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V-ZUG Adora SLQ Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Washing machine Adora SLQ 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. Adora SLQ WA-ASLQZ Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2010...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time ......Correct use ........Children in the home .
  • Page 4 … Contents Care and maintenance Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ....52 Cleaning the water inlet filter ......52 Emergency draining .

  • 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 there- fore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    … Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular washing machine detergent. The appliance 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 7: Children In The Home

    … 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. Children are often unable to recognise the danger of electrical appliances.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    … Safety precautions Only use water softener, dye / bleach or other additives expressly recommended by the manufacturer for use in the appliance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Store washing detergents, washing additives and other additives in a cool, dry place. Lumpy washing detergent can cause problems. Keep all washing detergents and additives out of the reach of children.

  • Page 9: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description Capacity: 8 kg dry washing 6 main programmes 4 extra programmes 5 favourite programmes Additional programmes – Easy care – Pre-wash – Sport – Steam anti-crease – Night-time economy programme – Programme for various types of textiles –...

  • Page 10: Construction

    … Your 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 (pivoting operating panel) The operating panel can be set in one of three positions.

  • Page 11: Operating And Display Elements

    … Your appliance Operating and display elements SPORT Main programmes Coloureds 60 °C Favourites Coloureds 40 °C Extra programmes Whites 95 °C Coloureds 20 °C Steam anti-crease Woollens 30 °C Proofing Appliance hygiene Hand wash 20 °C WetClean 20 °C Additional programmes Easy care Night economy programme...
  • Page 12 … Your appliance Graphic display 40 ˚C Coloureds 1h05 1200 15:38 Various information appears in the graphic display during the programme selection and the programme sequence. Programme name with duration Delayed start Programme end time User settings Programme progress with time Hints and trouble-shooting remaining Additional functions...

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    … Your appliance Using for the first time Before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following work should be carried out. The appliance was tested with water before being shipped. There may therefore still be traces of water left in the appliance. Transport lock Before using the appliance for the first time, the transport lock must be removed (3 screws with washers at the back of the appli-...

  • Page 14: Programme Overview

    Programme overview To select the right wash programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.g. Main programmes Programme Symbol Type of wash Whites White cottons, linens: e.g. bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. 95 °C 1×...
  • Page 15 … Programme overview The stated consumption data and program durations are guide values and refer to the maximum wash load with selected degree of soiling. The data can vary with, for instance, towelling material, a very cold water feed, different degree of soiling selected or a smaller wash load.

  • Page 16: Additional Programmes

    … 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 Programme duration extended: about 15 minutes Sport Short programme for a smaller, lightly soiled wash load...
  • Page 17 … 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 18 … Programme overview Fabric type Depending on which main programme is selected, optimized pro- grammes for different fabric types are available. «Cotton / Mix» Can be selected with Standard programme «Shirts» Can be selected with Minimizes creasing Uses steam anti-crease Optimum wash load: max.
  • Page 19 … Programme overview «Black garments» Can be selected with Higher water level and extended rinsing Optimum wash load: max. 4 kg if is selected max. 2 kg if is selected «Denim» Can be selected with Optimized for colour run from denim articles Optimum wash load: max.
  • Page 20 … 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» Extended wash time Higher water level during washing Additional rinsing cycle...

  • Page 21: Separate Rinsing/Spinning

    … 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 22: Additional Functions

    … Programme overview Additional functions Function / Symbol Type of wash The temperature can be changed in steps of 10 °C or 15 °C, allow- Temperature setting ing lightly soiled (not stained) textiles to be washed with a saving in energy.

  • Page 23: Favourites

    … Programme overview Favourites Simplifies selecting frequently used programmes. You can compile your own favourites. Favourites are easy to start. A maximum of 5 favourites can be saved. The appliance door has to be open to define, change or delete a fa- vourite.
  • Page 24 … Programme overview Starting your favourite Close the appliance door. Press the button repeatedly until the desired favourite appears in the graphic 40 ˚C Sport 0h29 display, e.g.: – The programme starts automatically after 20 seconds. Changing your favourite Open the appliance door. Press the button repeatedly until the desired favourite appears in the graphic...
  • Page 25 … Programme overview Deleting a favourite Open the appliance door. Press the button repeatedly until the 40 ˚C Sport 0h29 favourite to be deleted appears in the graphic display, e.g.: Hold the button depressed for about clear? YES: 3 seconds. Delete favourite «YES»: Define favourite Press the...

