V-ZUG 173 User manual

Operating instructions
Unimatic TSL WP
Tumble dryer

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 appliances is reserved.
Validity
These operating instructions apply to:
Model Type Product family
Unimatic TSL WP WT-UTSL-WP 173
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6302 Zug, 2018
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Contents
1 Safety precautions 4
1.1 Symbols used......................................................... 4
1.2 General safety precautions.................................. 4
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 4
1.4 Instructions for use................................................ 6
2 Using for the first time 7
2.1 Note.......................................................................... 7
2.2 Function description.............................................. 7
2.3 Starting the function test ...................................... 7
2.4 Ending the function test........................................ 7
2.5 Interrupting the function test................................ 8
2.6 Aborting the function test..................................... 8
2.7 Where is the identification plate?........................ 8
3 Appliance description 9
3.1 Appliance overview ............................................... 9
3.2 Appliance construction.......................................10
3.3 Operating and display elements.......................10
4 Programme overview 11
4.1 Programme sequence for the automatic
programmes .........................................................11
4.2 Automatic programmes......................................12
4.3 Fabric types ..........................................................12
4.4 Timed drying.........................................................14
4.5 Additional functions.............................................14
5 Drying 15
5.1 Preparing the appliance .....................................15
5.2 Loading the appliance ........................................15
5.3 General note on programme selection ...........15
5.4 Selecting an automatic programme.................16
5.5 Selecting timed drying ........................................17
5.6 Selecting ultra care or easy care .....................17
5.7 Selecting a delayed start....................................17
5.8 Interrupting a programme ..................................18
5.9 Aborting a programme before time .................18
5.10 With childproof lock activated...........................18
5.11 End of programme ..............................................19
6 User settings 19
6.1 Adjusting user settings ........................................19
6.2 Language ...............................................................20
6.3 Childproof lock......................................................20
6.4 Level of dryness....................................................21
6.5 Automatic door opener........................................21
6.6 Brightness ..............................................................22
6.7 Restoring factory settings ...................................22
7 Care and maintenance 23
7.1 Cleaning intervals .................................................23
7.2 With message «A9» or «A11»............................24
7.3 Removing any fluff................................................24
7.4 Cleaning the door filter / door filter mat ..........25
7.5 Cleaning the front filter / front filter mat ...........27
7.6 Cleaning the temperature sensor......................28
7.7 Cleaning the evaporator......................................29
7.8 Cleaning the cooler filter .....................................29
8 Trouble-shooting 31
8.1 What to do if …......................................................31
9 Drying tips 35
9.1 Fabric care symbols.............................................35
9.2 General tips ...........................................................35
9.3 Energy-saving tips ................................................35
10 Spare parts 36
11 Technical data 37
11.1 Product fiche .........................................................37
11.2 Note for testing institutes ....................................38
11.3 Consumption values ............................................38
11.4 EcoStandby............................................................39
12 Disposal 40
13 Index 41
14 Service & Support 43

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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precau-
tions.
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 In-
structions
▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions.
–Describes how the appliance reacts
to the steps taken.
▪Indicates a list.
1.2 General safety precautions
▪Read the operating instruc-
tions before using the appli-
ance 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 experi-
ence and/or knowledge,
provided they are supervised
or have been instructed on
the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the haz-
ards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user mainten-
ance shall not be undertaken
by children without supervi-
sion.
▪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 cat-
egory III for full isolation, an
isolating device must be in-
corporated into the perman-
ently installed electrical install-
ation in accordance with the
installation regulations.
▪If the mains cable of this ap-
pliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufac-
turer or its Customer Services
or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid hazard.
1.3 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
7 kg.

1 Safety precautions
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▪This appliance is only suitable
for drying textiles which have
been washed in water.
▪The appliance is only to be
used with the recommended
vaporizing medium. The use
of other substances may give
rise to a toxic or fire risk.
▪The appliance has hot sur-
faces to evaporate active
components. These surfaces
should not be touched during
use.
▪The tumble dryer may not be
used if industrial chemicals
were used for cleaning.
▪Clean the fluff filters regularly.
▪Do not allow fluff to build up
around the tumble dryer.
▪Do not dry unwashed items in
the tumble dryer.
▪Textiles that have been
cleaned, treated or soaked
with flammable chemicals,
detergents or solvents (such
as white spirit, alcohol, stain
remover, oil, turpentine, acet-
one, paint, wax, etc.) are a
fire and explosion hazard!
