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  • Page 1 V ZUG Ltd Washing machine Adora SLX Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to the model: Model Type Model no. Adora SLX WA-ASLX Variations depending on the model are noted in the text © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time ..... . 5 Correct use ........6 Children in the home .
  • Page 4 … Contents Care and maintenance Cleaning the appliance ......46 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ....46 Cleaning the water inlet filter .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci dents. Please therefore 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, un- less supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    … Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular wash- ing machine detergent. The appliance 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.

  • Page 7: Children In The Home

    … Safety precautions Children in the home Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Dan- ger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    … Safety precautions Only use water softener, dye/bleach or other additives expressly recommended by the manufacturer for use in the appliance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Store washing detergents, washing additives and other additives in a cool, dry place. Lumpy washing detergent can cause problems. Keep all washing deter- gents and additives out of the reach of children.

  • Page 9: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description Load capacity: 5 kg dry washing Programmes «7 main programmes» Separate «Steam anti-crease» «Anti-mite» «Machine hygiene» Additional functions «Pre-wash» «Easy care» «Programmes for lightly to very heavily soiled washing» «Skin protection» «Steam anti-crease» «Bio washing» «Soap washing» «Soaking»...

  • Page 10: Construction

    … Your appliance Construction 1 Operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) The operating panel can be set in one of three positions. 2 Detergent dispenser drawer 3 Appliance door 4 Cover for foreign body trap 5 Foreign body trap 6 Emergency door release tool 7 Emergency door release 8 Identification plate...

  • Page 11: Operating And Display Elements

    … Your appliance Operating and display elements Whites further Coloureds Sport Sport Coloureds Wool Hand 1 InfoScreen 2 Selection buttons 3 Door opener 4 Communications interface InfoScreen The InfoScreen guides you through programme selection. All key information is dis- played on the InfoScreen during programme selection and programme sequence. cancel 95˚C Whites 1h22 Main wash...

  • Page 12: Quick Start Programme Selection

    … Your appliance Quick start programme selection Programme selection can be made with the door open or closed. The start screen appears as soon as the power supply is switched on. Whites further Coloureds Sport Coloureds Sport Wool Hand Selecting main programme With buttons with a dedicated wash symbol, e.g.
  • Page 13 … Your appliance Selecting additional functions After selecting a main programme, a new screen appears. cancel 95˚C Whites 1h22 further Pre-wash Delayed start Easy care Spinning 1200 rpm Load Start Press the «cancel» button to return to the start screen. Press the «further»...
  • Page 14 … Your appliance There are two different types of additional functions: Functions that can be switched on or off (e.g. «Stop after rinsing»). Press the dedicated button to switch the corresponding function on or off. Functions with different settings (e.g. spin speed). Press the dedicated button and a new screen appears.
  • Page 15 … Your appliance After starting Various information is displayed during the programme sequence. cancel 95˚C Whites 1h22 Main wash Spülstopp Bio od. Seife nein normal Temperature Spinning 95˚C 1200 rpm – nicht aktiv Hauptwaschen Quick forward/End of programme – To deselect parts of programmes or to end the wash programme before time. Cancel –...

  • Page 16: Programme Overview

    Programme overview To select the right wash programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.g. Main programmes Programme/Symbol Whites 95 °C White cottons, linens e.g. bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. Coloureds 60 °C Coloured cottons e.g.
  • Page 17 … Programme overview The following consumption figures serve as a guide only. The figures can vary with, for instance, towelling material, a lower ambient temperature, a very cold water feed or a small wash load. During the programme sequence, the time remaining shown is adjusted to reflect the actual situation.
  • Page 18 … Programme overview Programme/Symbol Steam anti-crease Dry, creased washing is partially uncreased and made damp, ready to iron. Programme suitable for individuals with an allergy to mites. The mites are killed and Anti-mite the allergens are rinsed out thoroughly. 60 °C to 95 °C Machine hygiene Without washing.
  • Page 19 … Programme overview Programme characteristics/Consumption data Capacity Spin speed¹ Duration² Water Energy 1.5 kg No spinning 0h18 0.1 kWh 5 kg 1200 rpm 2h33 105 l 1.5 kWh 0 kg No spinning 0h22 0.3 kWh 2 kg 800 rpm 0h58 46 l 0.5 kWh ¹...

