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V-ZUG REFRESH-BUTLER Operating Instructions Manual

V-ZUG REFRESH-BUTLER Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions REFRESH-BUTLER Textile care system...
  • Page 2 These operating instructions apply to: Model Type Product family REFRESH-BUTLER TPSRBSLWP 14001 Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. Colour operating instructions can be downloaded from the internet from www.vzug.com © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2013...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Button tone .................... 32 Water hardness .................. 33 Childproof lock .................. 33 Information.................... 33 Descaling .................... 34 Cleaning the air duct ................ 36 6.10 V-ZUG Service .................. 36 6.11 Updating the software ................ 37 7 Operating the appliance  38 Preparing the appliance................ 38 Arranging the washing ................ 38 Loading examples.................. 39 Refreshing and drying tips .............. 40...
  • Page 4 Programme settings ................ 42 Programme selection ................ 43 Changing selection .................. 45 7.10 Programme selection with childproof lock activated ...... 46 7.11 Interrupting a programme............... 46 7.12 Aborting a programme before time............ 47 7.13 End of programme ................. 48 8 Care and maintenance  50 Cleaning intervals.................. 50 Error message about cleaning the filter units........ 51 Build-up of fluff.................. 51 Cleaning the main filter ................ 52 Cleaning the main filter mat .............. 53...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Symbols used Caution, risk of fire! 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 capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been in- structed on the safe use of the appliance and...
  • Page 7 1 Safety precautions • If an appliance is not equipped with a mains cable and a plug or other means for discon- necting from the mains with a contact opening on each pole complying with the conditions of overvoltage category III for full isolation, an isolating device must be incorporated into the permanently installed electrical installation in accordance with the installation regulations.

  • Page 8: Appliance-Specific Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions Appliance-specific safety precautions • Children under 3 years of age must be kept away unless constantly supervised. • The appliance has a maximum dry load capa- city of 5 kg. • The appliance is only to be used with the re- commended vaporizing medium.
  • Page 9 1 Safety precautions • Textiles that have been cleaned, treated or soaked with flammable chemicals, detergents or solvents (benzene, alcohol, stain remover, oil, turpentine, acetone, paint, wax, etc.). Fire or explosion hazard! Wash materials contain- ing such substances first by hand with water or allow the solvent to evaporate completely.
  • Page 10 1 Safety precautions • If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that any ventilation openings on the base of the appliance are not obstructed. • If the appliance is installed in a housing, the ventilation openings are to be kept free of ob- struction.
  • Page 11 1 Safety precautions To minimize the risk of fire in a tumble dryer, the following should be observed: • Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat.

  • Page 12: 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 13 1 Safety precautions Caution: Risk to life! • It is forbidden to enter or remain in the appliance. Danger of suffocation! • Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from chil- dren.

  • Page 14: Disposal

    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 •...

  • Page 15: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal oper- ating position for around 2 hours. Where is the identification plate? ► Open the appliance door. – The identification plate is located on the inside of the appliance door at the top (see arrow).

  • Page 16: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description The REFRESH-BUTLER uses steam and heat to refresh your clothes and re- duce odours and creases. Additionally, the extra programme hygiene leaves your washing germ free. The extra programme drying allows clothes that are wet from the rain to be dried particularly gently.

  • Page 17: Appliance Construction

    4 Your appliance Appliance construction Clothes rail TouchDisplay On/Off button Fold-down clothes rails Baskets Main filter with filter mat below base grille Water tank cover Fresh air grille with filter mat Fresh water tank Condensate tank 10 Appliance door Accessories Clothes hangers For heavier clothes, such as jackets and coats, use the clothes hanger supplied for optimal results.

