V-ZUG Ltd Washing machine Adora 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.
Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children in the home . . . . . . Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your appliance Appliance description . . . . . . . . Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating and display elements Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
… Contents Care and maintenance Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . Emergency draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the foreign body trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 42 42 43 44 Trouble-shooting 45 What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions.
… Safety precautions 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 use. 䡲 Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or similarly qualified persons.
… Safety precautions 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 are often unable to recognise the danger of electrical appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance – there is a danger that children could get locked inside.
… Safety precautions 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 washing detergent can cause problems. Keep all washing detergents and additives out of the reach of children.
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 functions – Temperature selection – Spin speed selection – Delayed start – Stop after rinsing – Deselect parts of programmes 䡲 Sensors for optimizing the wash cycle 䡲 Automatic energy-saving stand-by 䡲 Digital display fo
… Your appliance Construction The appliance door can be set to open to the left or to the right. Our Customer Services can make the necessary adjustments to the appliance. 1 Operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) The operating panel can be set in one of three positions.
… Your appliance Operating and display elements 95 60 40 20 SPORT Main programmes 95 Whites 95 °C 60 Coloureds 60 °C Woollens 30 °C 40 Coloureds 40 °C Hand wash 20 °C 20 Coloureds 20 °C Additional programmes SPORT Easy care Steam anti-crease Pre-wash Night economy programme Sport Anti-mite Additional functions Temperature setting Quick wash cycle/ End of programme Spin speed Door opener Delayed start 11
… Your appliance Programme progress display The programme progress display shows the stage at which the programme is at. Pre-wash / Main wash Rinsing Final rinse / Conditioning Spinning Draining 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 equipped with an indicator light. Indicator light flashes Programme or function can be selected.
… Your appliance Using for the first time Before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following work should be carried out. The appliance was tested with water before being shipped. There may therefore still be traces of water left in the appliance. Transport lock Before using the appliance for the first time, the transport lock must be removed (3 screws with washers at the back of the appliance), in order to avoid damage to the appliance.
Programme overview To select the right wash programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.g. 40 . Main programmes Programme Symbol Type of wash Whites White cottons, linens: 95 e.g. bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. 95 °C Coloureds Coloured cottons: 60 e.g. bright blouses, overalls, shirts, bed linen. 60 °C Coloureds Coloured cottons (non-fast): 40 sportswear, blue jeans, sweatshirts, T-shirts. 40 °C Suitable for normally soiled cotton load.
… Programme overview 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. The indicated remaining time is automatically adjusted. Load capacity Spin speed * Duration Water Energy 1–8 kg 1200 rpm 2h10 75 l 2.2 kWh 1–8 kg 1200 rpm 1h30 65 l 1.
… Programme overview Additional programmes Easy care 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.
… Programme overview Steam anti-crease 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 – for easy ironing – or tumble dried. 䡲 To avoid renewed creasing at the end of the programme, the wash- ing is loosened up for an extended period (about 60 minutes). The washing can be unloaded at any time.
… Programme overview Intensive programme Suitable for normally soiled washing 䡲 Significant lengthening of the washing duration A Keep the desired main programme selection button depressed for 3 seconds. – The digital display shows . 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 It is possible to skip parts of the programme selected.
… Programme overview Soap wash (softener + soap detergent) The programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component detergents (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 programme A Press the button 3×. – The digital display shows .
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 shows . A Press the button repeatedly until the desired setting shows in the digital display, e.g.: for childproof lock OFF. A To change, press the 95 button.
… User settings The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. A Hold button depressed for 5 seconds.
… User settings 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 rinse cycle is added to each programme and the water level is also increased by 1–3 cm during main wash and each rinse cycle.
… User settings 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). Soaking cannot be combined with start delay. Switch soaking on/off A Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. – The digital display shows . A Press the button repeatedly until the current setting shows in the digital display, e.g.: for soaking OFF. A Press the 95 button.
… User settings 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. Increasing the spin speed: To protect delicates, can only be used with suitable programmes (e.g. whites). Reducing the spin speed: Can be used with all programmes. Setting maximum spin speed A Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. – The digital display shows .
… User settings 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 lightly soiled everyday washing. Washing almost exclusively with low temperatures will result in the formation of foul smelling coatings in the appliance. To avoid this a «hygiene recommendation» appears when it is recommended for hygiene reasons to carry out a wash with at least 60 °C.
… User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent small children accidentally starting or stopping 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 depressed for 5 seconds. – The digital display shows . A Press the button repeatedly until the current setting shows in the digital display, e.g.: for childproof lock OFF. A Press the 95 button.
… User settings 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 seconds. – The digital display shows . A Press the button repeatedly until the current setting shows in the digital display, e.g.: for automatic door opener OFF. A Press the 95 button.
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. 1 1 1 0 – The appliance switches on. A Turn the water tap on. A Press the 28 button to open the appliance door.
… Washing 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 fabrics as well as mixed fabrics, fill the washing drum max. ½ full. 䡲 If washing delicates, woollens, silks, polyacrylics or net curtains, fill the washing drum max. ¼ full.
