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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Unimatic S Washing machine...
  • Page 2 The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to: Model Type Product family Unimatic S WA-US Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2017...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety precautions  5 Symbols used ...................... 5 General safety precautions .................  6 Appliance-specific safety precautions...............  7 Instructions for use .................... 7 2 Disposal  9 3 Using for the first time  10 Where is the identification plate? .............. 10 4 Appliance description  11 Appliance overview..................... 11 Appliance construction .................. 12...
  • Page 4 Cleaning the foreign body trap ................ 38 9 Trouble-shooting  39 What to do if … .................... 39 Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure...... 47 10 Washing tips  48 10.1 Fabric care symbols................... 48 10.2 Washing detergent.................... 48 10.3 General tips...................... 48 10.4 Net curtains ...................... 49 10.5...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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 ▸...

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 7: Appliance-Specific Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions Appliance-specific safety precautions ▪ Children under 3 years of age must be kept away unless con- stantly supervised. ▪ The appliance has a maximum dry load capacity of 8 kg. Instructions for use Before using for the first time ▪...
  • Page 8 1 Safety precautions Caution: Burns hazard ▪ Textiles that have been cleaned, treated or soaked with flammable chemic- als, detergents or solvents such as benzene, alcohol, stain remover, oil, paint, wax, etc. are not to be washed in the appliance. Fire or explosion haz- ard! Wash materials containing such substances first by hand with water or allow the solvent to evaporate completely.

  • Page 9: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging Never allow children to play with packaging material due to the danger of injury or suffocation. Store the packaging material in a safe location or dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly way. Safety Render the appliance unusable to prevent accidents caused by improper use (e.g.

  • Page 10: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time 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. The appliance was tested with water before being shipped. There may therefore still be traces of water left in the appliance.

  • Page 11: Appliance Description

    Appliance description Appliance overview ▪ Load capacity: 8 kg dry washing ▪ 7 main programmes ▪ 2 standard programmes ▪ Additional programmes – Easy care – Pre-wash – Sprint – AquaPlus – Intensive programme ▪ Additional functions – Temperature selection – Spin speed setting –...

  • Page 12: Appliance Construction

    4 Appliance description Appliance construction The appliance door can be opened to the left or to the right. Our ser- vice department can convert the appliance accordingly. Operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) Detergent dispenser drawer Appliance door Drain tray Emergency door release tool Foreign body trap Emergency door release...

  • Page 13: Operating And Display Elements

    4 Appliance description Operating and display elements Main programmes Coloureds 60 °C Hand wash 20 °C Coloureds 40 °C Appliance hygiene Coloureds 20 °C Whites 95 °C and standard programmes for cotton laundry Woollens 30 °C ▪ 40 °C standard ▪ 60 °C standard ▪ Whites 95 °C Additional programmes Easy care Sprint Pre-wash...
  • Page 14 4 Appliance description Programme progress display The programme progress display shows the stage at which the programme is Pre-wash / Main wash Rinsing Final rinse / Conditioning Spinning Draining The corresponding time remaining for the programme is displayed in the di- gital display.

  • Page 15: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Main wash programmes 1–8 kg Whites 95 °C White cottons, linens with the fabric care symbol e.g. bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. ▸ Press the button repeatedly until appears. 1–8 kg Coloureds 60 °C Coloured cottons with the fabric care symbol e.g.

  • Page 16: Standard Programmes For Cotton Laundry

    5 Programme overview 1-8 kg Appliance hygiene Without any washing. A small amount of water is heated up to around 80 °C and the steam produced sharply reduces the germ count. Standard programmes for cotton laundry 40 °C standard The most efficient programme for washing normally soiled cotton 1×...

  • Page 17: Additional Programmes

    5 Programme overview Additional programmes Easy care For washing requiring very gentle treatment ▪ Reduced washing action ▪ Higher water level during washing and rinsing ▪ Reduced spin speed: 800 rpm ▪ Optimum wash load: max. 3.5 kg Pre-wash Suitable for heavily soiled washing ▪...
  • Page 18 5 Programme overview AquaPlus More intensive rinsing ▪ Increased water level during rinsing ▪ Additional rinsing cycle Intensive programme Suitable for heavily soiled washing. ▪ Significant lengthening of the washing duration. ▸ Press the desired main programme button 2× or press the button 4×.

  • Page 19: Additional Functions

    5 Programme overview Additional functions Function/Symbol Uses Temperature setting The temperature can be changed in steps of 10 °C or 15 °C, allowing slightly soiled (not stained) tex- tiles to be washed with a saving in energy. Cold wash: Not heated Spin speed The spin speed can be changed in steps of 200 rpm (1200, 1000, 800, 600, 400 rpm, stop after rinsing, 1500,1400 rpm).

  • Page 20: User Settings

    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 ▸...
  • Page 21 6 User settings Possible user settings The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. OFF * Childproof lock OFF * Automatic door opener No change Factory settings Restore * Factory setting...

