V-ZUG Unimatic T User manual

V-ZUG Ltd
Washing machine
Unimatic T
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 T WA-UT 279
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 Skin protection ........................................................................................ 21
5.5 Pre-wash .................................................................................................. 21
5.6 Sprint ........................................................................................................ 22
5.7 Degree of soiling / Anti-mite ................................................................ 22
5.8 Separate rinsing / Separate spinning ................................................ 23
5.9 Additional functions ............................................................................... 24
6User settings 26
6.1 Language selection ................................................................................ 26
6.2 Childproof lock ....................................................................................... 26
6.3 Automatic door opener ......................................................................... 27
7Washing 28
7.1 Preparing the appliance ........................................................................ 28
7.2 Loading the appliance ........................................................................... 29
7.3 Adding washing detergent ................................................................... 30
7.4 Soap detergent ....................................................................................... 32
7.5 Dyeing and proofing textiles ................................................................ 32
7.6 Programme selection ............................................................................ 33
7.7 Changing selection ................................................................................ 40
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7.8 Programme selection with childproof lock activated ...................... 41
7.9 End of programme ................................................................................. 42
8Care and maintenance 44
8.1 Cleaning the detergent compartments .............................................. 44
8.2 Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................ 44
8.3 Checking the overflow tank .................................................................. 45
8.4 Emergency draining ............................................................................... 46
9Trouble-shooting 47
9.1 What to do if … ....................................................................................... 47
9.2 Opening the lid in the event of a power failure ................................ 54
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 Energy and water economy ................................................................. 58
10.6 Most efficient programmes … ............................................................. 59
10.7 Unsatisfactory wash results .................................................................. 60
10.8 Damage to fabrics ................................................................................. 62
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 ...................................................................... 69
12.8 Unbalanced load detection system .................................................... 69
12.9 Water and energy economy ................................................................. 69
12.10 Turbidity sensor ...................................................................................... 69
13 Index 70
14 Notes 74
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 7 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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How to avoid damaging the appliance
•Close the appliance door carefully.
•Before closing the appliance door and starting a programme, ensure that
there are no foreign objects or pets in the washing drum, detergent
dispenser drawer or around the foreign body trap. Foreign objects such as
coins, nails, paper clips, etc. can damage parts of the appliance, as well as
the washing.
•During longer periods of absence, turn off the water tap before switching off
the power by pulling out the mains plug. Never pull the mains plug out by
the cable. Please note: the built-in overflow protection is rendered inactive
when the power is switched off.
•When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside it. Use a
moderately damp cloth. Do not spray the outside or the inside of the appli-
ance with water. If water gets inside the appliance, it will cause damage.
•Textiles with metal reinforcements are not to be washed in the appliance
(risk of damage).
•Trainers, diving suits, rucksacks, carpets, etc. are not to be washed in the
appliance.
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2Disposal
Packaging
•All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS))
are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to
be carried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
•Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe-
cially through children playing.
•Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the
appliance.
•Remove or disable the lock on the appliance door.
Disposal
•The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If
disposed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
•The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not
be disposed of in normal household waste.
•The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on
waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and recy-
cling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling
facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the
appliance.
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3Using 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.
The appliance was tested with water before being shipped. There may
therefore still be traces of water left in the appliance.
Transportation lock
Before using the appliance for the first time, the transportation lock
must be removed (3 screws with washers at the back of the appli-
ance), in order to avoid damage to the appliance.
Running the first wash cycle without any washing
Run an empty wash cycle to remove any residues from the manufacturing
process.
Add a little washing detergent to compartment I.
Select coloureds 60 °C.
3.1 Where is the identification plate?
1Identification plate with serial number
(FN)
Note down the serial number (FN) of your appliance on the back page of
these operating instructions.