  • Page 18: Operating And Display Elements

    4 Your appliance Basket • Container for delicates, such as knitwear and wool- lens, small textile items and shoes Operating and display elements TouchDisplay On/Off button TouchDisplay All available functions are displayed on the TouchDisplay and can be selected directly by pressing the corresponding symbol or text. Programme Refreshing Programme selection...
  • Page 19 4 Your appliance Programme settings Main programme Extra programmes Refreshing Drying Finishes in 1 h 30 Finishes in 1 h 30 Odour Level of dryness Load Load Easy care Easy care Timed refreshing Timed drying Crease guard Delayed start Delayed start Hygiene Finishes in 1 h 30 Easy care...
  • Page 20 4 Your appliance User settings Settings Language Information Brightness Descale Button tone Cleaning the air duct Water hardness V-ZUG Service Childproof lock Update software Additional functions Start Abort/Back Abort programme...
  • Page 21 4 Your appliance Button state The buttons arranged on the TouchDisplay have three different operating states. Symbol Background Bright Dark Selectable function Programme or function can be selected. Bright Blue Function selected/changed Programme or function is active. Dark Dark Non-selectable function Programme or function is switched off.

  • Page 22: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Main refreshing programme With the main refresh programme your dry clothes are freed of odours and germs using steam and heat. The main refresh programme has 3 phases: Refreshing The heater heats up the circulating air temperature and the washing is dampened using steam, which accelerates the refreshing of the clothes.
  • Page 23 5 Programme overview The following diagram gives an overview of the programme settings in the main refresh programme. Strong Odour Medium Faint * Full Load Half-full Small * Easy care No * Timed refreshing Off * Crease guard No * Delayed start * Factory setting...
  • Page 24 5 Programme overview Odour • Strong For washing with a strong odour after being in a smoky envir- onment or a restaurant. • Medium For washing with a medium-strong odour after being in a smoky environment or a restaurant. • Faint Speed programme For washing with a faint odour.

  • Page 25: Extra Programme Drying

    Extra programme drying In the extra programme drying warm air flows through your hung-up washing. This allows your clothes to be dried particularly gently. The REFRESH-BUTLER dries your clothes irrespective of whether you washed them in the washing machine or by hand or whether you were caught out in the rain.
  • Page 26 5 Programme overview The following diagram gives an overview of the programme settings in the ex- tra programme drying. Normal dry * Level of dryness Extra dry Full Load Half-full * Small Easy care No * Timed drying Off * * Factory setting Delayed start Level of dryness...

  • Page 27: Extra Programme Hygiene

    5 Programme overview Load • Full For a maximum 5 kg dry load spread out on the upper and lower clothes rails. • Half-full For a normal load spread out on the upper and/or lower clothes rail. • Small For a small load, e.g. 4 shirts. Easy care •...
  • Page 28 5 Programme overview Drying The washing is dried by the heat pump. The drying programme is monitored by a moisture and temperature sensor. As soon as the required level of dry- ness is reached, the «Cool down / Airing» phase starts. Cool down / Airing The heat pump is switched off and the washing continues to be aired until it has cooled down to a temperature.

  • Page 29: User Settings

    User settings Adjusting user settings Providing no programme is running and no error message is displayed, the user settings can be changed. The procedure is generally the same for all set- tings. Changing user settings ► To switch the appliance on: Press the button below the TouchDisplay.
  • Page 30 6 User settings Languages Deutsch Français Italiano English ► Press the desired setting value to change the setting. – The selected button has a blue background. ► Press the button to confirm the setting. – The overview of the user settings appears in the display again. –...
  • Page 31 The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Language Select desired language Brightness On * Button tone Off Hard * Water hardness Medium Soft Childproof lock Off * Information Descale Clean air duct V-ZUG Service Update software * Factory setting...

  • Page 32: Language

    6 User settings Language The language in the display can be changed. Different languages are available for selection. Changing the language (see page 29) Brightness With this function the readability of the display can be adjusted to the prevail- ing lighting conditions. Levels of brightness Dark Medium...

  • Page 33: Water Hardness

    6 User settings Water hardness The relevant range of water hardness can be set. There are 3 setting ranges for water hardness: Type Water hard- Water hard- Water hardness Water hardness ness [°fH] ness [°dH] [°eH] [mmol/l] • Hard 33 to 50 21 to 28 26 to 35 3.3 to 5.0...

