Contents 1 Safety precautions 5 Symbols used ...................... 5 General safety precautions ................. 6 Appliance-specific safety precautions............... 7 Instructions for use .................... 8 2 Disposal 11 3 Using for the first time 12 Note ........................ 12 Function description ................... 12 Starting the function test.................. 12 Ending the function test .................. 13 Where is the identification plate? .............. 13 4 Appliance description...
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Selecting timed drying .................. 31 Selecting ultra care or easy care.............. 32 Selecting a delayed start ................... 32 Interrupting a programme ................. 32 Aborting a programme before time.............. 33 7.10 Programme selection with childproof lock activated ........ 33 7.11 End of programme .................... 34 8 Care and maintenance 35 Cleaning intervals.................... 35 A9 error message.................... 36...
Safety precautions Symbols used Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings! Information and precautions that should be observed. Information on disposal Information about the operating instructions ▸...
1 Safety precautions General safety precautions ▪ Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time! ▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental cap- abilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved.
1 Safety precautions Appliance-specific safety precautions ▪ Children under 3 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised. ▪ The appliance has a maximum dry load capacity of 7 kg. ▪ This appliance is only suitable for drying textiles which have been washed in water.
1 Safety precautions ▪ Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. ▪ If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that any ventilation openings on the base of the appliance are not obstructed.
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1 Safety precautions ▪ Before closing the appliance door and starting a programme, ensure that there are no foreign objects or pets in the drum. Note on use ▪ If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the power sup- ply immediately.
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1 Safety precautions How to avoid damaging the appliance ▪ Transport the appliance in an upright position only! Transporting it in any other position will result in damage to the appliance! When carried carefully without being shaken, the appliance may be tilted a maximum of 90° to the left (viewed from the front).
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 ▪...
Using for the first time Note The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal oper- ating position for about 2 hours. The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in ac- cordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/elec- trician carry out the necessary work.
3 Using for the first time Ending the function test – Once the function test is completed, in the Pause function test continue display appears: – The display goes out automatically after 30 minutes or after taking the following actions: ▸ opening the appliance door ▸...
Appliance description Appliance overview The appliance operates with a closed air circuit. Moisture is extracted from the air with the help of a heat pump and then the air is reheated. Recovering heat in this way sharply reduces energy consumption. Thanks to the heat pump, the appliance dries at lower temperatures.
4 Appliance description 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 appli- ance. 1 Identification plate / serial number (FN) 2 Operating and display elements 3 Door filter 4 Appliance door 5 Temperature sensor...
4 Appliance description Operating and display elements Wolle 1h35 max. 1 kg Wolltextilien Automatic programmes Extra dry Damp Normal dry Woollens Iron dry Fabric type Additional programme Timed drying Additional functions Ultra care Delayed start End of programme Easy care Language se- Door opener lection...
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4 Appliance description Indicator lights The buttons for the automatic programmes, the additional programme and cer- tain additional functions are equipped with an indicator light. Indicator lights flash Programmes or functions can be selected. Indicator lights are illuminated Programme or function is/are active (running). Indicator lights are dark Programmes or functions are switched off.
Programme overview Programme sequence for the automatic programmes The drying programme has 3 phases: Drying The washing is tumble dried until it reaches the set level of dryness. The dry- ing programme is monitored by a moisture sensor. As soon as the required level of dryness is reached, the «Cooling down/Airing»...
5 Programme overview Automatic programmes To select the right programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.g. 1–7 kg Extra dry For thick, multi-layered fabrics and mixed loads. Not suitable for knitted or woven articles such as T-shirts and under- wear as they could shrink.
5 Programme overview Fabric types Use the button to select one of the following fabric types. 1–1.5 kg Airing For refreshing or airing little-worn garments. 1–1.5 kg Silks For drying silk fabrics. Follow the fabric care labels as silk tends to crease easily.
5 Programme overview 1–2 kg Thin down filling For light-weight down textiles (e.g. thin duvets and jackets). Optimum wash load: 1 item 1–2 kg Thick down filling For bulky down textiles (e.g. pillows, jackets and thick duvets). If recommended, tennis balls can be used for fluffing up the down during drying.
