V-zug Adora SLQ WP User Manual

Operating instructions
Adora SLQ WP
Washing machine

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 must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user mainten­ance shall not be under­taken by children without su­pervision.
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 ap-
pliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu­facturer or its Customer Ser­vices or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

Appliance-specific safety precautions

Children under 3 years of
age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly super­vised.
The appliance has a max-
imum dry load capacity of 8 kg.

Instructions for use

If connected to the water mains by de-
tachable hoses, the new hose set sup­plied with the appliance must be used. Do not reuse old hose sets.
Ensure ready access to the power
socket being used.
Any repairs, modifications or manipula-
tions to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, may only be car­ried out by the manufacturer, its cus­tomer service department or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious injury, 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 a repair is needed, follow the instructions given in the «Ser-
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Safety precautions
vice and repairs» section. Please con­tact our Customer Services if neces­sary.
Before closing the appliance door and
starting a programme, ensure that there are no foreign objects or pets in the drum.
Strictly use original spare parts only.If the appliance is not functioning prop-
erly, disconnect it from the power sup­ply immediately.
Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and
polystyrene, can be dangerous for chil­dren. Danger of suffocation! Keep pack­aging material away from children.
To protect your washing, follow the fab-
ric care symbols and the hints and ad­vice in the «Washing tips» section.
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.
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.

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, car-
pets, etc. are not to be washed in the appliance.

Correct use

The appliance is only 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.
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Safety precautions
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FN 120 06 00012 3

Using for the first time

The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply by a qualified fitter/electrician in accord­ance with the separate installation in­structions.

Transport lock

Remove the transport lock (hexagon head screws at the back of the appli­ance) in order to avoid damage to the appliance (see installation in­structions).

Running the first wash cycle without any washing

▸ Add a little washing detergent to com-
partment II.
▸ Run an empty coloureds 60°C cycle to
remove any residues from the manufac­turing process.

Serial number

The serial number (FN) is located on the identification plate:
▸ Note down the FN on the back page of
these operating instructions.
The FN can also be retrieved as follows:
▸ Hold the button depressed until
the following display appears:

Note on the operating instructions

For more information on your appliance and for answers to frequently asked ques­tions, visit http://www.vzug.com.

Symbols used

Denotes important safety precau­tions.
Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appli­ance or fittings!

Validity

The product family (model number) corres­ponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate. These operating in­structions apply to:
Model
Type
Product family
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.

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 appliances is reserved.
Colour operating instructions can be down­loaded from the internet from www.vzug.com.
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Contents

1 Appliance description 6
1.1 Appliance construction ..................................6
1.2 Indicator lights and button state ..................6
1.3 Operating and display elements..................7
2 Programme overview 8
2.1 Whites and coloureds programmes............8
2.2 Standard and extra programmes.................8
2.3 Fabric types .....................................................9
2.4 Additional functions..................................... 10
2.5 EcoManagement.......................................... 12
3 Operating the appliance 13
3.1 Preparations.................................................. 13
3.2 Loading the washing ................................... 13
3.3 Adding washing detergent......................... 14
3.4 Detergent dosage ........................................ 15
3.5 Dyeing textiles .............................................. 15
3.6 Selecting programme.................................. 15
3.7 Selecting additional functions.................... 17
3.8 EcoHybrid...................................................... 17
3.9 Delayed start................................................. 18
3.10 OptiTime ........................................................ 19
3.11 Separate rinsing / Separate spinning...... 19
3.12 Bio wash / Soap wash................................ 20
3.13 Correcting entry............................................ 20
3.14 Aborting a programme ............................... 20
3.15 With childproof lock activated ................... 21
3.16 Opening the appliance door during
washing.......................................................... 22
3.17 End of programme ...................................... 22
3.18 EcoManagement statistics ......................... 24
4 Favourites 25
4.1 Defining favourites ....................................... 25
4.2 Changing favourites .................................... 25
4.3 Deleting favourites ....................................... 26
4.4 Starting favourites ........................................ 26
5 User settings 27
6 Care and maintenance 31
6.1 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
(as required) ................................................. 31
6.2 Cleaning the water inlet filter ..................... 31
6.3 Emergency draining .................................... 32
6.4 Cleaning the foreign body trap ................. 33
6.5 Opening the appliance door in the event
of a power failure......................................... 34
7 Trouble-shooting 35
7.1 Error messages.............................................35
7.2 Other possible problems.............................37
7.3 Unsatisfactory wash results ........................39
8 Spare parts 41
9 Technical data 41
9.1 Noise values ..................................................42
9.2 Note for testing institutes ............................42
9.3 Consumption values.....................................42
9.4 VAS Vibration Absorbing System ..............43
9.5 Water and energy economy .......................43
10 Washing tips 44
10.1 Energy and water economy........................44
10.2 Avoiding damage..........................................45
11 Disposal 46
12 Notes 47
Quick instructions 48
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1 Appliance description

