Electrolux with VS81 timer User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
WASHING
ELECTROLUX ZANUSSI S.p.A.
Spares & Service Documentation
Corso Lino Zanussi, 30
Publication no.
I - 33080 PORCIA /PN (ITALY) 599 34 85-05
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Edition: 2001.08.28
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WASHING MACHINES
AND WASHER-DRYERS
WITH TIMER
132 0558 1..
FUNCTIONALITY
VS81 (AKO)

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CONTENTS
1GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................5
2WASHING PROGRAMMES..............................................................................................................6
2.1 PUSH-BUTTONS FUNCTIONALITY...........................................................................................8
2.1.1 ON/OFF.............................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Half load............................................................................................................................8
2.1.3 Extra rinse..........................................................................................................................8
2.1.4 Rinse hold..........................................................................................................................8
2.1.5 Heavy soil..........................................................................................................................8
2.1.6 Cold wash..........................................................................................................................8
2.1.7 50°.....................................................................................................................................8
2.1.8 No spin ..............................................................................................................................8
2.1.9 Reduced spin.....................................................................................................................8
2.1.10 Short cycle.........................................................................................................................8
2.1.11 Daily wash..........................................................................................................................8
2.2 SELECTORS FUNCTIONALITY.................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Washing temperature selectors ...........................................................................................9
2.2.2 Washing time selectors .......................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Wash load selector ...........................................................................................................10
2.2.4 Spin speed selector (8-position).........................................................................................10
2.2.5 Spin speed and rinse hold selector (9-position)...................................................................11
2.2.6 Drying time selector (washer-dryers)..................................................................................11
2.3 COTTON PROGRAMMES - Models with fixed temperatures......................................................12
2.4 SYNTHETICS AND MIXED FABRICS PROGRAMMES - Models with fixed temperatures...........13
2.5 COTTON PROGRAMMES - Models with adjustable temperatures..............................................14
2.6 SYNTHETICS AND MIXED FABRICS PROGRAMMES - Models with adjustable temperatures....15
2.7 WOOL AND DELICATES PROGRAMMES – Models with fixed and adjustable temperatures.......16
2.8 SPIN TYPES...........................................................................................................................17
2.8.1 Anti-unbalancing during spin..............................................................................................17
2.8.2 Example of intervention of anti-unbalancing and pressure switch level during spin................17
2.8.3 Spin phases key...............................................................................................................17
2.8.4 Spin sequences................................................................................................................18
2.9 ATTENTION TO THE OPERATING PARTICULARITY!..............................................................19
2.9.1 Rapid advances in 90/60°C cotton cycles...........................................................................19
2.9.2 Automatic “half load” function in cotton cycles ....................................................................19
2.9.3 Rapid advances in 60/50°C synthetics cycles, 40°Cwool....................................................19
2.9.4 Lack of power supply........................................................................................................19
3TECHNICAL FEATURES...............................................................................................................20
3.1 HYBRID TIMER......................................................................................................................20
3.2 Timer operating principle..........................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Configuration of timer functions..........................................................................................21
3.3 SELECTORS ..........................................................................................................................22
8-position selector..........................................................................................................................22
3.3.2 9-position selector.............................................................................................................22
3.3.3 3-position selector.............................................................................................................22
3.4 DESCRIPTION OF MAIN FUNCTIOS.......................................................................................22
3.4.1 Door lock..........................................................................................................................23
3.4.2 Cold water fill....................................................................................................................23
3.4.3 Hot water fill (some models)..............................................................................................23
3.4.4 Control of pressure switches closure..................................................................................24
3.4.5 Control of washing temperature.........................................................................................24
3.4.5 Heating element................................................................................................................24
3.4.7 Motor...............................................................................................................................25
3.4.8 Motor safety.....................................................................................................................25
3.4.9 Drain................................................................................................................................25
3.5 DRYING (WASHER-DRYERS).................................................................................................26
3.5.1 Drying time switch.............................................................................................................26
3.5.2 Automatic drying...............................................................................................................26
3.5.3 Drying circuit....................................................................................................................26

