Operating instructions AW V6000 Washing machine
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.
Contents 1 Safety warnings 5 5.15 With childproof lock activated ............................ 23 1.1 Symbols used......................................................... 5 5.16 Drum illumination.................................................. 23 1.2 General safety precautions.................................. 5 5.17 Opening the appliance door during washing........ 24 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 5 5.18 End of programme ........................................
10 Care and maintenance 10.1 Cleaning intervals ................................................ 32 10.2 Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer ...... 32 10.3 Cleaning the water inlet filter ............................. 33 10.4 Emergency draining ............................................ 33 10.5 Cleaning the foreign body trap ......................... 34 10.6 Cleaning the drum illumination ......................... 34 10.7 Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure ......
1 Safety warnings 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. 1.
1 Safety warnings ▪ 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. 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.
1 Safety warnings ▪ When carrying out maintenance work on the appliance, including replacing light bulbs, cut off the electricity supply to the appliance: remove the screw fuse from the holder or switch the circuit breaker off, or unplug from the mains socket. How to avoid damaging the appliance ▪ Close the appliance door carefully. ▪ 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 appliance with water.
2 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. 2.1 Transport lock Remove the transport lock (hexagon head screws at the back of the appliance) in order to avoid damage to the appliance (see installation instructions). 2.
3 Appliance description 3.
4 Programme overview 3.3 Indicator lights Indicator light Activity State Indicator light is illuminated. Function is active. Indicator light is flashing. Function is selectable. Indicator light is not illuminated. Function is not selectable. Background colour Symbol colour State Blue White Function is active. Black White Function is selectable. Black Black Function is not selectable. 3.
4 Programme overview 4.2 Textile programmes Touch the button for the selection of textile programmes. Programmes Load capacity Coloureds: Standard programme 1–8 kg Woollens: Gentle treatment for woollens and other delicate textiles. Only for woollens with a felt-free finish and labelled as «machine washable». 1–2.5 kg Hand wash: Very gentle treatment for textiles labelled with the fabric care symbol. 1–2 kg Shirts: Optimized for minimizing creasing, contains steam anticrease. max.
4 Programme overview Programmes Load capacity Black garments: Optimized rinsing through a higher water level and extended rinsing time for dark textiles. 1–4 kg Black hand wash: Optimized rinsing through a higher water level 1–2 kg and extended rinsing time for dark textiles labelled with the fabric care symbol. WetClean: For all fabrics labelled as washable. Most gentle treatment possible through applying a gentle rocking motion and a fine spray of water. 4.
4 Programme overview 4.5 Additional functions Whenever a programme is selected, the selectable additional functions are displayed. Additional functions Load capacity EcoHybrid: The appliance is equipped with two heating systems: ▪ Heat pump heater (approximately 1 kW heat output) with very low energy consumption. Suitable for heating up to 50 °C. ▪ Conventional auxiliary heater (approximately 2.8 kW heat output) with normal energy consumption.
4 Programme overview Additional functions Load capacity Degree of soiling: Adjustment to the degree of soiling of the washing. Light soiling: For lightly soiled washing. Normal soiling: Extended wash time. Heavy soiling: Extended wash time, higher water level, an additional rinsing cycle. Soaking: The duration can be set between 0.5 and 6 hours. Anti-mite: The main wash is extended and intensified. The mites are killed and the allergens are rinsed out thoroughly.
4 Programme overview Additional functions Load capacity Bio wash: The programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component detergents (alkaline detergent + bleach) (see page 22). Soap washing The programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component detergents (softener + soap detergent) (see page 22). Start/Pause/Drum illumination: Touch the button to start or interrupt programmes. Touch the button again to resume the programme after being interrupted.
5 Operating the appliance 5 Operating the appliance 5.1 Preparations ▸ Check the foreign body trap is inserted correctly (see page 34). ▸ Insert the mains plug into a mains socket. ▸ Turn on water tap. ▸ Touch the button to open the appliance door. 5.2 Loading the washing ▸ Load up to a maximum of 8 kg dry washing. full: Normally soiled whites and coloureds max. ¾: Heavily soiled whites and coloureds max. ½: Easy care cottons, white and coloured synthetics as well as mixed fabrics max.
5 Operating the appliance 5.3 Adding washing detergent Liquid detergent b ▸ Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go. 1 ▸ Pull flap 1 upwards and out of position a and insert in position b. a Do not fill liquid detergent past the upper mark. Liquid detergent can only be used for the main wash with programmes without a pre-wash. If washing with a delayed start, add liquid detergent to a dosing aid (e.g.
