Washer takes much longer than the displayed time to finish a cycle

Safety first: Disconnect power before internal inspection.

• 1. Observe behavior: Note if the machine repeatedly tries to spin and stops, or if it spends long periods heating.
• 2. Balance loads: Avoid single heavy items and ensure even distribution.
• 3. Descale heater: Run a maintenance cycle with descaler to remove limescale from the V-ZUG heating element, improving heating speed.
• 4. Clean pump filter: Ensure fast drainage by cleaning the drain pump filter.
• 5. Check water pressure: Confirm adequate inlet pressure and clean inlet filters.