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4TIMER DIAGRAM..........................................................................................................................27
5BASIC ELECTRIC DIAGRAM.........................................................................................................28
5.1 WASHING MACHINES............................................................................................................28
5.2 WASHER-DRYERS.................................................................................................................29
5.3 OTHER OPTIONS...................................................................................................................30
5.4 KEY TO CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...................................................................................................30
6TEST CYCLE AND TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................31
6.1 Test cycle...............................................................................................................................31
6.1.1 Operations to be performed during the first phase of test cycle............................................32
6.1.2 Operations to be performed during the second phase of test cycle ......................................33
6.1.3 Operations to be performed during the third/fourth phase of test cycle .................................34
6.1.4 Operations to be performed during the drying phase (5a) of test cycle..................................35
6.1.5 Checking the motor collector .............................................................................................36
6.2 TIMER CONNECTORS ...........................................................................................................37
6.2.1 Burns on the timer electronic board....................................................................................37

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1GENERAL FEATURES
The VS81 timer, manufactured by AKO, is used in a number of front-loading washing machines and washer-
dryers.
ZP:front-loading appliances produced in Italy (Porcia)
ZA: front-loading appliances produced in Spain (Alcalà)
FUNCTIONALITY VS 81 (ZP) VS 81 (ZA)
WASHING SYSTEM: Traditional/with “Eco-
ball” Traditional/with “Eco- ball”
TYPE OF RINSE: Traditional Traditional
WATER FILL - "EUROPE" version
- "UK" version Cold Warm and cold Cold Warm and cold
POWER SUPPLY
-"EUROPE" version
-"UK" version
-“Far East” version
230V - 10A 50Hz
240V - 10A 50Hz
220V - 10A 60Hz
230V - 10A 50Hz
240V - 10A 50Hz
220V - 10A 60Hz
Control of water level in tub: 2 levels with pressure
switch 2 levels with pressure switch
Washing temperature: Fixed/adjustable Fixed/adjustable
Temperature control: NTC Sensor NTC Sensor
Type of tub (drum volume): G17 (26l); G18 (38 L);
G19 (42l); G20 (47 L) G800 (41l) G1000 (41l)
Type of motor: commutator commutator
Final spin speed: 850÷1150 800-1000
Control of drying temperature
(washre/dryers) Timer-controlled (max. 120 minutes) ------

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2WASHING PROGRAMMES
"EUROPE" MODELS
(cold water solenoid only)
Models with fixed temperatures Models with adjustable temperatures
COTTON - LINEN Wash
(°C) Rinses COTTON - LINEN Wash (°C) Rinses
1WHITES WITH PREWASH 95 3WHITES/COLOUREDS
WITH PREWASH 30-95 3
2WHITES 95 3 WHITES/COLOUREDS 30-95 3
3COLOUREDS-FAST 60 3 ----- - -
4DELICATE COLOUREDS 40 3 ----- - -
5RINSES -4RINSES -4
6CONDITIONER -1CONDITIONER -1
7SPIN - - SPIN - -
8DRYING
(washer-dryers only) - - DRYING (washer-dryers only) - -
SYNTHETICS-MIXED SYNTHETICS-MIXED
9WHITES WITH PREWASH 60 3 WHITES/COLOUREDS
WITH PREWASH 30-60 3
10 WHITES 60 3 WHITES/COLOUREDS 30-60 3
11 COLOUREDS 40 3 ----- - -
12 SHORT CYCLE 30 3 SHORT CYCLE 30 3
13 RINSES -3RINSES -3
14 CONDITIONER -1CONDITIONER -1
15 SHORT SPIN - - SHORT SPIN - -
16 DRYING
(washer-dryers only) - - DRYING (washer-dryers only) - -
DELICATES - WOOL DELICATES - WOOL
17 WOOL 40 3 WOOL 40 3
17 ----- - - HAND WASH 30 3
18 DELICATES 40 3 DELICATES 30-40 3
19 RINSES -3RINSES -3
20 CONDITIONER -1CONDITIONER -1
21 DRAIN - - DRAIN - -
The programmes can be modified using the
following push-button:
SHORT CYCLE
-only in programmes 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11

