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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Washing machine Unimatic S Operating instructions...
  • 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, 2014...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Symbols used ..................General safety precautions ..............Appliance-specific safety precautions ..........Instructions for use ................Disposal Using for the first time Where is the identification plate? ............13 Appliance description Appliance overview ................14 Appliance construction ................15 Operating and display elements ............
  • Page 4 Cleaning the water inlet filter ..............41 Emergency draining ................42 Cleaning the foreign body trap ............43 Trouble-shooting What to do if … ..................44 Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure ..55 10 Washing tips 10.1 Fabric care symbols ................

  • 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 Indicates step-by-step 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 instructed on the safe use of the appliance...
  • 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 capacity of 8 kg.

  • Page 9: 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 10 1 Safety precautions Caution: Burns hazard! • Textiles that have been cleaned, treated or soaked with flammable chemi- cals, detergents or solvents such as benzene, alcohol, stain remover, oil, paint, wax, etc. are not to be washed in the appliance. Fire or explosion hazard! Wash materials containing such substances first by hand with water or allow the solvent to evaporate completely.
  • Page 11 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 dispenser drawer or around the foreign body trap. Foreign objects such as coins, nails, paper clips, etc.

  • Page 12: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging Danger of suffocation! Packaging material (e.g. plastic, poly- styrene) can be dangerous for children. Keep packaging material away from children. All packaging material is marked and should be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected from the mains by an electrician.

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

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

  • Page 14: 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 –...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 Standard programmes for cotton laundry Woollens 30 °C • 40 °C standard • 60 °C standard •...
  • Page 17 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 digital display.

  • Page 18: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Main wash programmes Whites 95 °C 1–8 kg White cottons, linens with the fabric care symbol e.g. bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. Coloureds 60 °C 1–8 kg Coloured cottons with the fabric care symbol e.g. bright blouses, overalls, shirts, bed linen.

  • Page 19: Standard Programmes For Cotton Laundry

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

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22: 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) textiles 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...

  • Page 23: 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 Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 26: Restoring Factory Settings

    6 User settings Restoring factory settings The factory settings can be restored. Hold the button depressed 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 27: 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 28: Loading The Appliance

    7 Washing Loading the appliance Load dry washing (max. 8 kg). • If washing normally soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum. • If washing heavily soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum max. ¾ full. • If washing easy care cotton fabrics, white and coloured synthetic fabrics as well as mixed fabrics, fill the washing drum max.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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, otherwise the washing could be damaged through a possible chemical reac- tion.
  • Page 31 7 Washing 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. Tumble drying automatically leaves fabrics soft and fluffy to the touch. Dyeing textiles Textiles can be dyed in the appliance using suitable dyeing agents.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Programme

    7 Washing Selecting a programme «Press and go» A main programme can be started at the press of a single button. All the necessary settings for the programme are provided automatically. Select or deselect any additional programmes or functions by pressing the relevant buttons.
  • Page 33 7 Washing Selecting additional programme Easy care Sprint Pre-wash AquaPlus – The new programme duration is displayed in the Digital display . Changing the temperature Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature appears in the Digital display. It is still possible to change the temperature once the programme has started running.
  • Page 34 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) appears in the digital display. – The Digital display goes dark. – When the the delayed start time set is up, the programme selected starts automatically.
  • Page 35 7 Washing 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. As long as the indicator light for button is illuminated, the appliance door can be opened. For appliances with the button Press the...

  • Page 36: Changing Selection

    7 Washing Changing selection During programme selection Press another programme button. – All settings are cleared. After a programme has started The spin speed and temperature can still be changed. To change any other settings, the programme must be aborted. Aborting a programme before time Press the button repeatedly until...

  • Page 37: 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. Hold the desired programme button depressed and at the same time press button.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 temperatures will result in the formation of foul smelling coatings in the appli- ance.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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: Open the drain tray 1 and fold right down.

  • Page 43: 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. Drain off any residual water, see section on «Emer- gency draining».