  • Page 26: 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 User settings FNXXX XXXXXX...
  • Page 27 … User settings The following two-page diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Hold button depressed for 5 seconds User settings FNXXX XXXXXX • Text in Deutsch • Texte en français Language D/F/I/R/E • Testo in italiano English •...
  • Page 28 … User settings Hygiene recommendation • OFF • ON * Childproof lock • OFF * • ON automatic • ON * Door opener • OFF • 1 very dark • 2 dark Brightness • 3 medium * • 4 bright •...

  • Page 29: Language

    … User settings Language The language in the graphic display can be changed. Changing the language Hold the button depressed for User settings FNXXX XXXXXX 5 seconds. Press the button repeatedly until the Language D/F/I/R/E current language setting appears in the English graphic display, e.g.: Press the...

  • Page 30: Time / Date

    … 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 making the settings.

  • Page 31: Rinsing

    … User settings Rinsing There are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity. «Standard» Normal water level «More water» The water level is increased by 1–3 cm during main wash and each rinse cycle. «+1 rinse» An extra rinse cycle is added to each programme. «More water +1 rinse»...

  • Page 32: Soft Water

    … User settings Soft water The programmes can be adjusted for use with very soft water (e.g. in Ticino). The slightly reduced wash action prevents excessive foaming. Since the detergent does not rinse out as well with soft water, the amount of water used for rinsing is increased slightly and an extra rinse cycle is added.

  • Page 33: Spin Speed

    … User settings Spin speed Each programme and combination of programmes is assigned an optimum spin speed at the factory. This can be adjusted to suit individual needs. Increasing the spin speed: To protect delicates, can only be used with suitable programmes (e.g.

  • Page 34: Hygiene Recommendation

    … User settings Hygiene recommendation It is common nowadays to select programmes with temperatures below 60 °C in order to save energy. These achieve perfectly good results with light- ly soiled everyday washing. Washing almost exclusively with low tempera- tures will result in the formation of foul smelling coatings in the appliance. To prevent this, a «hygiene recommendation»...

  • Page 35: Childproof Lock

    … User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a programme. If 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 User settings...

  • Page 36: Brightness

    … User settings Brightness The wording in the graphic display can be set to 5 levels. 1 very dark 2 dark 3 medium 4 bright 5 very bright Change the brightness level Hold the button depressed for User settings FNXXX XXXXXX 5 seconds.

  • Page 37: Restoring Factory Settings

    … User settings Restoring factory settings The factory settings can be restored. Any favourites that have been saved will be deleted. Hold the button depressed for User settings FNXXX XXXXXX 5 seconds. Press the button repeatedly until the Factory settings restore? following appears in the graphic display: Factory settings...

  • Page 38: 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 the water tap on. Press the button to open the appliance door.
  • Page 39 … 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. If washing easy care cotton fabrics, white and coloured synthetic fabrics as well as mixed fabrics, fill the washing drum max.

  • Page 40: Adding Washing Detergent

    … 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 compartment II must be open. Lift flap 1 and push back. Liquid detergent If using liquid detergent, flap 1 in compartment II must be closed.
  • Page 41 … Washing Detergent dosage Adding too much detergent could cause excess foaming, giving a poor wash result and, in the worst case, causing damage to the appliance. The amount of detergent required depends on the degree of soiling as well as the wash load, the hardness of the water and the product being used.
  • Page 42 … 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 the washing soft and fluffy to the touch. Soap detergent (Softener + soap detergent) Select the additional «Soap wash»...

  • Page 43: Programme Selection

    … Washing Programme selection «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 44 … Washing Selecting additional programme Easy care With steam anti-crease With pre-wash Night economy programme Sport SPORT Press the required button when the indicator light flashes. – The new programme duration along with other information on the addi- tional programme selected appear in the graphic display. Selecting fabric type SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the...
  • Page 45 … Washing Selecting degree of soiling / anti-mite / soaking 429.254 Pt SPORT Immediately after selecting the programme, press the button repeat- edly until the desired degree of soiling appears in the graphic display: «Soiling light» «Soiling medium» «Soiling normal» «Soiling heavy»...