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"UK" MODELS
(warm and cold water solenoid)
Models with fixed temperatures Models with adjustable temperatures
COTTON - LINEN Wash
(°C) Rinses COTTON - LINEN Wash (°C) Rinses
1WHITES WITH PREWASH 95 3 WHITES/COLOUREDS
WITH PREWASH 40-95 3
2WHITES 95 3 WHITES/COLOUREDS 40-95 3
3COLOUREDS-FAST 60 3 ----- - -
4DELICATE COLOUREDS 40 3 DELICATE
COLOUREDS 30-40 3
5RINSES -4RINSES -4
6CONDITIONER -1CONDITIONER -1
7SPIN - - SPIN - -
8DRYING
(washer-dryers only) - - DRYING (washer-dryers only) - -
SYNTHETICS-MIXED SYNTHETICS-MIXED
9WHITES WITH PREWASH 50 3 WHITES/COLOUREDS
WITH PREWASH 30-50 3
10 WHITES - minimum iron 50 3 WHITES/COLOUREDS 30-50 3
11 ANTI-CREASE 40 3 ANTI-CREASE 30-40 3
12 SHORT CYCLE 30 3 SHORT CYCLE 30 3
13 RINSES -3RINSES -3
14 CONDITIONER -1CONDITIONER -1
15 SHORT SPIN - - SHORT SPIN - -
16 DRYING
(washer-dryers only) - - DRYING (washer-dryers only) - -
DELICATES - WOOL DELICATES - WOOL
17 WOOL 40 3 WOOL 40 3
17 ----- - - HAND WASH 30 3
18 DELICATES 40 3 DELICATES 30-40 3
19 RINSES -3RINSES -3
20 CONDITIONER -1CONDITIONER -1
21 DRAIN - - DRAIN - -
Water fill:
•Programmes with heating to 70-95°C: hot water fill
•Programmes with heating to 50-60°C: hot and cold water fill
•Programmes with heating to ≤40°C: cold water fill
Programmes can be modified using following push-
buttons:
SHORT CYCLE
-Only in programmes 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11
HEAVY SOIL
-Only in programmes 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10

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2.1 PUSH-BUTTON FUNCTIONS
2.1.1 ON/OFF
-Switches the appliance ON and OFF.
2.1.2 Half load
-Eliminates one rinse in COTTON programmes (at first level). This function has no effect in the RINSE
cycle (5).
2.1.3 Extra rinse
-Adds one rinse in COTTON cycles (at second level). This function has no effect in the RINSE cycle (5).
2.1.4 Rinse hold
-Stops the appliance with water in the tub at the end of the final rinse; this function can be selected in the
COTTON, SYNTHETICS, DELICATES and WOOL cycles.
When the same button is pressed again, the programme is completed by the drain and spin phases.
2.1.5 Heavy soil
-Models with hot and cold water fill only: the appliance fills with cold water only in the 60-90°C COTTON
and 50°C SYNTHETICS cycles.
2.1.6 Cold wash
-Skips the heating phases in all programmes.
2.1.7 50°
-In 90°C COTTON cycles, reduces the temperature to 50°C and adds a 20-minute wash phase; in 60°C
COTTON and 60°C SYNTHETICS cycles, reduces the temperature to 50°C.
2.1.8 No spin
-Eliminates all spins (intermediate and final); adds one rinse in COTTON cycles (to second level).
2.1.9 Reduced spin
-Reduces the final spins as shown in the table below (the intermediate spins are not affected in order to
assure the efficiency of the rinses).
Delicates (EU-UK) Wool (EU-UK)
Cotton Synthetics
(UK washing
machines only)
Synthetics
(EU washing machines and
all washer-dryers)
Normal spin 800 850 1000 1150 650 800 850
Reduced spin 450 650 650 650 450 450 450
2.1.10 Short cycle
-Reduces the duration of the wash phases as follows: in 0-60°C COTTON cycles by approximately 30
minutes; in 70-90°C COTTON and SYNTHETICS cycles, by approximately 15 minutes.
2.1.11 Daily wash
-Reduces the duration of the wash phases as follows: in 0-60°C COTTON cycles by approximately 15
minutes; in 70-90°C COTTON and SYNTHETICS cycles, by approximately 10 minutes.

