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: •...
1 Safety precautions Before using for the first time Allow the appliance to stand for about 2 hours in the normal operating position. Failure to do so can result in damage to the appliance. • The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions.
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1 Safety precautions Do not use the appliance to dry the following • Unwashed washing. • Textiles that have been cleaned, treated or soaked with flammable chemicals, detergents or solvents (benzine, alcohol, stain remover, oil, paint, wax, etc). Fire or explosion hazard! Wash materials containing such substances first by hand with water or allow the solvent to evaporate completely.
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1 Safety precautions • Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber like materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
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.
1 Safety precautions Note on use Do not use the pivoting operating panel to lift or move the appliance. • 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.
1 Safety precautions 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.
Your appliance Appliance description The appliance operates with a closed air circuit. With the help of the heat pump, the moisture is extracted from the air which is then heated up again. Recovering heat in this way sharply reduces energy consumption. The appliance has no electric heating element.
2 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 3 positions.
2 Your appliance Operating and display elements Automatic programmes Extra dry Normal dry Iron dry Damp Woollens Step button Fabric type Additional programme Timed drying MIN. Additional functions Easy care Delayed start End of programme...
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2 Your appliance Display elements • Display (digital display) for: Programme duration Remaining programme duration Delayed start Hints and trouble-shooting • Level of dryness display Iron dry Cupboard dry normal • Cooling down/airing Indicator lights The buttons, the automatic programmes, the additional programmes and certain additional functions are equipped with an indicator light.
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 and it lasts about 3 minutes. For the function test the appliance must not to have been standing in the normal operating position for approx.
Programme overview Programme sequence for 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 «Cooling down/airing»...
3 Programme overview To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels, e.g. Automatic programmes Programme Symbol For thick, multi-layered fabrics and mixed loads. Extra dry Not suitable for knitted or woven articles such as T-shirts and underwear as they could shrink.
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3 Programme overview The stated values for the programme duration and energy apply for the maximum stated capacity with a wash spun at approx. 1000 rpm (corre- sponds to a residual moisture of approx. 60 %). A higher spinning speed and a smaller load reduce them by about 20–30 %.
3 Programme overview Fabric type Display Airing For refreshing or airing little-worn garments. For drying silk fabrics. Follow the fabric care labels as silk tends Silk to crease easily. Low temperature for gentle drying. Shirts Fabrics are gently dried to «cupboard dry». Leisurewear Leisure- and sportswear (sympatex, goretex, etc.) are dried gently.
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3 Programme overview Capacity Residual moisture Programme duration Energy 2,5 kg – 0h10 0,02 kWh 1,5 kg 0 % to 2 % 0h45 0,51 kWh 7 in total 0 % to 2 % 0h45 0,50 kWh 3 kg 0 % to 2 % 1h55 1,53 kWh 4 kg...
3 Programme overview Additional functions Max. Function/symbol load Easy care Gentle drying for mixed fabrics (e. g. shirts, pullovers, T-shirts). The 2,5 kg level of dryness is reduced. Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (setting range: Delayed start 1–24 hours). During shut-off periods – determined by the local electricity supplier – –...
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.
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4 User settings The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Hold button depressed for 5 seconds ➤ very low drying low drying Level of dryness normal drying * strong drying very strong drying OFF * Childproof lock no change Factory settings restore...
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.
4 User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent small 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.
Drying Preparing the appliance Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn ➤ the wall switch on. Loading the appliance Open the appliance door (press the middle of ➤ the lock side of the door at the edge). Loosely load wet washing items one by one. ➤...
5 Drying Programme selection An automatic programme is selected by pressing step button . All the necessary settings for the programme are made automatically. Additional functions can be selected or deselected by pressing the corre- sponding button. If no buttons are pressed within 20 seconds, the drying programme selected starts automatically.
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5 Drying Selecting an automatic programme Close the appliance door. ➤ – Indicator lights for buttons flash. MIN. Press button until the indicator light for the desired programme lights, ➤ press button until the fabric type programme e.g. shows for ➤...
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5 Drying Selecting timed drying Close the appliance door. ➤ – Indicator lights for buttons flash. MIN. Press the button. ➤ MIN. Press repeatedly to select desired duration, i.e. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or ➤ 90 minutes. – The duration selected appears in the display. –...
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5 Drying Selecting delayed start Hold button pressed immediately after the programme selection, or ➤ keep pressing it until the desired delayed start duration shows in the display (max. 24 hours). – The display goes dark. – After the desired delayed start period is up, the programme selected starts automatically.
5 Drying Changing selection During programme selection Press button ➤ – The next programme is selected. – All selected settings are cancelled. Once a programme has started, it is no longer possible to change it. The programme must be aborted. Interrupting a programme A running programme can be interrupted at any time to add/remove an item of washing before time.
