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V-ZUG Unimatic S 287 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Washing machine Unimatic 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. Unimatic S WA-US Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety precautions 1.1 Before using for the first time ........5 1.2 Correct use .
  • Page 4 8 Washing tips 8.1 Energy and water economy ........50 8.2 Unsatisfactory wash results .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: •...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    1 Safety precautions Correct use • The appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular washing 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

    1 Safety precautions Children in the home • Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. • The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    1 Safety precautions • Only use water softener, dye/bleach or other additives expressly recom- mended by the manufacturer for use in the appliance. Follow the manufac- turer’s instructions carefully. • Store washing detergents, washing additives and other additives in a cool, dry place.

  • Page 9: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description • Capacity: 8 kg dry washing • 7 main programmes • Additional programmes – Easy care – Pre-wash – Sport – Rinse plus – Intensive programme • Additional functions – Temperature selection – Spin speed selection –...

  • Page 10: Construction

    2 Your appliance Construction The appliance door can be set to open to the left or to the right. Our Customer Services can make the necessary adjustments to the appliance. Operating and display elements Detergent dispenser drawer Appliance door Drain tray Emergency door release tool Emergency door release Foreign body trap...

  • Page 11: Operating And Display Elements

    2 Your appliance Operating and display elements SPORT Main programmes Whites 95 °C Woollens 30 °C Coloureds 60 °C Hand wash 20 °C Coloureds 40 °C Appliance hygiene Coloureds 20 °C Additional programmes Easy care Sport SPORT Pre-wash Rinse plus Additional functions Quick wash cycle/ Temperature setting...
  • Page 12 2 Your appliance Programme progress display The programme progress display shows the stage at which the programme is at. Pre-wash/Main wash Rinsing Final rinse/Conditioning Spinning Draining The corresponding time remaining for the programme is shown in the digital display. Indicator lights The buttons for the main programmes and certain additional programmes are equipped with an indicator light.

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    2 Your appliance Using for the first time Before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following work should be carried out. The appliance was tested with water before being shipped. There may therefore still be traces of water left in the appliance. Transport lock To avoid damage the transport locks must be removed before placing in operation for the first time (2 screws with washers at the...

  • 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 White cottons, linens: Whites 95 °C e.g. bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear.
  • Page 15 3 Programme overview The stated consumption data and program durations are guide values and refer to the maximum wash load. The data can vary with, for instance, towelling material, a very cold water feed, the degree of soiling selected or a smaller wash load.

  • Page 16: Additional Programmes

    3 Programme overview Additional programmes 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 Pre-wash Suitable for heavily soiled washing •...
  • Page 17 3 Programme overview Rinse plus More intensive rinse • Raised water level with rinse • Additional rinse cycle Intensive programme Suitable for normal soiled washing • Significant lengthening of the washing duration Keep the desired main programme selection button depressed for ➤...

  • Page 18: Additional Functions

    3 Programme overview Additional functions Function/Symbol Type of wash The temperature can be changed in steps of 10 °C or 15 °C, allowing Temperature setting lightly soiled (not stained) textiles to be washed with a saving in energy. Cold wash Temperature below 20 °C.

  • Page 19: User Settings

    User settings Providing no programme is running and no error message is displayed, the user settings can be changed with the appliance door open or closed. The procedure is generally the same for all settings. Changing user settings Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
  • Page 20 4 User settings The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. A Hold button depressed for 5 seconds. OFF * Childproof lock OFF * Automatic door opener no change Factory settings restore * Factory setting...

  • Page 21: Childproof Lock

    4 User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent small children accidentally starting or stopping a programme. When the childproof lock is on, a programme can only be started by pressing two buttons simultaneously. Switching the childproof lock on/off Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 22: Automatic Door Opener

    4 User settings Automatic door opener If the automatic door opener is on, the appliance door opens automatically at the end of the programme. Otherwise it remains closed and can be opened by pressing the button. Switching the automatic door opener on/off Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.

  • Page 23: Washing

    Washing Preparing the appliance Ensure that the foreign body trap 1 is sitting ➤ properly. Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall ➤ switch on. – The appliance switches on. Turn the water tap on. ➤ Press the button to open the appliance door.
  • Page 24 5 Washing Loading the appliance Load dry washing (max. 8 kg). ➤ • If washing normally soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum. • If washing heavily soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum max. ¾ full. • If washing easy care cotton fabrics, white and coloured synthetic fabrics as well as mixed fabrics, fill the washing drum max.