5 Operating the appliance 5.4 Detergent dosage Adding too much washing detergent can cause excess foaming. The consequences: poor wash results, damage to the appliance in the worst case. The correct dosage depends on the degree of soiling, the wash load, the water hardness and the product used. Follow the manufacturer’s dosing instructions.
5 Operating the appliance Textile programmes ▸ Touch the button. – The selection of textile programmes appears in the TouchDisplay. 1/4 ▸ Touch the button repeatedly until the desired textile programme is displayed. Shirts ▸ Touch the button for the desired textile programme. 60 Textile programmes Coloureds Woollens Hand wash Shirts 1/4 ▸ Touch the button for the desired temperature. – The programme selected and all selectable additional functions are displayed. ▸ Touch the button.
5 Operating the appliance 5.7 60 Selecting additional functions ▸ Touch the button for the desired programme. – The programme selected and all selectable additional functions are displayed. The indicator light for the selectable button flashes. 60°C Coloureds 1 h 00 End 16 : 13 1200 ▸ For desired additional functions, touch the corresponding buttons. – The new programme duration and programme end time are displayed. ▸ Touch the button. – The programme selected starts. 5.
5 Operating the appliance ▸ Touch the button. ▸ The delayed start time starts. The desired programme starts so that it finishes at the programme end time. 1 h 00 60°Coloureds End 16 : 13 Washing can be added at any time during the delayed start time (see page 24). Selecting programme start time The option «Programme start» must be enabled in the user settings under «Delayed start / OptiTime». (see page 30) ▸ Carry out steps analogous to those described in «Selecting programme end time» (see page 20).
5 Operating the appliance 5.12 Washing with multi-component detergent To start Bio or Soap wash, «Multi-component detergent» must be enabled in the user settings (see page 30). Ensure the alkaline detergent or soap detergent are added to the correct compartment (see page 17). 60 ▸ Touch the button for the desired programme. ▸ Touch the button. – The selection of washing detergents appears in the TouchDisplay.
5 Operating the appliance 5.15 With childproof lock activated Selecting programme How to turn the childproof lock on/off is described in «User settings». ▸ Close the appliance door. – The input field for the code appears in the TouchDisplay. ▸ Touch the digits 7, 3, 1 in sequence. ▸ Touch the button. – The appliance is unlocked. 60 Childproof lock 0 0 0 Code 731 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ▸ Touch the button for the desired programme.
5 Operating the appliance 5.17 Opening the appliance door during washing The appliance door can be opened when the indicator light for the ated. button is illumin- ▸ Touch the button. – The appliance door opens. Laundry can be added or removed. ▸ Close the appliance door. ▸ Touch the button. – The programme is resumed. In the event of a power failure, the appliance door can only be opened using the emergency door release (see page 35).
5 Operating the appliance 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. ▸ Touch the button 1x. – The washing is spun at the spin speed set for the programme. – The water is pumped off. Or: ▸ Touch the button 2x. – The washing is not spun. – The water is pumped off. Hygiene recommendation Washing almost exclusively with low temperatures will result in the formation of foul smelling coatings in the appliance.
6 Favourites 5.19 EcoManagement Only active if «EcoManagement» is turned on in the user settings (see page 30). Displaying estimate during programme selection The expected energy and water consumption can be displayed during additional function selection. ▸ Touch the desired programme. – The programme selected with the expected energy and water consumption appears in the TouchDisplay.
6 Favourites ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button to save the favourite programme. Yes ▸ Touch the button to cancel the action. No 6.2 Changing favourites ▸ Touch the button. – The appliance door opens. ▸ Touch the button. 60°C ▸ Touch the favourite programme to be changed. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Make the changes. Change ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button to save the favourite programme. Yes ▸ Touch the button to cancel the action. No 6.3 Deleting favourites ▸ Touch the button.
7 V-ZUG-Home 60°C ▸ Touch the desired favourite programme. ▸ Touch the button. – The programme selected starts. 7 V-ZUG-Home Your appliance is networkable. You can find further information under www.vzug.com. 8 User settings Providing no programme is running and no error messages are displayed, the user settings can be changed. 8.1 Customizing user settings ▸ Close the appliance door. ▸ Touch the button. – The «Extra» menu appears in the TouchDisplay. Extra 10° Standard Steam anti-cr.
8 User settings 8.4 Brightness The display can be adjusted to the prevailing light conditions. 8.5 Dark Medium bright Bright (factory setting) Very bright Language The language is set during the initial set-up of the appliance. It can be changed. 8.6 ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ German ▪ … Time The time must be reset if the power is cut for more than about 5 weeks. The appliance must not be disconnected from the mains supply for at least 30 minutes after making the settings. ▪ Clock 19:43 8.