  • Page 20: Additional Functions

    … Programme overview Additional functions Pre wash The pre-wash function is activated together with the relevant wash programme. With pre-wash, the programme duration and consumption data are increased as given in the table below. Programme selection Spin speed Duration Water Energy Depends on the wash + ca.
  • Page 21 … Programme overview Soiling Select degree of soiling to tailor the wash programme to the degree of soiling of the washing. The setting selected is shown. Setting options Light – The wash programme selected is suitable for lightly soiled everyday wear. Medium –...
  • Page 22 … Programme overview Rinsing There are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity. Setting options Standard – Normal water level + 1 rinse – An extra rinsing cycle is added to each wash programme. More water – The water level is increased by 1–3 cm during each rinsing cycle. More water + 1 rinse –...
  • Page 23 … Programme overview Steam anti crease Selecting the steam anti-crease function – together with a main programme – adapts the wash programme so that creasing at the end of the programme is minimized. Steam finishing occurs at the end of the wash programme. The washing is loosened up and steamed at the same time.
  • Page 24 … Programme overview Type of wash With this function, the wash programme can be adjusted to the washing detergent being used. Setting options Bio washing Alkaline detergent and bleach – With bio washing, first the alkaline detergent (from compartment II) is added to the wash and the suds are heated up to 40 °C.
  • Page 25 … Programme overview Load To activate the load size indicator, with the appliance door open first select a wash programme and then load the washing. This function helps you to set the best possible wash conditions. The optimum wash load varies significantly between the different wash programmes. With , the wash load should not exceed 1.5 kg;...
  • Page 26 … Programme overview Selecting parts of a programme Select the main programme according to the fabric care labels. Press the «further» button 2×. Press the «Part of programme» button. – The following screen appears: cancel 95˚C Whites 1h22 Part of programme from Rinsing from...
  • Page 27 … Programme overview Function/Symbol Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (delayed start period of 1–24 hours). During shut-off periods, which are determined by the local electricity supplier, the delayed start Delayed start time is extended by the length of time the electricity was shut off. This is not shown in the display however.

  • Page 28: Settings

    Settings You can change certain appliance settings to suit your own preferences. Settings can be changed irrespective of whether the appliance door is open or closed, provided no wash programme is running. In the start screen, press the «further» button. –...

  • Page 29: Programme Settings

    … Settings Programme settings In the start screen, press the «further» button. Press the «Programme Settings» button. – The following screen appears: Programme cancel Settings + 1 rinse Spinning 1200 rpm more water Type of wash Standard Skin protection Hauptwaschen To change a setting, press the corresponding button.
  • Page 30 … Settings Spinning The spin speed is preset at 1200 rpm. The spin speed can be changed so that irre- spective of which wash programme is selected the washing always spins at, for in- stance, 1800 rpm or no faster than, for instance, 800 rpm. Press the «Spinning»...

  • Page 31: User Settings

    … Settings User settings In the start screen, press the «further» button. Press the «User Settings» button. – The following screen appears: User cancel Settings Door opening Language English – Childproof lock – Hauptwaschen nicht aktiv To change a setting, press the corresponding button. Door opener When the «Door opening on»...
  • Page 32 … Settings Exiting programme or user settings There are two ways in which to exit settings. Press the «ok» button. – The settings selected are saved. Press the «cancel» button. – The settings selected are not saved. The original settings remain unchanged.

  • Page 33: Washing

    Washing There are two different possible washing sequences: Washing with the aid of the Washing without the aid of the load size indicator load size indicator Prepare appliance Prepare appliance Open appliance door Open appliance door Select wash programme, i.e. –...
  • Page 34 … Washing Setting up the appliance Ensure that the foreign body trap 1 sits properly. Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the mains switch on. Turn the water tap on. Opening the appliance door Press the button to open the appliance door.

  • Page 35: Programme Selection

    … Washing Programme selection The main wash programmes can be selected at the press of a single button. The con- trol system gives all the relevant programme information for the different programmes. Select or change any additional functions by pressing the corresponding buttons once or more.
  • Page 36 … Washing cancel 95˚C Whites 1h22 further Pre-wash Delayed start Easy care Spinning 1200 rpm Load Start Press «further» to toggle between the 3 available pages of additional functions. 95˚C Whites 1h22 cancel further Temperature Rinsing 95˚C Standard Soiling Steam anti-crease light Load Start...
  • Page 37 … Washing Selecting pre wash / easy care / steam anti crease These functions can be selected along with the main programme by pressing the ded- icated button. For example, to select the easy care programme: Press the «Easy care» button. –...
  • Page 38 … Washing Type of wash Special programmes are available for washing with a multi-component detergent whereby the wash components are added in an optimal manner. cancel 95˚C Whites 1h22 Spülstopp Type of wash Bio od. Seife nein normal Standard Soap washing Bio washing Alkaline + Bleach Softener + Soap...

  • Page 39: Changing Selection

    … Washing Changing selection During programme selection Press the «cancel» button repeatedly until the start screen appears. – Select a new programme. During programme sequence At the beginning of a programme (up until the water temperature reaches about 25 °C), it is still possible to change the wash programme. Press the «cancel»...
  • Page 40 … Washing Loading the appliance Do not exceed the maximum fill level indicated of 100 %. Load dry washing (max. 5 kg). If washing normally soiled whites and col- oureds, fill the washing drum. If washing heavily soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum ¾...