  • Page 25: Adding Washing Detergent

    5 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 26 5 Washing Detergent dosage Adding too much detergent could cause excess foaming, giving a poor wash result and, in the worst case, causing damage 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 27 5 Washing Fabric conditioner Do not fill with fabric conditioner past the «MAX» mark. Do not use fabric conditioner if drying the washing in a tumble dryer. Tumble drying automatically leaves the washing soft and fluffy to the touch. Dyeing textiles Textiles can be dyed in the appliance using suitable dyeing agents.

  • Page 28: Programme Selection

    5 Washing Programme selection «Press and go» A main programme can be started at the press of a single button. All the necessary settings for the programme are provided automatically. Select or deselect any additional programmes or functions by pressing the relevant buttons.
  • Page 29 5 Washing Selecting additional programme Easy care Sport SPORT With pre-wash Rinse plus Press the required button when the indicator light flashes. ➤ – The new programme duration appears in the digital display. Changing the temperature SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly ➤...
  • Page 30 5 Washing Changing the spin speed SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly ➤ until the desired spin speed appears in the digital display. It is possible to change the current setting while a programme is running. The recommended and maximum settable spin speed depends on the programme selected.
  • Page 31 5 Washing Selecting delayed start SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, hold the button depressed ➤ or press repeatedly until the desired delayed start duration (max. 24 hours) appears in the digital display. – The digital display goes dark. – After the desired delayed start period is up, the programme selected starts automatically.

  • Page 32: Changing Selection

    5 Washing Opening the appliance door during operation The appliance door can only be opened if the water level and temperature are still low and there is no spinning in progress. As long as the indicator light for the button is illuminated, the appliance door can be opened. Press the button.

  • Page 33: Programme Selection With Childproof Lock Activated

    5 Washing Programme selection with childproof lock activated How to turn the childproof lock on/off is described in U SER SETTINGS Close the appliance door. ➤ – The digital display shows: – The indicator lights for the programme buttons flash. Hold the desired programme button depressed and at the same time press ➤...

  • Page 34: End Of Programme

    5 Washing End of programme Loosening up the washing Shortly before the end of the programme, the washing is loosened up. This takes about 1–2 minutes. Press the button to unload the washing at any time during the loosening-up phase. With «Automatic door opener OFF»...

  • Page 35: End Of The Wash Day

    5 Washing With «Stop after rinsing» The washing remains lying in the water after the final rinse. The water must be drained off before the washing can be unloaded. Press the button 1×. ➤ – The washing is spun at the speed set for the programme selected. Press the button 2×.

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

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

  • Page 37: Emergency Draining

    6 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: Open drain tray 1 and fold fully down.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Foreign Body Trap

    6 Care and maintenance Cleaning the foreign body trap The foreign body trap 1 must be periodically cleaned of any deposits. The foreign body trap should also be cleaned after washing, e.g. pet blankets or other wash items that cause a thick build-up of fluff. Drain off any residual water, see E ➤...

  • Page 39: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble-shooting This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services. Before calling Customer Services, please note down the error message in full, e.g. and the serial number (FN).
  • Page 40 7 Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution • The foreign body trap is Ensure the foreign body trap is sitting ➤ missing or is not sitting correctly. correctly. Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ button.
  • Page 41 7 Trouble-shooting … appear alternately in the digital display Possible cause Solution • Various situations can Cancel the error message by pressing the ➤ lead to an «F» error button. message. Switch off the power supply for about ➤ 1 minute. Switch the power supply back on again and ➤...
  • Page 42 7 Trouble-shooting … appear alternately in the digital display Possible cause Solution • Faulty electrical If fault appears, note down the full error ➤ connection. message and the serial number, then interrupt the electricity supply. • Over-voltage Inform caretaker, owner of the appliance or ➤...
  • Page 43 7 Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution • Hygiene recommendation With one of the next wash cycles carry out ➤ a wash with at least 60 °C. • No wash cycle has taken place at a temperature of at least 60 °C over a long Remove washing.
  • Page 44 7 Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution • Selected programme is With the next wash cycle adjust the amount ➤ intended for a reduced of articles to the max. washing load (see washing load. If there are ROGRAMME OVERVIEW too many articles, heating and possibly also the...