  • Page 44: 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 45 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution Wash large and small items together to • Large items are unevenly reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads distributed in the washing forming. drum. • Pillows or similar items in Remove the pillows.
  • Page 46 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the displayappears Possible cause Solution • The water tap is turned Resolve the cause of the problem or wait until the water supply is restored. off. • The mesh filter in the Cancel the error message by pressing the water connection is button.
  • Page 47 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution • Various situations can Cancel the error message by pressing the lead 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 48 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 49 9 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Possible cause Solution • If there is very heavy Reduce the amount of washing detergent foaming during the wash used next time. Adjust the amount of washing detergent cycle, the programme is used to the water hardness. automatically extended by an additional rinsing cycle.
  • Page 50 9 Trouble-shooting ... the programme takes significantly longer than indicated in the display Possible cause Solution Reduce the amount of washing detergent • Too much washing deter- used next time. gent. Lengthening the rinsing time. Wash large and small items together to •...
  • Page 51 9 Trouble-shooting … the washing is not spinning or is not being spun properly Possible cause Solution Increase the spin speed for the next wash • The spin speed set is too cycle. low. Wash large and small items together to •...
  • Page 52 9 Trouble-shooting … at the end of the programme, the appliance door cannot be opened by pressing the door opener button Possible cause Solution • The appliance door is Press hard against the lock side of the stuck. appliance door (i.e. front edge of appliance door).
  • Page 53 9 Trouble-shooting ... traces of washing detergent left behind in the washing detergent compartment Possible cause Solution Store washing detergent in a dry place. • Damp or lumpy washing detergent. Wipe the washing detergent compartment • The washing detergent dry before adding the detergent. compartment was damp and a delayed start was selected.
  • Page 54 9 Trouble-shooting … the washing load is still dry at the end of the programme and no error message is displayed Possible cause Solution • «Demo mode» is Open the appliance door. switched on. Hold the buttons depressed. Simultaneously press the button.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 tempera- ture range of the washing detergent to ensure the washing detergent is at its most effective.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Saving Energy And Water

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

  • Page 59: 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 Water Energy Residual duration moisture 4 kg 2h05 42 l 0.55 kWh 44 % ...
  • Page 60 10 Washing tips Grey residue on washing Possible cause Solution Use more detergent next time. • Grease and dirt particles have not been removed Use heavy-duty washing detergent. from fabric effectively. Adjust amount of detergent to water hard- ness and degree of soiling of washing. •...
  • Page 61 10 Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using liquid detergent Possible cause Solution Use washing detergent containing bleach. • Liquid detergent used does not contain bleach. Fruit, coffee and tea stains cannot be removed. Soap deposits on washing Possible cause Solution Only use soap detergent if the water hard- •...
  • Page 62 10 Washing tips Fabric stains Possible cause Solution Brush out work overall pockets. • Rust stains. • Chemical effect. Residues from hair care products, cosmetics and plants can react with the suds to cause a chemical reaction that can result in staining. Wash items with metal parts separately.
  • Page 63 10 Washing tips Fabric wear Possible cause Solution Put less laundry into the washing drum. • Washing drum over- loaded. Select the additional «Easy care» • Friction between fabrics programme. during washing. Turn items inside out before washing. • Pilling.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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: 0.1–0.6 MPa (1–6 bar) Max.

  • Page 66: 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 67 12 Technical data Programme time of the standard 60 °C mins. cotton programme at full load Programme time of the standard 60°C mins. cotton programme at partial load Programme time of the standard 40°C mins. cotton programme at partial load Duration of the left-on mode mins.

  • Page 68: Consumption Data

    12 Technical data 12.6 Consumption data Whites and coloureds 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, towelling material, a very cold water feed or a smaller wash load. Programme Load Spin...

  • Page 69: Vas Vibration Absorbing System

    12 Technical data 12.8 VAS Vibration Absorbing System As the washing drum starts to spin, if the control unit detects that the load is out of balance it will interrupt the spinning action once or more. In this case, the appliance tries to improve the distribution of the wash load in the washing drum.

  • Page 70: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Add the washing detergent ..29 Care ..........40 Additional functions ....16, 22 Caution: Burns hazard! ....10 Additional programmes ..14, 16 Caution: Risk of injury! ....10 AquaPlus ........14 Changing user settings ....23 Easy care ........14 Childproof lock ......25, 37 Intensive programme ....
  • Page 72 14 Index Damage to fabrics ......62 Fabric care symbols ......56 Delayed start .....22, 30, 34 Fabric conditioner ....15, 30 Deposits on washing .....61 Conditioning ......21 Detergent dispenser drawer ..15 Traces .........53 Traces .........53 Fabric stains ........62 Detergent dosage ......30 Fabric wear ........
  • Page 73 14 Index Main programme Pause Selecting ........32 Door opener ......22 Main programmes ....14, 16 Programme pause ....22 Main wash detergent .....15 Resuming the programme ..22 Main wash programmes ....18 Plumbing in ........65 Maintenance ........40 Possible settings ......24 Malfunctions ........44 Powder detergent ......
  • Page 74 14 Index Safety precautions Unsatisfactory rinsing performance Before using for first time ...9 ............61 General ..........6 Unsatisfactory wash result using Saving detergent for coloureds ... 60 Energy ......... 58 Unsatisfactory wash result using Water ........... 58 liquid detergent ......61 Separate rinsing/spinning ..21, 34 User settings ........23 Serial number (FN) ....13, 15...

  • Page 75: Repair Service

    FN _______________________ Appliance _______________________ Please have these details to hand when contacting V-ZUG in connection with a malfunction. You will find them on the identification plate of your appliance. Open up drain tray. – The identification plate is located next to the emergency door release tool.
  • Page 76 At the end of the wash day: If necessary, clean the detergent dispenser drawer Push the appliance door to, but do not close V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug Tel. +41 58 767 67 67, Fax +41 58 767 61 61 info@vzug.ch, www.vzug.com...

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