  • Page 41: Adding Washing Detergent

    … Washing Adding washing detergent Follow the detergent dosage recommendation in the display. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go. Powder detergent If using powder detergent, flap 1 in compartment II must be open. Lift flap 1 and push back. Liquid detergent If using liquid detergent, flap 1 in compartment II must be closed.
  • Page 42 … Washing Detergent dosage Adding too much detergent could cause excess foaming, giv ing a poor wash result and, in the worse case, causing dam age to the appliance. The amount of detergent required depends on the degree of soiling as well as the wash load, the hardness of the water and the product being used.

  • Page 43: Soap Detergent

    … Washing Do not fill with fabric conditioner past the «MAX» mark. Do not use fabric conditioner if drying the washing in a tumble dryer. Tumble drying automatically leaves the washing soft and fluffy to the touch. Push the detergent dispenser drawer back in. Please «ok»...

  • Page 44: End Of Programme

    … Washing End of programme Loosening up the washing Shortly before the end of the programme, the washing is loosened up. This takes about 1–2 minutes. If steam anti-crease has been selected, the loosening-up period is extend- ed to about 60 minutes to prevent further creasing. Press the button to unload the washing at any time during the loosen- ing-up phase.
  • Page 45 … Washing Stop after rinsing and unloading After running a programme with stop after rinsing, the water must first be drained off. Draining with spinning Press the button 1×. – The washing is spun at the preset speed for the wash programme selected. Draining without spinning Press the button 2×.

  • Page 46: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cleaning the appliance Using the correct dosage of detergent will automatically clean the inside of the appli- ance. Immediately wipe away all traces of detergent from the chrome steel with a soft cloth to avoid staining. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer If the correct dosage of detergent is used, the compartments in the detergent dispenser drawer are cleaned by the water flowing in.

  • Page 47: Emergency Draining

    … Care and maintenance Emergency draining The water in the appliance may be hot – scalding hazard! Allow to cool before emergency draining. In the event of a blocked water outlet or drain pump during a malfunction or a power failure, if there is water still in the appliance it must be drained off as follows.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Foreign Body Trap

    … Care and maintenance Cleaning the foreign body trap Regularly clean the foreign body trap 1 of any deposits. The foreign body trap should also be cleaned after washing pet blankets or other wash items that cause a thick build-up of fluff. Drain off any residual water, see section on 'Emergency draining'.

  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting What to do if … … «A2 Check water outlet» appears in the InfoScreen Possible cause Solution Foreign body trap or suds Fix the problem. pump blocked. Cancel the error message by pressing the «ok» Drain hose bent or kinked. button.
  • Page 50 … Trouble-shooting … «A9 Check water inlet» appears in the InfoScreen Possible cause Solution Water tap is turned off. Fix the problem or wait until the water supply is Mesh filter in the water con- restored. nection is blocked. Cancel the error message by pressing the «ok» Interruption in water supply.
  • Page 51 … Trouble-shooting … «F.. read instructions» appears in the InfoScreen Possible cause Solution Various situations can lead Cancel the error message by pressing the «ok» to an «F» error message. button. Switch off the power supply for about 1 minute. Switch the power supply back on again and se- lect a new programme.
  • Page 52 … Trouble-shooting … «Spinning interrupted: too much off balance» / «End of programme» appears in the InfoScreen Possible cause Solution Large items are unevenly Wash large and small items together to reduce distributed in the drum. the possibility of unbalanced loads forming dur- ing the wash cycle.
  • Page 53 … Trouble-shooting … at the end of the programme, the washing is not spinning or is not being spun properly Possible cause Solution Spin speed set too low. Increase spin speed for next wash cycle. Uneven load in drum. Wash small and large items together to reduce possibility of unbalanced loads forming during wash cycle.
  • Page 54 … Trouble-shooting … at the end of the programme, the appliance door does not open when the button is pressed Possible cause Solution The appliance door is stuck Press against the lock side of the appliance door (i.e. front edge of appliance door) Press the button.
  • Page 55 … Trouble-shooting … traces of washing detergent left behind in the detergent dispenser drawer Possible cause Solution Damp or lumpy washing Store washing detergent in a dry place. detergent. Detergent dispenser drawer Dry detergent dispenser drawer before adding is damp and delayed start detergent.

  • Page 56: Opening The Appliance Door In The Event Of A Power Failure

    … Trouble-shooting Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure Before unloading the appliance, ensure that the washing drum is stationary. Do not touch the drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury! Turn off the water tap.