  • Page 34: Descaling

    6 User settings Descaling Whenever steam is produced, depending on the hardness of the local water supply (i.e. the limescale content of the water), limescale is deposited in the boiler. The appliance automatically detects when descaling is necessary. The time interval between descaling depends on the hardness of the water and frequency of use.
  • Page 35 6 User settings Standard descaling solutions are not suitable as they may contain foam-creating additives or not be effective enough. Using a different descaler could cause: • overfoaming inside the appliance • insufficient descaling of the boiler • damage to the appliance in the worst case. Starting the descaling programme (see page 29) Remove clothes, accessories and any other objects from out of the textile care system.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Air Duct

    ► Press the button to clean the air Clean duct. ► Follow the instructions in the TouchDisplay. Press OK to start automatic cleaning of air duct. 1 / 5 6.10 V-ZUG Service This function is for use by the service technician.

  • Page 37: Updating The Software

    Updating the software With this function the software can be updated. The new software can either be downloaded from the internet or acquired from V-ZUG Ltd. Starting the programme (see page 29) ► Push the SD card with the latest software into the card slot.

  • Page 38: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Preparing the appliance ► Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall switch on. Arranging the washing ► Open the appliance door. ► Spread the washing out on the clothes rails and in the baskets. See 'Load- ing examples'.

  • Page 39: Loading Examples

    7 Operating the appliance Loading examples...

  • Page 40: Refreshing And Drying Tips

    7 Operating the appliance Refreshing and drying tips Loading tips • Place woollens and other knitted items in the baskets or on the rails at mid- height. • Larger items of clothing can be hung diagonally in the appliance. • Shoes trees can accelerate the drying process for shoes. After drying, allow the shoes to cool down for one hour.

  • Page 41: Filling The Fresh Water Tank

    7 Operating the appliance • We do not recommend treating the following textiles in the REFRESH- BUTLER: real leather, synthetic leather, fur. In the case of leather, for ex- ample, slight changes in the colour, size and appearance can occur when it comes into contact with water and heat.

  • Page 42: Emptying The Condensate Tank

    7 Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate tank ► Open the appliance door. ► Open the water tank cover 1 (press in the middle at the top). ► Take out the condensate tank 3 with the symbol by the handle. ►...

  • Page 43: Programme Selection

    7 Operating the appliance Crease guard Delayed start Delayed start Hygiene Finishes in 1 h 30 Easy care Delayed start Programme selection ► To switch the appliance on: press the button below the TouchDisplay. – The programme selection appears in the display: Programme selection Refresh Extra programmes...
  • Page 44 7 Operating the appliance Refreshing Finishes in 1 h 30 ► Press the button to start the programme using the factory settings. ► Press any programme setting, e.g. load, to adapt the programme. – The selectable setting values appear in the display: Load small half-full...

  • Page 45: Changing Selection

    7 Operating the appliance • Orange-coloured bars or symbols in the display show the selected setting values. • Buttons with a blue background indicate that a value other than the factory setting has been selected. • The programme duration is shortened or lengthened depending on the se- lected programme settings and setting values.

  • Page 46: Programme Selection With Childproof Lock Activated

    7 Operating the appliance 7.10 Programme selection with childproof lock activated The childproof lock can be switched on or off in the user settings. Unlock 0 0 0 Code ► Enter the code given into the display. ► Press the button to confirm the code.

  • Page 47: Aborting A Programme Before Time

    7 Operating the appliance – If the door remains open for a longer period (approx. 5 minutes), the programme is cancelled. ► Close the appliance door. As a result of the pressure balance, the door may rattle for a few seconds.

  • Page 48: End Of Programme

    Refreshing Door can be opened ► Open the appliance door. ► Unload the washing. The REFRESH-BUTLER is not a cupboard for storing clothes. ► Clean the main filter. ► Empty the water tank. ► Close the appliance door. ► Press the button.
  • Page 49 7 Operating the appliance If the appliance door is not opened when the programme finishes, air- ing starts up again every 3 hours and lasts for 15 minutes. This en- sures that the washing remains fresh for up to 24 hours after the end of the programme.

  • Page 50: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cleaning intervals Pos. Appliance Cleaning interval Cleaning part Main filter As required * ► Remove any fluff. Whenever there is a ► Clean with an abrasive liquid heavier build-up of de- cleaning agent and a posits sponge. ►...

