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Post# 376120   9/1/2009 at 09:21 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        

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Well, here they are, unpacked to a group of collectors this weekend!!!! both the washer & dryer where put through their paces...very interesting machines...lots more programmes to explore, so come along for the ride...!!!
V-Zug Adora SLG Washing Machine & Adora WT-ATSLWPD Heat Pump Dryer...





Post# 376123 , Reply# 1   9/1/2009 at 09:28 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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V-Zug Adora SLQ Washer un-boxed

Post# 376124 , Reply# 2   9/1/2009 at 09:31 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Un packed

Post# 376125 , Reply# 3   9/1/2009 at 09:34 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Side profile

Post# 376126 , Reply# 4   9/1/2009 at 09:35 (5,343 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
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They look quite solid machines Mike, almost retro-ee in a way, refreshing to see square corners etc.....

Post# 376127 , Reply# 5   9/1/2009 at 09:37 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Rear - cold water connection with anti-flood inlet valve (Brass weighs a ton), drain connection (not yet connected)and three transit bolts - 13amp plug

Post# 376129 , Reply# 6   9/1/2009 at 09:41 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Baseplate for securing to wooden floors and semi-integrated installations!!The machine has a very thick moulded baseplate itself!!

Post# 376131 , Reply# 7   9/1/2009 at 09:42 (5,343 days old) by servisslimline (England, Brighton & Hove)        
nice

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they look nice,a bit samsungy but very cool, how much were the both of them? thanks servisslimline

Post# 376132 , Reply# 8   9/1/2009 at 09:45 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Drop down access to drain pump chamber, you drain the water into the drop down cover!!! also the blue keystick device for manually unlocking the door

Post# 376133 , Reply# 9   9/1/2009 at 09:47 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Door Boot protector, unlock the door & remove the polystyrene door ring

Post# 376134 , Reply# 10   9/1/2009 at 09:50 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Removal of boot protector, inside the drum, waste hose connection & instructions

Post# 376135 , Reply# 11   9/1/2009 at 09:52 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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ready to connect the flexi drain hose, (connects top back) and take out the Transit Bolts

Post# 376137 , Reply# 12   9/1/2009 at 09:55 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Spanner provided, also to level the feet with, waste hose just pushes on with pipe grip clips

Post# 376139 , Reply# 13   9/1/2009 at 10:02 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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All I need to do now is peel off the protective visor cover and switch on selecting the installation programme, which creates an very unbalanced load (the baffles use water fill for balancing - so it pumps 1 full, 1 half & one empty)the machine then goes into a fast spin and if its levelled correctly then it stops, OR flashes "CHECK STABILITY"

Post# 376141 , Reply# 14   9/1/2009 at 10:08 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Adora TSL heat Pump Dryer - unboxed, nice to see traditional carboard packing instead of plastic

Post# 376142 , Reply# 15   9/1/2009 at 10:14 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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All I have to do is fit the drain hose - the Adora does not have a water bottle it pumps all heat pump derived condensate through the pipe to a drain - you can get a nifty two in one connector which goes into the washer waste and then one pipe into your stand pipe!!!

Post# 376144 , Reply# 16   9/1/2009 at 10:22 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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All that remains is to position the dryer in situ and allow it to stand for two hours to allow the Adora TSL Heat Pump gasses to settle - THEN - select Installation test programme after you have selected "Language of Choice"

Post# 376146 , Reply# 17   9/1/2009 at 10:25 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Language Selection - then function ensuring heat pump is energised & the dryer is level & correct...

Post# 376149 , Reply# 18   9/1/2009 at 10:31 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Installed & ready for action - now all I need to do is sit down with a cup of tea and read the user Instruction Manuals!!!

Post# 376150 , Reply# 19   9/1/2009 at 10:34 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Square Corners

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Hey Gary - yes very square and solid looking , weigh a ton, lots of nifty features, ultra quiet and many new and interesting programmes!!! watch this space - sorry you couldnt get up this weekend, see you in Cardiff soon!!!