  • Page 22: Childproof Lock

    6 User settings 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. Switching the childproof lock on/off ▸...

  • Page 23: Restoring Factory Settings

    6 User settings Restoring factory settings The factory settings can be restored. ▸ Hold the button pressed for 5 seconds. – appears in the digital display. ▸ Press the button repeatedly until appears in the digital display for no change. ▸ Press the button.

  • Page 24: Washing

    Washing Preparing the appliance ▸ Ensure that the foreign body trap 1 is inserted prop- erly. ▸ Insert plug into mains socket or turn on at wall switch. ▸ Turn on water tap. ▸ Press the button or botton to open the appli- ance door.

  • Page 25: Loading The Appliance

    7 Washing Loading the appliance ▸ Load dry washing (max. 8 kg). ▪ If washing normally soiled whites and col- oureds, fill the washing drum. ▪ If washing heavily soiled whites and col- oureds, fill the washing drum max. ¾ full. ▪...

  • Page 26: Adding Washing Detergent

    7 Washing Adding washing detergent ▸ Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go. Powder detergent If using powder detergent, flap 1 in compart- ment II must be open. ▸ Lift flap 1 and push back. Liquid detergent If using liquid detergent, flap 1 in compart- ment II must be closed.
  • Page 27 7 Washing Detergent dosage Adding too much washing detergent can cause excess foaming, giv- ing a poor wash result and, in the worst case, causing damage 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 28: Selecting A Programme

    7 Washing After adding the washing detergent ▸ Push the detergent dispenser drawer back in. ▸ Select programme. Selecting a programme «Press and go» A main programme can be started at the press of a single button. All the ne- cessary settings for the programme are provided automatically.
  • Page 29 7 Washing – If no other button is pressed within the next 20 seconds, the pro- gramme selected starts automatically. Selecting additional programme Easy care Sprint Pre-wash AquaPlus – The new programme duration is displayed in the Digital display . Changing the temperature ▸...
  • Page 30 7 Washing Selecting a delayed start ▸ Immediately after programme selection, hold the button depressed or press repeatedly until the desired delayed start period (max. 24 hours) ap- pears in the digital display. – The Digital display goes dark. – When the the delayed start time set is up, the programme selected starts automatically.

  • Page 31: Changing Selection

    7 Washing For appliances with the button ▸ Press the button. – The appliance door opens. – The Digital display flashes. ▸ Add or unload wash items. ▸ Close the appliance door. – The programme is resumed. In the event of a power failure, the appliance door can only be opened using the emergency door release.

  • Page 32: Programme Selection With Childproof Lock Activated

    7 Washing Programme selection with childproof lock activated How to switch the childproof lock on/off is described in 'User settings'. ▸ Close the appliance door. – The following appears in the digital display: – The indicator lights for the programme buttons flash. ▸...

  • Page 33: End Of Programme

    7 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. Press the button to unload the washing at any time during the loosening-up phase. With «Automatic door opener OFF»...

  • Page 34: At The End Of The Wash Day

    7 Washing With the hygiene recommendation display It is common nowadays to select programmes with temperatures below 60° C in order to save energy. These achieve perfectly good results with lightly soiled everyday washing. However, washing almost exclusively with low tem- peratures will result in the formation of foul smelling coatings in the appliance.

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance

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

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the water inlet filter To avoid blockages, the filter 1 in the water inlet must be periodically checked and, if necessary, cleaned. The water inlet should be tested for leaks following maintenance work.

  • Page 37: Emergency Draining

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

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Foreign Body Trap

    8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the foreign body trap The foreign body trap 1 must be periodically cleaned of any deposits. The foreign body trap should also be cleaned after washing e.g. pet blankets or other wash items that cause a thick build-up of fluff. ▸...

  • Page 39: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble-shooting What to do if … 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 serial number (FN) and the error message in full, e.g.
  • Page 40 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution ▪ The foreign body trap is ▸ Ensure the foreign body trap is sitting cor- missing or is not sitting rectly. correctly. ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the button.
  • Page 41 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution ▪ Various situations can lead ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the to an «F» message. button. ▸ Disconnect the power supply for about 1 minute. ▸ Switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme.
  • Page 42 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution ▪ Faulty electrical connec- ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the tion. button. ▪ Overvoltage ▸ Disconnect the power supply for about 1 minute. ▸ Switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme.
  • Page 43 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution ▪ If there is very heavy foam- ▸ Reduce the amount of washing detergent ing during the wash cycle, used next time. the programme is automat- ▸ Adjust the amount of washing detergent ically extended by an addi- used to the water hardness.
  • Page 44 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution ▪ Inlet water very cold. Heat- No action is necessary. ing is extended..in the display appears Possible cause Solution ▪ Selected programme is in- ▸ With the next wash cycle adjust the amount tended for a reduced of articles to the max.
  • Page 45 9 Trouble-shooting … vibrating heavily when spinning Possible cause Solution ▪ The transportation lock ▸ Remove transportation lock. has not been removed. ▪ The feet of the appliance ▸ Optimize the appliance set-up according to are not properly adjusted. the installation instructions. ▪...
  • Page 46 9 Trouble-shooting ... traces of washing detergent left behind in the washing detergent compartment Possible cause Solution ▪ Damp or lumpy washing ▸ Store washing detergent in a dry place. detergent. ▪ The washing detergent ▸ Wipe the washing detergent compartment compartment was damp dry before adding the detergent.

