Schulthess Spirit 610 User manual

Operating instructions
Heat pump dryer
Spirit 610

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Symbols
Please read the instructions.
Warnings are marked with a warning
triangle.
The text gives information how a
dangerous situation can be avoided.
Signal words indicate the severity
of the danger, if not avoided.
Warning
means that possible personal inju-
ries, and potentially life-threatening
injuries may occur.
Important
means property damages may
occur.
indicates a fire hazard.

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Dear Customer
We are pleased that you have chosen a Schulthess dryer.
Your new dryer is the result of many years of development work.
The highest quality requirements, both in development and manufacture, guarantee
along lifetime.
Its design meets all the demands of modern laundry care and offers you a varied
and individual choice of programmes.
Sparing use of energy and short drying times help to ensure that you can use
your dryer as economically as possible.
Please read these instructions carefully to enable you to use all the possibilities
and advantages of your new dryer.
Please note in particular the safety informations.
We hope you will be very happy with your new Schulthess dryer.
Your
Schulthess Maschinen AG

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Contents
Safety and safety measures .................................................6
Disposal ...................................................................10
Tips for drying .............................................................10
Environmentally compatible drying ........................................... 11
Observe before first use .................................................... 11
Machine description ........................................................12
Drying .....................................................................14
Preparing the appliance ....................................................14
Selecting programme ......................................................14
Starting the programme ....................................................15
Skipping to the next programme step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interrupting the programme .................................................16
Cancelling the programme ..................................................16
Adding more laundry .......................................................16
Programme end ........................................................... 17
Cleaning the fluff filters .................................................... 17
Switching off the machine ..................................................19
Programme survey .........................................................20
Most efficient programme for cotton textiles ..................................20
Cotton and line ...........................................................20
Easy care laundry .........................................................21
Mixed laundry .............................................................21
Time drying ...............................................................22
Programme options ........................................................23
Gentle ...................................................................23
Time preset ..............................................................23
Drying + .................................................................24
Time ....................................................................24
Express ..................................................................24
Settings ...................................................................25
Menu Settings ............................................................26
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................29
Cleaning the machine ......................................................29
Cleaning the filter support ..................................................29
Cleaning the moisture sensor ...............................................30

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Emptying for frost protection or transport .....................................30
Self-cleaning .............................................................30
Problems .................................................................. 31
Technical specifications ....................................................34
Customer service ..........................................................35
Warranty ..................................................................35

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Safety and safety measures
The enclosed documents contain
important information on the instal-
lation, use and safety of the dryer.
Keep the documents safe for other
users or subsequent owners.
► Read the instructions carefully
before operating the machine.
► Keep the instructions near the
machine for further reference.
This machine meets the stringent
safety regulations for electronic
devices.
► Please observe the safety in-
structions in the operating and
installation instructions.
Use in accordance
with the intended purpose
The dryer is suitable exclusively for
the drying of household textiles.
The machine may be operated by
children 8 years or older and adults
with impaired physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they
are supervised or have been in-
structed regarding the safe use of
the machine and understand the
dangers resulting from the use of
the machine. Do not let children
play with the machine.
Do not let children carry out clean-
ing and user maintenance without
supervision.
Safety while handling
and operating
Warning
Danger of electric shock!
► Do not connect an appliance
which displays visible damage.
► Only touch the main switch with
dry hands.
► Only pull the plug, do not pull
the cable.
► Under no circumstances spray
the machine with water or clean
it with a steam cleaner.
Repair work may only be executed by
qualified and trained personnel and
defective components may only be
replaced with original spare parts by
the original equipment manufacturer.
Inexpert repairs or non-original parts
can cause considerable property
damage and risk to the user.
Modifications to the appliance are
only admissible after consultation
with the manufacturer.
► If the mains supply is damaged,
replace it with the correspond-
ing replacement line (available
from manufacturer or customer
service).

