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V-ZUG Adora SL Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 V ZUG Ltd Washing machine Adora SL Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to the model: Model Type Model no. Adora SL WA-ASL Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2004...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time ..... . . 5 Correct use ........6 Children in the home .
  • Page 4 … Contents Care and maintenance Cleaning the appliance ......46 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ....46 Cleaning the water inlet filter .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci dents. Please therefore 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, un- less supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    … Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular wash- ing 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. Dan- ger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.

  • Page 8: Note On Use

    … Safety precautions Note on use Do not use the pivoting operating panel to lift or move the appliance. If the drain hose leads into a sink (wash trough), check that it is fastened securely. Make sure that the water can drain off fast enough. Flooding hazard! From time to time, check the drain hose for tears, kinks, twists, bends etc.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    … Safety precautions Maintenance Ensure the washing drum has stopped moving before reach ing 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. Do not spray the outside of the appliance with water.

  • Page 10: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description Load capacity: 5 kg dry washing 7 main programmes Additional programmes «Easy care» «Pre-wash» «Anti-mite» «Steam anti-crease» «Programmes for lightly to very heavily soiled washing» «Soaking» «Soap washing» «Bio washing» Additional functions «Delayed start» «Temperature selection» «Spin speed selection»...

  • Page 11: Construction

    … Your appliance Construction 1 Operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) The operating panel can be set in one of three positions. 2 Detergent dispenser drawer 3 Appliance door 4 Cover for foreign body trap 5 Foreign body trap 6 Emergency door release tool 7 Emergency door release 8 Identification plate...

  • Page 12: Operating And Display Elements

    … Your appliance Operating and display elements 10 11 Programme selection buttons 1 Whites 95 °C with indicator light 2 Coloureds 60 °C with indicator light 3 Sport 60 °C with indicator light 4 Coloureds 40 °C with indicator light 5 Sport 40 °C with indicator light 6 Wool 30 °C...

  • Page 13: Indicator Lights

    … Your appliance Indicator lights Indicator lights flash: Select programme(s) or function(s). Indicator lights are lit up: Programme(s) or function(s) is (are) active. Indicator lights are not lit up: Programme(s) or function(s) is (are) inactive. Plain text display Various information is displayed in the plain text display during programme selection and programme sequence.

  • 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 95 °C White cottons, linens e.g. bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. Coloureds 60 °C Coloured cottons e.g.
  • Page 15 … Programme overview The following consumption figures serve as a guide only. The figures can vary with, for instance, towelling material, a lower ambient temperature, a very cold water feed or a small wash load. During the programme sequence, the time remaining shown is adjusted to reflect the actual situation.
  • Page 16 … Programme overview Programme/Symbol Type of wash Machine hygiene Without washing. Steam sharply reduces the germ count. Steam anti-crease Dry, creased washing is partially uncreased and made damp, ready to iron. Delicates 40 °C Programme for particularly delicate washing e.g. net curtains, skirts, blouses made of per- lon, nylon or trevira.
  • Page 17 … Programme overview Programme characteristics / Consumption data Capacity Spin speed¹ Duration² Water Energy 0 kg No spinning 0 h 22 mins 0.3 kWh 1.5 kg No spinning 0 h 18 mins 0.1 kWh 2 kg 800 rpm 0 h 58 mins 46 l 0.5 kWh ¹...

  • Page 18: Additional Programmes

    … Programme overview Additional programmes Easy care With this button, the easy care programme is activated together with the rele- vant wash programme. Textiles are washed very gently. Agitation and spin speed are reduced. The water level is increased during rinsing. In the case of some programmes, the wash time may be shortened.
  • Page 19 … Programme overview Anti mite Press this button to activate the anti-mite function during the whites coloureds wash cycles. This extends the main wash time – at the set temperature – and intensifies rinsing. This function is particularly suitable for individuals with an allergy to mites. The mites are killed and the allergens are rinsed out thoroughly.
  • Page 20 … Programme overview Steam anti crease Select the steam anti-crease function together with the main programme to min- imize creasing at the end of the programme. Steam finishing occurs at the end of the wash programme. The washing is loosened up and steamed at the same time. After steam finishing, the washing is warm and should be immediately hung up to dry –...