8 User settings 8.11 Delayed start / OptiTime When the «Programme start» function is turned on, the time a programme should start running can be defined. When the «Programme end» function is turned on, the time a programme should end can be defined. If the «OptiTime» function is also turned on, the «OptiTime» function is automatically added whenever a delayed start is selected. 8.
9 Demo mode 8.18 Soft water When the function is turned on, adjusting for very soft water prevents heavy foaming. 8.19 EcoHybrid There are 3 settings for energy efficiency. 8.20 ▪ On ▪ Off (factory setting) ▪ Optimal ▪ Very good ▪ Good V-ZUG-Home Your appliance is networkable. ▪ Operate and display ▪ Display ▪ Off (factory setting) You can find further information under www.vzug.com. 8.21 Factory settings The factory settings can be restored.
10 Care and maintenance 9.2 Switching off ▸ Touch the button. – The appliance door opens. ▸ Hold the buttons depressed at the same time. – The «Demo mode» menu appears in the TouchDisplay. ▸ Touch the button. – The demo mode is not selected. ▸ Touch the button. – The setting is saved. – The TouchDisplay goes dark. 10 Care and maintenance Using the correct dosage of detergent will automatically clean the inside of the appliance.
10 Care and maintenance 10.3 Cleaning the water inlet filter Test the water inlet for leaks following maintenance work. ▸ To avoid blockages, periodically check and, if necessary, clean the water inlet filter 1. 1 10.4 Emergency draining The water in the appliance may be hot. Scalding hazard! Allow to cool down before emergency draining.
10 Care and maintenance 10.5 Cleaning the foreign body trap Clean the foreign body trap at regular intervals as well as after washing, for instance, pet blankets or other wash items that cause a thick build-up of fluff. ▸ Open the appliance door. ▸ Drain off any residual water (see page 33). 1 2 ▸ Remove any foreign objects (buttons, coins, etc.) from around the impeller 1. ▸ Using the emergency door release tool 2, check that the drain pump impeller can turn. The impeller 1 may turn stiffly.
10 Care and maintenance 10.7 Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure Wait until the washing drum is completely stationary. A washing drum that is still rotating poses a risk of serious injury. ▸ Close the water tap and disconnect the appliance from the mains. ▸ Open the drain tray with the flap for liquid detergent. ▸ Fold the drain tray right down. If necessary, carry out emergency draining. ▸ Remove drain tray. ▸ Remove the emergency door release tool 1 from its bracket. 1 a.
11 Trouble-shooting 11 Trouble-shooting You may be able to trouble-shoot the following malfunctions yourself. If not, note down the error message in full (message, F and E numbers) and call Customer Services. 11.1 Error messages Display Possible cause A2 Check water outlet ▪ The foreign body trap is ▸ Check cause (see page 34). clogged. ▸ Touch the button. ▪ The drain pump is ▸ Restart the programme. blocked. ▪ The drain hose is bent or kinked. ▪ The outlet or drain trap is clogged.
11 Trouble-shooting Display Possible cause Solution ▪ Various situations can ▸ Touch the FXX/EXX button. lead to an "F" message. ▸ Switch the power supply off for see instructions SN XXXXX XXXXXX about 1 minute. ▸ Switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme. ▪ If the error appears again: H20 ▸ Note down error message in full and appliance's SN. ▸ Interrupt the water and power supply.
11 Trouble-shooting Display Possible cause Solution Hygiene recommendation ▪ No wash cycle has been carried out at a temperature of at least 60 °C for a longer period of time. ▸ With one of the next wash cycles carry out a wash with at least 60° C. Inlet water very cold: Heating extended ▪ Inlet water is very cold. Heating is extended. ▸ No action is necessary. Too many items: Heating extended ▪ The selected pro▸ Adjust load to the max. load size gramme is intended for (see page 16).
11 Trouble-shooting Problem Possible cause Solution At the end of the programme, the appliance door cannot be opened with the button. ▪ The appliance door is stuck. ▸ Press hard against the lock area of the appliance door (i.e. front edge of appliance door). ▸ Touch the button again. ▪ An interruption in the power supply. ▸ Use the emergency door release (see page 35). Water sounds after programme has finished when washing drum is turned by hand.
11 Trouble-shooting Problem Possible cause Solution The consumption values for EcoManagement displayed are too high. ▪ The values can vary ac- ▸ Observe the user settings and addicording to programme, tional functions. load, additional functions and user settings. ▪ System-related fluctuations cannot be ruled out. The programme takes significantly longer than indicated. The programme times ▸ Further information can be found in given serve only as a the section on «Consumption valguide.
