V-zug Adora S User Manual

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V-ZUG Ltd

Washing machine

Adora S

Operating instructions

Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it.

Please follow the safety precautions.

Modifications

Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance is reserved.

Validity

The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:

Model	Type	Product family

Adora S	WA-AS	11002

Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.

1	Safety precautions		5
	1.1	Symbols used .........................................................................................	5
	1.2	General safety precautions ..................................................................	6
	1.3	Appliance-specific safety precautions ................................................	8
	1.4	Instructions for use ................................................................................	9
2	Disposal		12
3	Using for the first time		13
	3.1	Where is the identification plate? ........................................................	14
4	Appliance description		15
	4.1	Appliance overview ................................................................................	15
	4.2	Appliance construction ..........................................................................	16
	4.3	Operating and display elements .........................................................	17
5	Programme overview		19
	5.1	Main programmes ..................................................................................	19
	5.2	2 programmes for normally soiled cotton load ................................	20
	5.3	Extra programmes .................................................................................	21
	5.4	Additional programmes .........................................................................	22
	5.5	Additional functions ...............................................................................	28
6	User settings		29
	6.1	Adjusting user settings ..........................................................................	29
	6.2	Language .................................................................................................	32
	6.3	Time ..........................................................................................................	33
	6.4	AquaPlus ..................................................................................................	34
	6.5	Soft water .................................................................................................	35
	6.6	Spin speed ..............................................................................................	36
	6.7	Hygiene recommendation ....................................................................	37
	6.8	Childproof lock .......................................................................................	38
	6.9	Automatic door opener .........................................................................	38
	6.10	Loosening up the washing ...................................................................	39
	6.11	Brightness ................................................................................................	40
	6.12	Restoring factory settings .....................................................................	41
7	Washing		42
	7.1	Preparing the appliance ........................................................................	42
	7.2	Loading the appliance ...........................................................................	43

	7.3	Adding washing detergent ...................................................................	44
	7.4	Selecting a programme ........................................................................	47
	7.5	Changing selection ................................................................................	56
	7.6	Programme selection with childproof lock activated ......................	57
	7.7	Programme selection for a normally soiled cotton load .................	58
	7.8	End of programme .................................................................................	59
	7.9	At the end of the wash day ..................................................................	60
8	Care and maintenance		61
	8.1	Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer .........................................	61
	8.2	Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................	62
	8.3	Emergency draining ...............................................................................	63
	8.4	Cleaning the foreign body trap ............................................................	64
9	Trouble-shooting		65
	9.1	What to do if … .......................................................................................	65
	9.2	Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure .........	76
10	Washing tips		77
	10.1	Fabric care symbols ..............................................................................	77
	10.2	Washing detergent .................................................................................	77
	10.3	General tips .............................................................................................	77
	10.4	Net curtains .............................................................................................	78
	10.5	Saving energy and water .....................................................................	79
	10.6	Unsatisfactory wash results ..................................................................	80
11	Spare parts		84
12	Technical data		85
	12.1	Dimensions ..............................................................................................	85
	12.2	Plumbing in ..............................................................................................	85
	12.3	Electrical connection .............................................................................	85
	12.4	Spin speed ..............................................................................................	85
	12.5	Consumption data ..................................................................................	86
	12.6	Note for testing institutes ......................................................................	87
	12.7	VAS Vibration Absorbing System ........................................................	87
	12.8	Water and energy economy .................................................................	88
	12.9	Automatic energy-saving stand-by ......................................................	88
14	Index		91
15	Repair service		95

1 Safety precautions

1.1Symbols used

Denotes important safety precautions.

Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings!

Information and precautions that should be observed.

Information on disposal

Information about the operating instructions

Indicates step-by-step instructions.

–Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.

•Indicates a list.

1 Safety precautions

1.2General safety precautions

•Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time!

•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.