Post# 376151 , Reply# 20   9/1/2009 at 10:34 (5,343 days old) by servisslimline (England, Brighton & Hove)        
fab

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fantastic, what spin is the washer and will there be videos of the new washer and dryer on the way? thank
servisslimline


Post# 376152 , Reply# 21   9/1/2009 at 10:39 (5,343 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Phillip - keep counting the pennies!!!

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Post# 376157 , Reply# 22   9/1/2009 at 11:13 (5,343 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Changes with age

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Mike how you have changed!.....you seem shorter and to have grown a pony tail since getting this set :-
Autumn seems years away matey.........but i hope to get there.........erm i need to chat with you is it ok
Gary


Post# 376158 , Reply# 23   9/1/2009 at 11:14 (5,343 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Waaaaaaaah, Waaaaaaaah! I Want One! I Want One!

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If the United States ever goes to 220/50hz power am getting a V-Zug washing machine if one has to crate and ship the thing from Sweden oneself
Congrats!


Post# 376159 , Reply# 24   9/1/2009 at 11:37 (5,343 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Mike! How wonderful! Congratulations! Ofcourse I'm looking forward to full reports having the V-Zug madness stimulated a bit. LOL! They look truly gorgeous!! Can't take my eyes off of them
Launderess, they are made in Switzerland, not in Sweden
Louis


Post# 376163 , Reply# 25   9/1/2009 at 12:10 (5,343 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Wow

Hi Mike
They look really well built machines, like Miele, don,t like the price, lol
Regard
Paul


Post# 376164 , Reply# 26   9/1/2009 at 12:26 (5,343 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Hello, Mike. I have never met you, but admired your collection of machines for years. I remember when you first posted these incredible machines awhile ago and was truly blown away when I saw that they had a WETCLEANING! cycle. And that Basket that has many, many micro-mini holes, and interesting wash baffles. Well, congratulations on the pair! I guess you won't be coming up for air in about a week lol They are truly QUALITY machines and you want get them here in the states so I have to share yours with your pics and possibly videos. So what is the RPM on the spin please? And where are your ASKO pair going?..
Enjoy them. I know you will
Darren K


Post# 376168 , Reply# 27   9/1/2009 at 12:46 (5,343 days old) by rudin1969 (Italy)        

Mike
well done! I've had a VZug Adora SLQ for a couple a months -- bought it in Switzerland. I'm curious to hear what you think about it.


Post# 376169 , Reply# 28   9/1/2009 at 12:46 (5,343 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)        
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very smart machines, it looks like a simple program selection, not to fussy.

Post# 376170 , Reply# 29   9/1/2009 at 12:49 (5,343 days old) by rolls_rapide (.)        

Nice, solid-looking machines. I'd be worried about that brass fitting that weighs a ton, ripping off the modern soldered pipework under the sink. Maybe that fitting is meant for commercial premises? Or does Switzerland have different plumbing installation codes?

Post# 376175 , Reply# 30   9/1/2009 at 12:58 (5,343 days old) by dyson2drums (United Kingdom)        

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Cool
Very robust, looks very nice in place
Please let us know on performance
When did you actually install them
Will you be doing videos
I hope one day i'll have a set too
Have fun!


Post# 376193 , Reply# 31   9/1/2009 at 14:59 (5,343 days old) by bertrum ()        

Never seem these in anyones home, they must be sold in VERY small numbers in the UK
I wonder who does the after sales service for them
Dont know anything about this make at all, with the bolt down base plate I assume they are semi commercial
Look nice and solid built? What about lifting the lid on the appliances chestermike?


Post# 376196 , Reply# 32   9/1/2009 at 15:04 (5,343 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        

WONDERFUL


Post# 376200 , Reply# 33   9/1/2009 at 15:27 (5,343 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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Mike! LOVE the new addtions!!! I can't wait to see more! I see you have the washer on the left this time :-) to do with the door hinging?
I do hope those lovely maytaskos are safe and sound and won't be forgotten....if they need a new home....;-
Darren


Post# 376218 , Reply# 34   9/1/2009 at 17:07 (5,343 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        
Mike...

