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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Unimatic SL Washing machine...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to: Model designation Model number Type Unimatic SL WA-USL Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6302 Zug, 2021...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Emergency draining ..........  32 Safety precautions  4 Cleaning the foreign body trap ......  33 Symbols used............ 4 Trouble-shooting  34 General safety precautions........ 4 Appliance-specific safety precautions .... 4 What to do if … ............  34 Instructions for use.......... 5 Unsatisfactory wash results ........

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Symbols used Cleaning and user mainten- ance shall not be undertaken Denotes important safety precau- tions. by children without supervi- Failure to observe said precautions sion. can result in injury or in damage to ▪ If an appliance is not the appliance or fittings! equipped with a mains cable Information and precautions that...

  • Page 5: Instructions For Use

    1 Safety precautions ▪ Any work carried out by an unauthor- Instructions for use ized service provider as well as the use Before using for the first time of spare parts other than the original spare parts void the obligations under ▪...
  • Page 6 1 Safety precautions ▪ Before closing the appliance door and starting a programme, ensure that there are no foreign objects or pets in the washing drum, detergent compartment or around the foreign body trap. For- eign objects such as coins, nails, paper clips, etc.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Appliance Construction

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

  • Page 9: Operating And Display Elements

    3 Appliance description Operating and display elements Main programmes Whites 95 °C ▪ 1× Hand wash 20 °C ▪ 2× Woollens 30 °C Coloureds 60 °C Eco programme for cottons Coloureds 40 °C Extra programmes ▪ Appliance hygiene Coloureds 20 °C ▪ Steam anti-crease ▪ Proofing Additional programmes Easy care AquaPlus...

  • Page 10: Programme Overview

    4 Programme overview Plain text display 1h02 40°C Coloureds 1200 rpm 15:38 Various information appears in the plain text display during the programme selection and the programme sequence. ▪ Programme name with duration ▪ Delayed start ▪ Programme end time ▪...
  • Page 11 4 Programme overview Eco programme 1–8 kg Most efficient programme. Suitable for washing cotton textiles with the fabric care symbol together in the same cycle. In order to save energy, the actual water temperature is lower than the programme temperature dis- played for this programme.

  • Page 12: Additional Programmes

    4 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 13 4 Programme overview AquaPlus There are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity. «Standard» ▪ Normal water level «More water» ▪ The water level is increased by 1–3 cm during the main wash and each rinse cycle. «+1 rinse» ▪ An extra rinse cycle is added to each programme. «More water +1 rinse»...
  • Page 14 4 Programme overview «Leisurewear» ▪ Can be selected with ▪ Suitable for waterproof and breathable clothing ▪ Higher water level during washing and spinning ▪ Intermediate spinning for optimal removal of water out of water-impermeable textiles ▪ Optimum wash load: max. 3 kg «Net curtains»...
  • Page 15 4 Programme overview «Silks» ▪ Can be selected with (Woollens) ▪ Optimized for silk fabrics ▪ Reduced spinning to minimize creasing ▪ Optimum wash load: max. 1.5 kg Degree of soiling / Anti-mite Adjustment to the degree of soiling of the washing. «Soiling light»...

  • Page 16: Additional Functions

    4 Programme overview Separate rinsing / Separate spinning It is possible to skip parts of the programme selected. ▸ Select main programme according to fabric care labels. ▸ Touch the button 1×. – Rinsing and final spin are selected. ▸ Touch the button 2×.

  • Page 17: Washing

    5 Washing Fast forward / End of programme Touch the button to skip individual parts of a programme at any time dur- ing the programme sequence. Pause / Door opener Touching the button 1× when a programme is running will cause the pro- gramme to pause.

  • Page 18: Loading The Appliance

    5 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 fab- rics, fill the washing drum max. ½...
  • Page 19 5 Washing Liquid detergent If using liquid detergent, flap 1 in compartment II must be closed. ▸ Pull flap 1 to the front and fold down. Do not fill with liquid detergent past the upper mark. Liquid detergent can only be used for the main wash with programmes without a pre-wash.
  • Page 20 5 Washing Compartments Pre-wash detergent Add to compartment I Main wash detergent Add to compartment II Fabric conditioner ( Add to compartment softener) 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...

  • Page 21: Selecting A Programme

    5 Washing Selecting a programme «Press and go» A main programme can be selected at the touch of a single button. All the necessary settings for the programme are provided automatically. Select or deselect any additional programmes or additional functions by touching the corresponding button.
  • Page 22 5 Washing Selecting AquaPlus ▸ Immediately after selecting a programme, touch the button repeatedly until the re- quired rinsing intensity and the likely programme duration appear in the plain text dis- play: ▪ Standard ▪ + 1 rinse ▪ Skin protection ▪...
  • Page 23 5 Washing Anti-mite can only be selected with temperatures 95 °C and 60 °C. Setting the soaking time Select «Soaking» as the degree of soiling. ▸ Touch the button repeatedly until the desired soaking time appears in the plain text display. The soaking time can be set at intervals of 30 minutes, starting initially at 2 hours and going down to 30 minutes and then at 6 hours and going down to 30 minutes.
  • Page 24 5 Washing Selecting a delayed start ▸ Immediately after selecting a programme, hold the button depressed or touch re- peatedly until the desired programme end time or programme start (max. 24 hours) appears in the plain text display. – The plain text display goes dark. –...

  • Page 25: Changing Selection

    5 Washing ▸ 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. The programme memory ensures that the programme sequence is resumed after a power failure.

  • Page 26: End Of Programme

    5 Washing Aborting a programme ▸ Hold the active programme button – the indicator light illuminates – depressed and at the same time touch the button. 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.