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8 9
10
12 13 14
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1
2
3 4
5
Detergent dispenser drawer (2)
Drain tray (5)

1.1 Appliance construction

Pivoting operating panel
1
Detergent dispenser drawer
2
Appliance door
3
Circulation nozzle
4
Drain tray
5
6
Pre-wash detergent, compartment
7
Main wash detergent, compartment
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1.2 Indicator lights and button state

Indicator lights Button state
Illuminated:
active
Off:
relevant function not
selectable
Flashing:
selectable
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relevant function
relevant function
8
9
10
11
12
II 14
Fabric conditioner, compartment Liquid detergent flap / drain tray opener
Siphon for fabric conditioner
Emergency door release tool
Foreign body trap
Identification plate / serial number (FN)
Emergency door release
Blue background:
function active
Black button:
selectable
Black background:
function selectable
relevant function not
relevant
relevant

1.3 Operating and display elements

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4
5
6
78
9
10
2
Col oure ds
Sel ect t empe ratur e
3
cold
1 h 0 0
End 16 : 13
60°C Colour eds
800
1 h 0 0
End 16 : 13
60°C Colour eds
800
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cold
1 Appliance description
Door opener
1
TouchDisplay loureds programmes
2
Fabric types
3
Start/Pause extra programmes
4
Fast forward/
5
Whites and co-
7
Standard and
8
Eco (see
9
End of programme additional functions)
6
Favourites
EcoManagement
10
Additional functions
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Whites and co- Standard and Additional functions
loureds programmes extra programmes
Whites 95°C Standard 60°C Sprint
Coloureds 70°C Steam anti-crease Easy care
Coloureds 60°C Proofing Pre-wash
Coloureds 50°C Appliance hygiene Steam anti-crease
Coloureds 40°C Spinning Spin speed
Coloureds 30°C Degree of soiling,
Coloureds 20°C Anti-mite
Coloureds 10°C AquaPlus
Eco (9)
Delayed start incl.
OptiTime
7

2 Programme overview

95
95
60, 95
60, 95
40
95
30
60, 95
30
60, 95
cold
30
60, 95
60
40
95
2 Programme overview
To select the right programme, please follow the fabric care symbols on the laundry labels, e.g. 40. woollens and textiles with the fabric care label may only be washed using the
additional function «Hand wash».

2.1 Whites and coloureds programmes

Buttons Programmes Fabric care
symbols
Whites 95°C:
For white cottons/linens e.g. bed and
table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear.
Coloureds 70°C:
Energy-saving programme for
white cottons.
Coloureds 60°C:
For coloured cottons e.g. bright
blouses, overalls, shirts, bed linen.
Coloureds 50°C:
Energy-saving programme for col-
oured cottons.
Coloureds 40°C:
For coloured cottons and mixed
, 60,
washing e.g. coloured sweatshirts, t-shirts.
Coloureds 30°C:
For coloured cottons and mixed
, 40,
washing e.g. t-shirts.
Coloureds 20°C:
Energy-saving programme for
, 40,
lightly soiled textiles.
Coloureds 10°C:
Refresh programme without heat,
, 40,
suitable for washing new clothes for the first time.

2.2 Standard and extra programmes

Buttons Programmes Fabric care
symbols
+
+
+
+
Standard 60°C:
The standard programme
is used for normally soiled load.
Steam anti-crease:
Dry washing is partially
uncreased and made damp, ready to iron.
Proofing:
For starching or proofing laundry, add the agent
to the fabric conditioner compartment.
Appliance hygiene:
Steam cleaning without laundry.
, 60,
Load capacity
1–8 kg
1–8 kg
1–8 kg
1–8 kg
1–8 kg
1–8 kg
1–8 kg
1–8 kg
Load capacity
1–8 kg
1–1.5 kg
1–3 kg
0 kg
+
Spin:
Wet washing is spun. No wash cycle is carried out.
1–8 kg
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2 Programme overview

