Schulthess Spirit 620 Operating instructions

Brief operating instruction Spirit 620
Please read through the
operating instructions
carefully and adhere to the
instructions.
After being moved the dryer must rest
for 10 minutes each time.
Follow the instructions in the installation
guide.
Heat pump dryer
Customer service 0844 888 222 Monday to Friday
08:00 – 12:00 | 13:00 – 17:00
Programmes
Drying
in the basket
Mixed laundry
Programme groupe
Additional
programmes
Programme options
Time preset
Easy Care Cabinet dry
Cotton Cabinet dry
Cotton Extra dry
1/3
1 On / Off
2 Back in the menu
3 Scroll backwards
4 Scroll forwards
5 Start programme
6 Open the door
7 ECO programmes
8 Standard programmes
9 Page number
programme menu
10 Settings
11 Programmes /
Programme options
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 109
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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
instructions 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 injury!
Climbing onto the dryer may cause
it to tip and cause injuries.
► Never climb onto the appliance.
► Do not sit, lean or support
yourself on the loading door.
Reaching into the turning drum may
cause injury to hands.
► Do not reach into the rotating
drum.
► Wait until the drum stops turning.
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.
► 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
products, should be used as
specified by the fabric softener
instructions

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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
material / 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 accord-
ing 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.
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.

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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 for-
eign 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
damage them.
► If a drying cycle is ended prema-
turely without cooling-off, all of
the laundry must be removed
quickly and spread out so that
the heat can be given off.
Caution: when a drying cycle is
stopped early, the heat and mois-
ture 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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Drying
► Check whether the fluff filters are
in place (see Clean fluff filters).
► Switch on the power supply.
Turn on machine
► Press button On / Off .
After starting, the main menu is
displayed.
Opening the door
► Press button Open the door .
► The door can be opened manually at
any time by pressing against the door
near the locking latch.
Selecting programme
► Select the desired programme.
The display shows the programme
selected with programme duration,
maximum load as well as additional
selectable options.
Select programme options
The programme selected can be further
adjusted to cater for the characteristics
of the laundry concerned. Only those
options, which can be selected, are
displayed.
► In order to deselect an option selected,
press the button again.
Adding laundry
► Make sure that there is no foreign body
in the drum (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.
Starting the programme
► Press button .
Skipping to the next programme
step
► Press Forward
Interrupting the programme
► Press button On / Off until the
message Programme stopped is
displayed.
Cancelling the programme
► Press the light bar next to Cancel until
End is displayed.
► After cancelling, remove washing
immediately and spread it out so that it
can cool down.
► Try not to make a habit of cancelling
the programme, as this also cancels the
self-cleaning process.

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Programme end
The programme end is shown.
Remove the laundry
► Press button Open the door .
► Remove the laundry.
► Clean the fluff filter.
Cleaning the fluff filter
Clean the fluff filter after
every drying programme
► Pull out the inner, fine 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.
Clean the fluff 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.

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Descaling the fluff filters
► see detailed operating instructions
Switching off the machine
► Press button On / Off until the
display turns off.
► Unplug the machine, when not used
for longer periods of time.
Child lock active?
The child lock is to prevent accidental
starting, changing or deletion of a
programme by small children.
► Hold the light bar in the upper right
pressed down (is not lit!).
► At the same time press the desired
button.

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Programme survey
Most efficient programmes 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.
8,0 kg Cotton
Cabinet dry
Terry towels, tea towels, hand towels,
bed linen, underwear, cotton socks, which
will not be ironed
1000 139
Programme settings for testing and energy labelling according to directive 2010/ 30 / EU
Cotton and line
8,0 kg Cotton
Mangle moist
Bed and table linen, that is to be ironed
with a finisher
1200
1400
1600
81
72
63
8,0 kg Cotton
Iron damp
Bed and table linen, towels, T-shirts,
polo shirts, work wear to be ironed
1200
1400
1600
91
82
70
8,0 kg Cotton
Slightly dry
T-shirts, polo shirts, dresses, trousers,
work wear, underwear, which will not be
ironed or only lightly ironed
1200
1400
1600
107
95
87
8,0 kg Cotton
Cabinet dry
Terry towels, tea towels, hand towels,
bed linen, underwear, cotton socks, which
will not be ironed
1200
1400
1600
119
107
97
8,0 kg Cotton
Extra dry
Towelling bathrobs and bed linen
(no underwear or socks)
For particularly thick or multilayered fabrics
1200
1400
1600
131
118
106
Easy care laundry
4,0 kg Easy care
Iron damp
Anoraks, covers to be ironed 600
800
38
32
Always check the care symbols on the fabrics

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Easy care laundry
4,0 kg Easy care
Slightly dry
Shirts, blouses, sportswear, bed and table
linen, sweat suits, which will not be ironed
or only lightly ironed
600
800
52
45
4,0 kg Easy care
Cabinet dry
Trousers, dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses,
corsetry, leggins, sportswear with large
proportion of synthetic fibres, which will
not be ironed
600
800
60
53
4,0 kg Easy care
Extra dry
Trousers, dresses, skirts, shirts
For particularly thick or multilayered
fabrics
600
800
66
57
Time drying warm / cold
8,0 kg Time drying For extra drying time for multi-layer
textiles (e.g. sleeping bags) or for drying
single laundry items, such as for example
terry towelling
► Time drying warm 10 min – 2 h 30 min
– –
1,6 kg Reconditioning The laundry is aired without adding
additional temperature
► Time drying cold 10 min – 1 h 30 min
– –
Mixed laundry
4,0 kg Mixed laundry
Cabinet dry
For mixed laundry made of cotton and
easy care textiles (e.g. sportswear and terry
towelling)
, which will not be ironed or only
lightly ironed
800 70