5 Programme overview Additional functions Ultra care Very gentle programme with reduced temperature. Particularly suitable for fine textiles. Optimum wash load: 1–2.5 kg Easy care Gentle drying for mixed fabrics (e.g. shirts, pullovers and T-shirts). The level of dryness is reduced. Optimum wash load: 1–2.5 kg Delayed start Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (setting range of up to 24...
User settings Adjusting user settings Providing no programme is running and no error message is displayed, the user settings can be changed with the appliance door open or closed. The procedure is generally the same for all settings. Changing user settings ▸...
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6 User settings Possible user settings The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. User settings FNXXX XXXXXX Childproof lock OFF * 1 Very low drying 2 Low drying Level of dryness 3 Normal drying * 4 Strong drying 5 Very strong drying...
6 User settings Language The language in the plain text display can be changed at any time by pressing button. Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a programme. When the childproof lock is on, a programme can only be started by pressing two buttons simultaneously.
6 User settings Level of dryness The appliance is designed to provide the most energy-efficient drying. The moisture sensor continually monitors the level of dryness of the washing. If the washing is not being dried sufficiently – or being overdried – the level of dry- ness can be reset.
6 User settings Automatic door opener If the automatic door opener is switched on, the appliance door opens auto- matically only after «crease guard» has finished. Otherwise it remains closed and can be opened by pressing the button. Switching the automatic door opener on/off ▸...
6 User settings Brightness This function can be used to change the contrast between the text and the background of the display. Changing the brightness of the display ▸ Hold the button depressed for 5 User settings FN XXXXX XXXXXX seconds.
Drying Preparing the appliance After the appliance is transported or re-sited, it must be left to stand in the normal operating position for around 2 hours. Failure to do this can result in damage to the appliance. ▸ Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall switch Loading the appliance ▸...
7 Drying General note on programme selection Use the 'Programme overview' to determine which programme is the most suitable for your washing. Selecting a programme An automatic programme can be selected with the press of a single button. All the necessary settings for the programme are provided automatically. Additional functions can be selected or deselected by pressing the corres- ponding button.
7 Drying – The letter «h» flashes again and in the Calculating time 0h15 remaining display appears: – This alternates with the level of dryness achieved. – The time remaining is recalculated and then displayed. Selecting an automatic programme ▸ Close the appliance door. –...
7 Drying The duration selected always includes a 10-minute «Cool down/Air- ing» phase. Selecting ultra care or easy care ▸ While the indicator lights flash, press the button. Selecting a delayed start Wolle 1h35 max. 1 kg Wolltextilien ▸ Immediately after programme selection, hold the button depressed or press repeatedly until the required delayed start duration (max.
7 Drying – The programme name and time remaining or delayed start period flash in the display. ▸ Close the appliance door (pushing firmly to). – The indicator light for the programme selected flashes. ▸ Press the flashing programme button. –...
7 Drying Aborting a programme through button selection With the appliance door closed, carry out the following step: ▸ Hold the active programme button – the indicator light illuminates – de- pressed and at the same time press the button. –...
Care and maintenance Cleaning intervals Pos. Appliance Cleaning interval Cleaning part Door filter Each time after Remove any fluff. tumble drying Whenever there Use an abrasive liquid cleaning agent is a heavier and a sponge, rinse with water and al- build-up of de- low to drip dry;...
8 Care and maintenance Heat pump As required * (va- Clean with a vacuum cleaner. cuum clean once every three months) Cooler filter As required * Remove any build-up of fluff while dry, then rinse under running water. Exterior of Occasionally Rub down with a damp cloth and wipe appliance...
8 Care and maintenance Build-up of fluff Fluff is made up of fine textile fibres that largely come from the manufacturing process, from wear and tear during use and from items being washed. Fluff is not caused by excessive strain on the washing in the appliance. Even when washing is hung out to dry on a washing line, fluff is shed when the washing is shaken out or ironed.
8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the door filter / filter mat Wash before change of user or «A9» Removing the filter mat Do not operate the appliance without the filter mat. Cleaning the door filter ▸ Hold the filter up to the light to de- tect deposits.