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2.2 SELECTORS FUNCTIONALITY
2.2.1 Washing temperature selector
An 8-position potentiometer can be used to reduce the washing temperature as shown in the table below:
Position COTTON
(°C) SYNTHETICS (°C)
DELICATES-
WOOL
PREWASH
SOAK (°C)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Cold
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Cold
30
40
50
60 (50 UK)
60 (50 UK)
60 (50 UK)
60 (50 UK)
Cold
30
40
40
40
40
40
40
In some models you can also find a 5-position selector:
Position COTTON
(°C) SYNTHETICS (°C)
DELICATES-
WOOL
PREWSH
(°C)
1
2
3
4
5
Cold
30
40
50
60
Cold
30
40
50
60
Cold
30
40
40
40
2.2.2 Washing time selector
In certain models, this selector can be used to reduce the duration of the
washing phase in COTTON and SYNTHETICS cycles. The table below
shows the various times (which do NOT include the heating phase).
The normal duration of the cycle is shown in potentiometer position no. 8,
which corresponds to the cycle used to obtain the consumption data
(Energy Label).
Position of
potentiometer COTTON 0÷ 60°C Time reduction (min) COTTON 70 ÷ 90°C Time reduction (min) SYNTHETICS Time reduction (min)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
-28'
-24'
-20'
-16'
-12'
-8'
-4'
Standard cycle
-14'
-12'
-10'
-8'
-6'
-4'
-2'
Standard cycle
-14'
-12'
-10'
-8'
-6'
-4'
-2'
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2.2.3 Wash load selector
In some washing machines, a 3-position commutator can be used to
modify the structure of the COTTON cycles according to the quantity of
washing in the drum (the intermediate position corresponds to the
standard programme).
Selector
position COTTON 70 ÷ 90 COTTON 0 ÷ 60
1Adds 1 rinse at second level Adds 1 rinse at second level
2Standard cycle Standard cycle
3eliminates 1 rinse, reduces washing time
by 8 minutes (heating unaltered) eliminates 1 rinse, reduces washing time by 16 minutes (heating unaltered)
2.2.4 Spin speed selector (8-position)
This selector reduces the speed of the final spinsas shown in the
table below (the intermediate spins are not affected in order to
assure the efficiency of the rinses).
DELICATES WOOL (all versions)
Programmes COTTON SINTETICI
(UK washing
machines
only)
SYNTHETICS (EU washing
machines and all washer-
dryers)
Spin type CF C6 C4
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 350 450 450 450 350 350 350
3 400 550 550 550 400 400 400
4 450 650 650 650 450 450 450
5 550 700 725 750 500 550 550
6 650 750 800 850 550 650 650
7 750 800 900 1000 600 750 750
Position of selector
8 800 850 1000 1150 650 800 850

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2.2.5 Spin speed and rinse hold selector (9-position)
In this case it is used a 9-position potentiometer.
In the first position (rinse hold), the appliance stops leaving the
water in the tub at the end of the final rinse. This function can be
selected for COTTON, SYNTHETICS, DELICATES and WOOL
cycles.
The intermediate spin cycles are not affected. To restart the
appliance and complete the programme, it is sufficient to turn the
potentiometer to select the desired spin speed.
In the remaining positions, this selector reduces the speed of the final
spin as shown in the table below (the intermediate spins are not
affected in order to assure the efficiency of the rinses).
DELICATES WOOL (all versions)
Programmes COTTON SYNTHETICS
(UK washing
machines
only)
SYNTHETICS (EU washing
machines and all washer-
dryers)
Type of spin CF C6 C4
1Rinse
hold Rinse hold Rinse hold Rinse hold Rinse hold Rinse hold Rinse hold
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 350 450 450 450 350 350 350
4 400 550 550 550 400 400 400
5 450 650 650 650 450 450 450
6 550 700 725 750 500 550 550
7 650 750 800 850 550 650 650
8 750 800 900 1000 600 750 750
Position of the selector
9 800 850 1000 1150 650 800 850
2.2.6 Drying time selector (washer-dryers)
This knob can be used to select the duration of the drying phase:
•the first sector, with a maximum duration of 120 minutes, is used for cotton, with both elements of the
drying heater switched on.
•the second sector, also with a maximum duration of 120 minutes, is used for synthetics, with only one
element of the drying heater switched on (delicate drying).
The following factors should be taken into consideration when selecting the drying time:
-the quantity of washing in the drum (maximum half load)
-the spin speed
-the desired degree of dryness
Drying can be selected as a separate programme (n° 8and n° 16) or together with any programme for
COTTON or SYNTHETIC FABRICS. In the latter case, it is sufficient to select the desired drying time; drying
will start automatically at the end of the wash cycle.
The knob should be turned only in a clockwise direction.