  • Page 27: At The End Of The Wash Day

    6 User settings 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 wash- ing.

  • Page 28: Time/Date

    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 SN XXX XXXXXX FNXXX XXXXXX • Time/date Time and date • Automatic summer/winter time OFF set? •...

  • Page 29: Childproof Lock

    6 User settings ▸ Touch the button. ▸ The next value flashes and can be changed. ▸ Repeat the procedure until the following appears Automatic in the plain text display: summer/winter time ▸ Touch the button to switch automatic sum- mer/winter time on or off.

  • Page 30: 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 ▸ Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    7 Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Using the correct dosage of detergent will automatically clean the inside of the appli- ance. Immediately wipe away all traces of detergent with a soft cloth to avoid staining. Cleaning intervals Appliance part Cleaning interval Detergent dispenser drawer ▪...

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    7 Care and maintenance Cleaning the water inlet filter To avoid blockages, the filter 1 in the water inlet must be periodic- ally checked and, if necessary, cleaned. The water inlet should be tested for leaks following maintenance work. Emergency draining The water in the appliance may be hot.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Foreign Body Trap

    7 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 34: Trouble-Shooting

    8 Trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting What to do if … You may be able to trouble-shoot the following malfunctions yourself. If not, note down the error message in full (message, F and E numbers) and call Customer Services..in the display appears A2 Check water outlet Possible cause Solution...
  • Page 35 8 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears A6 Foreign body trap check Possible cause Solution ▪ The foreign body trap is missing or ▸ Ensure the foreign body trap is sitting cor- is not sitting correctly. rectly. ▸ Cancel the error message by pressing the button.
  • Page 36 8 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears FXX / EXX see instructions SN XXX XXXXXX Possible cause Solution ▪ Various situations can lead to an ▸ Acknowledge the error message by touching «F» message. button. ▸ Switch off the power supply for about 1 minute.
  • Page 37 8 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Foam in main wash: rinsing extended Possible cause Solution ▪ If there is very heavy foaming during ▸ Reduce the amount of washing detergent the wash cycle, the programme is used next time. automatically extended by an addi- ▸...
  • Page 38 8 Trouble-shooting ... in the display appears Large unbalanced load spin extended Possible cause Solution ▪ Large unbalanced load in the wash- ▸ Wash large and small items together to re- ing drum. The appliance tries to im- duce the possibility of unbalanced loads prove the distribution of the wash forming.
  • Page 39 8 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 stuck. ▸ Press hard against the lock area of the appli- ance door (i.e.

  • Page 40: Unsatisfactory Wash Results

    8 Trouble-shooting …the water flow from the circulation nozzle is too low Possible cause Solution ▪ The circulation nozzle is clogged. ▸ Clean the nozzle. ▪ The foreign body trap is clogged. ▸ Clean the foreign body trap. … the washing load is still dry at the end of the programme and no error message is displayed Possible cause Solution...
  • Page 41 8 Trouble-shooting Washing feels hard Possible cause Solution ▪ Poor rinse effect through «very ▸ Select the additional function. soft» water (below 15 °fH). Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds Possible cause Solution ▪ Exceptionally heavily soiled wash- ▸ Select stronger wash programme, e.g. degree ing.
  • Page 42 8 Trouble-shooting Fabric stains Possible cause Solution ▪ Rust stains. ▸ Brush out work overall pockets. ▪ 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. ▸...

  • Page 43: Opening The Appliance Door In The Event Of A Power Failure

    8 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 in- stead.

  • Page 44: Washing Tips

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

  • Page 45: Energy And Water Economy

    9 Washing tips Energy and water economy General tips ▪ Wash cotton textiles with the fabric care symbol together in the pro- gramme for optimal energy efficiency. ▪ The most efficient programmes in terms of energy and water consumption are gener- ally those that wash at lower temperatures and longer duration.

  • Page 46: Spare Parts

    Drain tray Quick operating instructions V-ZUG Ltd provides spare parts for 15 years after the making available on the market of the last appliance with this type designation. Deviations from this are subject to consider- ation of and compliance with the applicable ecodesign directive on the availability of spare parts.

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    11 Technical data Technical data 11.1 Dimensions Height: 90 cm Width: 66  cm Depth: 68 cm Empty weight: 79 kg Dry load capacity: 8 kg 11.2 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 11.3 Electrical connection...

  • Page 48: Consumption Values

    11 Technical data 11.6 Consumption values The consumption data and programme duration 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, the degree of soiling selected or a smaller wash load. Programme Load Spin speed...

  • Page 49: Vas Vibration Absorbing System

    11 Technical data 11.7 VAS Vibration Absorbing System As the washing drum starts to spin, if the control system 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 50: Disposal

    12 Disposal Disposal 12.1 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. 12.2 Safety Render the appliance unusable to prevent accidents caused by improper use (e.g. through children playing): ▸...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index F messages ...........  35, 36 Display elements..........9 Adding the washing detergent ...... 18 Disposal............. 50 Allergies ............. 13 Door seal, checking ........27 Anti-mite ............15, 22 Drain tray .............. 8 Appliance Dyeing ..............20 Construction ............ 8 Preparing............ 17 Appliance disposal ..........
  • Page 52 Malfunctions............34 Soap detergent..........20 Model designation ..........2 Soap wash ..........16, 24 Model number ............. 2 Softener ............8, 20 Spin speed .......... 16, 45, 47 Changing............ 23 Spin stop ............34 Net curtains............44 Sprint ..............12 Note for testing institutes........
  • Page 53 13 Index White residue on washing......40 Whites ..............10 Winter time ............29...

  • Page 54: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 55: 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 on-site 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 pro- gressive service agreements.
  • Page 56 ▸ Clean the detergent dispenser drawer if necessary. ▸ Push the appliance door to, but do not close. 1098451-02 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6302 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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