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► Always unplug the machine from
the power source before carrying
out maintenance work.
► If the machine is not needed for
a longer period of time, disconnect
it from the power supply.
Warning
Risk of fire!
Risk of poisoning!
Damage to goods and equipment!
The device contains the environ-
mentally friendly, but flammable
refrigerant R 290. Improper disposal
can lead to fire and poisoning.
► Properly dispose of the device
and do not damage the refriger-
ant circuit pipes.
► Always ensure that the air vent on
the dryer remains unobstructed.
► Ensure adequate ventilation in
the room.
► Keep open flames and sources of
ignition away from the device.
Warning
Risk of injury!
Climbing onto the dryer may cause
it to tip and cause injuries.
► Never climb onto the appliance.
► Do not sit, lean or support your-
self on the loading door.
Components sticking out from the
machine (e.g. loading door) may
break off and cause injuries, when
used for lifting.
► Do not lift the machine on pro-
truding components.
When a drying cycle is stopped early,
the heat and moisture of the laun-
dry can cause burns when comes in
contact with the skin.
► Appropriate hand protection is
therefore to be worn.
► Remove the laundry quickly and
spread it out so that the heat
can be given off.
If a puddle forms on the floor near
the appliance (hose tear, leak, etc.),
wipe it dry and eliminate the cause.
Warning
Risk of fire!
Items containing heat sensitive sub-
stances can ignite during the drying
process.
► Never dry laundry in your dryer
that has been cleaned with in-
dustrial chemicals or treated with
flammable solvents, such as stain
removers, benzine etc.
► Wash laundry items soiled with
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
gas, petroleum, kerosene, stain
remover, turpentine, wax or wax
remover, in warm water with extra
laundry detergent.

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► Do not dry textiles in the dryer
which have been in contact / cov-
ered with setting lotion, nail polish
remover or similar agents.
► Do not dry items made of foam
rubber (latex foam rubber),
shower caps, waterproof textiles,
rubberised articles, as well as
garments or pillows filled with
foam rubber flakes in the dryer.
► Remove all objects, such as e.g.
lighters and matches.
► Fabric softeners, or similar prod-
ucts, should be used as specified
by the fabric softener instructions.
Safety for children
Warning
Risk of injury!
Children are in danger of injury or
life-threatening situations, when
playing with the machine.
► Keep children under 3 years
of age away from the machine,
when not closely supervised.
► Never permit children to play in,
on or near the dryer.
► Activate the child lock, if neces-
sary.
Children may lock themselves in the
machine – this is a life-threatening
situation.
Ensure that an old appliance can no
longer be used:
► Disconnect the mains cable.
► Cut through the mains cable and
remove cable and plug.
► Destroy or remove the door lock.
When playing with packaging materi-
al / film and packaging parts, children
may become entrapped in it or pull
these over their head and suffocate.
► Keep packaging material away
from children.
Safety during installation
Warning
Risk of injury!
If the machine is to be placed on a
plinth, it must be mounted accor-
ding to the installation instructions,
otherwise this involves danger of
tipping or falling.
► Have the machine installed
according to the mounting
instructions by qualified and
trained personnel.
► Do not connect an appliance
which displays visible damage.
► When installing as a washer-
dryer tower combination, use a
stacking kit to secure the dryer.

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Observe when drying
The fluff filters must be inserted
when operating this machine.
► Never operate the machine with
damaged fluff filters.
► Keep the area surrounding the
dryer free of dust and fluff.
► The fluff filters must be cleaned
regularly. Fluff may compromise
and destroy the heat exchangers.
The maximum load is 8 kg of dry
textiles.
► Dry clean laundry in the dryer
only.
► Before starting a programme,
make sure that there is no
foreign object in the drum.
► Keep pets away from the
machine.
A drying procedure should always
end with fully completed cooling-off,
so that the laundry items remains at
a temperature that does not dama-
ge them.
► If a drying cycle is ended prema-
turely without cooling-off, all of
the laundry must be r emoved
quickly and spread out so that
the heat can be given off.
Caution: when a drying cycle
is stopped early, the heat and
moisture of the laundry can cause
burns when it comes into contact
with the skin. Make sure to wear
appropriate hand protection.

