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V-ZUG Adora S 266 Operating Instructions Manual

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    Washing machine adora s operating instructions v-zug ltd.

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    2 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 preca...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents safety precautions 5 before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 note on use ....

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    … contents 4 care and maintenance 42 cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 emergency draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 cleaning the foreign body...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    5 safety precautions in accordance with the requirements of iec 60335-1: 䡲 this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction c...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    … safety precautions 6 correct use 䡲 the appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular washing machine detergent. The appliance 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 us...

  • Page 7: Children In The Home

    … safety precautions 7 children in the home 䡲 packaging material (e.G. Plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. 䡲 the appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions. Children ar...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    … safety precautions 8 䡲 only use water softener, dye / bleach or other additives expressly recommended by the manufacturer for use in the appliance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. 䡲 store washing detergents, washing additives and other additives in a cool, dry place. Lumpy washin...

  • Page 9: Your Appliance

    9 your appliance appliance description 䡲 capacity: 8 kg dry washing 䡲 6 main programmes 䡲 additional programmes – easy care – pre-wash – sport – steam anti-crease – night-time economy programme – anti-mite – intensive programme – soaking – soap wash – bio wash – skin protection 䡲 additional function...

  • Page 10: Construction

    … your appliance 10 construction 1 operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) 2 detergent dispenser drawer 3 appliance door 4 drain tray 5 foreign body trap 6 emergency door release tool 7 emergency door release 8 identification plate / serial number (fn) detergent dispenser drawer 9 ...

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    … your appliance 11 operating and display elements main programmes additional programmes additional functions whites 95 °c coloureds 20 °c coloureds 60 °c woollens 30 °c coloureds 40 °c hand wash 20 °c easy care steam anti-crease pre-wash night economy programme sport anti-mite temperature setting q...

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    … your appliance 12 programme progress display the programme progress display shows the stage at which the programme is at. The corresponding time remaining for the programme is shown in the digital display. Indicator lights the buttons for the main programmes and certain additional programmes are e...

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    … your appliance 13 using for the first time before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following work should be carried out. Transport lock running the first wash cycle without any washing a run an empty wash cycle to remove any residues from the manufacturing process. A add...

  • Page 14: Programme Overview

    14 programme overview main programmes to select the right wash programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.G. . Programme symbol type of wash whites 95 °c white cottons, linens: e.G. Bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. Coloureds 60 °c coloure...

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    … programme overview 15 the stated consumption data and program durations are guide values and refer to the maximum wash load with selected degree of soiling. The data can vary with, for instance, towelling material, a very cold water feed, different degree of soiling selected or a smaller wash load...

  • Page 16: Additional Programmes

    … programme overview 16 additional programmes easy care pre-wash sport for washing requiring very gentle treatment 䡲 reduced washing action 䡲 higher water level during washing and rinsing 䡲 reduced spin speed: 800 rpm 䡲 optimum wash load: max. 3.5 kg suitable for heavily soiled washing 䡲 programme d...

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    … programme overview 17 steam anti-crease night economy programme anti-mite the steam finish at the end of the programme significantly reduces creasing in the washing. Recommended for items that crease easily, e.G. Shirts and blouses. 䡲 the washing is warm and should be hung up immediately to dry – ...

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    … programme overview 18 intensive programme suitable for normally soiled washing 䡲 significant lengthening of the washing duration soaking 䡲 an additional soaking cycle is carried out before the main wash. A press the button to set the soaking time (0.5–6 hours). Separate rinsing / separate spinning...

  • Page 19: Additional Functions

    … programme overview 19 soap wash (softener + soap detergent) the programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component deter- gents (softener + soap detergent). The softener (compartment i) and the soap detergent (compartment ii) are added to the wash one after the other. A select main progr...

  • Page 20: User Settings

    20 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 a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. – the digital display...

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    … user settings 21 the following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Spin speed soaking rinsing a hold button depressed for 5 seconds. Off * on skin protection more water +1 rinse standard * more water +1 rinse 1200 rpm * no spinning, stop after rinsing, 0 rpm 1400, 1500, 400, 6...