1 Safety precautions

•If an appliance is not equipped with a mains cable and a plug or other means for disconnecting from the mains with a contact opening on each pole complying with the conditions of overvoltage category III for full isolation, an isolating device must be incorporated into the permanently installed electrical installation in accordance with the installation regulations.

•If the mains cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

1 Safety precautions

1.3Appliance-specific safety precautions

•Children under 3 years of age must be kept away unless constantly supervised.

•The appliance has a maximum dry load

capacity of 8 kg.

CAUTION

•If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

1 Safety precautions

1.4Instructions for use

Before using for the first time

•The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/ electrician carry out the necessary work.

•Ensure access to the place of disconnection (e.g. socket outlet, wall switch, fuse) and the water tap.

•The transportation lock must be removed. Failure to remove the transportation locks can result in damage to the appliance or apartment or laundry room fittings.

Correct use

•The appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular washing machine detergent. It 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.

•Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly could cause serious injury or damage to the appliance and fittings as well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions given in the 'Repair service' section. If necessary, please contact our Customer Services.

•Use original spare parts only.

Note on use

•If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the power supply immediately.

•To protect your washing, follow the fabric care symbols and the hints and advice in the 'Washing tips' section.

1 Safety precautions

Caution: Burns hazard!

•Textiles that have been cleaned, treated or soaked with flammable chemicals, detergents or solvents such as benzene, alcohol, stain remover, oil, paint, wax, etc. are not to be washed in the appliance. Fire or explosion hazard! Wash materials containing such substances first by hand with water or allow the solvent to evaporate completely.

Caution: Risk of injury!

•Ensure the washing drum has stopped moving before reaching inside. Do not touch the washing drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury!

•Disconnect the appliance from the mains before carrying out maintenance work.

Caution: Risk to life!

•Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children.

1 Safety precautions

How to avoid damaging the appliance

•Close the appliance door carefully.

•Before closing the appliance door and starting a programme, ensure that there are no foreign objects or pets in the washing drum, detergent dispenser drawer or around the foreign body trap. Foreign objects such as coins, nails, paper clips, etc. can damage parts of the appliance, as well as the washing.

•During longer periods of absence, turn off the water tap before switching off the power by pulling out the mains plug. Never pull the mains plug out by the cable. Please note: the built-in overflow protection is rendered inactive when the power is switched off.

•When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside it. Use a moderately damp cloth. Do not spray the outside or the inside of the appliance with water. If water gets inside the appliance, it will cause damage.

•Textiles with metal reinforcements are not to be washed in the appliance (risk of damage).

•Trainers, diving suits, rucksacks, carpets, etc. are not to be washed in the appliance.

2 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, especially through children playing.

•Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance.

•Remove or disable the lock on the appliance door.

Disposal

•The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If disposed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.

•The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not be disposed of in normal household waste.

•The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and recycling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance.

3 Using for the first time

The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/ electrician carry out the necessary work.

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 transportation lock must be removed (3 screws with washers at the back of the appliance), in order to avoid damage to the appliance.

Setting the language and time

Set the language and time in the user settings.

Hold the button depressed until the following appears in the plain text display:

User settings

FN XXXXX XXXXXX

Press the button repeatedly until «Language» or «Time set?» appear in the plain text display.

Use the 60 button to make the desired settings.

To ensure the user settings are saved, the power supply to the appliance should not be switched off for at least 30 minutes.

Running the first wash cycle without any washing

Run an empty wash cycle to remove any residues from the manufacturing process.

Add a little washing detergent to compartment II. Select coloureds 60 °C.

3 Using for the first time

3.1Where is the identification plate?

1 Identification plate with serial number (FN)

* Depending on the serial number (FN)

Note down the serial number (FN) of your appliance on the back page of these operating instructions.