  • Page 57: Washing Tips

    Washing tips Fabric care symbols To wash items correctly, please follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items. General tips Wash white and coloured textiles separately. Empty pockets and turn inside out. Remove any foreign objects (coins, nails, paper clips, etc.).
  • Page 58 … Washing tips Curtains If washing curtains made from mixed or man-made fibres: Ask the retailer whether the curtains are machine washable and, if so, at what wa- ter temperature. Fill the washing drum only a quarter full. Tie up metal rollers and plastic sliders using an open weave fabric. Use a mild detergent (use sparingly due to foaming).

  • Page 59: Unsatisfactory Wash Results

    … Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash results White residue on washing Possible cause Solution Despite thorough rinsing, Shake out or brush the wash items. badly soluble compounds Rewash items again with just a little detergent. (zeolites) in the detergent Use a liquid detergent that does not contain can be left on the washing.
  • Page 60 … Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds Possible cause Solution Exceptionally heavily soiled Select stronger wash programme, e.g. degree washing. of soiling «heavy» or «extra heavy». Washing detergent used Use washing detergent containing bleach. (detergents for coloureds) does not contain bleach.
  • Page 61 … Washing tips Colours running in the wash Possible cause Solution Non-fast colours in the Wash white and coloured textiles separately. wash. Follow the fabric care instructions on the items of washing. Unsatisfactory rinsing performance Possible cause Solution Too much washing Adjust the washing detergent dosage to the wa- detergent ter hardness and degree of soiling.

  • Page 62: Damage To Fabrics

    … Washing tips Damage to fabrics Holes, rips or tears Possible cause Solution Washing items with zips or Fasten zip fasteners and hooks before washing. hooks (e.g. bras) open. Wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. Turn pockets of items to be washed inside out. Chemical effect of washing Do not put washing detergent directly on to detergent.
  • Page 63 … Washing tips Fabric stains Possible cause Solution Rust stains. Brush out work overall pockets. Wash items with metal parts separately. Chemical effect. Residues from hair care products, cosmetics and plants can react with the suds to cause a chem- ical reaction that can result in staining.

  • Page 64: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions Height: 85 cm Width: 59.5 cm Depth: 60 cm Weight: 82 kg Dry load capacity: 5 kg dry washing Plumbing Connection to water supply: Cold water G¾“ Permitted flow pressure: 0.1–0.6 MPa (1–6 bar) Max. pressure head of suds pump: 1.2 m Electrical connection Voltage:...

  • Page 65: Spare Parts

    … Technical data Spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Water inlet filter incl. seal Water inlet hose 1.25 m Water inlet hose 3 m Water outlet hose 1.5 m Water outlet hose 4 m Suction cap for fabric conditioner Detergent dispenser drawer Emergency door release tool...

  • Page 66: Unbalanced Load Detection System

    … Technical data Note for testing institutes Set to the standard programme according to EN 60456: Select the 60 °C Coloureds wash programme using the « Coloureds» button. Press the «Soiling» button. Press the «+» button repeatedly until «heavy» is displayed. Press the «Spinning»...

  • Page 67: Water And Energy Economy

    … Technical data Water and energy economy During the first few minutes of a programme running, sensors automatically determine the type and the size of the load being washed. Water levels are then optimally adjusted to the wash load so that only the strict amount of water needed is used.

  • Page 68: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked accordingly and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and dis- posed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be car- ried out by a qualified electrician! Safety To prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing,...

  • Page 69: Notes

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  • Page 72: Index

    Index Accessories Damage to fabrics..... 62 Ordering......75 Delayed start ...... 37, 41 Additional functions ....20 Delicates 40 °C ......18 Selecting......13 Detergent dispenser drawer After starting ......15 Traces of fabric conditioner..55 Allergy sufferers..... 18, 22, 29 Traces of washing detergent ...
  • Page 73 … Index Fabric care symbols ....57 Packaging ........ 68 Fabric stains ......63 Part of programme ..... 38 Fabric wear......62 Selecting ......26 Foreign body trap ....47, 48 Plus 1 rinse ....... 29 Powder detergent ...... 41 Power failure......
  • Page 74 … Index Safety ........68 Unbalanced load detection Safety precautions system ........66 Before using for the first time ..5 Unloading the appliance .... 45 Children in the home ....7 User settings ......31 Correct use......6 Using for the first time ....5 Maintenance ......

  • Page 75: Repair Service

    – The identification plate is located on the right-hand side next to the foreign body trap. 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.

  • Page 76: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in these operating instructions! Switch on the power and turn on the water tap Open the appliance door. If closed, use the button to open it Load the washing Close the appliance door Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out Add the washing detergent Push the detergent dispenser drawer back in...

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