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Tips for drying
Sorting the laundry
Follow the care symbols in the fabrics.
To achieve even drying results, sort the
laundry by fabric type and desired level of
dryness.
Dry at normal temperature
Dry at low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Dry wool or textiles containing wool with
the special programme Wool Finish only
(risk of felting).
Notice
Textiles with metal reinforcements can
damage the components of the machine
and must not be dryed in the dryer.
Disposal
Packaging from your new machine
All packaging materials used are environ-
mentally friendly and reusable. Return the
packaging to the retailer or supplier.
Dispose of all packaging materials properly.
Disposal of your old machine
Worn-out electrical and electronic equip-
ment are to be collected, valuable materials
recovered and harmful substances disposed
of in an environmentally-friendly manner.
For this, an advance disposal charge is levied
on every household appliance and the end
consumer charged directly. This is mandatory
under Swiss law.
The advance recycling fee (vRG)
The advance recycling fee is already con-
tained within the price of a new machine.
The current disposal of old machines is
being financed with this contribution.
This is why all household machines can be
disposed of without charge even when a
new one is not being purchased.
Your retailer, or one of the 400 official
SENS collection sites, will accept worn-out
machines (www.sens.ch or ask your local
authority).
An additional fee can be charged for collec-
tion from the home according to cost.

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Preparing the laundry
► Do up all zips, hooks and eyes.
► Button up duvet covers and pillowcases.
Tie together loose belts, apron strings
etc.
Drying the laundry
► Remove easy care laundry from the
dryer in a slightly damp state if possi-
ble (Slightly dry) and allow to finish
drying in the air. Over drying causes
creases.
► Laundry which is still too damp after
drying a load of widely varying fabrics
can be dried further using the pro-
gramme Time drying.
► Knitted fabrics, e.g. jersey underwear,
can shrink slightly during drying. Do not
use the Extra Dry programmes for
these fabrics.
► Only dry delicate fabrics, such as silk and
synthetic curtains, with the appropriate
special programme (risk of creasing).
► For drying single pieces of laundry
select the programme option Express
or a Timed drying programme.
Environmentally
compatible drying
Notice
Wringing wet laundry: waste of energy!
► Remove as much water as possible from
the laundry before drying by spinning in
a washing machine or spin dryer.
The higher the spin speed, the shorter
the drying time and lower the energy
consumption.
► You should also spin easy care laundry.
Notice
Overfilling affects the drying result and
severely creases the laundry.
► Do not exceed the maximum load.
Small loads are uneconomical and
result in increased wear of laundry and
machine.
► If possible, always load the dryer with
the maximum load.
Observe before first use
► Install the machine according to the
installation instructions.
► Wipe the inside of the drum with a
damp cloth.

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Machine description
Loading door Cooling grid
Control and display area

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Easy Care Cabinet dry
Cotton Cabinet dry
Cotton Extra dry
1/3
Display and buttons
On / Off
Back in the menu
Scroll backwards
Scroll forwards
Start programme
Open the door
Standard programme
Settings
1/3 Page number programme menu

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Drying
Preparing the appliance
► Check whether the fluff filters are
in place (see Drying / Clean fluff
filters).
► Switch on the power supply.
Turn on machine
► Press button On / Off .
After starting, the main menu is
displayed.
1/3
Easy care Cabinet dry
Cotton Cabinet dry
Cotton Extra dry
► Additional menu pages can be opened
by pressing the arrow button Scroll
forwards .
Opening the door
► Press button Open the door .
The loading door springs open.
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
► The door can be opened manually at
any time by pressing against the door
near the locking latch.
Selecting programme
1/3
Easy care Cabinet dry
Cotton Cabinet dry
Cotton Extra dry
► Select the desired programme by tap-
ping the light bar.
The display shows the programme
selected with programme duration,
maximum load as well as additional
selectable options.
Select programme options
The programme can be further adjusted
to the particular characteristics of the
laundry using the options (see chapter
Programme options).
1/1
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Drying +
Gentle
1:45 h
max. 8.0 kg
Gentle
► Wählen Sie die gewünschte/n Option/en
durch Drücken des Leuchtbalkens oder
des entsprechenden Symbols. Gewählte
Optionen werden in Farbe angezeigt.
► Durch erneutes Drücken wird die Option
wieder abgewählt.

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Adding laundry
► Make sure that there is no foreign body
in the drum and the detergent drawer
(coins, nails, paper clips, etc.).
► Distribute the laundry evenly in the
drum.
► Mix large and small laundry items.
Closing the door
► Close the door by pushing it until the lock
audibly engages.
► Ensure that no items of laundry are
trapped between the door and the rubber
seal.
Changing the programme before
programme start
► Press button Back in the
menu.
► Select the programme and options.
Starting the programme
► Press button .
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
Skipping to the next
programme step
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
Drying
1:08 h
max. 8.0 kg
► Press the light bar next to Forward
until the desired programme step is
displayed.
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
Drying
Gentle
0:32 h
max. 8.0 kg
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.