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How....and yes, there is a pun..
Adorable...
...and I am turning green right about now....


Post# 376240 , Reply# 35   9/1/2009 at 18:18 (5,342 days old) by vintagehoover ()        



Post# 376332 , Reply# 36   9/2/2009 at 04:12 (5,342 days old) by askomiele (Belgium Ghent)        
If miele ever goes

out of business... hopefully V-zug has it's TOL models available for me!
BTW is V-zug part of the BSH group or so? (The transportbolts reminded me of BSH, so does the manual lay-out)


Post# 376372 , Reply# 37   9/2/2009 at 12:54 (5,342 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Adorable Adora

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Thanks everyone for the messages, am busy doing pics n vids!!!

Phillip: 1600rpm 8kg load, it just hums on spin and the motor just powers through the revs!!

Gary: i dont think you`ll be finding many of these in later years!!...lol almost are indestructable!!! good speaking to you this morning!!

Laundress: I`ll see what I can sort out!!! you would love the dryer I`m sure, it just seems to "SUCK" the moisture from the clothes, not noticed excess heat like a condenser, AND a dryer thats quiet without being vented!

Louis: yes have just ordered a mains power pack for the camera, I`ll take you throught the progs...dont forget, only 45mins from Manchester.

Paul, yes along the same lines but with a difference I`m liking...

Darren K: yes dont worry the Maytag Asko`s are staying, I just love those machines, especially the styling as they both look identical, thats the only thing that bugs me about the Adoras!! loving the clothesline special by the way!!

Rudin: Congratulations, will have to compare wash results, so far great for me!!!

Lee: yes very easy to use, Touch & Go, as well as variables. Doesnt have a Start/Stop button though, automatically start after 20secs following programme selection or switches off if not in use.

Rolls Rapide: Oh yes that was my first thought, anti flood device that breaks your pipes - not good, have asked the question about whats required

Dyson2Drums: installed on friday just before the gang decended for the weekend, still finding my way around the programming, so far so good.

Bertrum: you wouldnt, they are just released into UK, 5yrs guarantee covered by Independant Service, not promoted as Semi-Commercial, will do more inside pics

Toggles: WetClean with a Steam Finish?? what do you reckon??

Darren: Gotta get some dates sorted!!! having just installed them the existing plumbing dictated the installation, didnt want to put any extra weight on my pipes with the anti-flood device, I prefer them the other way round like the Maytag (which are well staying.. Lol) have not turned the dryer door as am waiting for a stacking kit to take some Stack photos for the shop!!

Chris: Adorable indeed, the visitors couldnt wait to strip their beds n use it...LOl

VintageHoover: Jack -no problem, glad you got to see them, - yes pixiedust indeedy!!if you get a chance look at the Vintage Zugs with Louis - marvellous!!

AskoMiele: similar but thats where it ends, the user manuals are very Swedish, written like my previous pair

Top Inside: polydrum in two halves, solid metal harness supports,





Post# 376380 , Reply# 38   9/2/2009 at 13:02 (5,342 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)        
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Now I like that PCB, gives me some ideas for my project.

Post# 376385 , Reply# 39   9/2/2009 at 13:07 (5,342 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Rear

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The baseplate is a few inches thick of moulded polycarbon, very rigid and lots of fibre side panel sound insulation.

The three moulded pipes on the LHS from the water inlet / powder dispenser are the baffle stability fill pipes, the first time I used it I couldnt make out what was happening, fill inject stop fill inject stop as it was spinning....

And what other washer has its own Black Box of tricks..thats the speed / motor controller and on board computer linked to the top panel.

It uses the power of the water heater for the STEAM function, which makes sense of exisiting technology and as steam rises its in the right place under the drum to start with.


Post# 376392 , Reply# 40   9/2/2009 at 13:16 (5,342 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
V-Zug Adora with ....

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VAS - Vibration Absorbing System, diagram showing how the water is pumped to the baffles individually to aid vibration & stability!! When I first saw the Zug Adora I thought it pumped water to the baffles like the Titan did for washing!!! As it has a water jet that showers the clothes as well I like this version of events better...