5 Drying Aborting a programme Press the button. ➤ – The programme is aborted and all settings cancelled. Programme selection with childproof lock activated How to turn the childproof lock on/off is described in SER SETTINGS Close the appliance door. ➤...
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5 Drying Programme abort through door opening Open the appliance door. ➤ – Running programme is interrupted. Hold button pressed and also press the flashing button ➤ MIN. – Programme is aborted. Programme abort through button selection With the door closed, carry out the following step 2×: Hold button pressed and also press the illuminated button ➤...
5 Drying End of programme – The display shows: – The indicator light for the programme that has finished illuminates. – The indicator light for the button flashes. «Crease guard» starts if the appliance is not unloaded straightaway. When it has finished, the indicator lights and plain text display go out.
Care and maintenance To minimize the risk of fire hazard regularly clean the filters! Cleaning intervals Pos. Part Cleaning intervals Cleaning each time after a drying remove any fluff programme Door filter whenever there is a using an abrasive liquid cleaning agent and a heavier build-up of sponge, rinse with water and allow to drip dry;...
6 Care and maintenance Error message A9 A thick coating of fluff results in a reduced process air flow which can impair the drying process and activate fault message «A9». Check and, if necessary, clean the following parts in the appliance: •...
6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the door filter each time after a drying programme Open the appliance door. ➤ Lift the door filter 1 out. ➤ Remove any fluff. ➤ Hold door mesh filter up to the light to detect ➤...
6 Care and maintenance Clean the base cassette as required Open the appliance door. ➤ Open the cover 1 by pressing the release ➤ catch 2. Remove the cassette in base 3. ➤ Remove fluff from the base mesh filter in ➤...
6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the filter mat Clean filter mat in base mesh filter every six months Never operate the appliance without the filter mat. A spare filter mat is included in the service set supplied. Open the appliance door. ➤...
6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the filter mat in front of the heat pump as required Never remove the filter mat. If the «A9» error message still appears after the filters and the filter mat have been cleaned, clean the filter mat in front of the heat pump very carefully using a vacuum cleaner.
Trouble-shooting This section lists problems which you can resolve simply yourself by following the instructions given. If any other error messages appear or if you are unable to resolve the problem, call Customer Services. Before contacting Service please make a note of the FN number on the appliance identification plate also the full fault message (E-number).
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7 Trouble-shooting … flashes Possible cause Solution • The moisture sensor is Clean the moisture sensor and then wipe ➤ dirty or wet. dry. Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ button. Start the programme. ➤ If the fault reappears, note down the ➤...
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7 Trouble-shooting … lights Possible cause Solution • The door filter is missing. Insert the door filter and ensure it is ➤ positioned correctly or close the appliance • The appliance door is door. open. Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤...
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7 Trouble-shooting … lights Possible cause Solution • Button Hold button pressed, then also press ➤ MIN. pressed several times button MIN. without taking into You now have control with childproof lock account operating with activated. The appliance can be operated childproof lock active.
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7 Trouble-shooting … flash alternately Possible cause Solution • Over-voltage Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ button. Interrupt the mains supply for approx. ➤ 1 minute. Switch the supply back on and select a ➤ programme. If the fault reappears, note down the ➤...
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7 Trouble-shooting … the washing is not dry enough Possible cause Solution • The load contains Select a longer programme. ➤ different types of fabric. Select the programme. ➤ MIN. Change the level of dryness. ➤ • An interruption in the Plug in at the mains.
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7 Trouble-shooting … the washing is charged with static electricity Possible cause Solution • Wash items that are made Static charge is a normal characteristic of of man-made fibres. man-made fibres and nothing to do with the appliance. … the duration remaining indicator remains frozen for a longer period Possible cause Solution •...
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 • For the wash you are recommended not to use fabric conditioners or other fabric care solutions, otherwise comply with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
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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. Press the button and select the relevant programme. ➤ • For easy-care fabrics (e.g. shirts and cotton mixed fabrics), additionally select the easy care function and put only a few items in the drum.
Spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Door filter Mesh filter in base Filter mat in base mesh filter (2 items) Cassette in base for mesh filter in base and filter mat...
Technical data Dimensions Height: 85 cm Width: 60 cm Depth: 60 cm Weight: 65 kg Dry load capacity: 6 kg Ambient conditions Permissible room temperatures when appliance in operation 5 °C to 35 °C Electrical connection See identification plate ➤...
10 Technical data 10.1 Notes for testing institutes The correct determination of the declaration data is given with wash item ➤ after an intake phase of 5 complete drying programmes (Automatic programme: Normal dry Wash the base mesh filter in the base cassette after every drying ➤...
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 •...
Repair service section will help you to carry out small ROUBLE SHOOTING repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service technician 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.
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When you have finished washing for the day: Clean the door filter ➤ Check the mesh filter in base and the cassette in base and clean it if ➤ necessary Close the appliance door ➤ V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.com J958.360-2...