  • Page 45: Appliance Door

    7 Trouble-shooting … vibrating heavily when spinning Possible cause Solution • The transport lock has not Remove the transport lock. ➤ been removed. • The feet of the appliance Optimize the appliance set-up according to ➤ are not properly adjusted. the installation instructions.
  • Page 46 7 Trouble-shooting … water sounds are heard at the end of the programme when the washing drum is turned by hand Possible cause Solution • Water carried in corruga- No action is necessary. The expelled water is tions for the purpose of automatically pumped out and there are no equalizing the unbalance negative consequences.
  • Page 47 7 Trouble-shooting … traces of fabric conditioner or water left behind in the fabric conditioner compartment Possible cause Solution • The siphon in the fabric Ensure the siphon is in place correctly. ➤ conditioner compartment is missing or is not in place correctly.

  • Page 48: Opening The Appliance Door In The Event Of A Power Failure

    7 Trouble-shooting Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure Ensure that the washing drum is stationary. Do not touch the drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury. If the emergency door release tool 2 is missing, a screw driver can be used instead.

  • Page 49: Washing Tips

    Washing tips Fabric care symbols To wash items correctly, please follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items. Washing detergent The wash temperature selected should agree with the recommended temper- ature range of the washing detergent to ensure the washing detergent is at its most effective.

  • Page 50: Energy And Water Economy

    8 Washing tips Net 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 water temperature. • Fill the washing drum only a quarter full. •...
  • Page 51 8 Washing tips The most efficient programme..for normally soiled washing at 40 °C Hold the button depressed for 3 seconds to select the 40°C intensive ➤ programme for normally soiled washing Increase the spin speed to 1500 rpm by repeatedly pressing the ➤...
  • Page 52 8 Washing tips Spin speed How much energy is consumed by subsequent tumble drying depends on the spin speed set. The higher the spin speed set, the lower the level of residual moisture in the washing at the end of the programme. U/min Residual moisture in cotton fabrics in % 1500...

  • Page 53: Unsatisfactory Wash Results

    8 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 the items again with just a little ➤ (zeolites) in the detergent detergent.
  • Page 54 8 Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds Possible cause Solution • Exceptionally heavily Select stronger wash programme, e.g. ➤ soiled washing. «Intensive programme». • Washing detergent Use washing detergent containing bleach. ➤ used (detergents for coloureds) does not contain bleach.
  • Page 55 8 Washing tips Colours running in the wash Possible cause Solution • Non-fast colours in the Wash white and coloured textiles ➤ wash. separately. Follow the fabric care instructions on the ➤ items of washing. • Objects in the wash Empty garment pockets.
  • Page 56 8 Washing tips Holes, rips or tears Possible cause Solution • Washing items with zips Fasten zip fasteners and hooks before ➤ or hooks (e.g. bras) open. washing. Wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow ➤ case. Turn garment pockets inside out. ➤...

  • Page 57: Drain Tray

    Spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Water outlet hose 1.5 m/4.0 m Siphon for fabric conditioner (softener) Detergent dispenser drawer Liquid detergent flap Emergency door release tool Foreign body trap Drain tray Quick operating instructions...

  • Page 58: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions Height: 90 cm Width: 66 cm Depth: 68 cm Empty weight: 79 kg Dry load capacity: 8 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: 1 m Electrical connection See identification plate 1 ➤...

  • Page 59: Note For Testing Institutes

    10 Technical data 10.1 Note for testing institutes Set to the standard wash programme according to EN 60456: Standard program 60° cotton: Keep the button depressed for 3 seconds. ➤ – The intensive programme for normally soiled washing is selected. –...

  • Page 60: Vas Vibration Absorbing System

    10 Technical data 10.2 VAS Vibration Absorbing System As the washing drum starts to spin, if the control system detects that the load is out of balance it will interrupt the spinning action once or more. The appliance tries thereby to distribute the load more evenly inside the washing drum.

  • Page 61: Disposal

    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 •...

  • Page 62: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 63 12 Notes...

  • Page 64: Index

    Index Accessories Damage to fabrics ..55, 56 Ordering ....67 Delayed start... 18, 25, 31 Adding washing detergent .
  • Page 65 13 Index Fabric care symbols ... 49 Pre-wash detergent ... . 10 Fabric conditioner ..10, 26 Programme Conditioning .
  • Page 66 13 Index Tears in washing ....56 Wash results Technical data....58 Unsatisfactory .

  • 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

    If necessary, clean the detergent dispenser drawer ➤ Push the appliance door to, but do not close ➤ V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug Tel. +41 (0)41 767 67 67, Fax +41 (0)41 767 61 61 vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.ch Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850...

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