4 Appliance description

4.1Appliance overview

•Load capacity: 8 kg dry washing

•6 main programmes

•2 standard programmes

•4 extra programmes

•Additional programmes

•Load capacity: 8 kg dry washing

•6 main programmes

•2 programmes for normally soiled cotton load

•4 extra programmes

•6 favourite programmes

•Additional programmes

–	Eco	– Programmes for lightly to heavily
–	Sprint	soiled washing incl. anti-mite
– Easy care
– Pre-wash		– Soaking
– Steam anti-crease		– Soap wash
– Programmes for various		– Bio wash
	types of fabric

–AquaPlus incl. skin protection

•Additional functions

–	Spin speed setting	–	Stop after rinsing
–	Temperature selection	–	Deselect parts of programmes

–Delayed start

•Sensors for optimizing the wash cycle

•Automatic energy-saving stand-by

•Plain text display

•Automatic door opener

•Language selection

•Childproof lock

•Aquastop with anti-leak protection

4 Appliance description

4.2Appliance 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.

1	Operating and display elements	1
	(pivoting operating panel)
2	Detergent dispenser drawer	2
3	Appliance door
4	Drain tray	3
4	Drain tray
5	Foreign body trap
6	Emergency door release tool
7	Emergency door release	4
7	Emergency door release
8	Identification plate / Serial number (FN)

8* 7

* Depending on the serial number (FN)

Detergent dispenser drawer

9	Pre-wash detergent, compartment I	9	10
10	Main wash detergent, compartment II
11	Liquid detergent flap
12	Siphon for fabric conditioner (softener)
13	Fabric conditioner (softener), compartment	13
		12	11

4 Appliance description

4.3Operating and display elements

				*
°C
95	60	40	30	20

* Depending on the serial number (FN)

Plain text displays

Various information appears in the plain text display during the programme selection and the programme sequence.

•Programme name with duration

•Programme end time

•Programme progress with time remaining

•Additional functions

Main programmes

Coloureds 60 °C

Coloureds 40 °C

Coloureds 30 °C

Coloureds 20 °C

Woollens 30 °C

Hand wash 20 °C

•Delayed start

•User settings

•Hints and trouble-shooting

•Further information

Programmes for normally soiled cotton load

•40 °C Coloureds normal

•10 °C Coloureds normal

Extra programmes

• Whites 95 °C

• Steam anti-crease

• Proofing

• Appliance hygiene

4 Appliance description

Additional programmes

	Eco	Steam anti-crease
	Sprint	Fabric types
	Easy care	AquaPlus
	Pre-wash	Degree of soiling, anti-mite
Additional functions
	Spin speed	Delayed start
°C	Temperature setting	Fast forward / End of
		programme

/	Pause / Door opener* or Door opener*

* Depending on the serial number (FN)

Indicator lights

Indicator light flashes

Programme or function can be selected.

Indicator light is illuminated

Programme or function is active.

Indicator light is dark

Programme or function is switched off.

5 Programme overview

5.1Main programmes

To select the right programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.g. .

	Whites 95 °C	1–8 kg


95

1x	White cottons, linens with the	fabric care symbol e.g. bed and
	table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear.

	Coloureds 60 °C	1–8 kg


60
	Coloured cottons with the	fabric care symbol e.g. bright blouses,
	Coloured cottons with the	fabric care symbol e.g. bright blouses,
	overalls, shirts, bed linen.

	Coloureds 40 °C	1–8 kg


40
40
	Coloured cottons and mixed washing with the	fabric care symbol
	Coloured cottons and mixed washing with the	fabric care symbol
	e.g. coloured sweatshirts, t-shirts.

	Coloureds 30 °C	1–8 kg


30
30
	Coloured cottons and mixed fabrics with the	fabric care symbol
	Coloured cottons and mixed fabrics with the	fabric care symbol
	e.g. t-shirts.

5 Programme overview

	Coloureds 20 °C	1–8 kg


20

Energy-saving programme for lightly soiled textiles with fabric care symbols , , or .

Woollens 30 °C

1–2 kg

Gentle wash for woollens and other delicates. Only for woollens with a felt-free finish and labelled as «machine washable».