2.3 Fabric types

Buttons Programmes Load
capacity
+
+
+
Coloureds:
Shirts:
steam anti-crease.
Woollens:
ate textiles. Only for woollens with a felt-free finish and la­belled as «machine washable».
Hand wash:
with the fabric care symbol.
Down:
of down fabrics. Short spin at the beginning of the pro­gramme to get rid of any air in down textiles.
Outdoor garments:
ing. Higher water level during washing and spinning.
Silks:
minimize creasing.
Underwear:
Baby garments:
of sensitive baby skin. If 95°C is selected as the temper­ature, a pre-wash is included.
Denim:
WetClean:
gentle treatment possible through applying a gentle rock­ing motion and a fine spray of water.
Net curtains:
treatment. Higher water level during washing and spin­ning. The washing remains lying in the water after the fi­nal rinse (stop after rinsing).
+ 1x
Standard programme
Optimized for minimizing creasing, contains
Gentle treatment for woollens and other delic-
Very gentle treatment for textiles labelled
Optimized for the particular wetting characteristics
For waterproof and breathable cloth-
For delicate silk articles. Spin speed is reduced to
For very delicate textiles labelled with the
fabric care symbol e.g. underwear.
Very thorough rinsing for the protection
Optimized for colour run from denim.
For all fabrics labelled as washable. Most
Reduced washing action for very gentle
Draining with spinning
1–8 kg
max.7items
1–2.5 kg
1–2 kg
max. 1 kg
1–3 kg
1–1.5 kg
1–3 kg
1–5 kg
1–4 kg
1–1.5 kg
1–2 kg
+ 2x
+
Black garments:
ter level and extended rinsing time for dark textiles.
Black hand wash:
ter level and extended rinsing time for dark textiles la­belled with the fabric care symbol.
Draining without spinning
Optimized rinsing through a higher wa-
Optimized rinsing through a higher wa-
1–4 kg
1–2 kg
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2 Programme overview

2.4 Additional functions

Buttons Additional functions Load
capacity
EcoHybrid:
Heat pump heater (approximately 1kW heat output) with very low energy con-
sumption. Suitable for heating up to 50°C.
Conventional auxiliary heater (approximately 2.8kW heat output) with normal en-
ergy consumption.
Sprint:
rinsing cycles. The programme time is for the EcoHybrid setting
:
The appliance is equipped with two heating systems:
Optimal energy efficiency:
heater. The conventional heater comes on at around 40–50°C. The set temperature is also reduced. The extended washing time, however, en­sures the washing performance is maintained. The energy consumed to heat the water is around 50–70% lower than with conventional washing machines without a heat pump.
Very good energy efficiency:
heater. The conventional heater comes on at around 40–50°C. It takes longer to reach the desired wash temperature. The energy consumed to heat the water is around 40–50% lower than with conventional washing machines without a heat pump.
Good energy efficiency:
eously. This provides a high heat energy output. The energy consumed to heat the water is around 10–20% lower than with conventional washing machines without a heat pump.
Short programme for lightly soiled washing. 2 instead of 3
+ : 26mins. + : 28mins.
Initially heated only using the heat pump
Initially heated only using the heat pump
Heating using both heating systems simultan-
2.5 kg
10
+ : 27mins. + : 39mins.
Note:
Add a small quantity of washing detergent. A large washing load or too much washing detergent can significantly extend the programme time. Use liquid detergent only.
Easy care:
water level, reduced washing action and lower spin speed.
Pre-wash:
15minutes.
Steam anti-crease:
period: 60minutes. The washing is warm and should be hung up immediately to dry or be tumble dried. The spin speed is limited to 1000 rpm.
Spin speed:
spin speed. However, this increases the drying time (greater energy consumption for tumble drying).
For washing requiring very gentle treatment. Increased
Suitable for heavily soiled washing. Programme duration extended about
Reduces creasing significantly. Loosening-up
The spin speed can be changed. Delicates can be spun at a lower
3.5kg
max. 2 kg
Buttons Additional functions
Degree of soiling:
Light soiling:
Normal soiling:
Heavy soiling:
ing cycle.
Soaking:
Anti-mite:
and the allergens are rinsed out thoroughly.
AquaPlus:
Delayed start:
The programme starts automatically when the set time is reached.
OptiTime
most energy-efficient programme that can be carried out in the time remaining to programme end. OptiTime reduces the washing temperature, while the washing performance is maintained. The more time is available for washing, the more the washing temperature can be reduced. If higher wash temperatures with a germ­killing effect are needed, a corresponding programme without the OptiTime func­tion must be selected.
Separate rinsing / Separate spinning:
the programme and the programme sequence is shortened (see page 19).
Bio wash Soap wash
ted for the use of multi-component detergents (see page 20).
Start/Pause:
again to resume the programme after being interrupted.
There are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity.
Standard:
more water:
+ 1 rinse:
more water + 1 rinse:
rinsing, an additional rinsing cycle.
Skin protection:
ing cycles. Suitable for sensitive skin.
For using cheap-rate electricity (setting range of up to 24hours).
: If a programme end time has been selected, OptiTime calculates the
(alkaline detergent + bleach)
(water softener + soap detergent): The programme sequence is adap-
Touch the button to start or interrupt programmes. Touch the button
2 Programme overview
Adjustment to the degree of soiling of the washing.
For lightly soiled washing.
Extended wash time.
Extended wash time, higher water level, an additional rins-
The duration can be set between 0.5 and 6 hours.
The main wash is extended and intensified. The mites are killed
Normal water level.
Increased water level during the main wash and rinsing.
An additional rinsing cycle.
Increased water level during the main wash and
Increased water level during rinsing, two additional rins-
The programme starts at the desired parts of
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2 Programme overview

