V-ZUG RefreshButler V6000 User manual

Operating instructions
RefreshButler V6000
Textile care system

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
The model number corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate.
These operating instructions apply to:
Model designation Model number Type
RefreshButler V6000 14003 RB6TWCL
RB6TWBL
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
Colour operating instructions can be downloaded from the internet from www.vzug.com.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6302 Zug, 2019
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Contents
1 Safety precautions 4
1.1 Symbols used......................................................... 4
1.2 Using for the first time .......................................... 4
1.3 General safety precautions.................................. 4
1.4 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 4
1.5 Instructions for use................................................ 6
2 Using for the first time 7
3 Your appliance 7
3.1 Appliance description ........................................... 7
3.2 Appliance construction......................................... 8
3.3 Accessories ............................................................ 8
3.4 Operating and display elements......................... 9
4 Programme overview 11
4.1 Main refreshing programme..............................11
4.2 Extra programme «Drying» ................................13
4.3 Extra programme «Hygiene» .............................15
5 Operating the appliance 16
5.1 Preparing the appliance .....................................16
5.2 Arranging the washing........................................16
5.3 Loading examples ...............................................17
5.4 Refreshing and drying tips.................................17
5.5 Filling the fresh water tank.................................18
5.6 Emptying the condensate tank .........................19
5.7 Programme settings............................................19
5.8 Programme selection..........................................20
5.9 Changing selection .............................................21
5.10 Programme selection with childproof lock activ-
ated ........................................................................22
5.11 Interrupting a programme ..................................22
5.12 Aborting a programme before time .................23
5.13 End of programme ..............................................23
6 User settings 24
6.1 Adjusting user settings .......................................24
6.2 Language ..............................................................26
6.3 Brightness .............................................................27
6.4 Button tone ...........................................................27
6.5 Water hardness.....................................................27
6.6 Childproof lock......................................................27
6.7 Delayed start..........................................................27
6.8 Information .............................................................27
6.9 Descaling ...............................................................27
6.10 Cleaning the air duct............................................29
6.11 Operating mode....................................................29
6.12 V-ZUG Service.......................................................29
6.13 Updating the software..........................................29
7 Care and maintenance 30
7.1 Cleaning intervals .................................................30
7.2 «Clean filter units» error message.....................30
7.3 Build-up of fluff ......................................................31
7.4 Cleaning the main filter........................................31
7.5 Cleaning the main filter mat................................31
7.6 Cleaning the fresh air filter mat..........................32
7.7 Cleaning the water tank.......................................32
8 Trouble-shooting 34
8.1 What to do if .........................................................34
9 Accessories and spare parts 36
10 Technical data 37
10.1 Consumption data for factory setting ...............37
10.2 Note for testing institutes ....................................37
10.3 EcoStandby............................................................37
11 Disposal 38
12 Index 39
13 Notes 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 Using for the first time
The appliance can only be operated
after standing in the normal operat-
ing position for around 2 hours.
1.3 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.
1.4 Appliance-specific safety
precautions
▪Children under 3 years of age
must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are
constantly supervised.

1 Safety precautions
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▪The appliance has a max-
imum dry load capacity of
5kg.
▪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 appliance 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 appliance.
▪Textiles that have been
cleaned, treated or soaked
with flammable chemicals,
detergents or solvents (ben-
zene, alcohol, stain remover,
oil, turpentine, acetone, paint,
wax, etc.): Fire or explosion
hazard! Wash materials con-
taining such substances first
by hand with water or allow
the solvent to evaporate com-
pletely.
▪Items such as foam rubber
(latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber
backed articles and clothes
or pillows with foam rubber
pads are not suitable for the
appliance.
▪Remove all foreign objects
(cigarette lighter, match, etc.)
from the textiles.
▪WARNING: Never stop the
appliance before the end of
the drying cycle unless all
items are quickly removed
and spread out so that the
heat is dissipated.
▪If the appliance is installed on
a carpeted floor ensure that
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 from the appli-
ance must not be discharged
into a flue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appli-
ances 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.
▪The appliance is equipped
with an ultra-violet lamp. Do
not look directly into the light
source.

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1.5 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).
Correct use
▪The appliance is only suitable for re-
freshing and 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 incorrect 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 work-
ing properly or in case a repair is
needed, follow the instructions given in
the «Repair service» 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 persons, foreign objects or pets
in the appliance.