Post# 376589 , Reply# 41   9/3/2009 at 12:20 (5,341 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Here are some of my pictures of these great machines....

Post# 376591 , Reply# 42   9/3/2009 at 12:21 (5,341 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

simple button control, with options...

Post# 376592 , Reply# 43   9/3/2009 at 12:22 (5,341 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

the dryer...

Post# 376593 , Reply# 44   9/3/2009 at 12:23 (5,341 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

open wide!

Post# 376594 , Reply# 45   9/3/2009 at 12:23 (5,341 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

the dryer control panel...

Post# 376595 , Reply# 46   9/3/2009 at 12:25 (5,341 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Seamus programmes...

Post# 376598 , Reply# 47   9/3/2009 at 12:29 (5,341 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

while, later in the day, Jack films...

Post# 376628 , Reply# 48   9/3/2009 at 14:44 (5,341 days old) by bertrum ()        

ahhhh carboran/ polydrum very disapointing.
bring back the ASKO pair!


Post# 376629 , Reply# 49   9/3/2009 at 15:33 (5,341 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Nice looking machine. Never seen one before. The top has a kind of 'traditional' look to it but the door and drum etc look modern, shame about the Poly tub - very similar to the Electrolux group Carboran tubs.

Great machine though.


Post# 376632 , Reply# 50   9/3/2009 at 16:07 (5,341 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Was Reading The Owner's Manual

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For this washer and it tis a rather interesting beast.

First and foremost the washer is designed for those living in multi-family housing (lofts, apartments, etc), thus the emphasis on anti-vibration and silence when running.

Cold fill only, but a powerful enough heater to get water boiling quite quickly, this also functions to make steam for those cycles.

Bio cycle uses stepped washing temperatures (starts cold, holds at warm for a bit, then goes onto whatever high temp one has requested). Dispenses the detergent first, then sends the bleach down once the unit resumes heating for the "boil wash" or "hot wash" portion.

Soap wash cycle dispenses water conditioner first, then after several minutes sends the soap detergent down into the drum. This mimics how laundry should be done when using pure soap or soap based detergents in that water is first softened with chemicals to bind minerals, then soap is added. This means less soap is required because of the soft water, and also helps prevent scum from forming.

Turbidity sensor adjusts washing and rinsing to suit soil levels. However one can also choose soil levels as part of wash program.

Wetcleaning cycle, steam cleaning cycle for various clothing, and the unit can even steam clean itself. This last bit replaces the need for maintenence wash cycles.

Still, only a 5kg load size, which is normal for Europe, the UK and elsewhere, still seems small by US standards.

As for the "plastic" outer tub, think pretty much all high end washers are going that way, Miele and so forth. Allows one bit less stainless steel, and does cut down a bit on weight. I mean the stuff is used for hulls on yachts that cost very dear and one has not heard many complaints.

L.


Post# 376640 , Reply# 51   9/3/2009 at 16:52 (5,341 days old) by askomiele (Belgium Ghent)        
I thought the Adora SLQ

was an 8 KG machine... and it fits in the miele class, meaning it will hold more than you can ever think of... ;)

Post# 376644 , Reply# 52   9/3/2009 at 17:14 (5,341 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
8KGs

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Yes this is the 8Kg machine Launderess
It's a beauty Mike. I love the look of the control panel
Steve


Post# 376653 , Reply# 53   9/3/2009 at 17:44 (5,340 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Drum Size

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yes its deffo an 8kg "LARGE" drum...was able to get two double bed complete sets in it no problem, 2 x duvets covers, bottom sheets and 8 pillow cases....

Outer Drum: yes I was disapointed not to be SS, unless the new Asko`s are changed to poly as well, the new range of Maytagaskos as well as the old have much to offer in price, features and functionality...


