V-ZUG Unimatic TL WP Operating Instructions Manual

V-ZUG Unimatic TL WP Operating Instructions Manual

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Tumble dryer
Unimatic TL WP
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Stuart Davis
March 13, 2025

Is Code A 9 self clearing after cleaning all filters?

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

No, the A9 code does not clear itself automatically after cleaning all filters. You must cancel the error message by pressing the button. Then start the program again.

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Summary of Contents for V-ZUG Unimatic TL WP

  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Tumble dryer Unimatic TL WP Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first 3 digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to the model: Model Type Model no. Unimatic TL WP WT-UTL-WP Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety precautions 1.1 Transport ..........6 1.2 Before using for the first time .
  • Page 4 6 Care and maintenance 6.1 Cleaning intervals ......... 36 6.2 A9 error message .
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: •...
  • Page 6: Transport

    1 Safety precautions Transport Transport the appliance in an upright position only! Transporting it in any other position will result in damage to the appliance! When carried carefully without being shaken, the appliance may be tilted a maximum of 90° to the left (viewed from the front). Front Use a stair climber trolley to...
  • Page 7: Correct Use

    1 Safety precautions Correct use • The appliance is suitable for drying home textiles. It is designed for use in the home and for the above-mentioned purpose only. No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use. •...
  • Page 8: Children In The Home

    1 Safety precautions Children in the home • Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. • The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.
  • Page 9: Note On Use

    1 Safety precautions Note on use • Do not use the appliance if visibly damaged or if the inlet pipes are damaged. Contact Customer Services. • If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the electricity supply immediately. •...
  • Page 10: Note On Maintenance

    1 Safety precautions Note on maintenance Ensure the drum has stopped moving before reaching inside. Do not touch the drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury! • Disconnect the appliance from the mains before carrying out maintenance work.
  • Page 11: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description The appliance operates with a closed air circuit. Moisture is extracted from the air with the help of a heat pump and then the air is reheated. Recovering heat in this way sharply reduces energy consumption. Thanks to the heat pump, the appliance dries at lower temperatures.
  • Page 12: Appliance Construction

    2 Your appliance 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 appliance. Operating and display elements Appliance door Door filter Mesh filter in base Heat pump filter Cooler filter Identification plate/serial number...
  • Page 13: Operating And Display Elements

    2 Your appliance Operating and display elements Automatic programmes Extra dry Normal dry Iron dry Damp Woollens Crease guard Additional programme Timed drying MIN. Additional functions Easy care Delayed start End of programme Door opener...
  • Page 14 2 Your appliance Display elements • display (digital) for: Programme duration Programme duration remaining Delayed start Hints and trouble-shooting • Level of dryness Iron dry Standard dry • Cool down/Airing Indicator lights The buttons for the automatic programmes, the additional programme and certain additional functions are equipped with an indicator light.
  • Page 15: Using For The First Time

    2 Your appliance Using for the first time When the appliance is connected to the power supply for the first time, it is possible to select a function test. The purpose of the function test is to check the installation. It takes about 3 minutes. In order to carry out the function test, the appliance must have been standing in the normal operating position for less than 2 hours, otherwise the heat pump will not start.
  • Page 16 2 Your appliance Aborting the function test: Pressing the button twice aborts the function test and all displays go ➤ out. End of function test: – All displays go out on completion of the function test. The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal operating position for around 2 hours.
  • Page 17: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Programme sequence for the automatic programmes The drying programme has 3 phases: Drying The washing is tumble dried until it reaches the set level of dryness. The drying programme is monitored by a moisture sensor. As soon as the required level of dryness is reached, the «Cool down/Airing»...
  • Page 18: Automatic Programmes

    3 Programme overview To select the right programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.g. Automatic programmes Programme Symbol For thick, multi-layered fabrics and mixed loads. Extra Not suitable for knitted or woven articles such as T-shirts and underwear as they could shrink.
  • Page 19 3 Programme overview The stated values for the programme duration and energy apply for the maximum stated capacity with a wash spun at around 1200 rpm (corresponds to a residual moisture of around 60 %). A higher spinning speed or a smaller load reduce them by around 20–30 %. Capacity Residual moisture Programme duration Energy...
  • Page 20: Additional Programme

    3 Programme overview Additional programme Programme/ Programme Capacity Symbol duration Timed drying For drying textiles off. Also for drying suitable sleeping bags and quilts, and any individual items of 1–7 kg 0h10 to 1h30 MIN. washing. Additional functions Max. Function/symbol load Easy care Gentle drying for mixed fabrics (e.
  • Page 21: User Settings