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8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the filter mat ▸ Remove the fluff while dry, then rinse under running water. Finally, squeeze out the water. ▸ Wash on a 40 °C wash programme to clean off heavier deposits. Inserting the door filter / filter mat Do not operate the appliance without the filter mat.
8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the base filter As required or with «A9» The appliance will not start without the base filter in place. ▸ Hold the filter up to the light to de- tect deposits. Wash the filter to clean off heavy deposits.
8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the additional filter mat and heat pump mat As required or with «A11» The appliance will not start without the base filter 1 in place. ▸ Remove the base filter 1. ▸ Take out the additional filter mat 2. ▸...
8 Care and maintenance 8.10 Cleaning the cooler filter As required or with «A11» ▸ Push the handle back, open the fil- ter case and remove the cooler fil- ter. ▸ Remove the fluff while dry, next rinse under running water and then wring out.
Trouble-shooting This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services. Before calling Customer Services, please note down the error mes- sage in full.
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9 Trouble-shooting … A9 flashes in the display A9 Clean filters and mat Possible cause Solution ▪ The following parts in the ▸ Check and, if necessary, clean the parts. appliance could be ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the blocked: button.
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9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears FXX / EXX See instructions FN XXXXX XXXXXX Possible cause Solution ▪ Various situations can lead ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the to a «F message». button. ▸ Turn the power supply off for about 1 minute and then turn it back on again.
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9 Trouble-shooting ... «Final Airing» appears in the display Possible cause Solution ▪ The laundry is being ▸ No action is necessary. The laundry can be cooled down. unloaded at any time as long as it is then spread out to cool down. ▪...
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9 Trouble-shooting ▪ The demo (dEno) mode is ▸ Unplug at the mains and then plug back in turned on. Demo mode again. If pears, clear the demo mode by opening the appliance door and pressing the combination of buttons..
Drying tips 10.1 Fabric care symbols To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on gar- ment labels. Tumble dry, medium heat Tumble dry, low heat Do not tumble dry 10.2 General tips ▪ Use tumble dryer sheets sparingly. ▪...
10 Drying tips 10.3 Energy-saving tips ▪ Well-spun washing requires a shorter drying time, saving energy. – Spin washing well before tumble drying. Tumble drying largely removes creases that come from spinning in the washing machine. ▪ Dirty fluff filters and filter mats reduce the air flow rate when drying and res- ult in longer drying times and higher energy consumption.
Spare parts Please give model number and exact designation when ordering parts. Door filter incl. filter mat Filter mat in door filter Base filter Additional filter mat Cooler filter...
Technical data Dimensions Height: 90 cm Width: 66 cm Depth: 81 cm Weight: 94 kg Pumping height of pump: 1.2 m Dry load capacity: 7 kg Ambient conditions Permissible room temperature when appliance in operation: 5 °C to 35 °C Electrical connection ▸ See identification plate...
12 Technical data 12.1 Product fiche In accordance with EU Regulation No. 392/2012 Brand V-ZUG Ltd The model identifier corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate. Rated capacity for cotton laundry at full load Type of appliance Condenser tumble...
12 Technical data 1) Energy consumption x kWh per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used. The standard cotton programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates.
12 Technical data 12.3 Consumption values The stated values for the programme duration and energy apply for the max- imum stated capacity with a wash spun at around 1200 rpm (corresponds to a residual moisture of around 60%). A higher spinning speed or a smaller load reduce them by around 20–30 %.
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13 Index Programmes ... it is not possible to select a new Aborting through button selection programme after closing the appli- .............. 34 ance door ........... 46 ... programme takes significantly longer than indicated...... 47 ... the washing is charged with static Queries ............
Your repair order Call the free service number 0800 850 850 to contact your nearest V-ZUG service centre. You can arrange an onsite visit by us by phone if you wish. General queries, accessories and service agreement V-ZUG will be happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to accept your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our progress- ive service agreements.
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At the end of the wash day: ▸ Clean the door filter ▸ Close the appliance door J173553-R05 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug Tel. +41 58 767 67 67, Fax +41 58 767 61 61 info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850...
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