  • Page 21: Degree Of Soiling

    … Programme overview Degree of soiling Select degree of soiling to tailor the wash programme to the degree of soiling of the washing. The setting selected is shown. Setting options: Lightly soiled – The wash programme selected is suitable for lightly soiled everyday wear. Medium soiled –...
  • Page 22 … Programme overview Selecting parts of a programme Select the main programme according to the fabric care labels. Press the button to select the part of the programme required. To start from «Rinsing», press the button1×. – The «Main wash» part of the programme is omitted. To start from «Conditioning», press the button 2×.

  • Page 23: Additional Functions

    … Programme overview Additional functions Function / Symbol Type of wash Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (delayed start period of between 1 and 24 Delayed start hours). During shut-off periods, which are determined by the local electricity supplier, the delayed start time is extended by the length of time the electricity was shut off. This is not shown in the plain text display however.

  • Page 24: User Settings

    User settings You can change certain appliance settings to suit your own preferences. Settings can be changed irrespective of whether the appliance door is open or closed, provided no wash programme is running. The procedure is generally the same for all settings. Accessing the configuration mode Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 25: Rinsing

    … User settings Rinsing There are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity. More water 0 – Normal water level More water 1 – An extra rinsing cycle is added to the wash programme. More water 2 – After each rinsing cycle the water level rises 1–3 cm. More water 3 –...

  • Page 26: Childproof Lock

    … User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a wash pro- gramme. When «Childproof lock ON» is activated, 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: Type Of Wash

    … User settings Type of wash Special programmes are available for washing with multi-component detergents. First, the desired type of wash has to be selected and saved. Type of wash is set at «Standard» at the factory. The following options are available: Bio washing Alkaline detergent and bleach –...

  • Page 28: Spinning

    … User settings Spinning The spin speed is preset at 1200 rpm. The spin speed can be changed so that irre- spective of which wash programme is selected the washing drum always spins at, for instance, 1600 rpm or no faster than, for instance, 800 rpm. A lower spin speed can be used with all wash programmes.

  • Page 29: Automatic Door Opener

    … User settings Automatic door opener With «Automatic door opener ON», the appliance door opens automatically when the programme ends. With «Automatic door opener OFF», the appliance door re- mains closed when the programme ends and can be opened by pressing the button.

  • Page 30: Language Selection

    … User settings Language selection The language version in the plain text display can be changed. The languages avail- able are: German, French, Italian, Rhaeto-Romanic and English. Changing the language Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. – appears in the plain text display. Configuration mode Press the button 6×.

  • Page 31: Washing

    Washing Setting up the appliance Ensure that the foreign body trap 1 sits properly. Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the mains switch on. Turn the water tap on. Press the button to open the appliance door.

  • Page 32: Loading The Appliance

    … Washing Loading the appliance Load dry washing (max. 5 kg) into the appliance. If washing normally soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum. If washing heavily soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum ¾ full. If washing easy care cotton fabrics, white and coloured synthetic fabrics as well as mixed fabrics, fill the washing drum ½...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Detergent Dosage

    … Washing Detergent dosage Adding too much detergent could cause excess foaming, giv ing a poor wash result and, in the worst case, causing dam age 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 35: Soap Detergent

    … Washing Do not fill with fabric conditioner past the «MAX» mark. Do not use fabric con- ditioner if drying the washing in a tumble dryer. Tumble drying automatically leaves the washing soft and fluffy to the touch. Push the detergent dispenser draw back in. Select wash programme.