Wash materials containing
such substances first by hand
with water or allow the solvent
to evaporate completely.
▪Items such as foam rubber
(latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber
backed articles and clothes
or pillows fitted with foam rub-
ber pads should not be dried
in the tumble dryer.
▪Fabric conditioner (softener)
and similar products must be
used as per the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
▪Remove objects such as
lighters and matches and the
like.
▪Never stop a tumble dryer be-
fore the end of the drying
cycle unless all items are
quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissip-
ated.
▪If the appliance is installed on
a carpeted floor ensure that
any ventilation openings on
the base of the appliance are
not obstructed.
▪If the appliance is installed in
a housing, the ventilation
openings are to be kept free
of obstruction.
▪Exhaust air must not be dis-
charged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes
from appliances burning gas
or other fuels.
▪Do not install the appliance
behind a door that locks, a
sliding door or a door with a
hinge that lies opposite the
hinge of the appliance.

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1.4 Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
▪The appliance must be installed and
connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installa-
tion instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary
work.
▪Ensure access to the place of discon-
nection (e.g. socket outlet, wall switch,
fuse) and the water tap.
Correct use
▪The appliance is only suitable for drying
home textiles. 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 in-
correct use.
▪Any repairs, modifications or manipula-
tions to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be car-
ried out by the manufacturer, its cus-
tomer 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 'Service & Sup-
port' section. Contact our Customer
Services if necessary.
▪Use original spare parts only.
▪Before closing the appliance door and
starting a programme, ensure that there
are no foreign objects or pets in the
washing drum.
Note on use
▪If the appliance is not functioning prop-
erly, disconnect it from the power sup-
ply immediately.
▪To protect your washing, follow the fab-
ric care symbols and the hints and ad-
vice in the 'Drying tips' section.
▪Do not operate the appliance without a
door filter or with a damaged door filter.
Fluff can destroy the appliance!
Caution: Burns hazard!
▪Do not dry fabrics that contain traces of
hair spray, hair gel, nail varnish remover
or other similar substances. Danger of
gas build-up!
Caution: Risk to life!
▪Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and
polystyrene, can be dangerous for chil-
dren. Danger of suffocation! Keep pack-
aging material away from children.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
▪Transport the appliance in an upright
position only! Transporting it in any
other position will result in damage to
the appliance! When carried carefully
without being shaken, the appliance
may be tilted a maximum of 90° to the
left (viewed from the front).
Front
Front
Front Back
Front,
upside down Side
▪Close the appliance door carefully.
▪When cleaning the appliance make
sure no water gets inside it. Use a mod-
erately damp cloth. Do not spray the
outside or the inside of the appliance
with water. If water gets inside the appli-
ance, it will cause damage.

2 Using for the first time
2.1 Note
The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal operating posi-
tion for about 2 hours.
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.
2.2 Function description
When the appliance is connected to the power supply for the first time, it is possible to
select a function test. The purpose of the function test is to check the installation. It takes
about 3 minutes. The function test can be selected immediately after installation. The
heat pump is not started during the function test. Before the definitive initial start-up of
the appliance, it must stand in the normal operating position for around 2 hours, other-
wise the heat pump could become damaged.
The function test cannot be aborted by interrupting the power supply.
Once the function test has been run or aborted, it can no longer be selected and
the appliance enters the normal selection mode.
2.3 Starting the function test
▸ Connect the appliance to the mains.
–In the display appears:
–The indicator lights for the programme buttons
and flash.
Pause function test
ende continue
▸ Press the button.
–The function test starts.
–The duration remaining of the function test appears
in the display.
Function test 0h03
2.4 Ending the function test
Once the function test is completed, in the
display appears:
Pause function test
ende continue
The display goes out automatically after
30minutes or after taking the following ac-
tions:
▸ Open the appliance door.
or
▸ Touch the button.
The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal operating position
for around 2 hours.
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2.5 Interrupting the function test
The function test can be interrupted in 2 ways.
Either:
▸ Open the appliance door.
–In the display appears:
Pause function test
Close appliance door
–After closing the appliance door, in
the display appears:
Function test complete
Or:
▸ Touch the button.
–In the display appears:
Pause function test
ende continue
The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal operating position
for around 2 hours.
2.6 Aborting the function test
–In the display appears:
Pause function test
ende continue
▸ Touch the button.