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 «Refreshing and drying tips»
section.
▪Do not operate the appliance without a
fluff filter or with a damaged fluff filter.
Fluff can destroy the appliance!
Caution: Risk of burns!
▪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!
▪It is forbidden to enter or remain in the
appliance. Danger of suffocation!
▪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
▪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.
▪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
Side
Front,
upside down
Back
Front
Use a stair climber
trolley to avoid bumps
to the appliance!!

2 Using for the first time
The appliance can only be operated after standing in the normal operating position
for around 2 hours.
3 Your appliance
3.1 Appliance description
The RefreshButler uses steam and heat to refresh your clothes and reduce odours and
creases. Additionally, the extra programme hygiene leaves your washing germ free. The
extra programme drying allows clothes that are wet from the rain to be dried particularly
gently.
The appliance operates with a closed air circuit. The air is heated up and humidified by
means of the heater and the boiler. The washing is refreshed by hot steam and, depend-
ing on the setting, sanitized and creases removed. The fresh water required for this is fed
from a water tank. Odours are eliminated efficiently and lastingly through the use of a
new technology called photocatalysis.
The appliance is also equipped with a heat pump. The washing is dried with the help of
the heat pump by extracting moisture from the air and then heating up the air again. Re-
covering heat in this way sharply reduces energy consumption. The resulting condensate
is fed into the corresponding water tank.
▪Capacity: 5 kg dry washing
▪Main programme: Refresh
▪2 extra programmes
– Dry – Hygiene
▪Programme settings
– Refresh: Crease guard – Timed refreshing and drying
– Easy care – Delayed start
▪TouchDisplay
▪Language selection
▪Childproof lock
▪Automatic energy-saving stand-by
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3 Your appliance
3.2 Appliance construction
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1Clothes rail
2TouchDisplay, On/Off button
3Fold-down clothes rails
4Basket
5Main filter with filter mat
below floor grille
6Water tank cover
7Fresh air grille with filter mat
8Fresh water tank
9Condensate tank
10 Appliance door
3.3 Accessories
Clothes hangers
For heavier clothes, such as jackets and coats, use the clothes hanger supplied
for optimal results.
▪For hanging up clothes
▪Required for the main «Refresh» programme
Basket
▪Container for delicates, such as knitwear and woollens,
small textile items and shoes
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3 Your appliance
3.4 Operating and display elements
TouchDisplay
On/O button
TouchDisplay
All available functions are displayed in the TouchDisplay and the desired function can be
selected by pressing the corresponding symbol or text.
Programme
Programme selection
Refresh Extra programmes
Refreshing
Extra programmes
Drying
Hygiene
Programme settings
Main programme
Finishes in 1 h 30
Refreshing
Odour
Load
Easy care
Timed refreshing
Crease guard
Delayed start
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3 Your appliance
Extra programmes
Drying
Finishes in 1 h 30
Level of dryness
Load
Easy care
Timed drying
Delayed start
Hygiene
Finishes in 1 h 30
Easy care
Delayed start
User settings
Settings
Language
Brightness
Button tone
Water hardness
Childproof lock
Delayed start
Settings
Descale
Cleaning the air duct
Information
Operating mode
V-ZUG Service
Update software
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4 Programme overview
Button state
The buttons arranged on the TouchDisplay have three different states.
Symbol Background
Bright Dark Selectable function
Programme or function can be selected.
Bright Blue Function selected/changed
Programme or function is active.
Dark Dark Non-selectable function
Programme or function is switched off.
Additional functions
Start Abort/Back
OK Abort programme
4 Programme overview
4.1 Main refreshing programme
With the main refresh programme your dry washing is freed of odours using steam and
heat and creasing is reduced.
The main refresh programme has 3 phases:
Refresh
The heater increases the circulating air temperature and the washing is dampened using
steam, which accelerates the refreshing of the clothes. In addition, the air is cleaned by
photocatalysis. Once the washing has been refreshed, the «Drying» phase begins.
Drying
The washing is dried by the heat pump. The drying programme is monitored by a mois-
ture and temperature sensor. As soon as the required level of dryness is reached, the
«Cool down / Airing» phase starts.
Cool down / Airing
When the «Drying» phase finishes, the washing is cooled down and aired for at least
30minutes.