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2.3 COTTON PROGRAMMES - MODELS WITH FIXED TEMPERATURES
10/07/01 COTTON (fixed temperatures)OPTIONS VS81
Prog
Step Press
.Basicfunction Lev
Det.
disp.
90°
with pre-
wash. 90° 60° 40° Cold
wash Washing temp. 1/2 load Extra rinse Rinse hold No spin Red. spin Auto dry Notes
11 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 2PW L1+40° D L1+2.5" Cold water / TO = 30'
2 L2 Fill+wash 2PW 10'D
23 L1
Drain+spin/R.A.
PW
L1<+C1+10"
L1<+5" L1<+45"
4 L1 Drain
PW
2.5" 2.5"
35 L1 Drain
PW
2.5" 2.5" L1<+8"
6 L1 Fill (mix) 1PW 2.5" 12.5" 12.5" 2.5" Hot and cold water for UK
7 L1 Fill (mix) 1W2.5" 2.5" L1+10' N 2.5" Hot and cold water for UK
8 L1 Fill (hot) 1WL1+10' N L1+10' N 2.5" 2.5" Hot water for UK
49 L1 Fill (cold) 1W2.5" 2.5" 2.5" L1+10' N
L1+10'N
3' - 10'N
Cold water
10 L1
Fill+rinse+wash
1WL1+87° N L1+87° N L1+57° N L1+42° N
L1+2.5"
Cold water / TO = 75'
11 Wash W20' N+3' D1 20' N+3' D1 20' E+3' D1+
20' E+3' D1 20' E+3' D1+ 20' E+3' D1
6' - 20' N
or 12'- 40'
E
12 L2 Fill 2WL2+2' N L2+2' N 2.5" 2.5" Fill to 2nd level if T>57°
13 L1 Drain+spin WL1<+C2+10" L1<+C2+10" L1<+C2+10" L1<+C2+10" L1<+ 150"
514 L1 Fill+wash 1BL1+ t1 N L1+ t1 N L1+ t1 N L1+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
15 L1 Drain+spin BL1<+C5+10" L1<+C5+10" L1<+C5+10" L1<+C5+10" 2.5" L1<+ 45" No spin prevails
16 L2 Fill+wash 2BL2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
17 L1 Drain+spin B2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
L1<+C5
L1<+ 45" No spin prevails
18 L2 Fill+wash 2B2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" L2+ t1
NL2+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
19 L1 Drain+spin
B/S
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+ 45"
620 L2 Fill (cleaning) 2SL2+ 2.5" L2+ 2.5" L2+ 2.5" L2+ 2.5" Fan
21 L2 Fill+wash 2SL2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
22 L1 R.A. >2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" Stop
723 L1 Drain+spin >L1<+CF+2'
D1 L1<+CF+2' D1 L1<+CF+2' D1 L1<+CF+2' D1 L1<+ 80"+2'D1 XCF: see figure
24 L1 STOP >STOP STOP STOP STOP 2.5"
825 Drain+drying >DRY DRY DRY DRY R.A. if no drying/TO = 150'
26 STOP >STOP STOP STOP STOP
Step 6: 20 sec fill instead of 12.5" in "EU" version
Programmes 1, 2, 3 and 4 select "half load" automatically if no reset in step 14
Programme 5: always 4 rinses (1 at level 1, 3 at level 2)
Notes:
In 800 rpm models, programmes 1 and 2 heat to 82°C instead of 87°C.

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2.4 PROGRAMMES FOR SYNTHETICS/MIXED FABRICS - MODELS WITH FIXED TEMPERATURES
10/07/2001 SYNTHETICS (Fixed temperatures)OPTIONS VS81
Prog
Step Press
.Basicfunction Lev
Det.
disp.
60°
with pre-
wash 60° 40° 30° Rinses Cold
wash Wash time Rinse hold No spin Red. spin Auto drying Notes
927 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 2PW L1+40° D L1+2.5" Cold water / TO = 30'
28 L2 Fill+wash 2PW 10' D
10
29
L1
Drain+spin/R.A.
PW
L1<+C1+10"
L1<+5" L1<+ 45"
30
L1 Fill+wash 1WL1+10' N L1+10' N 2.5" Hot and cold water for UK
11 31 L1 Fill+wash 1W2.5" 2.5" L1+10' N L1+10' N 3' ÷ 10'N Cold water
32
L1
Fill+rinse+wash
1WL1+50° E L1+50° E L1+40° E
L1+2.5"
Cold water / TO = 30'
33 Wash W20' E 20' E 20' E 6' ÷ 20'E
12
34
L1
Fill+rinse+wash
2W2.5" 2.5" 2.5" L1+30° D 2.5" Cold water / TO = 20'
35 L2 Fill+wash 2WL2+2' N L2+2' N L2+2' N L2+6' D
36
L1 Drain WL1<+45" E L1<+45" E L1<+45" E L1<+30" Movimento E da L>
13 37 L1 Fill+wash 2BL1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' D L1+3' D
38
L1 Drain BL1<+45" E L1<+45" E L1<+45" E L1<+30" L1<+30" Movimento E da L>
39
L1 Fill+wash 2BL1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' D L1+3' D
40 L1 Drain+spin B/S L1<+C1+10" L1<+C1+10" L1<+C1+10" L1<+45" L1<+45" L1<+ 45" If C1 present
14
41
L1 Fill+wash 2SL1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' D L1+3' D
42
Rinse hold >STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP XR.A. if rinse hold not activated
15 43 L1 Drain+spin >L1<+C6+2'
D1 L1<+C6+2' D1 L1<+C6+2' D1 L1<+C6+2' D1 L1<+C6+2' D1 L1<+ 20"+2'D1 XC4 and C6: see figures
44
L1 STOP >STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP 2.5"
16 45 Drain+drying >Drying Drying Drying Drying Drying R.A. if no drying/TO = 150'
46
STOP >STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP
The 57°C temperature (instead of 50°C) is obtained using jumper "EU"
Spin C4 instead of C6 is performed by fitting jumpers "EU" or "WD"
Notes:
Steps 36 and 38: movement "E" when pressure switch is on "FULL"

