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  • Page 1 V ZUG Ltd Washing machine Adora S 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 S WA-AS Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2007...

  • 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 ......43 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ....43 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 5 main programmes Additional programmes «Easy care» «Pre-wash» «Sport» «Anti-mite» «Intensive programme» «Soaking» «Soap washing» «Bio washing» Additional functions «Delayed start» «Temperature selection» «Spin speed selection» «Stop after rinsing» «Deselect parts of programmes» Sensors for optimizing the wash cycle Digital display for hints and trouble-shooting Automatic door opener...

  • 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 Programme selection buttons 1 Whites 95 °C with indicator light 2 Coloureds 60 °C with indicator light 3 Coloureds 40 °C with indicator light 4 Wool 30 °C with indicator light 5 Hand wash 20 °C with indicator light Additional programmes / Additional functions 6 Easy care...
  • Page 13 … 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. Programme progress display The programme progress display shows the stage at which the programme is at. Pre-wash / Main wash Rinsing Conditioning...

  • 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: Additional Programmes

    … Programme overview Additional programmes Easy care With this button, the easy care programme is activated together with the rel- evant 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 17 … Programme overview Sport Press this button to adapt the relevant wash programme for a half load and for only slightly soiled washing. – This shortens the wash time significantly. – The wash programme is shortened by one rinse cycle. Programme selection Capacity Spin speed...
  • Page 18 … Programme overview Intensive programme Press this button to adapt the programmes for heavily soiled wash- ing. The wash time is extended significantly. To select the intensive programme, hold the main wash programme button depressed for about 3 seconds. Load the washing. Close the appliance door.
  • Page 19 … Programme overview Selecting parts of a programme Select the main wash 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. –...

  • Page 20: Additional Functions

    … Programme overview Additional functions Function / Symbol Type of wash Take advantage of off-peak cheap-rate electricity (delayed start period of between 1 Delayed start and 24 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 – The water level is increased by about 1 cm during the main wash and by about 2 cm during each rinsing cycle.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Soap Washing

    … User settings Soap washing To wash with a multi-component detergent (softener + soap detergent), the settings must first be changed. Soap washing (softener + soap detergent) – When soap washing is selected, first the softener (from compartment I) is add- ed to the wash at the start of the programme and then the soap detergent (from compartment II) is added.

  • Page 25: Bio Washing

    … User settings Bio washing To wash with a multi-component detergent (alkaline detergent + bleach), the settings must first be changed. Bio washing (alkaline detergent + bleach) – With bio washing, first the alkaline detergent (from compartment II) is added to the wash and the suds are heated up to 40 °C.

  • Page 26: Soaking

    … User settings Soaking If «Soaking ON» has already been programmed, select a wash programme and then press the button to set the desired soaking time (in intervals of 30 minutes). Possible settings: (30 minutes’ soaking time) to (6 hours’ soaking time). Soaking cannot be used in combination with the delayed start function.

  • Page 27: Spinning

    … User settings Spinning The spin speed is preset at 1200 rpm. The spin speed can be changed so that ir- respective of which wash programme is selected the washing drum always spins at, for instance, 1500 rpm or no faster than, for instance, 800 rpm. A lower spin speed can be used with all wash programmes.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 … Washing Loading the appliance Load dry washing (max. 5 kg) into the appliance. If washing normally soiled whites and col- oureds, 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 fab- rics, fill the washing drum ½...

  • Page 31: 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 32 … 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 33: 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 34: 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 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 35 … Washing Selecting main programme / intensive programme Close the appliance door. – The indicator lights for the programme selection buttons flash. For the main programme, press the programme selection button required. Alternatively For the intensive programme, hold the desired programme selection button (only possible with ) depressed for 3 seconds.
  • Page 36 … Washing Setting a delayed start Select programme. Hold the button depressed to set the delayed start time required (max. 24 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 auto- matically.
  • Page 37 … Washing Lowering the wash temperature Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button once or more. – The new wash temperature is shown. – It is still possible to change the wash temperature of a wash programme once it has started running. With the programmes, the wash temperature can also be in- creased by another 10 °C.
  • Page 38 … 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 39: Changing Selection

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

  • Page 40: 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 the digital 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. The childproof lock has been overridden.