Select the «Easy care» programme setting for delicate textiles.
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4 Programme overview
The following diagram gives an overview of the programme settings in the main refresh
programme.
Strong
Medium
Faint *
Load
Easy care
Odour
Timed refreshing
Crease guard
Delayed start * Factory setting
Yes
No *
Full
Half-full
Small *
30
40
50
60
90
120
Off *
Yes
No *
Odour
▪Strong For washing with a strong odour after being in a smoky environment
or a restaurant.
▪Medium For washing with a medium-strong odour after being in a smoky envir-
onment or a restaurant.
▪Faint Sprint programme
For washing with a faint odour.
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4 Programme overview
Load
For optimal refreshing results, we recommend reducing the load to small or half-
full.
▪Full For a maximum 5 kg dry load spread out on the upper and lower
clothes rails.
▪Half-full For a normal load spread out on the upper and/or lower clothes rail.
▪Small For a small load, e.g. 4 shirts.
Easy care
▪Very gentle programme with reduced temperature.
▪Particularly suitable for fine textiles, canvas shoes, trainers and functional clothing
(e.g. Gore-Tex).
Crease guard
▪Creases in the washing are reduced through airing, heating and steaming.
Timed refreshing
▪The programme duration can be set to between 30 and 120 minutes.
▪No other programme settings can be made if the «Timed refreshing» programme is
selected.
Delayed start
▪Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity.
▪Programme the start or end – so that, for instance, the textiles are ready to put on in
the morning without the appliance having to run all night.
▪During shut-off periods – determined by the local electricity supplier – the delayed
start time is extended by the length of time the electricity was shut off. This is not
shown in the display.
4.2 Extra programme «Drying»
In the extra programme «Drying», warm air flows through your hung-up washing for par-
ticularly gentle drying. The RefreshButler dries clothes irrespective of whether you
washed them in the washing machine or by hand or whether you were caught out in the
rain. A heat pump is used for drying and the drying process is monitored by a moisture
and temperature sensor.
Select the «Easy care» programme setting for delicate textiles.
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4 Programme overview
The following diagram gives an overview of the programme settings in the extra pro-
gramme drying.
Normal dry *
Extra dry
Load
Easy care
Level of dryness
Timed drying
Delayed start
* Factory setting
Full
Half-full *
Small
30
40
50
60
90
120
Off *
Yes
No *
Level of dryness
▪Normal dry Residual moisture <2 %
▪Extra dry Residual moisture -2 %
Load
▪Full For a maximum 5 kg dry load spread out on the upper and lower
clothes rails.
▪Half-full For a normal load spread out on the upper and/or lower clothes rail.
▪Small For a small load, e.g. 4 shirts.
Easy care
▪Very gentle programme with reduced temperature.
▪Particularly suitable for fine textiles, canvas shoes, trainers and functional clothing
(e.g. Gore-Tex).
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4 Programme overview
Timed drying
▪The programme duration can be set to between 30 and 120 minutes.
▪No other programme settings can be made if the Timed drying programme is selec-
ted.
Delayed start
▪Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity.
▪Programme the start or end – so that, for instance, the textiles are ready to put on in
the morning without the appliance having to run all night.
▪During shut-off periods – determined by the local electricity supplier – the delayed
start time is extended by the length of time the electricity was shut off. This is not
shown in the display.
4.3 Extra programme «Hygiene»
In the extra programme «Hygiene», the clothing is freed of germs using heat and mois-
ture. The running time of about three hours increases the sterilising effect.
The extra programme «Hygiene» has 3 phases:
Hygiene
The heater increases the circulating air temperature and the washing is dampened using
steam, which accelerates the sterilising of the clothes. In addition, the air is cleaning by
photocatalysis. Once the washing has been refreshed, the «Drying» phase begins.
Drying
The washing is dried by the heat pump. The drying programme is monitored by a mois-
ture and temperature sensor. As soon as the required level of dryness is reached, the
«Cool down / Airing» phase starts.
Cool down / Airing
When the «Drying» phase finishes, the washing is cooled down and aired for at least
30minutes.
Select the «Easy care» programme setting for delicate textiles.
The following diagram gives an overview of the programme settings in the extra pro-
gramme «Hygiene».
Easy care
Delayed start * Factory setting
Yes
No *
Easy care
▪Very gentle programme with reduced temperature.