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4Appliance description
4.1 Appliance overview
•Dry load capacity: 7 kg
•Top-loader
•6 main programmes
•2 standard programmes
•Additional programmes
– Easy care
– Pre-wash
– Sprint
– Programmes for washing soiled to
varying degrees
– Anti-mite
– Soaking
– Refresh
– Soap wash
– Bio wash
– Skin protection
•Additional functions
– Delayed start
– Temperature setting
– Spin speed (setting)
– Stop after rinsing
– Deselect parts of
programmes
•Sensors for optimizing the wash cycle
•Plain text display for hints and trouble-shooting
•Childproof lock
•Language selection
•Automatic door opener
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4.2 Appliance construction
1Operating and display elements
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2
3
1
5
8
6
4
2Lid
3Loading opening
4Drain tray
5Foreign body trap
6Emergency door release tool
7Emergency door release (for safety
reasons blocked when spinning and
rinsing)
8Identification plate / Serial number (FN)
9Quick operating instructions
10 Overflow tank
10
7
11 Drum door
14
13
11a
12
11b
a Right plate
b Left plate
12 Drum door lock
13 Main wash detergent compartment
14 Fabric conditioner (softener) compartment
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4.3 Operating and display elements
Programme selection buttons
Coloureds 60 °C Woollens 30 °C
Coloureds 40 °C Hand wash 20 °C
Coloureds 20 °C Standard programmes for cotton
laundry
•40 °C standard
•60 °C standard
•Whites 95 °C
Additional programmes
Easy care Sprint
Pre-wash Degree of soiling / Anti-mite
Additional functions
Temperature setting Fast forward / End of
programme
Spin speed Door opener
Delayed start Language selection
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Plain text display
60 °C Coloureds 1h04
Various information appears in the plain text display during the programme
selection and the programme sequence.
•Programme name with duration •Delayed start
•Programme progress with time
remaining
•User settings
•Additional functions •Hints and trouble-shooting
Indicator lights
The buttons for the automatic programmes, the additional programme 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.
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5Programme overview
5.1 Main wash programmes
Whites 95 °C 1–7 kg
3x White cottons, linens with the
95
fabric care symbol e.g. bed and
table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear.
Coloureds 60 °C 1–7 kg
Coloured cottons with the
60
fabric care symbol e.g. bright blouses,
overalls, shirts, bed linen.
Coloureds 40 °C 1–7 kg
Coloured cottons and mixed washing with the
40
fabric care symbol
e.g. coloured sweatshirts, t-shirts.
Coloureds 20 °C 1–7 kg
Energy-saving programme for lightly soiled textiles with fabric care
symbols
30
,
40
,
60
or
95
.
Woollens 30 °C 1–2 kg
Gentle wash for woollens and other delicates. Only for woollens with
a felt-free finish and labelled as «machine washable».
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Hand wash 20 °C 1–2 kg
Very gentle wash for items labelled with the fabric care symbol.
5.2 Standard programmes for cotton laundry
1×
40 °C standard
The most efficient programme for washing normally soiled cotton
laundry with the
40
fabric care symbol.
2×
60 °C standard
The most efficient programme for washing normally soiled cotton
laundry with the
60
fabric care symbol.
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5.3 Additional programmes
Easy care
Pressing this button activates the easy care programme together with
the relevant programme. Wash action and spin speed are reduced.
The water level is increased during washing and rinsing. In the case
of some programmes, the washing time may be shortened.
Whites 95 °C easy care
95
White cottons, e.g. iron-free shirts, bed linen, nappies, baby garments
Programme
selection
buttons
Load
capacity
Spin speed Programme
duration
Water Energy
3 kg 800 rpm 1h12 63 l 1.8 kWh
3×
Coloureds 60 °C easy care
60
Easy care cottons, iron-free mixed fabrics, e.g. shirts, blouses
Programme
selection
buttons
Load
capacity
Spin speed Programme
duration
Water Energy
3 kg 800 rpm 0h59 58 l 1.1 kWh
Delicates 40 °C
40
Washing made of perlon, nylon or trevira, e.g. dresses, skirts, blouses,
net curtains
Programme
selection
buttons
Load
capacity
Spin speed Programme
duration
Water Energy
3 kg 800 rpm 0h57 63 l 0.6 kWh
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