  • Page 22: Rinsing

    … user settings 22 rinsing there are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity. «standard» 䡲 normal water level «more water» 䡲 the water level is increased by 1–3 cm during main wash and each rinse cycle. «+1 rinse» 䡲 an extra rinse cycle is added to each programme. «more water +1 rinse» 䡲 an extra...

  • Page 23: Soaking

    … user settings 23 soaking if «soaking on» is programmed the desired soak duration can be set in 30 minute steps with button after selection of the main programme. Possible settings: (30 min. Soaking) up to (6 h. Soaking). Switch soaking on/off a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. – the digita...

  • Page 24: Spin Speed

    … user settings 24 spin speed each programme and combination of programmes is assigned an optimum spin speed at the factory. This can be adjusted to suit individual needs. Setting maximum spin speed a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. – the digital display shows . A press the button repeatedl...

  • Page 25: Hygiene Recommendation

    … user settings 25 hygiene recommendation it is common nowadays to select programmes with temperatures below 60 °c in order to save energy. These achieve perfectly good results with light- ly soiled everyday washing. Washing almost exclusively with low tempera- tures will result in the formation of ...

  • Page 26: Childproof Lock

    … user settings 26 childproof lock the childproof lock is to prevent small children accidentally starting or stop- ping a programme. When the childproof lock is on, a programme can only be started by pressing two buttons simultaneously. Switching the childproof lock on/off a hold the button depresse...

  • Page 27: Automatic Door Opener

    … user settings 27 automatic door opener if the automatic door opener is on, the appliance door opens automatically at the end of the programme. Otherwise it remains closed and can be opened by pressing the button. Switching the automatic door opener on / off a hold the button depressed for 5 second...

  • Page 28: Washing

    28 washing preparing the appliance a ensure that the foreign body trap 1 is sitting properly. A plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall switch on. – the appliance switches on. A turn the water tap on. A press the button to open the appliance door. 1 0 1 0 1.

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    … washing 29 loading the appliance a load dry washing (max. 8 kg). 䡲 if washing normally soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum. 䡲 if washing heavily soiled whites and coloureds, fill the washing drum max. ¾ full. 䡲 if washing easy care cotton fabrics, white and coloured synthetic fabric...

  • Page 30: Adding Washing Detergent

    … washing 30 adding washing detergent a pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go. Powder detergent if using powder detergent, flap 1 in compartment ii must be open. A lift flap 1 and push back. Liquid detergent if using liquid detergent, flap 1 in compartment ii must be closed. A...

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    … washing 31 detergent dosage the amount of detergent required depends on the degree of soiling as well as the wash load, the hardness of the water and the product being used. Follow the detergent manufacturer’s dosing instructions. The hardness of the water is measured using the french degree of wa...

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    … washing 32 fabric conditioner do not fill with fabric conditioner past the «max» mark. Do not use fabric conditioner if drying the washing in a tumble dryer. Tumble drying automatically leaves the washing soft and fluffy to the touch. Soap detergent (softener + soap detergent) select the additiona...

  • Page 33: Programme Selection

    … washing 33 programme selection «press and go» a main programme can be started at the press of a single button. All the necessary settings for the programme are provided automatically. Select or deselect any additional programmes or functions by pressing the relevant buttons. If no other button is ...

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    … washing 34 selecting additional programme a press the required button when the indicator light flashes. – the new programme duration appears in the digital display. Changing the temperature a immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature appears...

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    … washing 35 changing the spin speed a immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired spin speed appears in the digital display. The recommended and maximum settable spin speed depends on the programme selected. With «no spinning / stop after rinsing» , the wa...

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    … washing 36 selecting delayed start a immediately after selecting a programme, hold the button depressed or press repeatedly until the desired delayed start duration (max. 24 hours) appears in the digital display. – the digital display goes dark. – after the desired delayed start period is up, the ...

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    … washing 37 selecting bio wash / soap wash a select programme. A press the button 2×. – the digital display shows for bio wash. A press the button 3×. – the digital display shows for soap wash. Selecting separate rinsing / separate spinning a select programme. 䡲 press the button 1×: rinsing 䡲 press...