… Washing 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 1 M A X Pull flap 1 to the front and fold down. Do not fill with liquid detergent past the upper mark. Liquid detergent can only be used for the main wash with programmes without a pre-wash.
… Washing Detergent dosage Adding too much detergent could cause excess foaming, giving a poor wash result and, in the worst case, causing damage to the appliance. 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.
… Washing 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 additional «Soap wash» programme to wash with soap detergent. Since soap binds with lime, soap detergent should only be used when the water is soft or moderately hard (up to 25 °fH) and limescale protection is added.
… Washing 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 pressed within the next 20 seconds, the programme selected starts automatically. Use 'Programme overview' to determine which programme is the most suitable for your washing.
… Washing Selecting additional programme SPORT A Easy care Steam anti-crease With pre-wash Night economy programme Sport Anti-mite Press the required button when the indicator light flashes. – The new programme duration appears in the digital display. Changing the temperature 95 A 60 40 40 20 SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature appears in the digital display.
… Washing Changing the spin speed 95 A 60 40 40 20 SPORT Immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired spin speed appears in the digital display. It is possible to change the current setting while a programme is running. The recommended and maximum settable spin speed depends on the programme selected. With «No spinning / Stop after rinsing» , the washing remains lying in the water after the final rinse. There is no spinning nor intermediate spinning.
… Washing Selecting delayed start 95 A 60 40 40 20 SPORT 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 programme selected starts automatically. Washing can be added at any time.
… Washing Selecting bio wash / soap wash A Select programme. A Press the button 2×. – The digital display shows A Press the for bio wash. button 3×. – The digital display shows for soap wash. Selecting separate rinsing / separate spinning A Select programme.
… Washing 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. – The appliance door opens. – The digital display flashes. A Add or unload wash items. A Close the appliance door. – The programme is resumed.
… Washing 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 at the same time press the button. 95 95 60 60 40 40 20 20 SPORT The appliance can now be operated without regard to the childproof lock until the programme starts.
… Washing 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 loosening-up period is extended to about 60 minutes to prevent further creasing. Press the button to unload the washing at any time during the loosening-up phase. With «Automatic door opener OFF» When the programme has finished, the following appears in the digital display for 20 minutes: . The symbol flashes.
… Washing 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 spinning. With display Hygiene recommendation A With one of the next wash cycles carry out a wash with at least 60 °C. End of the wash day A Clean the detergent dispenser drawer if necessary.
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 detergent from the chrome steel with a soft cloth to avoid staining. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer If the normal dosage of washing detergent is used, the compartments in the detergent dispenser drawer are cleaned by the water flowing in. Wash out the detergent compartments if particularly soiled.
… Care and maintenance Emergency draining The water in the appliance may be hot. Scalding hazard! Allow to cool before 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. 2 Or A 1 Remove quick operating instructions 1 from the wash detergent drawer and open drain tray 2. 2 1 A Fold drain tray 2 fully down.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the foreign body trap The foreign body trap 1 must be periodically cleaned of any deposits. The foreign body trap should also be cleaned after washing, e.g. pet blankets or other wash items that cause a thick build-up of fluff. 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. buttons, coins, etc).
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. Before calling Customer Services, please note down the error message in full, e.g. xx / xxx and the serial number (FN). What to do if … … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 The foreign body trap or A Remove the cause of the problem. suds pump is blocked.
… Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 Large items are unevenly A Wash large and small items together to distributed in the washing drum. reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads forming. 䡲 Pillows or similar items in A Remove the pillows. the wash. 䡲 Wash items are tangled. … A Spin the washing again. A Spin the pillows separately. A Separate the wash items. A Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases. A Spin the washing again.
… Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 The water tap is turned A Remove the cause of the problem or wait until the water supply is restored. 䡲 The mesh filter in the A water connection is clogged. Cancel the error message by pressing the button. A Restart the programme. off. 䡲 An interruption in the water supply. 䡲 The water pressure is too low.
… Trouble-shooting … xx and xxx appear alternately in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 Various situations can A lead to an «F» error message. 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 a new programme. A If the error message reappears, note down the error message in full and the serial number. A Turn off the water supply and switch off the power supply.
… Trouble-shooting … and appear alternately in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 Faulty electrical 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 a new programme. A If the error message reappears, note down the error message in full (message, serial number and error number), then interrupt the electricity supply. A Call Customer Services. connection.
… Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 Hygiene A recommendation. With one of the next wash cycles carry out a wash with at least 60 °C. 䡲 No wash cycle has taken place at a temperature of at least 60 °C over a long period of time. … the programme takes significantly longer than indicated Possible cause Solution 䡲 Too much washing A Reduce the amount of washing detergent used next time.
… Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 Selected programme is A intended for a reduced washing load. If there are too many articles, heating and possibly also the rinsing will be extended. With the next wash cycle adjust the amount of articles to the max. washing load (see 'Programme overview'). … the washing is not spinning or is not being spun properly Possible cause Solution 䡲 The spin speed set is too A Increase the spin speed for the next wash low.