  • Page 46: Changing The Temperature/Spin Speed

    … Washing Changing the temperature SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature appears in the graphic display. It is still possible to change the temperature once the programme has started running. Changing the spin speed SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly...
  • Page 47 … Washing Selecting delayed start SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, hold the button depressed or press button repeatedly until the desired programme end time (max. 24 hours) appears in the graphic display. – The graphic display goes dark. – When the time set is reached, the programme selected starts automati- cally.

  • Page 48: Changing Selection

    … 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 the button is illuminated, the appliance door can be opened. Press the button.

  • Page 49: Programme Selection With Childproof Lock Activated

    … Washing Programme selection with childproof lock activated How to turn the childproof lock on/off is described in 'User settings'. Close the appliance door. Childproof lock – In the graphic display appears: 12:32 – The indicator lights for the programme buttons flash.

  • Page 50: End Of Programme

    … 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 51: End Of The Wash Day

    … Washing Hygiene recommendation: or select appliance With display at least 60˚C programme hygiene With one of the next wash cycles carry out a wash with at least 60 °C. Remove washing. Press the button 4×. – The programme «appliance hygiene» starts. End of the wash day Clean the detergent dispenser drawer if necessary.

  • Page 52: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Using the correct dosage of washing detergent will automatically clean the inside of the appliance. Immediately wipe away all traces of washing deter- gent from the chrome steel 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 53: Emergency Draining

    … Care and maintenance Emergency draining The water in the appliance may be hot. Scalding hazard! Allow to cool 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 drain tray 2 by pressing in the bottom area.

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Foreign Body Trap

    … 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 'Emergency draining'.

  • Page 55: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble-shooting 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 Service, please note down the error message in full (message, (FN) serial number FXX/EXXX FNXXX XXXXXX...
  • Page 56 … Trouble-shooting A3 Foreign body trap … appears clean Possible cause Solution The foreign body trap is Remove the cause of the problem. clogged. Cancel the error message by pressing the The circulation nozzle is button. clogged. Restart the programme. A5 Spin stop: …...
  • Page 57 … Trouble-shooting A9 Check water inlet? … appears Possible cause Solution The water tap is turned Remove the cause of the problem or wait off. until the water supply is restored. The mesh filter in the Cancel the error message by pressing water connection is button.
  • Page 58 … Trouble-shooting FXX/EXXX FNXXX XXXXXX … appears see instructions Possible cause Solution Various situations can Cancel the error message by pressing lead to an «F» error button. message. Switch off the power supply for about 1 minute. Switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme.
  • Page 59 … Trouble-shooting U1/E27 FNXXX XXXXXX … appears see instructions Possible cause Solution Faulty electrical Cancel the error message by pressing connection. button. Over-voltage Switch off the power supply for about 1 minute. Switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme.
  • Page 60 … Trouble-shooting Hygiene recommendation: or select appliance … appears at least 60˚C programme hygiene Possible cause Solution No wash cycle has taken With one of the next wash cycles carry out place at a temperature of a wash with at least 60 °C. at least 60 °C over a long period of time.
  • Page 61 … Trouble-shooting too many articles … appears heating extended Possible cause Solution Selected programme is With the next wash cycle adjust the amount intended for a reduced of articles to the max. washing load (see washing load. If there are 'Programme overview').
  • Page 62 … Trouble-shooting large unbalance … appears spin extended Possible cause Solution Large unbalance in the Wash large and small items together to washing drum. The reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads appliance tries to improve forming. the distribution of the washing load.
  • Page 63 … Trouble-shooting … at the end of the programme, the appliance door does not open when button is pressed 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 64 … Trouble-shooting … traces of washing detergent left behind in the washing detergent compartment Possible cause Solution Damp or lumpy washing Store washing detergent in a dry place. detergent. The washing detergent Wipe the washing detergent compartment compartment was damp dry before adding the detergent.
  • Page 65 … Trouble-shooting … the water rate of flow from the circulation nozzle is too low Possible cause Solution The circulation nozzle is Clean the nozzle. clogged. The foreign body trap is Clean the foreign body trap. clogged. … the washing load is still dry at the end of the programme and no error message is displayed Possible cause Solution...