Hand wash 20 °C

1–2 kg

Very gentle wash for items labelled with the fabric care symbol.

5.22 programmes for normally soiled cotton load

40 °C Coloureds normal

1× The recommended programme for washing normally soiled cottons at rated load capacity.

10 °C Coloureds normal

2× The programme with the lowest possible temperature setting for washing cottons. It corresponds to the 40 °C Coloureds normal programme without the water being heated. This programme has the same water level as the 40 °C Coloureds normal programme.

5 Programme overview

5.3Extra programmes

Steam anti-crease

1–1.5 kg

2× Dry, creased washing that can be washed at min. 40°C is partially uncreased and made damp, ready to iron.

Proofing

1–3 kg

3× For starching or proofing fabrics. The starching or proofing agent can be added to the fabric conditioner compartment .

4×

Appliance hygiene

0 kg

Without any washing. A small amount of water is heated up to around 80 °C and the steam produced sharply reduces the germ count.

5 Programme overview

5.4Additional programmes

Eco

Large energy savings due to reduced wash temperature. The extended washing time ensures the washing performance is maintained.

•Programme duration extended: 25–60 minutes

•Energy saving depending on programme: 10–40 %

Water savings due to reduced amount of water for rinsing. The extended rinsing time ensures the rinsing performance is maintained.

• Water saving: 10–20 %

Sprint

Short programme for lightly soiled washing

• Programme duration for 2.5 kg wash load + : 28 minutes

+ : 32 minutes

+ : 35 minutes

+ : 45 minutes

• 2 instead of 3 rinsing cycles

Add a small quantity of washing detergent.

A large washing load or too much washing detergent can significantly lengthen the programme duration.

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

5 Programme overview

Pre-wash

Suitable for heavily soiled washing

• Programme duration extended: about 15 minutes

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 – or tumble dried.

•To avoid renewed creasing at the end of the programme, the washing is loosened up for an extended period (min.

60 minutes). The washing can be unloaded at any time.

–Press the or button and unload the washing.

•Programme duration extended: about 20 minutes

•Limited spin speed: max. 1000 rpm

•Optimum wash load: max. 2 kg

Fabric types

Depending on which main programme is selected, optimized programmes for different fabric types are available.

«Coloureds»
	Can be selected with		,		,		,		and
	Can be selected with	20	,	30	,	40	,	60	and


	95

•Standard programme

«Shirts»
	Can be selected with		and
		40		60

•Minimizes creasing

•Uses steam anti-crease

•Optimum wash load: max. 7 shirts/blouses

5 Programme overview

«Outdoor garments» Can be selected with 20 , 30 , 40 and 60

•Suitable for waterproof and breathable clothing

•Higher water level during washing and spinning

•Intermediate spinning for optimal removal of water out of waterimpermeable textiles

•Optimum wash load: max. 3 kg

«Net curtains»
	Can be selected with		,		and
		20		30		40

•Reduced washing action for very gentle treatment

•Higher water level during washing and spinning

•Very gentle intermediate spinning

•Washing remains lying in the water after the final rinse (stop after rinsing)

Press the

button 1×

• Start draining with spinning at 400 rpm Press the button 2×

•Start draining without spinning

•Optimum wash load: max. 2 kg

«Black garments»	Can be selected with			20	,	30	,	40	and
Higher water level and extended rinsing
Optimum wash load:	max. 4 kg if	20 ,	30	or	40	is selected
	max. 2 kg if		is selected
«Denim»	Can be selected with			20	,	30		and	40

•Optimized for colour run from denim articles

•Optimum wash load: max. 4 kg

«Baby garments»
	Can be selected with		,		,		,		and
	Can be selected with	20	,	30	,	40	,	60	and


	95

•Very thorough rinsing for the protection of sensitive baby skin

•At 95 °C: additional pre-wash

•Optimum wash load: max. 5 kg

5 Programme overview


«Down filling»
	Can be selected with		,		,		and
	Can be selected with	20	,	30	,	40	and	60

•Optimized for the particular wetting characteristics of down fabrics

•Short spin at the beginning of the programme to get rid of any air in down textiles.