… Trouble-shooting … appears in the digital display Possible cause Solution 䡲 Large unbalance in A the washing drum. The appliance tries to improve the distribution of the washing load. The final spin is extended. Wash large and small items together to reduce the possibility of unbalanced loads forming. … vibrating heavily when spinning Possible cause Solution 䡲 The transport lock has not A Remove the transport lock. been removed.
… Trouble-shooting … water sounds are heard at the end of the programme when the washing drum is turned by hand Possible cause Solution 䡲 Water carried in corruga- No action is necessary. The expelled water is automatically pumped out and there are no tions for the purpose of equalizing the unbalance negative consequences. was unable to be completely drained before the end of the programme.
… Trouble-shooting … traces of fabric conditioner or water left behind in the fabric conditioner compartment Possible cause Solution 䡲 The siphon in the fabric A Ensure the siphon is in place correctly. A Clean the siphon and suction tube. conditioner compartment is missing or is not in place correctly. 䡲 The siphon or suction tube is clogged.
… Trouble-shooting Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure Ensure that the washing drum is stationary. Do not touch the drum while it is still in motion – risk of serious injury. If the emergency door release tool 2 is missing, a screw driver can be used instead. 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.
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 and brush out pockets of work overalls worn in the metal industry (metal shavings can damage the washing and cause rust stains).
… Washing tips 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 fabric. 䡲 Use a mild detergent (use sparingly due to foaming). 䡲 With older, faded curtains, the material is weaker and may be easily damaged if machine washed.
… Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash results White residue on washing Possible cause Solution 䡲 Despite thorough rinsing, A Shake out or brush the wash items. badly soluble compounds A Rewash the items again with just a little (zeolites) in the detergent detergent. can be left on the A Use a liquid detergent that does not contain washing. zeolites. A Increase rinsing intensity. Grey residue on washing Possible cause Solution 䡲 Grease and dirt particles A Use more detergent next time.
… Washing tips Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds Possible cause Solution 䡲 Exceptionally heavily A Select stronger wash programme, e.g. with «pre-wash». A Use washing detergent containing bleach. soiled washing. 䡲 Washing detergent used (detergents for coloureds) does not contain bleach. Fruit, coffee or tea stains cannot be removed. Unsatisfactory wash result using liquid detergent Possible cause Solution 䡲 Liquid detergent used A Use washing detergent containing bleach.
… Washing tips Colours running in the wash Possible cause Solution 䡲 Non-fast colours in the A Wash white and coloured textiles separately. A Follow the fabric care instructions on the items of washing. A Empty garment pockets. wash. 䡲 Objects in the wash whose colour has run. Unsatisfactory rinsing performance Possible cause Solution 䡲 Too much washing A Adjust the washing detergent dosage to the water hardness and degree of soiling. A Increase rinsing intensity. detergent.
… Washing tips Holes, rips or tears Possible cause Solution 䡲 Washing items with zips A Fasten zip fasteners and hooks before washing. A Wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. A Turn garment pockets inside out. A Do not put washing detergent directly on to fabrics. 䡲 Washing drum damaged A by foreign objects (e.g. nails, paper clips, bra hooks). Inspect the washing drum for foreign objects and for damage. A Remove foreign objects.
Spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Water outlet hose 1.5 m / 4.
Technical data Dimensions Height: Width: Depth: Empty weight: Dry load capacity: 85 cm 59.5 cm 60 cm 71 kg 8 kg dry washing Plumbing Connection to water supply: Permitted flow pressure: Max. pressure head of suds pump: Cold water G¾" 0.1–1.
… Technical data Note for testing institutes Set to the standard wash programme according to to AS/NZS 2040.2:2005 A Keep the 40 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 button. – The digital display shows .
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, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety 䡲 Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe- cially through children playing.
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Index A Adding washing detergent......... 30 Additional functions.............. 11, 19 Additional programmes ....... 11, 16 Selecting ................................... 34 Allergies......................................... 22 Anti-mite.................................. 17, 34 Appliance Construction ............................. 10 Description ................................. 9 Preparing .................................. 28 Appliance door............................. 10 Checking the door seal..........
… Index E Easy care............................... 16, Emergency door release ............ Emergency door release tool..................... 10, 55, Emergency draining .................... End of the wash day.................... Energy consumption.................... Energy economy .................. 57, 62 43 41 15 64 F Fabric care symbols .................... Fabric conditioner ................ 10, Conditioning ............................. Traces of fabric conditioner... Fabric wear ....................
… Index 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................................ 7 Separate rinsing / spinning .................................. 18, 37 Serial number (FN)...................... 10 Siphon for fabric conditioner ............................. 10, 62 Cleaning........................
Repair service The 'Trouble-shooting' section will help you to carry out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service engineer and the cost that goes along with it. 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 address book.
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 A Load the washing and then close the appliance door A Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out and add the washing detergent A Push the detergent dispenser drawer back in A Select wash programme A If required, select additional programmes / functions A The appliance starts automatically after about 20 seconds