Bio Wash: this one is interesting, anyone seeing that on the control panel and not reading the book would assume Wash starts from cold and heats up in profile stages.....this Zug programe has a second stage when using two part multi-component detergent, i.e. Alkaline Detergent + Bleach

Part one: first the alkaline detergent with softener is added to the wash from the MAIN wash compartment & then suds are heated to 40c, then..
Part two: Around 6 mins later the bleach component is added via compartment one, the pre-wash compartment...

Does anybody know of any Euro detergents (household) that do this???







Post# 376656 , Reply# 54   9/3/2009 at 17:48 (5,340 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Beautiful ! Wash-Profiles , And Product Teardown. Launderess.







Darren k


Post# 376658 , Reply# 55   9/3/2009 at 18:08 (5,340 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Hello mike, Have you used the WETCLEAN cycle yet ?
And how does it work ? Thanks.






Darren k


Post# 376675 , Reply# 56   9/3/2009 at 19:36 (5,340 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)        

Hi Mike,

Great looking machines. Do you know what the drum volume is?

According to their website they arrive in AU in October.

Cheers

Nathan


Post# 376724 , Reply# 57   9/3/2009 at 21:41 (5,340 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        

chestermikeuk That machine is very awesome!!! I just wish that such FL machines existed in the US. Very boxy, Like it!! tilting consoles, I like it even more!! I hope they operate for you repair-free for years to come. They do indeed look like they are very solid machines.

Post# 376747 , Reply# 58   9/3/2009 at 22:37 (5,340 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        
Given their cost

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...I would hope that they do give faultless service for at least the next 15yrs!

...and I still want one....


Post# 376753 , Reply# 59   9/3/2009 at 22:54 (5,340 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        

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Sorry about the mix up in washer capacity/size, must have gotten hold of a manual for a different model.

Must be some very hard water in V-Zug land as it makes so many references to water conditioners. Most laundry detergents sold in the EU/UK are more than capable of dealing with the often rock hard water in some areas. Though one can purchase either soda crystals or Calgon to soften water as well, but many washing machine repairmen say it is really not required if one is dosing detergent correctly.

Noticed the thing about dispensing "bleach" later in the cycle as well. For those in the USA note that when European washing machine makers and others refer to bleach, they most always mean oxygen type, not chlorine. One can purchase all and sundry sorts of oxygen bleaches to add to wash cycles in the EU/UK. Range goes from Vanish type stain removers to "FleckenSalz" to liquid hydrogen peroxide. The powders are mainly sodium percarbonate which is rapidly replacing sodium perborate in EU/UK for various reasons.

IIRC most TOL and even MOL laundry detergents in the EU/UK are still designed for long step cycle washes, even if the final wash temperature is less than "boiling". This is also possible with detergents labled designed for "quick washes".

Find when using Persil, things are normally clean long before the water reaches boiling, this is perhaps Henkel's push to promote cleaning in cold or cool water.


Post# 376768 , Reply# 60   9/4/2009 at 02:46 (5,340 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Water Hardness

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Yes Laundress, Switzerland has all degres of water from Very hard in the North, Hard in the Mid Regions and Soft in the Southern regions, the instruction book even mentions a User Defined Setting for "Soft Water Regions" such as Ticino in the South of Switzerland...

SOFT WATER: This user defined setting gives a slightly reduced wash action to prevent excessive foaming, the amount of rinse water is increased by adding extra rinses and the water levels are higher....

Well it certainly covers all options, I think the user manual needs to have an addendum for country specific...although we use OxyAction type bleaches such as Vanish and softeners such as Calgon, these are promoted as adding it to the washpowder altogether...

So this is possibly the only household machine that could optimise these products...although for soft water washing with Soap based powder the water softener is added to pre-wash compartment and not main wash as we do now!!!

Ohh.. look out helpdesk!!!


Post# 376776 , Reply# 61   9/4/2009 at 04:04 (5,340 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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In Germany and perhaps in some other German speaking countries you can find "Baukasten Waschmittel" in some stores. These detergents exist of separate components that you can buy as you need them. The components are:

1. basic detergent
2. water softener
3. oxygen bleach
4. scent

You add as much from each of them as you want. V-Zug is optimized for using these "Baukasten Waschmittel". My AEG Öko Lavamat 6450 has the possibility to ad water softener before the detergent.


