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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Unimatic SL 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 SL WA-USL Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety precautions  5 Symbols used.................... 5 General safety precautions............... 6 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............ 6 Instructions for use.................. 7 2 Disposal  10 3 Using for the first time  11 Where is the identification plate? ............ 12 4 Appliance description  13 Your appliance.................. 13 Appliance construction ................ 14 Operating and display elements ............ 15 5 Programme overview  17...
  • Page 4 Cleaning the water inlet filter .............. 50 Emergency draining................. 51 Cleaning the foreign body trap.............. 52 9 Trouble-shooting  53 What to do if … .................. 53 Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure ... 63 10 Washing tips  64 10.1 Fabric care symbols ................ 64 10.2 Washing detergent................... 64 10.3...

  • 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: Instructions For Use

    1 Safety precautions Instructions for use Before using for the first time • The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/ electrician carry out the necessary work. •...
  • 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 1 Safety precautions How to avoid damaging the appliance • Close the appliance door carefully. • Before closing the appliance door and starting a programme, ensure that there are no foreign objects or pets in the washing drum, detergent dis- penser drawer or around the foreign body trap.

  • Page 10: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging Danger of suffocation! Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Keep packaging material away from children. All packaging material is marked and should be collected for recyc- ling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection ►...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Where Is The Identification Plate

    3 Using for the first time Where is the identification plate? 1 Identification plate with serial number (FN) Note down the serial number (FN) of your appliance on the back page of these operating instructions.

  • Page 13: Appliance Description

    Appliance description Your appliance • Dry load capacity: 8kg • 6 main programmes • 2 standard programmes • 3 extra programmes • Additional programmes – Easy care – Steam anti-crease – Pre-wash – AquaPlus – Sprint – Skin protection – Programmes for various types of textiles –...

  • Page 14: Appliance Construction

    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. Operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) Detergent dispenser drawer Appliance door Drain tray Foreign body trap...

  • Page 15: Operating And Display Elements

    4 Appliance description Operating and display elements * Depending on the serial number (FN) Main programmes Coloureds 60 °C Extra programmes • Appliance hygiene • Steam anti-crease • Proofing Coloureds 40 °C Standard programmes for cotton laundry • 40 °C standard Coloureds 20 °C •...
  • Page 16 4 Appliance description Additional functions Temperature setting Spin speed Fast forward / End of pro- gramme Delayed start Language selection Pause / Door opener* or Door opener* * Depending on the serial number (FN) Plain text display 1h02 40°C Coloureds 1200 rpm 15:38 Various information appears in the plain text display during the programme...

  • Page 17: 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. 1–8 kg Coloureds 60 °C Coloured cottons with the fabric care symbol e.g. bright blouses, overalls, shirts, bed linen.

  • Page 18: Standard Programmes For Cotton Laundry

    5 Programme overview 1–2 kg Hand wash 20 °C Very gentle wash for items labelled with the fabric care symbol. 1-8 kg Appliance hygiene Without any washing. A small amount of water is heated up to 1× around 80 °C and the steam produced sharply reduces the germ count.

  • Page 19: Additional Programmes

    5 Programme overview 60 °C standard The most efficient programme for washing normally soiled cotton 2× laundry with the fabric care symbol. Additional programmes Easy care For washing requiring very gentle treatment • Reduced washing action • Higher water level during washing and rinsing •...
  • Page 20 5 Programme overview Steam anti-crease The steam finish at the end of the programme significantly reduces creasing in the washing. Recommended for items that crease easily, e.g. shirts and blouses. • The washing is warm and should be hung up immediately to dry – for easy ironing –...
  • Page 21 5 Programme overview «Skin protection» • Two extra rinse cycles are added to each programme and the wa- ter level is also increased by 5 cm during each rinse cycle. This function is particularly suitable for people with sensitive skin or with a suspected allergy to washing detergent.
  • Page 22 5 Programme overview • Start draining without spinning • Optimum wash load: max. 2 kg «Black garments» Can be selected with • Higher water level and extended rinsing • Optimum wash load: max. 4 kg if selected with max. 2 kg if selected with «Denim»...
  • Page 23 5 Programme overview Degree of soiling / Anti-mite Adjustment to the degree of soiling of the washing «Soiling light» • Suitable for lightly soiled washing «Soiling medium» Wash time extended: about 15 minutes «Soiling normal» • Wash time extended: 25–40 minutes «Soiling heavy»...
  • Page 24 5 Programme overview Separate rinsing / Separate spinning It is possible to skip parts of the programme selected. ► Select main programme according to fabric care labels. ► Press the button 1×. – Rinsing and final spin are selected. ► Press the button 2×.

  • Page 25: 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, 1600,1400 rpm).

  • Page 26: 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 User settings ►...
  • Page 27 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 • Time/date Time and date • Automatic summer / winter time OFF set? •...

  • Page 28: Time/Date

    6 User settings Time/Date The time and date must be reset if the appliance has been disconnected from the mains for a longer period of time (about 5 weeks). To ensure the time and date are stored, the appliance should not be disconnected from the mains supply for at least 30 minutes after mak- ing the settings.