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2.5 COTTON PROGRAMMES - MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURES
10/07/2001 COTTON (adjustable temperatures) OPTIONS VS81
Cold - 90° 70º - 90° 50º - 60°
Prog
Step Press. Basicfunctions Lev
Det. disp.
with pre-wash 30º - 40° Cold
wash Wash time Half load Extra rinse Rinse hold No spin Red. spin Auto drying Notes
11 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 2PW L1+40° D L1 + 2.5" Cold water / TO 30'
2 L2 Fill+wash 2PW 10" D
23 L1
Drain+spin/R.A.
PW
L1<C1+10"
L1<+5" L1<+5" L1<+5" L1<+45"
4 L1 Drain
PW
2.5” 2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
35 L1 Drain PW 2.5” 2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
6 L1 Fill (mix) 1
PW
2.5” 12.5" 12.5" 12.5" 2.5" Hot and cold water for UK
7 L1 Fill (mix) 1W2.5" L1+10' N 2.5" 2.5" Hot and cold water for UK
8 L1 Fill (hot) 1WL1+10' N 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" Hot water for UK
49 L1 Fill (cold) 1W2.5" 2.5" L1+10' N
L1+10'N
3' ÷ 10'N
Cold water
10 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 1WL1+70º-87°
NL1+50º-57° NL1+30º-42° N L1+2.5" Cold water / TO = 75'
11 Wash W20' N+3' D1 20' E+3' D1+
20' E+3' D1 20' E+3' D1+ 20' E+3' D1 6'÷20' N
o 12'÷40'
E
12 L2 Fill 2WL2+2' N 2.5" 2.5" Fill to 2nd level if T>57°
13 L1 Drain+spin W
L1<+C2+10"
L1<+C2+10"
L1<+C2+10" L1<+ 150"
514 L1 Fill+wash 1BL1+ t1 N L1+ t1 N L1+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
15 L1 Drain+spin B
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+C5+10" 2.5" L1<+ 45" No spin prevalent
16 L2 Fill+wash 2BL2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
17 L1 Drain+spin B2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
L1<+C5
L1<+ 45" No spin prevalent
18 L2 Fill+wash 2B2.5" 2.5" 2.5" L2+ t1
NL2+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
19 L1 Drain+spin
B/S
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+C5+10"
L1<+C5+10" L1<+ 45"
620 L2 Fill (cleaning) 2SL2+ 2.5" L2+ 2.5" L2+ 2.5" Fan
21 L2 Fill+wash 2SL2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N L2+ t1 N t1 = 3' after last reset
22 L1 R.A. >2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
Stop
723 L1 Drain+spin >L1<+CF+2'
D1 L1<+CF+2'D 1L1<+CF+2'D1 L1<+ 80"+2'D1 XCF: see figures
24 L1 STOP >STOP STOP STOP 2.5"
825 Drain+drying >Drying Drying Drying R.A. if no drying/TO = 150'
26 STOP >STOP STOP STOP
Step 6: 20 sec fill instead of 12.5" in "EU" version
Programmes 1, 2, 3and 4select "half load" automatically if no reset in step 14
Programme 5: always 4 rinses (1 at level 1, 3 at level 2)
Notes:
In 800 rpm models, programmes 1and 2heat to 82°C instead of 87°C.