Post# 376779 , Reply# 62   9/4/2009 at 04:31 (5,340 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Multi-Component Powder

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Louis, very interesting, makes sense if water conditions are so different...

Would that break down further into synthetic powders and Soap based powders, I take it these are not mainstream Henkel type powders etc??

Nathan: Drum volume is 60ltrs, 1kg / 8kg capacity, does look huge even though the VAS balancing baffles are big!!!

Melvin: yes very solid and do weigh a ton,

Darren: Wetclean cycle will do later today!!am very pleased to say the only thing holding me back is the day job!!!

Chris: yes , and a lot longer I hope, have asked about computer updates for the next decade...LOL


Post# 376783 , Reply# 63   9/4/2009 at 04:49 (5,340 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Soap Based "Detergents"

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Such as Le Chat's "Savon de Marseille" soap chips, are very popular in many parts of Europe. Products basically are mainly soap with some sort of water softener, and or chemical surfactants,scent and perhaps bluing.

Many Europeans think soap is better for laundering especially for fine linens and baby's things. Not to mention "tree huggers", and other "Greens" who avoid petro-chemicals where possible

Don't know if one can purchase STPP (phosphates) in Europe to use as a water softener. Many European/UK detergents contain lots of the stuff, but never have seen it on supermarket shelves.

Lux soap flakes used to be sold in the UK, but then they vanished. IIRC another company brought back soap flakes and has a decent consumer base.

Problem with soap in a front loader is that it creates scum and can promote mould if one is not careful. Though have tons of various laundry soaps, am pretty much giving up on the stuff after finding mould growing in the pump area. Never have that problem when using TOL detergents such as Persil. This even though Persil contains about 5% soap.



Post# 376819 , Reply# 64   9/4/2009 at 11:44 (5,340 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
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This machine seems to turn everything on its head, every aspect of washing clothes has been looked at and thought through and then a machine designed and built to carry out these tasks

When you look at mainstream machines they are a joke by comparison, absolutely amazing this one though.........a combination of superb build and high technology, which is how it should be.

It just shows how cheap electronics have ruined mainstream washing machines........just glitter boxes with no substance to them..........

I too was taken aback when i saw it had a stainless steel tub, though i did notice the decent size bearings :-)...........

Well done Mike and thanks for restoring my faith in modern designed machines.

Gary


Post# 376821 , Reply# 65   9/4/2009 at 12:26 (5,340 days old) by rolls_rapide (.)        
ECOVER Washing Powder + ECOVER Bleach Powder

A few years ago, you could buy Ecover's washing powder and a packet of Ecover oxygen bleach powder.

Could this be the reason for that cycle?


Post# 376829 , Reply# 66   9/4/2009 at 13:44 (5,340 days old) by logixx (Germany)        
www.skip.de

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Skip is one of these German multi-component detergents. Basic detergent for colors and delicates, bleach for stains and whites and water softener.



Post# 376872 , Reply# 67   9/4/2009 at 18:04 (5,339 days old) by favorit ()        
Household wetcleaning cycles

To be honest it isn't a TRUE wetclean cycle, as wetcleaning baths are never done with PURE water. Even interim rinse(s) is (are) done with a sour to protect fabrics.
So it can be performed only by those machines that have detergents/sours supplied by pumps

Miele has similar cycles, named "wool/handwash" and silk/handwash on household machines and standard Little Giants. Very low levels (wet, not "old school" soaked) no tumbling but very delicate motion

They call these cycles "wetcleaning cycle" only on those Little Giants / bigger professional washers equipped with dispensing pumps, so that all baths can be run with the proper sours

Anyway since ten years ago when we got the W844 with the wool/handwash cycle we rarely take any items to the drycleaner. Dry clean only woolens/cashmere even last longer if they were drycleaned, the same is for raincoats.