–In the display appears:
Function test complete
The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal operating position
for around 2 hours.
2.7 Where is the identification plate?
1Identification plate with serial number (SN)
Note down the serial number (SN) of your appliance on the back page of these operat-
ing instructions.
Depending on when the appliance was manufactured, it may have a manufac-
turer’s number (FN) or serial number (SN). There is no difference between the two.
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3 Appliance description
3 Appliance description
3.1 Appliance overview
The appliance operates with a closed air circuit. Moisture is extracted from the air with
the help of a heat pump and then the air is reheated. Recovering heat in this way sharply
reduces energy consumption.
Thanks to the heat pump, the appliance dries at lower temperatures. All the programmes
are therefore gentler on your laundry.
The condensate water collected is discharged through an outlet at the rear into the drain-
age system.
As a general rule, rooms containing a heat pump dryer should be ventilated as these
produce some humidity. If the room is kept closed, it must be aired occasionally (either
by opening the door to the room or a window) between several consecutive drying pro-
grammes.
▪Load capacity: 7 kg dry washing
▪5 automatic programmes
▪1 automatic programme for 12 different textiles
▪1 additional programme
▪3 additional functions
▪Crease guard at end of programme
▪Plain text display
▪Childproof lock
▪Language selection
▪Automatic door opener
▪Automatic energy-saving «EcoStandby» function
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3.2 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.
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5
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1 Appliance door
2 Door filter with door filter mat
3 Operating and display elements
4 Identification plate
5 Temperature sensor
6 Evaporator
7 Front filter with front filter mat
8 Cooler filter
3.3 Operating and display elements
Automatic programmes
Extra dry Damp
Normal dry Woollens
Iron dry Fabric type
Timed drying
Timed drying
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4 Programme overview
Additional functions
Ultra care Delayed start End of programme
Easy care Language selec-
tion
▪Door opener
▪Drum illumination
Display (plain text display)
Various information appears in the display during the programme selection and the pro-
gramme sequence:
▪Programme name with duration
▪Moisture level with duration remaining
▪Additional functions
▪Delayed start
▪User settings
▪Hints and trouble-shooting
Indicator lights
The buttons for the main programmes, timed drying and certain additional functions are
equipped with an indicator light.
Indicator lights flash
Programmes or functions can be selected.
Indicator lights are illuminated
Programme or function is/are active (running).
Indicator lights are dark
Programmes or functions are switched off.
4 Programme overview
4.1 Programme sequence for the automatic programmes
The drying programme has 3 phases:
Drying
The washing is tumble dried until it reaches the set level of dryness. The drying pro-
gramme is monitored by a moisture sensor. As soon as the required level of dryness is
reached, the «Cool down / Airing» phase starts.
Cooling down / Final airing
The laundry is cooled down to a temperature at which the risk of creasing is minimized.
The duration of this phase depends on the temperature of the laundry. «Crease guard»
starts if the appliance is not unloaded when this phase ends.
Crease guard
The dried washing is moved at frequent intervals to prevent creasing.
If the additional «Ultra care» function has been selected, «Crease guard» runs 90
minutes; with all other programmes it runs 30 minutes. «Crease guard» can be stopped
at any time by opening the appliance door or by pressing the button.
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4.2 Automatic programmes
To select the right programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the
wash items, e.g. .
Extra dry 1–7 kg
For thick, multi-layered textiles and mixed loads.
Not suitable for knitted or woven articles such as T-shirts and underwear as
they could shrink.
Normal dry 1–7 kg
For similar items of washing (e.g. t-shirts or underwear). The most efficient pro-
gramme for drying normal wet cotton laundry.
Iron dry 1–7 kg
For items that are to be ironed.
Damp 1–7 kg
For items that are to be pressed (e.g. table linen).
Woollens 1 kg
For woollen fabrics labelled as washable. Gentle drying through a gentle drum
action and a low temperature (approx. 45°C).
4.3 Fabric types
Use the button to select one of the following fabric types.
Airing 1–1.5 kg
For refreshing or airing little-worn garments.
Silks 1–1.5 kg
For drying silk fabrics. Follow the fabric care symbol as silk tends to crease
easily. Low temperature for gentle drying.
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Fluffing 1 kg
Brings the bounce back to woollen textiles. Unload as soon as the programme
ends.
The textiles are not dried!
Crease guard 1 kg
Creases that come from spinning are reduced (e.g. shirts, blouses). The laun-
dry is ready for ironing.
