energy saving mode).
Disposal Packaging All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe-...
Index Aborting a programme ....27 Display element ......11 Accessories Disposal ........44 Ordering ........47 Door filter Additional functions ..... 11, 18 Cleaning........31 Air extraction duct......10 Drying........13, 22 Air grille.......... 10 Drying result ......... 38 Airing ........
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… Index Gentle drying ......18, 25 Safety..........44 Safety precautions Before using for the first Identification plate....10, 47 time..........5 Indicator lights......12 Children in the home ....7 Interrupting a programme ..27 Correct use ......... 6 Maintenance .......
Open the appliance door. Open the cover. – The identification plate is located bottom right. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG Ltd service centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.
Unload the dry washing when the indicator light for the button flashes Maintenance of appliance: clean filter in door/condenser Close the appliance door V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug Tel. +41 (0)41 767 67 67, Fax +41 (0)41 767 61 61 vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.ch Service Centre: Tel.
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