11 Trouble-shooting Result Possible cause Solution Grey residue on washing ▪ Grease and dirt ▸ Increase detergent dosage. particles left behind. ▸ Use heavy-duty washing detergent. ▪ Residue from detergent, ▸ Adjust amount of detergent to water limescale and dirt hardness and degree of soiling of washing (see page 18). ▪ Washing drum is overloaded. ▸ Put less laundry into the washing drum (see page 16). Washing feels hard ▪ Poor rinsing effect through very soft water (below 15 °fH).
12 Spare parts Result Possible cause Solution Holes, rips or tears ▪ Items in the wash with zips or hooks open. ▸ Fasten zip fasteners and hooks before washing. ▸ Wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. ▸ Turn pockets inside out. ▸ Empty garment pockets. ▪ Chemical effect of ▸ Do not put washing detergent dirwashing detergent, texectly onto the laundry. tile quality ▪ Washing drum dam▸ Inspect washing drum for foreign obaged by foreign objects jects and damage. (e.g.
13 Technical data 13 Technical data Dimensions Height 85 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 62.5 cm Weight 89 kg Pumping height of pump 1.2 m Load capacity 8 kg dry washing Plumbing in Connection to water supply Cold water G¾" Permitted pressure of water supply 0.1–0.6 MPa (1–6 bar) Max. pumping height of drain pump 1.2 m Spin speed 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600 rpm Electrical connection The electrical connection can be found on the identification plate (see page 51). 13.
13 Technical data 13.2 Consumption values The consumption data and programme times given serve only as a guide. They refer to the maximum load capacity and can vary with, for instance, towelling material, a very cold water feed, the degree of soiling selected or a smaller wash load. The time remaining shown and the programme end time are adjusted accordingly. Whites and coloureds programmes Programme Load kg Spin speed rpm 1 Duration hrs./mins.
13 Technical data Programme Load kg/items Spin speed rpm 1 Duration hrs./mins. Water l Energy kWh Net curtains 30 °C 2 Stop after rinsing 1h14 45 0.3 Baby garments 60 °C 5 1200 2h29 120 1.1 Denim 40 °C 4 1200 1h47 55 0.3 FirstWash 20 °C 2 1000 0h15 25 0.1 Underwear 30 °C 3 800 1h25 40 0.2 Black garments 40 °C 4 1200 1h50 85 0.4 Black hand wash 20 °C 1.5 600 1h05 68 0.1 WetClean 20 °C 1.5 400 1h00 60 0.2 1 Factory setting 13.
14 Washing tips 14 Washing tips 14.1 Energy and water economy ▪ Where possible fill the drum to the maximum load capacity of the relevant programme. ▪ Select «Pre-wash» or «Soaking» only for washing that is heavily soiled or stained. ▪ For lightly soiled washing without staining select the «20 °C» main wash programme or the additional function «Sprint». ▪ Select EcoHybrid level «optimal» if the duration of the programme or the germkilling effect of high temperatures do not play a role.
15 Disposal 15 Disposal 15.1 Packaging Never allow children to play with packaging material due to the danger of injury or suffocation. Store the packaging material in a safe location or dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly way. 15.2 Safety Render the appliance unusable to prevent accidents caused by improper use (e.g. through children playing): ▸ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician.
16 Index A Aborting Programme entry ......................................... Running programme ............................ 22, Additional functions ......................................... Starting........................................................... Allergies Anti-mite......................................................... Anti-mite ............................................................. Appliance disposal .......................................... Appliance hygiene .....................
16 Index G P Identification plate............................................ 51 Powder detergent ............................................ 17 Power failure ..................................................... 35 Pre-wash ............................................................ 13 Problems ........................................................... 36 Programme Aborting ..................................................... 9, 22 Changing.......................................................
Spinning Extra programmes....................................... 12 Sportswear Outdoor garments ....................................... 11 Sprint programme............................................ 14 Standard programme......................................... 9 Steam anti-crease Extra programmes....................................... 12 Symbols ................................................................ 5 T Technical questions......................................... 51 Textile programmes..........
17 Service & Support 17 Service & Support The «Trouble-shooting» section gives you valuable tips on how to deal with minor malfunctions yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service technician and any cost that goes along with it. Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty information. Please read this information carefully. Please register your appliance straightaway online at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty registration.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions. ▸ Switch on appliance and turn on water tap. ▸ Press the button. Appliance door opens. ▸ Load laundry. ▸ Add washing detergent to detergent dispenser drawer. ▸ Select programme and any additional functions (if required). ▸ Press the button. Programme starts. When programme has finished ▸ Press the button and unload the laundry. ▸ Clean detergent dispenser drawer. ▸ Push appliance door to, but do not close.