Shirts 1–7 items
Fabrics are gently dried to «Standard dry».
Outdoor garments 1–3 kg
Leisure- and sportswear (sympatex, goretex, ...) are dried gently.
Denim 1–4 kg
Denim fabrics are dried to «Standard dry». Follow the fabric care labels as
denim material can shrink.
Baby garments 1–5 kg
Baby garments are gently dried to «Standard dry». The washing is dried hy-
gienically through an extended final drying phase.
Thin down filling 1–2 kg
For light-weight down textiles (e.g. thin duvets and jackets).
Optimum load: 1 item
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Thick down filling 1–2 kg
For bulky down textiles (e.g. pillows, jackets and thick duvets).
If recommended, tennis balls can be used for fluffing up the down during dry-
ing.
Optimum load: 1 item
Hygiene 1–3 kg
The washing is dried hygienically through an extended final drying phase.
Ensures all germs are killed. Use for non-delicate fabrics only.
Towelling 1–3 kg
For drying thick towels and terry towelling.
4.4 Timed drying
Timed drying
For final drying of textiles. Also for drying suitable sleeping bags and quilts,
and any individual items of washing.
Optimum load: 1–7 kg
4.5 Additional functions
Ultra care
Very gentle programme with reduced temperature.
Particularly suitable for fine textiles.
Optimum load: 1–2.5 kg
Easy care
Gentle drying for mixed fabrics (e.g. shirts, pullovers and T-shirts). The level of
dryness is reduced.
Optimum load: 1–2.5 kg
Delayed start
Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (setting range of up to 24 hours).
During shut-off periods – determined by the local electricity supplier – the
delayed start time is extended by the length of time the electricity is shut off.
This is not shown in the display.
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5 Drying
5.1 Preparing the appliance
After the appliance is transported or re-sited, it must be left to stand in the normal
operating position for around 2 hours. Failure to do this can result in damage to
the appliance.
▸ Insert plug into mains socket or turn on at wall switch.
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5.2 Loading the appliance
▸ Open the appliance door (press at the edge of door in
the area marked by dots) or touch the button.
▸ Loosely load wet laundry items one by one into the appli-
ance.
–See 'Programme overview' for maximum load capa-
city.
–Ideally, fill the drum ⅔ full.
–Large blankets, in particular, need plenty of room to
tumble.
▸ Close the appliance door (pushing firmly to).
When closing the appliance door, check that no items of washing are trapped.
–In the display appears:
Select programme
–The indicator lights for the programme buttons flash.
If no programme selection is made within 15 seconds, all the displays go out. However,
it is still possible to make a programme selection.
5.3 General note on programme selection
Use the 'Programme overview' to determine which programme is the most suitable
for your washing.
Selecting a programme
An automatic programme can be selected with the press of a single button. All the ne-
cessary settings for the programme are provided automatically.
Additional functions can be selected or deselected by pressing the corresponding but-
ton.
If no other button is pressed within the next 15seconds, the programme selected starts
automatically.
Once a programme has started, it is no longer possible to change it. The pro-
gramme must be aborted.
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Changing programme selection
During programme selection, a programme that has already been selected can be
changed at any time by selecting a new programme. All previously selected settings are
cleared.
Aborting programme selection
▸ Press the button.
–Programme selection is aborted.
Duration remaining indicator
During programme selection, the expected duration of a programme is shown. This cor-
responds to a load containing similar wash items with a defined weight.
Load determination occurs after the programme start:
–In the display appears:
Determining load 1h35
–The letter «h» flashes: the expected duration remaining is calculated and then dis-
played.
Depending on fabric type, the actual running time may differ from the duration
shown. The duration remaining shown – especially towards the end of the pro-
gramme – can freeze for several minutes. During this period, the letter «h» flashes
and the duration remaining is recalculated.
–The letter «h» flashes again and in the display
appears:
Calculating time
remaining
0h15
–This alternates with the level of dryness achieved.
–The time remaining is recalculated and then displayed.
5.4 Selecting an automatic programme
▸ Close the appliance door.
–The indicator lights for the programme buttons and timed drying flash.
–The indicator lights for the additional functions that may be selected flash for
15seconds.
A new programme can be selected during this time. All additional functions selec-
ted are cleared and must be reselected.
If no other button is touched within the next 15seconds, the programme selected starts
automatically.
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5.5 Selecting timed drying
▸ Close the appliance door.