  • Page 38: Changing Selection

    … washing 38 opening the appliance door during operation the appliance door can only be opened if the water level and temperature are still low and there is no spinning in progress. As long as the indicator light for the button is illuminated, the appliance door can be opened. A press the button. – ...

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    … washing 39 programme selection with childproof lock activated how to turn the childproof lock on/off is described in 'user settings'. A close the appliance door. – the digital display shows: . – the indicator lights for the programme buttons flash. A hold the desired programme button depressed and...

  • Page 40: End of Programme

    … washing 40 end of programme loosening up the washing shortly before the end of the programme, the washing is loosened up. This takes about 1–2 minutes. If steam anti-crease has been selected, the loosen- ing-up period is extended to about 60 minutes to prevent further creasing. With «automatic doo...

  • Page 41: End of The Wash Day

    … washing 41 with «stop after rinsing» the washing remains lying in the water after the final rinse. The water must be drained off before the washing can be unloaded. A press the button 1×. – the washing is spun at the speed set for the programme selected. A press the button 2×. – draining without s...

  • Page 42: Care and Maintenance

    42 care and maintenance using the correct dosage of washing detergent will automatically clean the inside of the appliance. Immediately wipe away all traces of washing deter- gent from the chrome steel with a soft cloth to avoid staining. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer if the normal dosage ...

  • Page 43: Emergency Draining

    … care and maintenance 43 emergency draining in the event of a blocked water outlet or drain pump, a malfunction or a power failure, if there is water still in the appliance it must be drained off as follows: a open drain tray 2 by pressing in the bottom area. Or a remove quick operating instruction...

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    … care and maintenance 44 cleaning the foreign body trap the foreign body trap 1 must be periodically cleaned of any deposits. A drain off any residual water, see 'emergency draining'. A then turn the foreign body trap 1 anti-clockwise and remove. Clean thoroughly. A remove any foreign objects (e. G...

  • Page 45: Trouble-Shooting

    45 trouble-shooting this section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call customer services. What to do if … … appears in the digital display before calling customer services, please note do...

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    … trouble-shooting 46 … appears in the digital display … appears in the digital display possible cause solution 䡲 large items are unevenly distributed in the washing drum. A wash large and small items together to reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads forming. 䡲 pillows or similar items in the w...

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    … trouble-shooting 47 … appears in the digital display … and appear alternately in the digital display possible cause solution 䡲 the water tap is turned off. 䡲 the mesh filter in the water connection is clogged. 䡲 an interruption in the water supply. 䡲 the water pressure is too low. A remove the cau...

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    … trouble-shooting 48 … and appear alternately in the digital display possible cause solution 䡲 various situations can lead to an «f» error message. A cancel the error message by pressing the button. A switch off the power supply for about 1 minute. A switch the power supply back on again and select...

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    … trouble-shooting 49 … and appear alternately in the digital display … appears in the digital display … appears in the digital display possible cause solution 䡲 faulty electrical connection. 䡲 over-voltage a cancel the error message by pressing the button. A switch off the power supply for about 1 ...

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    … trouble-shooting 50 … appears in the digital display … the programme takes significantly longer than indicated … appears in the digital display possible cause solution 䡲 hygiene recommendation. 䡲 no wash cycle has taken place at a temperature of at least 60 °c over a long period of time. A with on...

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    … trouble-shooting 51 … appears in the digital display … the washing is not spinning or is not being spun properly possible cause solution 䡲 selected programme is intended for a reduced washing load. If there are too many articles, heating and possibly also the rinsing will be extended. A with the n...

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    … trouble-shooting 52 … appears in the digital display … vibrating heavily when spinning … at the end of the programme, the appliance door does not open when the button is pressed possible cause solution 䡲 large unbalance in the washing drum. The appliance tries to improve the distribution of the wa...

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    … trouble-shooting 53 … water sounds are heard at the end of the programme when the washing drum is turned by hand … traces of washing detergent left behind in the washing detergent compartment possible cause solution 䡲 water carried in corruga- tions for the purpose of equalizing the unbalance was ...