  • Page 47: Opening The Appliance Door In The Event Of A Power Failure

    9 Trouble-shooting Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure Ensure that the washing drum is stationary. Do not touch the drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury. If the emergency door release tool 2 is missing, a screw driver can be used instead.

  • Page 48: Washing Tips

    Washing tips 10.1 Fabric care symbols To wash items correctly, please follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items. 10.2 Washing detergent The wash temperature selected should agree with the recommended temper- ature range of the washing detergent to ensure the washing detergent is at its most effective.

  • Page 49: Net Curtains

    10 Washing tips 10.4 Net 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 water temperature. ▪ Fill the washing drum only a quarter full. ▪...

  • Page 50: Most Efficient Programmes

    10 Washing tips 10.6 Most efficient programmes … ... for normally soiled cotton laundry at 40 °C ▸ Press the button 1× to select the «40 °C standard programme». Load capacity Programme dura- Water Energy Residual tion moisture 4 kg 2h50 42 l 0.58 kWh 44 % ...
  • Page 51 10 Washing tips Grey residue on washing Possible cause Solution ▪ Grease and dirt particles ▸ Use more detergent next time. have not been removed ▸ Use heavy-duty washing detergent. from fabric effectively. ▸ Adjust amount of detergent to water hard- ▪...
  • Page 52 10 Washing tips Colour run Possible cause Solution ▪ Non-fast colours in the ▸ Wash white and coloured textiles separ- wash. ately. ▸ Follow the fabric care instructions on the items of washing. ▪ Objects in the wash ▸ Empty garment pockets. whose colour has run.
  • Page 53 10 Washing tips Holes, rips or tears Possible cause Solution ▪ Washing items with zips ▸ Fasten zip fasteners and hooks before or hooks (e.g. bras) open. washing. ▸ Wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. ▸ Turn garment pockets inside out. ▪...

  • Page 54: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Please give model number and exact designation when ordering parts. Drain hose 1.5 m / 4.0 m Siphon for fabric conditioner (softener) Detergent dispenser drawer Liquid detergent flap Emergency door release tool Foreign body trap Drain tray Quick operating instructions...

  • Page 55: Technical Data

    Technical data 12.1 Dimensions Height: 90 cm Width: 66  cm Depth: 68 cm Empty weight: 79 kg Dry load capacity: 8 kg 12.2 Plumbing in Connection to water supply: Cold water G¾" Permitted pressure of water supply: 0.1–1.0 MPa (1–10 bar) Max. pumping height of drain pump: 1.0 m 12.3 Electrical connection See identification plate 1...

  • Page 56: Product Fiche

    12 Technical data 12.5 Product fiche In accordance with EU Regulation No. 1061/2010 Brand V-ZUG Ltd The model identifier corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate. Rated capacity for cotton laundry at full load Energy efficiency class A+++...

  • Page 57: Consumption Data

    12 Technical data Airborne acoustical noise emissions during dB (A) the washing phase Airborne acoustical noise emissions during dB (A) the spinning phase Energy consumption x kWh per year, based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes.

  • Page 58: Note For Testing Institutes

    12 Technical data 12.7 Note for testing institutes Set to the standard programme according to EN 60456: Standard 40°C cotton programme: ▸ Press the button 1×. – appears in the digital display. ▸ After 2 seconds, the display changes to the programme duration. Standard 60°C cotton programme: ▸...

  • Page 59: Index

    Index Detergent dosage ......... 27 Dimensions ............ 55 Add the washing detergent......26 Display Additional functions ....... 13, 19 A messages ........  39, 40 Additional programmes ......11, 13 Childproof lock is switched on .. 42 AquaPlus.......... 11 E messages...... 40, 41, 42 Easy care ..........
  • Page 60 Intensive programme ........18 Programme progress display ..... 14 Liquid detergent flap ........12 Queries ............63 Load capacity ..........11 Loosening up the washing......33 Safety precautions Before using for the first time .... 7 Main programme General........... 6 Selecting .......... 28 Saving Main programmes .........
  • Page 61 13 Index Wash results Unsatisfactory ........ 50 Washing............24 Adding washing detergent .... 26 Changing selection ...... 31 Drying .......... 46 End of programme...... 33 Loading .......... 25 Preparing the appliance.... 24 Selecting a programme .... 28 Spinning unsatisfactory .... 44 Washing detergent ........

  • Page 62: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 63: Service & Support

    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.
  • Page 64 ▸ If necessary, clean the detergent dispenser drawer ▸ Push the appliance door to, but do not close 1030183-R01 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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