  • Page 29: 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 User settings ►...

  • Page 30: Automatic Door Opener

    6 User settings Automatic door opener If the automatic door opener is switched on, the appliance door opens auto- matically at the end of the programme. Otherwise it remains closed and can be opened by pressing the button. Switching the automatic door opener on/off ►...

  • Page 31: Brightness

    6 User settings Brightness The text in the plain text display can be set to 5 levels of brightness. • 1 very dark • 2 dark • 3 medium • 4 bright • 5 very bright Changing the brightness User settings ►...

  • Page 32: Restoring Factory Settings

    6 User settings Restoring factory settings The factory settings can be restored. User settings ► Hold the button depressed for 5 FN XXXXX XXXXXX seconds. Factory setting ► Press the button repeatedly until the restore? following appears in the plain text display: ►...

  • Page 33: Washing

    Washing Preparing the appliance ► Ensure that the foreign body trap 1 is sitting properly. ► Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall switch on. – The appliance switches on. ► Turn on the water tap. ► Press the button to open the appliance door.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 7 Washing Liquid detergent and a delayed start If a delayed start has been selected, after loading the washing the liquid deter- gent should be added to a dosing aid (e.g. ball). It is important that the liquid detergent does not spill onto the washing during the delayed start period, oth- erwise the washing could be damaged through a possible chemical reaction.
  • Page 37 7 Washing Bio wash Alkaline detergent Add to compartment II Bleach Add to compartment I Fabric conditioner (softener) Add to compartment Soap wash Water softener Add to compartment I Soap detergent Add to compartment II Fabric conditioner (softener) Add to compartment Fabric conditioner Do not fill with fabric conditioner past the «MAX» mark. Do not use fabric conditioner if drying the washing in a tumble dryer.

  • Page 38: 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 39 7 Washing Selecting main programme ► Close the appliance door. – The indicator lights for the programme buttons flash. Press the desired programme button (press 1× or more). – The indicator light for the programme selected illuminates. – The programme selected, the likely duration (hours/minutes) and the end time are displayed.
  • Page 40 7 Washing Selecting AquaPlus ► Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired rinsing intensity appears in the plain text display: • Standard • More water • + 1 rinse • More water + 1 rinse •...
  • Page 41 7 Washing Selecting degree of soiling / anti-mite / soaking ► Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired degree of soiling appears in the plain text display: • Soiling light • Soiling heavy • Soaking •...
  • Page 42 7 Washing Changing the temperature ► Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature appears in the Plain text display. It is still possible to change the temperature once the programme has started running. Changing the spin speed ►...
  • Page 43 7 Washing Selecting a delayed start ► Immediately after programme selection, hold the button depressed or press repeatedly the desired programme-end time (max. 24 hours) appears in the plain text display. – The Plain text display goes dark. – When the the time set is up, the programme selected starts automatic- ally.
  • Page 44 7 Washing Selecting separate rinsing / separate spinning ► Select main programme. ► Press the button 1×. Rinsing 0h40 15:38 ► Press the button 2×. Final rinse 0h18 15:16 ► Press the button 3×. Final spin 0h12 15:10 Opening the appliance door during operation The appliance door can only be opened if the water level and temperature are still low and there is no spinning in progress.

  • Page 45: Changing Selection

    7 Washing For appliances with the button ► Press the button. – The appliance door opens. – The Plain text 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 46: 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. Childproof lock – In the plain text display ap- pears: – The indicator lights for the pro- gramme buttons flash.

  • Page 47: 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. If steam anti-crease has been selected, the loosen- ing-up period is extended to about 60 minutes to prevent further creasing. Press the button to unload the washing at any time during the loosening-up phase.

  • Page 48: At The End Of The Wash Day

    7 Washing With the hygiene recommendation display Hygiene recommendation: or select appliance at least 60 °C programme hygiene 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.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 error mes- FXX / EXX see instructions FN XXXXX XXXXXX sage in full.
  • Page 54 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears A5 Spin stop: Unbalanced load Possible cause Solution • Large items are unevenly dis- ► Wash large and small items together to tributed in the washing drum. reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads forming. •...
  • Page 55 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears A9 Check water inlet? Possible cause Solution • The water tap is turned off. ► Remove the cause of the problem or wait until the water supply is restored. • The mesh filter in the water connection is clogged.
  • Page 56 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears FXX / EXX see instructions FN XXXXX XXXXXX Possible cause Solution • Various situations can lead to ► Cancel the error message by pressing an «F» message. button. ► Switch off the power supply for about 1 minute.
  • Page 57 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears U1 / E27 see instructions FN XXXXX XXXXXX Possible cause Solution • Faulty electrical connection. ► Cancel the error message by pressing button. • Overvoltage ► Switch off the power supply for about 1 minute.
  • Page 58 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Foam in main wash: rinsing extended Possible cause Solution • If there is very heavy foaming ► Reduce the amount of washing deter- during the wash cycle, the pro- gent used next time. gramme is automatically exten- ►...
  • Page 59 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Inlet water very cold heating extended Possible cause Solution • Inlet water very cold. Heat- ing is extended..in the display appears Too many articles heating extended Possible cause Solution • Selected programme is in- With the next wash cycle adjust the amount of tended for a reduced articles to the max.
  • Page 60 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Large unbalanced load spin extended Possible cause Solution • Large unbalance in the ► Wash large and small items together to re- washing drum. The appli- duce the possibility of unbalanced loads ance tries to improve the forming.
  • Page 61 9 Trouble-shooting … at the end of the programme water sounds can be heard when the washing drum is turned by hand Possible cause Solution • The water that the vanes No action is necessary. The expelled water is were filled with to com- automatically pumped off and there are no neg- pensate the unbalanced ative consequences.
  • Page 62 9 Trouble-shooting ... traces of fabric conditioner or water left behind in the fabric conditioner compartment Possible cause Solution • The siphon in the fabric ► Ensure the siphon is in place correctly. conditioner compartment is missing or is not in place correctly.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: Energy And Water Economy