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2.6 PROGRAMMES FOR SYNTHETICS/MIXED FABRICS - MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURES
10/07/2001 SYNTHETICS (Adjustable temperatures) OPTIONS VS81
Prog
Step Press
.Basicfunctions Lev
Det. disp.
Cold - 50°
with pre-
wash 50º 30º - 40° 30° Rinses Cold
wash Half load Extra rinse No spin Red. spin Auto dry Notes
927 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 2PW L1+40° D L1+2.5" Cold water / TO = 30'
28 L2 Fill+wash 2
PW
10' D
10 29 L1 Drain+spin/R.A. PW L1<+C1+10" L1<+5" L1<+5" L1<+ 45"
30 L1 Fill+wash 1WL1+10' N 2.5" 2.5" Hot and cold water for UK
11 31 L1 Fill+wash 1W2.5" L1+10' N
L1+10' N
3' to 10'N
Cold water
32 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 1WL1+50° E L1+40° E L1+2.5" Cold water / TO = 30'
33 Wash W20' E 20' E 6' to 20'E
12 34 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 2W2.5" 2.5" L1+30° D 2.5" Cold water / TO = 20'
35 L2 Fill+wash 2WL2+2' N L2+2' N L2+6' D
36 L1 Drain WL1<+45" E L1<+45" E L1<+30" Movement E from L>
13 37 L1 Fill+wash 2BL1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' D L1+3' D
38 L1 Drain BL1<+45" E L1<+45" E L1<+30" L1<+30" Movement E from L>
39 L1 Fill+wash 2BL1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' D L1+3' D
40 L1 Drain+spin
B/S
L1<+C1+10"
L1<+C1+10"
L1<+45" L1<+45" L1<+ 45" If C1 present
14 41 L1 Fill+wash 2SL1+3' E L1+3' E L1+3' D L1+3' D
42 Rinse hold >STOP STOP STOP STOP XR.A. if rinse hold not activated
15 43 L1 Drain+spin >L1<+C6+2'
D1 L1<+C6+2' D1 L1<+C6+2' D1 L1<+C6+2' D1 L1<+ 20"+2'D1 XC4 and C6: see figures
44 L1 STOP >STOP STOP STOP STOP 2.5"
16 45 Drain+drying >DRY DRY DRY DRY R.A. if no drying/TO = 150'
46 STOP >STOP STOP STOP STOP
The 57°C temperature (instead of 50°C) is obtained using jumper "EU"
Spin C4 instead of C6 by fitting jumpers "EU" or "WD"
Notes:
Steps 36 and 38: movement "E" when pressure switch is on "FULL"

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2.3 WOOL AND DELICATES PROGRAMMES – Models with fixed and adjustable temperatures
10/07/01 WOOL-DELICATES (all) OPTIONS VS81
Prog
Step Press. Basic functions Lev.
Det.
Disp.
WOOL
30º - 40° DELICATES 30º - 40° Rinses Cold wash Rinse hold No spin Reduced spin Notes
17 47 L2 Drain WL1< + 8"
48 L2 Fill+wash 2WL2 + 3' D3 Cold water
18 49 L1 Fill+rinse+wash 2WL1 + 40° D2 L1 + 40° D L1+2.5" Cold water / TO = 30'
50 L2 Fill+wash 2WL2 + 14' D3 L2 + 14' D Cold water
51 L1 Drain WL1< + 30" L1< + 30"
19 52 L2 Fill+wash 2BL2 + 3' D3 L2 + 3' D L2 + 3' D3
53 L1 Drain BL1< + 30" L1< + 30" L1< + 30"
54 L2 Fill+wash 2BL2 + 3' D3 L2 + 3' D L2 + 3' D3
55 L1 Drain B/S L1< + 30" L1< + 30" L1< + 30"
20 56 L2 Fill+wash 2SL2 + 3' D3 L2 + 3' D L2 + 3' D3
57 Rinse hold >STOP STOP STOP XR.A. if Rinse hold is not active
58 L1 Drain+spin >L1< + C4 + 10" L1< + C6 + 10" L1< + C6 + 10" L1<+20" XC4 & C6 : see spin cycles
21 59 L1 Drain >L1< + 30" L1< + 30" L1< + 30"
60 STOP >STOP STOP STOP
PROGRAMMES TABLE - KEY MOVIMENTO MOTORE
TYPE CLOCKWISE MOVEMENT
(sec.)
PAUSE
(sec.)
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
MOVEMENT
(sec.)
PAUSE
(sec.) SPEED (rpm)
D4 12 4 12 52
D1 4 12 4 12 35
D2 2 58 2 58 35
D3 2 28 2 28 35
N9 8 7 8 52
E9 4 7 4 52
L1 1st level
L2 2nd level
L1< “empty” on 1st level
R.A. rapid advance
TO maximum time (timeout)
Detergent dispenser:
PW prewash
Wwash
Bbleach
Sconditioner DRY 58 2 58 2 52