▪Particularly suitable for fine textiles, canvas shoes, trainers and functional clothing
(e.g. Gore-Tex).
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5 Operating the appliance
Delayed start
▪Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity.
▪Programme the start or end – so that, for instance, the textiles are ready to put on in
the morning without the appliance having to run all night.
▪During shut-off periods – determined by the local electricity supplier – the delayed
start time is extended by the length of time the electricity was shut off. This is not
shown in the display.
5 Operating the appliance
5.1 Preparing the appliance
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▸ Insert plug into mains socket or turn
on at wall switch.
5.2 Arranging the washing
▸ Open the appliance door.
▸ Spread the washing out on the clothes rails and in the basket. See «Loading ex-
amples». The washing should not touch the appliance.
▸ Close the appliance door.
When closing the appliance door, check that no items of washing are trapped.
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5 Operating the appliance
5.3 Loading examples
5.4 Refreshing and drying tips
Loading tips
▪Place woollens and other knitted items in the basket or on the rails at mid-height.
▪Larger items of clothing can be hung diagonally in the appliance.
▪Shoes trees can accelerate the drying process for shoes. After drying, allow the shoes
to cool down for one hour.
▪For a good crease-free result, trousers should be hung from the clothes hanger clips
by the legs. For very good results, hang each trouser leg from a clothes hanger and
make sure that the clothes hangers are around 20cm apart.
▪Clothes pockets must be emptied beforehand as otherwise they are difficult to dry.
▪Hanging clothing by clothes hanger clips can leave impressions on the clothes. For
this reason, clothes should be hung up by the loops (if any) in the clothes.
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5 Operating the appliance
General notes
▪Crease guard is particularly suitable for heavy items of clothing, such as blazers and
suit trousers, due to their own weight.
▪Cotton, linen and some fine silks crease very easily. Here creases can only be re-
moved to a limited degree.
▪For a good crease-free result, we recommend using shirts with a non-iron or easy care
label.
▪Odour reduction results may vary from person to person, odour type and textile prop-
erties.
▪Using a cupboard deodorizer allows you to adjust the scent to suit your own prefer-
ences. The deodorizer must not contain any readily inflammable substances. Observe
hazard signs!
▪In the refresh and hygiene programmes, textiles come into contact with water. Water
can change the surface of very delicate textiles. Test a small patch for sensitivity to
water.
▪We do not recommend treating the following textiles in the RefreshButler: real leather,
synthetic leather, fur. In the case of leather, for example, slight changes in the colour,
size and appearance can occur when it comes into contact with water. This is a com-
pletely natural process.
5.5 Filling the fresh water tank
Do not use demineralized (filtered) or distilled water.
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▸ Open the appliance door.
▸ Open the water tank cover 1 (press in
the middle at the top).
▸ Using the handle, take out the fresh wa-
ter tank 2 with the symbol.
▸ Fill the water tank with fresh, cold water.
▸ Slot the fresh water tank 2 into position
in the water tank compartment, pushing
it in as far as it will go, and push the wa-
ter tank flap 1 to close.
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5 Operating the appliance
5.6 Emptying the condensate tank
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▸ Open the appliance door.
▸ Open the water tank cover 1 (press in the
middle at the top).
▸ Take out the condensate tank 3 with the
symbol by the handle.
▸ Empty the water tank.
▸ Slot the condensate tank 3 into position in
the condensate tank compartment, push-
ing it in as far as it will go, and push the
water tank flap 1 to close.
5.7 Programme settings
Main programme
Finishes in 1 h 30
Refreshing
Odour
Load
Easy care
Timed refreshing
Crease guard
Delayed start
Extra programmes
Drying
Finishes in 1 h 30
Level of dryness
Load
Easy care
Timed drying
Delayed start
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5 Operating the appliance
Hygiene
Finishes in 1 h 30
Easy care
Delayed start
5.8 Programme selection
▸ To switch the appliance on: press the button below the TouchDisplay.
Programme selection
Refresh Extra programmes
–The programme selection appears in
the display:
▸ Press the desired programme, e.g. refresh.
Finishes in 1 h 30
Refreshing
–An overview of the programme set-
tings appears in the display:
▸ Press the button to start the programme using the factory settings.
▸ Press any programme setting, e.g. load, to adapt the programme.
half-full fullsmall
Load
–The selectable setting values appear
in the display:
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