  • Page 36: Programme Selection

    … Washing Programme selection «Tip and go» The main wash programmes can be started at the press of a button. The control system gives all the relevant programme information for the different wash programmes. Select any additional programmes and functions by pressing the relevant buttons. If no other buttons are pressed within the next 20 seconds, the wash pro- gramme selected starts automatically.
  • Page 37 … Washing Selecting main programme Close the appliance door. – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons flash. Select programme Press the programme selection button required. – The indicator light for the programme selected illuminates. – The wash temperature, the wash programme selected and its likely duration (in hours/minutes) appear in the plain text display.
  • Page 38 … Washing Setting a delayed start Select programme. Hold the button depressed to set the delayed start time required (max. 24 hours). Start in 2 hours – Washing can be added at any time during the delayed start period. – When the delayed start period is up, the wash programme selected starts au- tomatically.
  • Page 39 … Washing Selecting spin speed or stop after rinsing 60˚C Coloureds 1h04 After selecting a programme, press the button once or more. – The new spin speed, e.g. Spinning at is shown. Stop after rinsing – It is possible to change the current setting while a wash programme is running. The recommended and maximum spin speeds depend on the wash pro- gramme selected.
  • Page 40 … Washing Selecting degree of soiling 60˚C Coloureds 1h04 Immediately after selecting the programme, press the button repeatedly until the appropriate degree of soiling is displayed. lightly soiled medium soiled heavily soiled very heavily soiled Soaking 2h00 – The duration of the wash programme is shown. With the programmes, the degree of soiling cannot be SPORT...
  • Page 41 … Washing Activating soap/bio washing To wash with a multi-component detergent, this type of wash option must be selected and saved first. These functions may then be selected together with the relevant main programmes. Since pre-wash, soap washing and bio washing are mutually exclusive, all three func- tions are selected using the button.

  • Page 42: Changing Selection

    … Washing Deselecting / Selecting parts of a programme Press the button repeatedly until the desired part of the programme appears in the plain text display. – The time remaining to the end of the programme is also shown. The following parts of programmes are available: –...

  • Page 43: Programme Selection With Childproof Lock Activated

    … Washing Programme selection with childproof lock activated Close the appliance door. – When the childproof lock is activated, appears in Childproof look the plain text display. – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons flash. Hold the button depressed. At the same time, press the desired programme selection button, e.g.

  • Page 44: End Of Programme

    … Washing End of programme Loosening up the washing The washing is loosened up before the end of the programme. This takes about 1–2 minutes. If steam anti-crease has been selected, this phase takes around 60 minutes longer so as to prevent further creasing. The washing can be unloaded at any time during the loosening-up phase by pressing the button.
  • Page 45 … Washing Stop after rinsing and unloading After running a programme with stop after rinsing, the water must first be drained off. Draining with spinning Press the button 1×. – The washing is spun at the preset speed for the wash programme selected. Draining without spinning Press the button 2×.

  • Page 46: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cleaning the appliance Using the correct dosage of detergent will automatically clean the inside of the appli- ance. Immediately wipe away all traces of detergent from the chrome steel with a soft cloth to avoid staining. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer If the correct dosage of detergent is used, the compartments in the detergent dispenser drawer are cleaned by the water flowing in.

  • Page 47: 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.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Foreign Body Trap

    … Care and maintenance Cleaning the foreign body trap Regularly clean the foreign body trap 1 of any deposits. The foreign body trap should also be cleaned after washing pet blankets or other wash items that cause a thick build-up of fluff. Drain off any residual water, see section on 'emergency draining'.

  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting What to do if … … appears in the plain text display A2 Check water outlet Possible cause Solution Foreign body trap or suds Fix the problem. pump blocked. Cancel the error message by pressing the Drain hose bent or kinked. button.
  • Page 50 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the plain text display A9 Check water inlet Possible cause Solution Water tap is turned off. Fix the problem or wait until the water supply is Mesh filter in the water restored. connection is blocked. Cancel the error message by pressing the Interruption in water supply.
  • Page 51 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the plain text display F.. read instructions Possible cause Solution Various situations can lead Cancel the error message by pressing the to an «F» error message. button. Switch the power supply off for about 1 minute. Switch the power supply back on again and select a new wash programme.
  • Page 52 … Trouble-shooting Spin stop: balance load … appears in the plain text display End of programme Possible cause Solution Large items unevenly distrib- Wash small and large items together to reduce uted in washing drum. possibility of unbalanced loads forming during wash cycle.
  • Page 53 … Trouble-shooting … at the end of the programme, the washing is not spinning or is not being spun properly Possible cause Solution Spin speed set too low. Increase spin speed for next wash cycle. Uneven load in drum. Wash small and large items together to reduce possibility of unbalanced loads forming during wash cycle.

  • Page 54: Dispenser Drawer

    … Trouble-shooting … at the end of the programme, the appliance door does not open when the button is pressed Possible cause Solution Appliance door is stuck. Press hard against lock side of appliance door (i.e. front edge of appliance door). –...