    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 22 4 User settings The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. A Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. OFF * Childproof lock very low drying low drying Level of dryness normal drying * strong drying very strong drying Automatic OFF * door opener...
  • Page 23: Childproof Lock

    4 User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a programme. When the childproof lock is on, the appliance can only be operated by pressing two buttons at the same time. Switching the childproof lock on/off Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
  • Page 24: Level Of Dryness

    4 User settings Level of dryness The appliance is designed to provide the most energy-efficient drying. The moisture sensor continually monitors the level of dryness of the washing. If the washing is not being dried sufficiently – or being overdried – the level of dryness can be reset.
  • Page 25: Automatic Door Opener

    4 User settings Automatic door opener If the automatic door opener is switched on, the appliance door opens automatically only after «crease guard» has finished. Otherwise it remains closed and can be opened by pressing the button. Switching the automatic door opener on/off Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
  • Page 26: Restoring Factory Settings

    4 User settings Restoring factory settings The factory settings can be restored. Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. ➤ – appears in the display. Press the button repeatedly until the current setting appears in the ➤ display, e.g. for no change. To change, press the button.
  • Page 27: Drying

    Drying Preparing the appliance After the appliance is transported or re-sited, it must be left to stand in the normal operating position for around 2 hours. Failure to do this can result in damage to the appliance. Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the ➤...
  • Page 28: General Note On Programme Selection

    5 Drying General note on programme selection Use the Programme overview to determine which programme is the most suitable for your washing. Selecting a programme An automatic programme can be selected with the press of a single button. All the necessary settings for the programme are made automatically. Additional functions can be selected or deselected by pressing the corresponding button.
  • Page 29 5 Drying Duration remaining indicator During programme selection, the expected duration of a programme is shown. This corresponds to a load containing similar wash items with a defined weight. Depending on fabric type, the actual running time may differ from the duration shown.
  • Page 30: Selecting An Automatic Programme

    5 Drying Selecting an automatic programme Close the appliance door. ➤ – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons and the additional programme flash. Press the required programme selection button. ➤ – The indicator light for the programme selected illuminates. –...
  • Page 31: Selecting Timed Drying

    5 Drying Selecting timed drying Close the appliance door. ➤ – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons and the additional programme flash. Press the button. ➤ – The indicator light for the additional programme illuminates. Press repeatedly to select the required duration, i.e. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 ➤...
  • Page 32: Selecting A Delayed Start

    5 Drying Selecting a delayed start Immediately after programme selection, hold the button depressed or ➤ press repeatedly until the required delayed start duration (max. 24 hours) appears in the display. – The display goes dark. – When the set duration is up, the programme selected starts automatically.
  • Page 33: Interrupting A Programme

    5 Drying Interrupting a programme An active programme can be interrupted at any time to add washing to a load or to remove an item of washing before time. After the appliance door is closed, the heat pump waits 10 minutes before starting again and the programme duration is correspondingly lengthened.
  • Page 34: Programme Selection With Childproof Lock Activated

    5 Drying Programme selection with childproof lock activated Close the appliance door. ➤ Press the required programme selection button. ➤ In this example: – appears in the display. – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons flash. After pressing the programme selection button several times, the error message appears in the display.
  • Page 35: End Of Programme

    5 Drying 5.10 End of programme – appears in the display. – The indicator light for the finished programme illuminates. «Crease guard» starts if the appliance is not unloaded. When it has finished, all displays go out. Unloading the washing Press the button to open the appliance ➤...
  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cleaning intervals Pos. Appliance part Cleaning interval Cleaning every time after tumble drying Remove any fluff. Using an abrasive liquid cleaning Door filter whenever there is a heavier agent and a sponge, rinse with build-up of deposits water and allow to drip dry;...
  • Page 37: A9 Error Message

    6 Care and maintenance A9 error message A thick coating of fluff results in a reduced process air flow which can impair the drying process and trigger the «A9» error message. Check and, if necessary, clean the following parts in the appliance: •...
  • Page 38: Removing Fluff

    6 Care and maintenance Removing fluff every time after tumble drying The filters do not have to be taken out for cleaning. Remove any fluff from the door filter and ➤ mesh filter in the base. Close the filter cover. ➤...
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Door Filter/Filter Mat