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    … trouble-shooting 54 … traces of fabric conditioner or water left behind in the fabric conditioner compartment … the washing load is still dry at the end of the programme and no error message is displayed possible cause solution 䡲 the siphon in the fabric conditioner compartment is missing or is no...

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    … trouble-shooting 55 opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure a turn off the water tap. A disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. A open drain tray 2 by pressing in the bottom area. Or a remove quick operating instructions 1 from the wash detergent drawer and open dr...

  • Page 56: Washing Tips

    56 washing tips fabric care symbols to wash items correctly, please follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items. General tips 䡲 wash white and coloured textiles separately. 䡲 empty pockets and turn inside out. Remove any foreign objects (coins, nails, paper clips, etc.). 䡲 empty a...

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    … washing tips 57 net curtains if washing curtains made from mixed or man-made fibres: 䡲 ask the retailer whether the curtains are machine washable and, if so, at what water temperature. 䡲 fill the washing drum only a quarter full. 䡲 tie up metal rollers and plastic sliders using an open weave fabri...

  • Page 58: Unsatisfactory Wash Results

    … washing tips 58 unsatisfactory wash results white residue on washing grey residue on washing cloths feel hard to the touch after washing possible cause solution 䡲 despite thorough rinsing, badly soluble compounds (zeolites) in the detergent can be left on the washing. A shake out or brush the wash...

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    … washing tips 59 unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds unsatisfactory wash result using liquid detergent soap deposits on washing possible cause solution 䡲 exceptionally heavily soiled washing. A select stronger wash programme, e.G. With «pre-wash». 䡲 washing detergent used (dete...

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    … washing tips 60 colours running in the wash unsatisfactory rinsing performance fabric stains possible cause solution 䡲 non-fast colours in the wash. A wash white and coloured textiles separately. A follow the fabric care instructions on the items of washing. 䡲 objects in the wash whose colour has ...

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    … washing tips 61 holes, rips or tears fabric wear possible cause solution 䡲 washing items with zips or hooks (e.G. Bras) open. A fasten zip fasteners and hooks before washing. A wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. A turn garment pockets inside out. 䡲 chemical effect of washing detergent...

  • Page 62: Spare Parts

    62 spare parts please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Water outlet hose 1.5 m / 4.0 m siphon for fabric conditioner (softener) detergent dispenser drawer liquid detergent flap emergency door release tool foreign body trap drain tray quick operating instructions.

  • Page 63: Technical Data

    63 technical data dimensions plumbing electrical connection a see identification plate 1 spin speeds 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1500 rpm height: 85 cm width: 59.5 cm depth: 60 cm empty weight: 71 kg dry load capacity: 8 kg dry washing connection to water supply: cold water g¾" permitted flow p...

  • Page 64: Note For Testing Institutes

    … technical data 64 note for testing institutes set to the standard wash programme according to to as/nzs 2040.2:2005 a keep the button depressed for 3 seconds. – the intensive programme is selected. – the digital display shows . A increase the spin speed to 1400 rpm by repeatedly pressing the butto...

  • Page 65: Disposal

    65 disposal packaging 䡲 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 䡲 disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, thi...

  • Page 66: Notes

    66 notes.

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    … notes 67.

  • Page 68: Index

    68 index a adding washing detergent......... 30 additional functions.............. 11, 19 additional programmes ....... 11, 16 selecting ................................... 34 allergies......................................... 22 anti-mite.................................. 17, 34 appliance construct...

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    … index 69 e easy care............................... 16, 34 emergency door release ............ 10 emergency door release tool..................... 10, 55, 62 emergency draining .................... 43 end of the wash day.................... 41 energy consumption.................... 15 energy econo...

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    … index 70 s safety ............................................. 65 safety precautions before using for the first time . 5 children in the home ................ 7 correct use................................. 6 maintenance............................... 8 note on use................................ ...

  • Page 71: Repair Service

    71 repair service whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (fn) and the model type of your appliance. Enter these details below and also on the service sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone or...

  • Page 72: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! A switch on the appliance and turn on the water tap a open the appliance door by pressing the button a load the washing and then close the appliance door a pull the detergent dispenser drawer out and add the w...