    10 Washing tips 10.5 Energy and water economy General tips • Use the maximum wash load capacity of the particular programme. • Select «Pre-wash» or «Soak» only for washing that is heavily soiled or stained. • For lightly soiled washing without staining select the main programme or the additional «Sprint»...

  • Page 67: Most Efficient Programmes

    10 Washing tips 10.6 Most efficient programmes ... for normally soiled cottons at 40 °C ► Press the button 1× to select the «40 °C standard programme». Load capa- Programme duration Water Energy Residual city moisture 4 kg 1h55 42 l 0.54 kWh 44 % ... for normally soiled cottons at 60 °C ►...
  • Page 68 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 69 10 Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using liquid detergent Possible cause Solution • Liquid detergent used ► Use washing detergent containing bleach. does not contain bleach. Fruit, coffee and tea stains cannot be removed. Soap deposits on washing Possible cause Solution •...
  • Page 70 10 Washing tips Fabric stains Possible cause Solution • Rust stains. ► Brush out work overall pockets. • Chemical effect. ► Residues from hair care products, cosmet- ics and plants can react with the suds to cause a chemical reaction that can result in staining.
  • Page 71 10 Washing tips Fabric wear Possible cause Solution • Washing drum over- ► Put less laundry into the washing drum. loaded. • Friction between fabrics ► Select the additional «Easy care» pro- during washing. gramme. • Pilling. ► Turn items inside out before washing.

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75 12 Technical data Programme time of the standard 40°C cot- mins. ton programme at partial load Duration of the left-on mode mins. 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 76: Consumption Data

    12 Technical data 12.6 Consumption data Main programmes The consumption data and programme durations given serve only as a guide. They refer to the maximum load capacity and can vary with, for instance, tow- elling material, a very cold water feed, the degree of soiling selected or a smaller wash load.

  • Page 77: Note For Testing Institutes

    12 Technical data 12.7 Note for testing institutes Set to the standard programmes according to EN 60456: Standard 40 °C cotton programme: ► Press the button 1×. 40 °C Standard XhXX 1600 rpm End YY:YY Standard 60 °C cotton programme: ► Press the button 2×.

  • Page 78: Turbidity Sensor

    12 Technical data 12.10 Turbidity sensor In addition to the water and energy economy feature, the amount of water needed is optimized by a turbidity sensor. With the help of the turbidity sensor, the control unit detects the degree of dirti- ness of the soapy water at any time in the cycle.

  • Page 79: Index

    Index Delayed start ....... 25, 36, 43 Deposits on washing ....... 69 Add the washing detergent ....35 Detergent dispenser drawer....14 Additional functions........25 Traces .......... 61 Allergies............21 Detergent dosage........36 Anti-mite ..........23, 41 Dimensions ..........73 Appliance Display Construction........ 14 A messages...... 53, 54, 55...
  • Page 80 Powder detergent ........35 Power failure..........63 How to avoid damaging the appliance... 9 Press and go ..........38 Hygiene recommendation....48, 58 Pre-wash............. 19 Pre-wash detergent ........14 Product family..........2 Product fiche ..........74 Identification plate ........14 Programme Inlet water very cold .........
  • Page 81 13 Index Traces of washing detergent in the deter- gent dispenser drawer ...... 61 Type ............... 2 Unsatisfactory rinsing performance ............... 69 Unsatisfactory wash result using deter- gent for coloureds ......68 Unsatisfactory wash result using liquid detergent ..........69 User settings ..........

  • Page 82: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 83: Service & Support

    Always have this appliance information to hand when you contact V-ZUG. Thank you. Requesting repairs You can contact your nearest V-ZUG service centre directly and free of charge on our ser- vice hotline – 0800 850 850. When requesting repairs over the phone, we will agree on an appointment for us to visit your site at your earliest convenience.
  • Page 84 ► If necessary, clean the detergent dispenser drawer ► Push the appliance door to, but do not close J288553-R02 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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