    6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the door filter/filter mat as required or with «A9» Removing the filter mat Do not operate the appliance without the filter mat. Cleaning the door filter. Hold the filter up to the light to see any deposits. ➤...
  • Page 40 6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the filter mat Remove the fluff while dry, then rinse under ➤ running water. Finally, squeeze out the water. Wash on a 40 °C wash programme to clean ➤ off heavier deposits. Replacing the door filter/filter mat Never operate the appliance without the filter mat.
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Mesh Filter In The Base

    6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the mesh filter in the base as required or with «A9» The appliance will not start without the mesh filter in the base in place. Hold the filter up to the light to see any deposits. ➤...
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Heat Pump Filter

    6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the heat pump filter as required or with «A11» The appliance will not start without the mesh filter in the base. Clean the heat pump filter carefully using a ➤ brush and a vacuum cleaner with crevice tool attachment.
  • Page 43: Cleaning The Cooler Filter

    6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the cooler filter as required or with «A11» Push the handle back, open the filter case and ➤ remove the cooler filter. Remove the fluff while dry, then rinse under ➤ running water. Finally, squeeze out the water. Insert the cooler filter.
  • Page 44: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble-shooting This section lists problems which you can resolve simply yourself by following the instructions given. If any other error messages appear or you are unable to resolve the problem, inform the caretaker, the owner of the appliance or the property management company. Please note down the serial number (FN), which can be found on the identification plate of the appliance, and the error message in full (E number).
  • Page 45 7 Trouble-shooting … flashes Possible cause Solution • The following parts in the Check and, if necessary, clean the parts. ➤ appliance could be Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ blocked: button. – door filter Start the programme. ➤...
  • Page 46 7 Trouble-shooting … appears Possible cause Solution • The following parts in the Check and, if necessary, clean the parts. ➤ appliance could be Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ blocked: button. – heat pump filter Start the programme. ➤...
  • Page 47 7 Trouble-shooting … appears Possible cause Solution • Mesh filter in base Insert mesh filter in base. ➤ missing. Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ button. Start the programme. ➤ If the error appears again, note down the ➤...
  • Page 48 7 Trouble-shooting … flash alternately Possible cause Solution • Various situations can Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ lead to an «F» message. button. Turn the power supply off for about ➤ 1 minute and then turn it back on again. Start the programme.
  • Page 49 7 Trouble-shooting … it is not possible to select a new programme after closing the appliance door Possible cause Solution • A programme was Press the button. ➤ interrupted. Select a new programme. ➤ … the appliance will not start Possible cause Solution •...
  • Page 50 7 Trouble-shooting … the programme takes significantly longer than indicated in the display Possible cause Solution • The following parts in the Check and, if necessary, clean the parts. ➤ appliance could be blocked: – door filter – filter mat in door filter –...
  • Page 51: Drying Tips

    Drying tips Fabric care symbols To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels. Tumble dry, medium heat Tumble dry, low heat Do not tumble dry General tips • Avoid using fabric conditioner or any other fabric care solutions in the wash;...
  • Page 52 8 Drying tips • Woollen and silk fabrics often carry the «Do not tumble dry» label. For woollen and silk fabrics, follow the fabric care symbols on garment ➤ labels. • For easy-care fabrics (e.g. shirts and cotton-mix fabrics), select the additional easy care function and put only a few items in the drum.
  • Page 53: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Please give model no. and exact description when ordering parts. Door filter (incl. filter mat) Filter mat in door filter Mesh filter in base Cooler filter...
  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions Height: 90 cm Width: 66 cm Depth: 81 cm Weight: 94 kg Dry load capacity: 7 kg Ambient conditions Permissible room temperature when appliance in operation 5 °C to 35 °C Electrical connection See identification plate ➤...
  • Page 55: Notes For Testing Institutes

    10 Technical data 10.1 Notes for testing institutes The declaration data can be determined correctly only after a run-in phase ➤ of 5 complete drying programmes with washing (automatic programme: normal dry). The moisture sensor of the appliance is calibrated based on average water ➤...
  • Page 56: 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 57: Index

    Index Accessories Door filter Ordering ....59 Cleaning ....39 Additional functions .
  • Page 58 12 Index Normal dry ....18 Safety ..... . . 56 Notes for testing institutes.
  • Page 59: Repair Service

    ➤ – The identification plate is located at the top of the front panel. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG Ltd Service Centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.
  • Page 60 Clean the filters ➤ At the end of the wash day: Clean the filters ➤ V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug Tel. +41 (0)41 767 67 67, Fax +41 (0)41 767 61 61 vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.ch Service-Center: Tel. 0800 850 850...

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