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2.4 TYPES OF SPIN CYCLE
2.4.1 Anti-unbalancing during spinning
The check for balancing of the wash load is performed while the drum rotates at a speed of 85 rpm, before
the spin phase. If the wash load is unbalanced, the spin cycle is not carried out; after rotating the drum
several times at low speed in alternate directions, the spin cycle is restarted.
If the wash load is still unbalanced, this procedure is repeated until the correct balance is achieved.
If the wash load is still unbalanced after the maximum time (about 20 minutes), the timer passes to the
subsequent phase and the spin cycle is skipped.
2.4.2 Example of intervention of anti-unbalancing and pressure switch level during spin phases
(1) passe to the subsequent step or next stop
(2) passes to the subsequent phaase
2.4.3 Spin phases key
Time Time
TO maximum time (TimeOut)
SUV Software Unbalance Value
UDV Unbalance Detected Value
L>, L1> 1st Level pressure switch on “Full”
L< 1st Level pressure switch on “Empty”
PTO maximum drain time (Pump TimeOut)
STO maximum time for spin sequence (Sequence TimeOut)

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2.4.4 Spin sequences
Note: If the maximum times are exceeded (PTO – STO) the timer passes to the subsequent phase.

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2.5 ATTENTION TO THE OPERATING PARTICULARITY!
In order to avoid unnecessary operations on models with VS81 timers, we point put some particularity which
characterise their operating.
2.5.1 Rapid advances in 90/60°C cotton cycles
As may be seen from the timer diagrams, the programmes in question are started in steps 3– 5. When the
appliance is switched on, the timer advances rapidly to a position between the starting points for COTTON
60 and 40 programmes, during which the water fill takes place. Heating is performed only in the COTTON
40 programme. These phases of rapid advance, especially in models with fixed temperatures (i.e.
without a temperature regulator) may be interpreted erroneously as phases of the programme that are not
performed.
Actually, the operation of the timer is correct, since it is a hybrid timer, and it is the electronic control system
which, after memorizing the selected programme, actions the timer motor in order to perform all the phases
necessary to complete the cycle.
2.5.2 Automatic “half load” function in cotton cycles
If no reset is carried out after the starting water fill to 1º level during the drum rotation in step no.14 of cotton
cycles (1, 2, 3 e 4), the timer recognizes that the washing load is reduced.
In this condition it passes quickly to position 16 with no drain in position 15, thus reducing the number of
rinses from 3 to 2.
Note: in cotton rinse programme (no. 5) 4 rinses will be always carried out.
2.5.3 Rapid advances in 60/50°C synthetics cycles, 40°Cwool
In these cycles, though in a less evident way, the timer operates like in the cotton cycles: the programme
starts carrying out a rapid advance, then the water is filled and the heating is performed only in the
subsequent programme (40°Csynthetics or 40°Cdelicates).
2.5.4 Lack of power supply
In models with fixed temperatures,in case of lack of power supply or of repeated switching off of the
appliance, the electronic control does not memorise the cycle which was in function: when the power is
reset, the electronic control reads the position of the timer to start the cycle again.
In some cases this situation could modify the washing cycle (es: heating at 40°insteaf of 90°).
In models with temperature selector, the heating is performed in any case at the temperature set by the
user.

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3TECHNICAL FEATURES
3.1 HYBRID TIMER
This timer consists of two main components: the
electromechanical timer and an electronic board; the
electronic board is soldered directly to the timer
connectors.
1. Electronic control
2. Microprocessor
3. Timer motor
4. Electromechanical timer
3.2 Operatin principle of timer
COMPONENTS IN APPLIANCE
Door safety
device
Solenoids
Pressure
switches
Drain pump
Heating element
NTC Sensor
Pressure
switches Motor
TIMER
Codes
Timer motor
Push-buttons,
Selectors,
Configuration
options
Electromechanical timer
Electronic control