–The indicator lights for the programme buttons and timed drying flash.
▸ Touch the button.
▸ Touch repeatedly to select the desired duration, i.e. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or 90
minutes.
–The duration selected appears in the display.
–The indicator lights for the additional functions that may be selected flash for
15seconds.
The duration selected always includes a 10-minute «Cool down / Airing» phase.
5.6 Selecting ultra care or easy care
▸ While the indicator lights flash, press the or button.
5.7 Selecting a delayed start
▸ Immediately after programme selection, hold the button depressed or press re-
peatedly until the required delayed start duration (max. 24 hours) appears in the dis-
play.
–The display goes dark.
–When the set duration is up, the programme selected starts automatically.
Adding more washing to the load
Items of washing may be added to the load at any time during the countdown to the
delayed start:
▸ Open the appliance door, add the washing to the load and then close the appliance
door again.
▸ Press the flashing programme button.
Shortening/Clearing the delayed start duration
During the countdown to the delayed start, press the button repeatedly to shorten (in
hourly steps) or clear the duration.
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5.8 Interrupting a programme
A running programme can be interrupted at any time to add or remove an item of wash-
ing before time.
After the appliance door is closed, the heat pump waits 10 minutes before starting
again and the programme duration is correspondingly lengthened.
▸ Open the appliance door.
–The indicator light for the programme selected illuminates.
–The programme name and duration remaining or delayed start period flash in the
display.
▸ Close the appliance door (pushing firmly to).
–The indicator light for the programme selected flashes.
▸ Touch the flashing programme button.
–The programme is resumed.
5.9 Aborting a programme before time
▸ Touch the button.
–The programme is aborted and all settings are cleared.
5.10 With childproof lock activated
▸ Close the appliance door.
▸ Press the required programme button. In this example:
–In the display appears:
Childproof lock
–The indicator lights for the programme buttons flash.
▸ Hold the desired programme button, e.g. , depressed and at the same time press
the button.
–The indicator lights for the additional functions flash.
The appliance can now be operated without regard to the childproof lock until the
programme starts.
Interrupting a programme through opening the appliance door
▸ To open the appliance door, hold the button depressed and at the same time
touch the button.
–The programme running is interrupted.
▸ Close the appliance door.
▸ Hold the active programme button – the indicator light flashes – depressed and at the
same time touch the button.
–The programme is resumed.
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Aborting a programme through button selection
With the appliance door closed, carry out the following step:
▸ Hold the active programme button – the indicator light illuminates – depressed and at
the same time touch the button.
–The programme is aborted.
5.11 End of programme
–In the display appears:
End of programme
Clean door filter
–The indicator light for the programme that has finished illuminates.
«Crease guard» starts if the appliance is not unloaded straightaway. When it has fin-
ished, all the displays go out.
Unloading the washing
▸ Open the appliance door or touch the but-
ton.
–All displays go out.
▸ Unload the laundry.
▸ Clean the door filter (see page 25).
▸ Close the appliance door.
End of the wash day
▸ Clean door filter.
▸ Check the front filter and clean if necessary (see page 27).
▸ Close the appliance door.
6 User settings
6.1 Adjusting 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.
User settings
FN XXXXX XXXXXX
▸ Touch the button repeatedly until the re-
quired setting appears in the display, e.g.:
Childproof lock
OFF
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▸ To change, touch the button.
–The setting is taken over automatically and
must not be confirmed.
Childproof lock
ON
Exiting user settings
▸ Touch the button repeatedly until the display goes out.
If no button is touched within the next 15seconds, user settings is exited and the
display goes out.
Possible user settings
The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings.
Hold button depressed for 5 seconds.
OFF *
ON
1 Very dark
2 Dark
3 Medium *
4 Bright
5 Very bright
YES
NO * Factory setting
Automatic
door opener OFF
Brightness
3
Factory settings
restore?
User settings
FNXXX XXXXXX
OFF *
ON
Childproof lock
OFF
1 Very low final drying
2 Low final drying
3 Normal final drying *
4 Strong final drying
5 Very strong final drying
Level of dryness
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6.2 Language
The language in the plain text display can be changed at any time by pressing the
button.
6.3 Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a programme.
When the childproof lock is on, a programme can only be started by pressing two but-
tons simultaneously.
Switching the childproof lock on/off
▸ Hold the button depressed for 5seconds.
User settings
FN XXXXX XXXXXX
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