  • Page 55: Opening The Appliance Door In The Event Of A Power Failure

    … Trouble-shooting … traces of fabric conditioner or water left behind in the fabric conditioner compartment Possible cause Solution Siphon cap in fabric condi- Clean siphon cap and put back in place. tioner compartment is not on properly or is blocked. Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure Before unloading the appliance, ensure that the washing...

  • 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 bodies (coins, nails, paper clips, etc.).
  • Page 57 … Washing tips 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 wa- ter 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 items again with just a little (zeolites) in the detergent detergent. can be left on the washing. Use a liquid detergent that does not contain zeolites.

  • Page 59: Soap Deposits On Washing

    … Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds Possible cause Solution Exceptionally heavily soiled Select stronger wash programme, e. g. degree washing. of soiling «heavily soiled» or «very heavily soiled». Washing detergent used Use washing detergent containing bleaching (detergents for coloureds) agent.
  • Page 60 … Washing tips Colours running in the wash Possible cause Solution Non-fast colours in the Wash white and coloured textiles separately. wash. Follow the fabric care instructions on the items of washing. Unsatisfactory rinsing Possible cause Solution Too much washing Adjust washing detergent dosage to water detergent.

  • Page 61: Damage To Fabrics

    … Washing tips Damage to fabrics Holes, rips or tears Possible cause Solution Washing items with zips or Fasten zip fasteners and hooks before washing. hooks (e. g. bras) open. Wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. Turn pockets of items to be washed inside out. Chemical effect of washing Do not put washing detergent directly on to detergent.

  • Page 62: Fabric Wear

    … Washing tips Fabric wear Possible cause Solution Washing drum overloaded. Put less laundry into the washing drum. Friction between fabrics Select «Easy care». during washing. Pilling. Turn items inside out before washing. Fabric stains Possible cause Solution Rust stains. Brush out work overall pockets.

  • Page 63: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions Height: 85 cm Width: 59.5 cm Depth: 60 cm Weight: 82 kg Dry load capacity: 5 kg dry washing Plumbing Connection to water supply: Cold water G¾“ Permitted flow pressure: 0.1–0.6 MPa (1–6 bar) Max. pressure head of suds pump: Electrical connection Voltage: 230 V~ 50 Hz...

  • Page 64: Spare Parts

    … Technical data Spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Water inlet filter incl. seal Water inlet hose 1.25 m Water inlet hose 3 m Water outlet hose 1.5 m Water outlet hose 4 m Suction cap for fabric conditioner Detergent dispenser drawer Emergency door release tool...

  • Page 65: Unbalanced Load Detection System

    … Technical data Note for testing institutes Set to the standard wash programme according to EN 60456: Select «Coloureds 60 °C» using the button. For degree of soiling, select «heavily soiled» by repeatedly pressing the button. Increase the spin speed to 1600 rpm by repeatedly pressing the button.

  • Page 66: Water And Energy Economy

    … Technical data Water and energy economy During the first few minutes of a programme running, sensors automatically determine the type and the size of the load being washed. Water levels are then optimally adjusted to the wash load so that only the strict amount of water needed is used.

  • Page 67: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked accordingly and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and dis- posed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be car- ried out by a qualified electrician! Safety To prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing,...

  • Page 68: Index

    Index Accessing the configuration mode 24 Care........46 Accessories Changing selection....42 Ordering......71 Childproof lock ....26, 43 Additional functions ..... 12, 23 Cleaning Additional programmes ..12, 18 Appliance ......46 Allergies ........19 Detergent dispenser drawer ..46 Anti-mite ........
  • Page 69 … Index Easy care......... 18 Note for testing institutes....65 Selecting ......37 Electrical ........63 Emergency door release tool..11 Operating element ..... 12 Emergency draining ....47 Orders........71 End of programmme....23 Overview of wash progammes ..14 Energy consumption .....
  • Page 70 … Index Safety ........67 Technical data ......63 Safety precautions Temperature Before using for the first time ..5 Setting ......23, 38 Children in the home ....7 Transport lock ......10 Correct use......6 Turbidity sensor ......66 Maintenance ......

  • Page 71: Repair Service

    – The identification plate is located on the right-hand side next to the foreign body trap. 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 72: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in these operating instructions! Switch on the appliance and turn on the water tap Open the appliance door. If closed, press the button to open it Load the washing Close the appliance door Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out Add the washing detergent Push the detergent dispenser drawer back in...

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