•Intermediate spinning for optimal draining

•Optimum wash load: 1 item of washing, max. 2 kg

Add the detergent to the detergent dispenser drawer. Do not use a dosing ball.

«Silks»

Can be selected with

•Optimized for silk fabrics

•Reduced spinning to minimize creasing

•Optimum wash load: max. 1.5 kg

AquaPlus

There are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity.

«Standard»

• Normal water level

«More water»

•The water level is increased by 1–3 cm during the main wash and each rinse cycle.

«+1 rinse»

• An extra rinse cycle is added to each programme.

«More water +1 rinse»

•An extra rinse cycle is added to each programme and the water level is also increased by 1–3 cm during the main wash and each rinse cycle.

5 Programme overview

«Skin protection»

•Two extra rinse cycles are added to each programme and the water level is also increased by 5 cm during each rinse cycle. This function is particularly suitable for people with sensitive skin or with a suspected allergy to washing detergent.

Degree of soiling / Anti-mite

Adjustment to the degree of soiling of the washing

«Soiling light»

• Suitable for lightly soiled washing

«Soiling normal»

• Wash time extended: 25–80 minutes

«Soiling heavy»

•Extended wash time

•Higher water level during washing

•Additional rinse cycle

«Anti-mite»

• Can only be selected with 60 and 95

•Suitable for individuals with an allergy to mites

–The main wash is extended and intensified at the temperature set. The mites are killed and the allergens are rinsed out thoroughly.

«Soaking»

•An additional soaking cycle is carried out before the main wash.

–Press the button to set the soaking time (0.5–6 hours).

5 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×.

– Final rinse / Conditioning and final spin are selected.

Press the button 3×.

– Separate final spin is selected.

Bio wash (alkaline detergent + bleach)

The programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component detergents (alkaline detergent + bleach). First the alkaline detergent with softener (compartment II) is added to the wash and the suds are heated up to 40 °C. Then after around 6 minutes the bleach (compartment I) is added.

Select main programme.

Press the button 2×.

– «Bio wash» appears in the plain text display.

Soap wash (softener + soap detergent)

The programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component detergents (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×.

– «Soap wash» appears in the plain text display.

5 Programme overview

5.5Additional functions

Function/Symbol				Uses

Temperature setting		The temperature can be changed in steps of
		10 °C or 15 °C, allowing slightly soiled (not
	°C	10 °C or 15 °C, allowing slightly soiled (not
		stained) textiles to be washed with a saving in
		stained) textiles to be washed with a saving in
		energy.
		Cold wash: Not heated

Spin speed		The spin speed can be changed in steps of 200
		rpm (1200, 1000, 800, 600, 400 rpm, stop after
		rpm (1200, 1000, 800, 600, 400 rpm, stop after
		rinsing, 1500,1400 rpm). Delicates can thus be
		rinsing, 1500,1400 rpm). Delicates can thus be
		spun at a low spin speed. However, this increases
		the drying time (greater energy consumption for
		tumble drying).

Delayed start		Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (setting
		range of up to 24 hours). When the time set is
		range of up to 24 hours). When the time set is
		reached, the programme starts automatically.
		reached, the programme starts automatically.

Fast forward /		Press the	button to skip individual parts of a


End of programme		programme at any time during the programme
		sequence.
		sequence.


Pause / Door opener*		Pressing the		button 1× when a programme is


		running will cause the programme to pause.
		running will cause the programme to pause.

		Pressing the		button again will cause the
		Pressing the		button again will cause the
		appliance door to open provided the appliance is
		in a state that allows this action (depends on the
		water level, temperature, speed).
		Press the flashing main programme button to end
		the pause and resume the programme.

* Depending on the serial number (FN)

6 User settings

6.1Adjusting 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.