I have a Loden jacket (boiled wool - dry clean only item) that has been "wetcleaned" more than 10 times. Each time it comes out of the 1200 rpm spin without a wrinkle. A couple of hours on a hanger and it is ready for use

Mike have you already "played" with the step-skip feature ?
I'd go crazy for it. Press the rapid advance button once and it makes the whole rinse routine. Press it twice and it makes the last rinse only .... wow, it's like going back to timers :-))

Are you using it on euro mode or with those supersonic Swiss wash times that could be a battlehorse in the US ?



Post# 376880 , Reply# 68   9/4/2009 at 18:17 (5,339 days old) by favorit ()        
Water softener then detergent like Lavamats

As Louis wrote this feature was common on late 80's A.E.G. Lavamats. The first five minutes of the wash bath are run only with Calgon/Calfort to soften water. Then the detergent is added by a further fill in the same bath.
As the water is softened it is possible to use far less detergent
A.E.G. claimed this system was OEKO (ECO) : oeko-nomical and oeko-logical.
Alongside with the ball valve in the drain it was very effective to save lots of powder


Post# 376882 , Reply# 69   9/4/2009 at 18:18 (5,339 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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I gather the Euro mode has longer standard times and the Swiss have US style times?

Given the requirement of mechanical action v's water consumption, does it use more water on the Swiss settings?


Post# 376900 , Reply# 70   9/4/2009 at 19:12 (5,339 days old) by favorit ()        
swiss mode = higher water level

After reading the manuals I guess so, it's a bit like those "sloshy washes" of vintage mieles that ran a boilwash within an hour. The load saturates faster so it is washed/rinsed faster ... but the bills are higher. The Swiss don't care, they've plenty of banks, while we've plenty of -river-banks *LOL*

It's just the same idea on those dishwashers with Turbo and Variospeed feature : more water = more pressure = less time, but a bit higher bill


Post# 376904 , Reply# 71   9/4/2009 at 19:26 (5,339 days old) by favorit ()        
"Drum volume is 60ltrs"

So it is a 6 kg machine, not 8 IMHO

All the producers are kidding : Miele says its new 60 ltrs drum holds 7 kg .... Candy/Hoover says even 9 kg ....

Commercial machines keep on using the 1:10 ratio (ten cubic decimetres/litres per each kg of load). Not a case



Post# 376906 , Reply# 72   9/4/2009 at 19:27 (5,339 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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Give me a 60-75min 40c cycle with wash water 3cm up the door over a 120min wash with no visible water anyday...

...and hang the minor increase in electricity cost

The Swiss really do ROCK!


Post# 376907 , Reply# 73   9/4/2009 at 19:31 (5,339 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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When it comes to capacity and capability here, Choice will test the machine at it's stated capacity to ensure that the playing field is level.....

...I've seen pictures and read articles where the machine can not physically hold the stated capacity (American manufacturers being particularly guilty)...so it will be interesting to see how it performs here at the stated capacity on a normal cycle with a cold water (yuck) wash....

Which I would completely ignore and wash at 40c anyway!


Post# 376987 , Reply# 74   9/5/2009 at 04:49 (5,339 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Not totally by coincidence I was in a German supermarket yesterday and saw the Skip products there.

This capacity overrating is a hype that should be dealt with as soon as possible by the European consumer organisations. I think a test with a standard load of laundry should do it. Weigh it and try to stuff it in! I'm sorry that V-Zug is going with this stupid hype.

BTW, now I have seen these washer and dryer next to eachother I noticed that they are not completely matching. The design of the bottom part of the front is different. It's actually just like GE with the Filter Flo machines. The front panel of the washer ends at the bottom while the dryer has an extra panel and a small baseboard.


Post# 377224 , Reply# 75   9/6/2009 at 15:26 (5,338 days old) by spiralator60 (Los Angeles)        
Machine Control Panels

Mike,

Congratulations on the machines! They look fantastic.

I see that the control panels on the washer and dryer tilt out and up from the vertical position. How far does the panel rotate? Is this something that happens when the power is turned on or a button is pressed, like the door to the CD-ROM drive on a computer?

Darryl



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