V-ZUG Unimatic S User manual

V-ZUG Ltd
Washing machine
Unimatic S
Operating instructions

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 tech-
nical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance
is reserved.
Validity
The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on
the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:
Model Type Product family
Unimatic S WA-US 287
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2014
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Contents
1Safety precautions 5
1.1 Symbols used ......................................................................................... 5
1.2 General safety precautions .................................................................. 6
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ................................................ 8
1.4 Instructions for use ................................................................................ 9
2Disposal 12
3Using for the first time 13
3.1 Where is the identification plate? ........................................................ 13
4Appliance description 14
4.1 Appliance overview ................................................................................ 14
4.2 Appliance construction.......................................................................... 15
4.3 Operating and display elements ......................................................... 16
5Programme overview 18
5.1 Main wash programmes ....................................................................... 18
5.2 Standard programmes for cotton laundry ......................................... 19
5.3 Additional programmes ......................................................................... 20
5.4 Additional functions ............................................................................... 22
6User settings 23
6.1 Adjusting user settings .......................................................................... 23
6.2 Childproof lock ....................................................................................... 25
6.3 Automatic door opener ......................................................................... 25
6.4 Restoring factory settings ..................................................................... 26
7Washing 27
7.1 Preparing the appliance ........................................................................ 27
7.2 Loading the appliance ........................................................................... 28
7.3 Adding washing detergent ................................................................... 29
7.4 Selecting a programme ........................................................................ 32
7.5 Changing selection ................................................................................ 36
7.6 Programme selection with childproof lock activated ...................... 37
7.7 End of programme ................................................................................. 38
7.8 At the end of the wash day .................................................................. 39
8Care and maintenance 40
8.1 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ......................................... 40
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8.2 Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................ 41
8.3 Emergency draining ............................................................................... 42
8.4 Cleaning the foreign body trap ............................................................ 43
9Trouble-shooting 44
9.1 What to do if … ....................................................................................... 44
9.2 Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure ......... 55
10 Washing tips 56
10.1 Fabric care symbols .............................................................................. 56
10.2 Washing detergent ................................................................................. 56
10.3 General tips ............................................................................................. 56
10.4 Net curtains ............................................................................................. 57
10.5 Saving energy and water ..................................................................... 58
10.6 Most efficient programmes … ............................................................. 59
10.7 Unsatisfactory wash results .................................................................. 59
11 Spare parts 64
12 Technical data 65
12.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................. 65
12.2 Plumbing in .............................................................................................. 65
12.3 Electrical connection ............................................................................. 65
12.4 Spin speed .............................................................................................. 65
12.5 Product fiche ........................................................................................... 66
12.6 Consumption data .................................................................................. 68
12.7 Note for testing institutes ...................................................................... 68
12.8 VAS Vibration Absorbing System ........................................................ 69
12.9 Water and energy economy ................................................................. 69
12.10 Automatic energy-saving stand-by ...................................................... 69
13 Notes 70
14 Index 71
15 Repair service 75
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1Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precautions.
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 instructions
Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
•Indicates a list.
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1.2 General safety precautions
•Read the operating instructions before using
the appliance for the first time!
•This appliance can be used by children aged
8 and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and/or knowledge,
provided they are supervised or have been
instructed on the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
undertaken by children without supervision.
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•If an appliance is not equipped with a mains
cable and a plug or other means for discon-
necting from the mains with a contact opening
on each pole complying with the conditions of
overvoltage category III for full isolation, an
isolating device must be incorporated into the
permanently installed electrical installation in
accordance with the installation regulations.
•If the mains cable of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer or its Customer Services or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions
•Children under 3 years of age must be kept
away unless constantly supervised.
•The appliance has a maximum dry load
capacity of 8 kg.
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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 installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary work.
•Ensure access to the place of disconnection (e.g. socket outlet, wall switch,
fuse) and the water tap.
•The transportation lock must be removed. Failure to remove the transporta-
tion locks can result in damage to the appliance or apartment or laundry
room fittings.
Correct use
•The appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular
washing machine detergent. It is designed for use in the home and for the
above-mentioned purpose only. No liability is assumed for any damage
caused by improper or incorrect use.
•Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its
Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out
incorrectly could cause serious injury or 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 of a repair order, follow the instructions
given in the 'Repair service' section. If necessary, please contact our
Customer Services.
•Use original spare parts only.
Note on use
•If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the power
supply immediately.
•To protect your washing, follow the fabric care symbols and the hints and
advice in the 'Washing tips' section.
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Caution: Burns hazard!
•Textiles that have been cleaned, treated or soaked with flammable chemi-
cals, detergents or solvents such as benzene, alcohol, stain remover, oil,
paint, wax, etc. are not to be washed in the appliance. Fire or explosion
hazard! Wash materials containing such substances first by hand with water
or allow the solvent to evaporate completely.
Caution: Risk of injury!
•Ensure the washing drum has stopped moving before reaching inside. Do
not touch the washing drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury!
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains before carrying out maintenance
work.
Caution: Risk to life!
•Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren.
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