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Additional programmes
3,0 kg Shirts, blouses
Iron damp
Shirts and blouses
(max. 8 pieces of clothing)
The programme reduces creasing, is gentle
to the laundry and facilitates ironing
600
800
51
44
4,0 kg Jeans
Cabinet dry
Jeans are dried completely 600
800
96
83
3,2 kg Synthetics
Cabinet dry
Silk, delicates, lingerie, curtains and the
likes
600
800
64
55
2,6 kg Wool finish
Fleece dry
Machine washable fabrics made of or con-
taining wool (Wool mark stating «non-fel-
ting»or «machine washable»).
The laundry becomes more fluffy, but is
not dried.
► Remove the laundry immediately after
the programme has ended and place it
on a flat terry towel for drying
800 5
3,0 kg Sportswear,
outdoor
Cabinet dry
Sports and leisure jackets, weather gear,
ski wear
800 67
2,4 kg Down, pillows
Time dryin
Down textiles (e.g. jackets, coats, pillows
and light blankets)
► Time drying warm 50 min – 2 h 30 min
– –
Drying in basket
4,0 kg Drying in basket
Time drying
Pullovers, socks und accessories made of
wool.
Sports shoes, caps, bicycle helmets, cuddly
animals, toys, etc.
► Time drying warm 10 min – 2 h 30 min
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Special programmes
Drying in the basket
Notice
You can purchase the drying basket as
an accessory.at your specialist retailer
or through our customer services team.
► Drying basket for delicate laundry items
and sports shoes
Order No. 51048
Using the basket allows for gentle
drying without tumbling the individual
machine-washable wool textiles, sports
shoes made of synthetics / leather, caps,
cycle helmets, fluffy animals, toys, etc.
Basket
for drying shoes and accessories
Insert
for holding laundry items
Insert the basket
► Insert the feet of the basket into the
holders.
► Lean the handle against the top.
Notice
► The drum has to be empty!
► Check the basket before inserting.
Never use a damaged basket.
► Use the basket only for the special
programme Drying in the basket.

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Adding laundry
► Insert pieces of laundry fluffily, do not
squeeze.
► The laundry must not make contact with
the drum! Otherwise, pieces of laundry
could be jammed and damaged.
Sports shoes and accessories
► The insert is not used for sports
shoes and accessories (caps, cycle
helmets, fluffy toys, toys, etc.).
► Extensively pull out tongue of sports
shoes.
► Remove shoelaces, inserted soles
and / or heel cushions.
► Put rolled towel into the basket making
an inclined surface. Put in the shoes
with heels on towel.
Mixed laundry
This programme is optimised for drying
mixed laundry made of cotton and
synthetic.
Additional programmes
Use these programmes for best results
when drying a variety of textiles, such as
e.g. shirts, blouses, jeans, wool etc.

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Programme options
Programme options can only be
activated for the duration of the current
drying programme.
Long-term modifications can be made
in the «Settings» . You can find
information on this in the comprehensive
operating instructions.
Gentle
For gentle drying of particularly sensitive
textiles. The temperature is reduced.
Time preset
With this option the start time of the
programme can be delayed.
► Select the desired programme..
► Select Time preset.
► Enter date and time for the programme
end by tapping the light bar (15 min-
steps).
► Confirm the entry with OK and press
► . The selected programme starts
automatically when the start time is
reached.
► By pressing the start button again
the drying programme can be started
immediately.
Drying +
With this option the dryness level can
be increased temporarily – for the
duration of the selected programme.
Notice
To increase the dryness level in general
(for all programmes), the function
Dryness level increased must be
activated in the user settings
Time
When calling up timed programmes,
the minimum programme duration is
displayed.
The drying time can be adjusted to the
kind and amount as well as the dryness
level of the laundry.
► Increase the programme duration by
tapping the light bar next to «Time»
(5 min steps ).
Express
For drying reduced laundry loads or
single items made of cotton, synthetic
or mixed fabrics.

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Customer service
Schulthess Maschinen AG produces wash-
ing machines and dryers of outstanding
quality with proverbial durability. Hence,
at Schulthess, components, modules and
materials are carefully selected, tested and
assembled.
Should error messages or faults neverthe-
less occur, you will find much helpful infor-
mation on our website «www.schulthess.ch/
en/customer service» such as detailed
operating instructions, tips and tricks as
well as replies to the most frequently asked
questions (FAQs).
Our service number 0844 888 222 can be
reached from Monday to Friday from 08:00
to 12:00 hrs and 13:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Please make a note of the error message
F –– and the product and appliance number
of your washing machine. You will find this
information on the type label inside the
opened door.
Do make use of the registration of your
machine or extension of the guarantee as
they bring you many benefits. You can
also find the corresponding information at
www.schulthess.ch/en/customer-
service
Warranty
After the normal warranty period of 2 years
has expired, it is possible to extend the
warranty. We are happy to send you the
requested documents.

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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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Notes

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en Translation of the short version of the original Operating Instructions
06 / 18 Printed in Switzerland / Subject to change without notice
Product number 8620.1
Instruction number 639 252.AB
You can find detailed operating
instructions at www.schulthess.ch
(see QR code).
Customer service 0844 888 222
Headquarters and Production
Schulthess Maschinen AG
Landstrasse 37, 8633 Wolfhausen ZH
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Austria
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