  • Page 41: End Of Programme

    … Washing End of programme With automatic door opener OFF – When the programme has finished, appears in the display for 20 minutes. – The symbol flashes. Press the button. – The appliance door opens and the washing can be unloaded. In the event of a power failure, the appliance door can be opened using the emergency door release.
  • Page 42 … Washing When you have finished washing for the day Turn off the water tap. Switch off the appliance at the wall switch or pull the plug out of the mains socket. Clean the detergent dispenser drawer. Checking the door seal After finishing washing for the day, remove any deposits or foreign bodies from out of the door seal.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting What to do if … … flashes in the digital display 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. Outlet or drain trap Restart the programme.
  • Page 47 … Trouble-shooting … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Water tap is turned off. Fix the problem or wait until the water supply is Mesh filter in the water con- restored. nection is blocked. Cancel the error message by pressing the Interruption in water supply.
  • Page 48 … Trouble-shooting … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Various situations can lead Cancel the error message by pressing the to an «F» error message. button. Switch off the power supply for about 1 minute. Switch the power supply back on again and se- lect a new wash programme.
  • Page 49 … Trouble-shooting … the programme takes significantly longer than indicated in the display Possible cause Solution Too much washing deter- Reduce the amount of detergent used next time. gent (lengthening rinsing time). Very cold water supply (in- creasing heating time). Uneven load in drum.
  • Page 50 … Trouble-shooting … the appliance vibrates heavily when spinning Possible cause Solution Feet of appliance not adjust- Optimize appliance set-up according to installa- ed properly. tion instructions. Transport lock has not been Remove transport lock. removed. Uneven load in drum. Wash small and large items together to reduce possibility of unbalanced loads forming during wash cycle.
  • Page 51 … Trouble-shooting … traces of washing detergent left behind in the detergent dispenser drawer Possible cause Solution Damp or lumpy washing Store washing detergent in a dry place. detergent. Detergent dispenser drawer Dry detergent dispenser drawer before adding is damp and delayed start detergent.

  • Page 52: Opening The Appliance Door In The Event Of A Power Failure

    … Trouble-shooting Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure Before unloading the appliance, ensure that the washing drum is stationary. Do not touch the drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury! Turn off the water tap.

  • Page 53: 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 54 … 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 55: 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 56 … 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 57 … 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 58: 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 59 … Washing tips Fabric stains Possible cause Solution Rust stains. Brush out work overall pockets. Wash items with metal parts separately. Chemical effect. Residues from hair care products, cosmetics and plants can react with the suds to cause a chem- ical reaction that can result in staining.

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: Unbalanced Load Detection System

    … Technical data Note for testing institutes Set to the standard wash programme according to EN 60456: Depress the button for 3 seconds. – The intensive programme is selected. Press the button repeatedly until appears in the digital display. Set to the easy care washing programme 40 °C: Depress the button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Index

    Index Accessories Damage to fabrics..... 58 Ordering......67 Delayed start ....20, 31, 36 Additional functions ..... 12, 20 Delicates 40 °C ......14 Additional programmes ..12, 15 Detergent dispenser drawer..32 Allergies ......17, 22 Traces of fabric conditioner..51 Anti-mite ........
  • Page 65 … Index Identification plate ..... 67 Packaging ........ 63 Indicator lights......13 Parts of programme Intensive programme ....18 Deselecting ......39 Selecting ......35 Selecting ....... 19, 39 Powder detergent ...... 31 Power failure......52 Liquid detergent......31 Pre-wash ........16 Load capacity .....
  • Page 66 … Index Safety ........63 Technical data ......60 Safety precautions Temperature Before using for the first time ..5 Setting ........ 37 Children in the home ....7 Temperature setting....20 Correct use......6 Testing institutes Maintenance ......9 Note for......

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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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