  • Page 66: Opening The Appliance Door In The Event Of A Power Failure

    … 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 67: Washing Tips

    Washing tips Fabric care symbols To wash items correctly, please follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items. General tips Wash white and coloured textiles separately. Empty pockets and turn inside out. Remove any foreign objects (coins, nails, paper clips, etc.).
  • Page 68 … Washing tips 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. Tie up metal rollers and plastic sliders using an open weave fabric. Use a mild detergent (use sparingly due to foaming).

  • Page 69: Unsatisfactory Wash Results

    … Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash results White residue on washing Possible cause Solution Despite thorough rinsing, Shake out or brush the wash items. badly soluble compounds Rewash the items again with just a little (zeolites) in the detergent detergent. can be left on the Use a liquid detergent that does not contain washing.
  • Page 70 … Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds Possible cause Solution Exceptionally heavily Select stronger wash programme, e.g. soiled washing. degree of soiling «normal» or «heavy». Washing detergent Use washing detergent containing bleach. used (detergents for coloureds) does not contain bleach.
  • Page 71 … Washing tips Colours running in the wash Possible cause Solution Non-fast colours in the Wash white and coloured textiles wash. separately. Follow the fabric care instructions on the items of washing. Objects in the wash Empty garment pockets. whose colour has run. Unsatisfactory rinsing performance Possible cause Solution...
  • Page 72 … Washing tips Holes, rips or tears Possible cause Solution Washing items with zips Fasten zip fasteners and hooks before or hooks (e.g. bras) open. washing. Wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. Turn garment pockets inside out. Chemical effect of Do not put washing detergent directly on to washing detergent.

  • Page 73: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Water outlet 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 74: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions Height: 85 cm Width: 59.5 cm Depth: 60 cm Empty weight: 71 kg Dry load capacity: 8 kg dry washing Plumbing Connection to water supply: Cold water G¾" Permitted flow pressure: 0.1–1.0 MPa (1–10 bar) Max. pressure head of suds pump: 1 m Electrical connection See identification plate 1 Spin speeds...

  • Page 75: Note For Testing Institutes

    … Technical data Note for testing institutes Set to the standard wash programme according to AS/NZS 2040.2:2005 40 ˚C Coloureds XhXX Select programme using the button. 1200 rpm end YY:YY Press the button repeatedly until the Soiling XhXX normal following appears in the plain text display: 40 ˚C Coloureds XhXX –...

  • Page 76: Vas Vibration Absorbing System

    … Technical data 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. The appli- ance tries thereby to distribute the load more evenly inside the washing drum. Whilst spinning the washing drum is actively balanced as required in all speed stages by the corrugations filling with the required amount of water.

  • Page 77: 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 Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe-...

  • Page 78: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 79: Index

    Index Adding washing detergent ..40 Cloths Additional functions ..... 11, 22 Feels hard after washing ..69 Additional programme Cold wash ........22 Selecting........44 Colour run ........71 Additional programmes ..11, 16 Coloureds........14 Allergies ......... 31 Consumption data .......
  • Page 80 … Index Easy care ....... 16, 44 Hand wash ........14 Emergency door release.... 10 Holes in washing......72 Emergency door release Hygiene tool........10, 66, 73 recommendation ... 34, 51, 60 Emergency draining ....53 End of the wash day ....51 Energy consumption ....
  • Page 81 … Index Packaging........77 Siphon for fabric Powder detergent......40 conditioner ......10, 73 Power failure ......... 66 Cleaning........52 Pre-wash ........ 16, 44 Skin protection ......31 Pre-wash detergent...... 10 Soaking ........20, 45 Programme Setting time ......45 Aborting ........
  • Page 82 … Index Unsatisfactory wash Washing load results ........69, 70 Dry ..........65 User settings......... 26 Washing tips ........ 67 Using for the first time ... 5, 13 Water consumption..... 15 Water economy ....68, 76 Water hardness ......41 Validity..........

  • Page 83: Repair Service

    Repair service The 'Trouble-shooting' section will help you to carry out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service engineer and the cost that goes along with it. Whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (FN) and the model type of your appliance.

  • Page 84: Quick Instructions

    When the programme has finished: Press the button and unload the washing 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, CH-6301 Zug vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.com J269.360-0...

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