2.5 EcoManagement

Only active if «EcoManagement» is turned on in the user settings.
EcoManagement provides information on the energy and water consumption of the appliance and supports the sustainable use of energy. The following con­sumption information can only be retrieved when no programme is running:
Energy and water consumption of the last programmeTotal energy and water consumptionAverage energy and water consumption of the last 25 programmes
The energy and water consumption of a programme is displayed during pro­gramme selection. At the end of a programme, the energy and water consump­tion of the last programme run is displayed.
The values can vary according to programme, load, additional functions and user settings.
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3 Operating the appliance
cold
Coloureds
Select temperature

3.1 Preparations

▸ Check the foreign body trap is inserted correctly.
▸ Insert the mains plug into a suitable mains socket.
▸ Turn on water tap.
▸ Press the button to open the appliance door.

3.2 Loading the washing

▸ Load up to a maximum of 8kg dry washing.
full: Normally soiled whites and coloureds
max. ¾: Heavily soiled whites and coloureds

3 Operating the appliance

max. ½: Easy care cottons, white and coloured
synthetics as well as mixed fabrics
max. ¼: Delicates, woollens, silks, polyacrylics
and net curtains
Note:
For wet loads, only half-fill the washing drum. The washing drum should not be loaded
with any one single, heavy item.
▸ Close the appliance door firmly. If no programme selection is made within
5minutes, all the displays go out. Touch any­where on the TouchDisplay at any time to dis­play the start screen again.
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3 Operating the appliance
a
1
2
a
I
II

3.3 Adding washing detergent

Liquid detergent Powder detergent
▸ Pull the detergent dis-
penser drawer out as far as it will go.
▸ Pull flap a upwards and
out and insert into position 1.
Note:
Liquid detergent
Do not fill past the upper mark.Only use for main wash with programmes without a pre-wash.Only use for temperatures of up to 60°C.If washing with a delayed start, add to a dosing aid (e.g. ball) and place it directly in the
washing drum so that no detergent gets onto the washing during the delayed start time.

Compartments

Conventional washing
Pre-wash detergent
Main wash detergent
Fabric conditioner
Bio wash
Alkaline detergent
Bleach
Fabric conditioner
Soap wash
Water softener
Soap detergent Fabric conditioner
Compartment
Compartment
Compartment
Compartment
Compartment
Compartment
Compartment
Compartment
Compartment
I
II
II
I
I
II
▸ Pull the detergent dis-
penser drawer out as far as it will go.
▸ Pull flap a upwards and
out and insert into position 2.
Note:
Do not fill fabric conditioner past the upper mark.
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3 Operating the appliance
cold
Coloureds
Select temperature

3.4 Detergent dosage

Adding too much washing detergent can cause excess foaming, The con­sequences: poor wash results, damage to the appliance in the worst case.
The correct dosage depends on the degree of soiling, the wash load, the water hardness and the product used. Follow the manufacturer’s dosing instructions.

Water hardness

Soft
Medium
Hard
0°fH to 15°fH The local water authorities can provide 15°fH to 25°fH over 25°fH
information on the level of water hard­ness in your area.

After adding the washing detergent

▸ Push the detergent dispenser drawer back in. ▸ Select a programme.

3.5 Dyeing textiles

Textiles can be dyed in the appliance using suitable dyeing agents. Follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions and warnings.
Note:
Each wash programme starts with brief draining. Add liquid dye components after this.

3.6 Selecting programme

Main wash programmes

When a programme is selected, all the necessary settings for it are assigned automatically. Additional functions can be selected or deselected by using further buttons in other views.
▸ Close the appliance door.
The start screen appears.
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