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V-ZUG Adora S 266 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Washing machine Adora S 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 S WA-ASZ 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 ....42 Cleaning the water inlet filter ......42 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 Additional programmes – Easy care – Pre-wash – Sport – Steam anti-crease – Night-time economy programme – Anti-mite – Intensive programme – Soaking – Soap wash – Bio wash –...

  • 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 Whites 95 °C Coloureds 20 °C Coloureds 60 °C Woollens 30 °C Coloureds 40 °C Hand wash 20 °C Additional programmes Easy care Steam anti-crease Pre-wash Night economy programme Sport Anti-mite SPORT Additional functions...
  • Page 12 … Your appliance Programme progress display The programme progress display shows the stage at which the programme is at. Pre-wash / Main wash Rinsing Final rinse / Conditioning Spinning Draining The corresponding time remaining for the programme is shown in the digital display.

  • 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 Coloureds Coloured cottons:...
  • 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 Intensive programme Suitable for normally soiled washing Significant lengthening of the washing duration Keep the desired main programme selection button depressed for 3 seconds. – The digital display shows Soaking An additional soaking cycle is carried out before the main wash. Press the button to set the soaking time (0.5–6 hours).

  • Page 19: Additional Functions

    … Programme overview Soap wash (softener + soap detergent) The programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component deter- gents (softener + soap detergent). The softener (compartment I) and the soap detergent (compartment II) are added to the wash one after the other. Select main programme Press the button 3×.

  • Page 20: 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 21 … User settings The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. A Hold button depressed for 5 seconds. Standard * More water Rinsing +1 rinse More water +1 rinse Skin protection OFF * Soaking 1200 rpm * Spin speed 1400, 1500, 400, 600, XXXX...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Soaking

    … User settings Soaking If «soaking ON» is programmed the desired soak duration can be set in 30 minute steps with button after selection of the main programme. Possible settings: (30 min. soaking) up to (6 h. soaking). Soaking cannot be combined with start delay. Switch soaking on/off Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 avoid this a «hygiene recommendation»...

  • Page 26: Childproof Lock

    … User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent small children accidentally starting or stop- ping 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 27: Automatic Door Opener

    … User settings Automatic door opener If the automatic door opener is on, the appliance door opens automatically at the end of the programme. 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 28: 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 29 … 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 30: 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 31 … 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 32 … 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 33: 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 34 … Washing Selecting additional programme Easy care Steam anti-crease With pre-wash Night economy programme Sport Anti-mite SPORT Press the required button when the indicator light flashes. – The new programme duration appears in the digital display. Changing the temperature SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature appears in the digital display.
  • Page 35 … Washing Changing the spin speed SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired spin speed appears in the digital display. It is possible to change the current setting while a programme is running. The recommended and maximum settable spin speed depends on the programme selected.
  • Page 36 … Washing Selecting delayed start SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, hold the button depressed or press repeatedly until the desired delayed start duration (max. 24 hours) appears in the digital display. – The digital display goes dark. – After the desired delayed start period is up, the programme selected starts automatically.
  • Page 37 … Washing Selecting bio wash / soap wash Select programme. Press the button 2×. – The digital display shows for bio wash. Press the button 3×. – The digital display shows for soap wash. Selecting separate rinsing / separate spinning Select programme.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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. – The digital display shows: – The indicator lights for the programme buttons flash. Hold the desired programme button depressed and at the same time press button.

  • Page 40: 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 41: End Of The Wash Day

    … Washing With «Stop after rinsing» The washing remains lying in the water after the final rinse. The water must be drained off before the washing can be unloaded. Press the button 1×. – The washing is spun at the speed set for the programme selected. Press the button 2×.

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 Services, please note down the error mes- sage in full, e.g.
  • Page 46 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution Large items are unevenly Wash large and small items together to distributed in the washing reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads drum. forming. Pillows or similar items in Remove the pillows. the wash.
  • Page 47 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display 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 48 … Trouble-shooting … appear alternately in the digital display 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 49 … Trouble-shooting … appear alternately in the digital display 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 50 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution Hygiene With one of the next wash cycles carry out recommendation. a wash with at least 60 °C. No wash cycle has taken place at a temperature of at least 60 °C over a long period of time.
  • Page 51 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display 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 washing load. If there are (see 'Programme overview'). too many articles, heating and possibly also the rinsing will be extended.
  • Page 52 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution Large unbalance in Wash large and small items together to the washing drum. The reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads appliance tries to improve forming. the distribution of the washing load.
  • Page 53 … Trouble-shooting … water sounds are heard at the end of the programme when the washing drum is turned by hand Possible cause Solution Water carried in corruga- No action is necessary. The expelled water is tions for the purpose of automatically pumped out and there are no equalizing the unbalance negative consequences.
  • Page 54 … Trouble-shooting … traces of fabric conditioner or water left behind in the fabric conditioner compartment Possible cause Solution The siphon in the fabric Ensure the siphon is in place correctly. conditioner compartment is missing or is not in place correctly. The siphon or suction Clean the siphon and suction tube.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57 … 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 58: 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 59 … Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds Possible cause Solution Exceptionally heavily Select stronger wash programme, e.g. with soiled washing. «pre-wash». Washing detergent Use washing detergent containing bleach. used (detergents for coloureds) does not contain bleach. Fruit, coffee or tea stains cannot be removed.
  • Page 60 … 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 61 … 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Note For Testing Institutes

    … Technical data Note for testing institutes Set to the standard wash programme according to to AS/NZS 2040.2:2005 Keep the button depressed for 3 seconds. – The intensive programme is selected. – The digital display shows Increase the spin speed to 1400 rpm by repeatedly pressing the button.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Notes

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  • Page 68: Index

    Index Adding washing detergent..30 Damage to fabrics ....60, 61 Additional functions....11, 19 Delayed start ....19, 30, 36 Additional programmes ..11, 16 Deposits on washing ....59 Selecting ........34 Detergent dispenser Allergies......... 22 drawer ........10, 62 Anti-mite........
  • Page 69 … Index Easy care....... 16, 34 Net curtains ........57 Emergency door release .... 10 Night economy Emergency door programme ......17, 34 release tool..... 10, 55, 62 Emergency draining ....43 Operating elements..... 11 End of the wash day....41 Energy consumption....
  • Page 70 … Index Safety ..........65 Unsatisfactory wash Safety precautions results........58, 59 Before using for the first time . 5 User settings ........ 20 Children in the home ....7 Using for the first time.... 5, 13 Correct use......... 6 Maintenance.......

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 J266.360-1...

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