  • Page 51: Error Message About Cleaning The Filter Units

    8 Care and maintenance * A coating of fluff can build up more or less quickly depending on the type of wash and the size of load. Error message about cleaning the filter units A thick coating of fluff results in a reduced process air flow which can impair the refreshing and drying process and trigger an error mes- sage.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Main Filter

    8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the main filter ► Open the appliance door. ► Open back the floor grille 1 (see arrow). ► Pull out the main filter cassette 2. ► Remove the fluff from the main filter. Wash the filter to clean off heavier de- posits.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Main Filter Mat

    8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the main filter mat Never operate the appliance without the filter mat. ► Open the appliance door. ► Open back the floor grille 1 (see arrow). ► Pull out the main filter cassette 2 and open it. ►...

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Fresh Air Filter Mat

    8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the fresh air filter mat Never operate the appliance without the filter mat. ► Open the appliance door. ► Pull out the fresh air grille 1. ► Take out the filter mat 2. ► Clean the filter mat under running water and allow to drip dry.
  • Page 55 8 Care and maintenance ► Push the lid back. ► Lift the lid at the front and back (through the opening). ► Press the lid down at the front and back. ► Slot the water tank into position in the water tank compartment and push the flap to close.

  • Page 56: 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, the fault cannot be resolved or "Contact V- ZUG" appears in the message, please call Customer Services. Before calling Customer Services, please note down the error mes- sage in full.
  • Page 57 9 Trouble-shooting ... FXX/EXX FN XX appears Possible cause Solution • Various situations can lead ► Cancel the error message by pressing the to an «F» error message. button. ► Disconnect the power supply for about 1 minute. ► Switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme.

  • Page 58: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Accessories and spare parts Please give product family and exact designation when ordering parts. Clothes hangers Basket Fresh water tank Condensate tank Main filter...
  • Page 59 10 Accessories and spare parts Main filter mat Fresh air grille Fresh air filter mat durgol swiss steamer descaler The descaler is also available from specialist retailers.

  • Page 60: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions Height: 1960 mm Width: 775 mm Depth: 570 mm Weight: 170 kg Dry load capacity: 5 kg Ambient conditions Permissible room temperature: 5 °C to 30 °C Electrical connection ► See identification plate...

  • Page 61: Consumption Data For Factory Setting

    11 Technical data 11.1 Consumption data for factory setting Duration Energy Temperature Fresh water consumption Relative moisture Programme [mins.] [°C] [kWh] Refresh 300-600 Heating up about 15 Steaming 45-50 70-80 Drying about 10 <50 about 110 <50 Hygiene 300-600 Heating up about 15 Steaming 45-50...

  • Page 62: Automatic Energy-Saving Stand-By

    11 Technical data 11.3 Automatic energy-saving stand-by The appliance is equipped with automatic energy-saving stand-by to avoid consuming energy unnecessarily. The TouchDisplay and the interior illumination go out 20 minutes after the pro- gramme finishes. Energy consumption is reduced to an absolute minimum. The safety functions, however, remain activated.

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Accessories ........17 Delayed start ..... 25, 27, 28 Basket ......... 18 Descaler ........... 34 Clothes hangers...... 17 Descaling ......... 34 Additional functions......20 Starting descaling programme  35 Airing ........22, 25, 28 Dimensions ........60 Ambient conditions ......60 Disconnection ......... 14 Appliance .........
  • Page 64 Packaging ........14 Preparing User settings ......20, 29 Appliance ........ 38 Product family........2 Programme Validity..........2 Aborting before time .... 47 V-ZUG Service......... 36 End .......... 48 Interrupting ......... 46 Selecting........ 43 Programme overview..... 22 Washing Programme selection..... 18 Arranging........ 38 Programme settings ....19, 42 Water hardness.......

  • Page 65: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 67: Service & Support

    Appliance: _____________________ Always have this appliance information to hand when you contact V-ZUG. Thank you. Requesting repairs You can find the telephone number for your nearest V-ZUG service centre at www.vzug.- com→Service→Service hotline. Technical enquiries, accessories, extended warranty V-ZUG is happy to help with your general administrative and technical enquiries, orders for...
  • Page 68 End of programme appears in the display: ► Open the appliance door. ► Unload the washing. ► Clean the main filter. ► Empty the water tank. ► Close the appliance door. ► Press the button. J14001.360-R03 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com...

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