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Interrupting the programme
► Press button On / Off until the
following window is displayed:
Programme stopped
Stop Continue
► Press the light bar next to Stop, to
end the programme. To resume the
programme, press the light bar next to
Continue.
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
Cancelling the programme
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
Drying
0:32 h
max. 8.0 kg
► Press the light bar next to Cancel until
End is displayed.
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel Forward
End
Gentle
0:01 h
max. 8.0 kg
The programme will end.
► After cancelling, remove washing imme-
diately and spread it out so that it can
cool down.
Notice
Regular self-cleaning at the end of the
programme prolongs the life-cycle of
the machine and ensures drying results
are good long-term.
► Try not to make a habit of cancelling
the programme, as this also cancels the
self-cleaning process.
Adding more laundry
► Press button Open the door
(is not lit!).
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
DryingGentle
0:32 h
max. 8.0 kg
The programme is stopped.

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Programme stopped
Add laundry and close door.
► Follow the directions on the display.
Programme end
The programme end is shown.
Programme end
0:01 h
max. 8.0 kg
When crease protection is turned on,
the drum continues to turn in short
intervals after programme end (see
Settings / Anti-crease).
The door can be opened.
Remove the laundry
Programme end, crease protection
0:01 h
max. 8.0 kg
► Press button Open the door .
► Remove the laundry.
► Clean the fluff filters.
Cleaning the fluff filters
When fabrics are used, the fibres
are rubbed (laundry fluff), which are
released when the fabrics are dried,
collecting in the fluff filters in the door
opening.
Clogged fluff filters may affect the
drying process.
► Clean filter and regularly.
Clean the fluff filter
after every drying programme
► Pull out the inner, fine filter and
swing it open.

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► Rub your hand over the inside of the
filter to remove the fluff.
► Replace the fluff filter and make sure it
is in the correct position.
Notice
It may happen that a supposedly proper
cleaned filter becomes impermeable,
due to a fine, invisible coat remaining in
the filter meshes.
► Pour a little water on to the inside of
the filter. If it is impermeable, clean the
filter with a brush under running water.
Cleaning the filter daily
► Pull out the outer coarse filter and
swing it open.
► Rub your hand over the inside of the
filter to remove the fluff.
► Replace the fluff filter and make sure it
is in the correct position.
Descaling the fluff filters
If the coat cannot be brushed away,
a commercial descaler spray must be
used to dissolve it.
► Spray the descaler on the entire filter
surface and leave it to take effect. In
case of stubborn coats place one layer
of kitchen roll onto the filter surface
and spray descaler on it to ensure the
filter is moist. Leave the descaler to
take effect overnight. Then clean the
filter under running water with a fine
brush.
Notice
► Never operate the machine with
damaged fluff filters.
Fluff filters are consumables and
replacements can be ordered from our
customer service department.

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Switching off the machine
► Press button On / Off until
the display turns off.
► Unplug the machine, when not used
for longer periods of time.

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Programme survey
Always check the care symbols on the fabrics
h:min = Duration / rpm = Spin speeds / kWh = Power consumption (approximate values)
Most efficient programme for cotton textiles
according to regulation (EU) no. 932 / 2012
The following standard programme (marked with ) is suitable for drying normally wet cotton
textiles and is most efficient regarding the combined energy consumption.
h:min rpm kWh
8,0 kg Cotton Cabinet dry
Terry towels, tea towels, hand towels, bed linen, underwear,
cotton socks
► For laundry which will not be ironed
2:24 1000 1,74
Programme settings for testing and energy labelling according to directive 2010 / 30 / EU
Cotton and line
h:min rpm kWh
8,0 kg Cotton Iron damp
Bed and table linen, towels, T-shirts, polo shirts, work wear
► For laundry to be ironed
1:32 1200 1,0
1:24 1400 0,9
1:14 1600 0,8
8,0 kg Cotton Slightly dry
T-shirts, polo shirts, dresses, trousers, work wear, underwear
► For laundry which will not be ironed or only lightly ironed
1:53 1200 1,3
1:43 1400 1,2
1:30 1600 1,0
8,0 kg Cotton Cabinet dry
Terry towels, tea towels, hand towels, bed linen, underwear,
cotton socks
► For laundry which will not be ironed
2:05 1200 1,4
1:54 1400 1,3
1:40 1600 1,1