Schulthess Spirit 640 User manual

Operating instructions
Heat pump dryer
Spirit 640

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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 injuries,
and potentially life-threatening injuries
may occur
Important
means property damages may occur.

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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 and the enclosed guarantee
and customer services booklet.
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 ....................................................................9
Tips for drying .............................................................10
Environmentally compatible drying ........................................... 11
Observe before first use .................................................... 11
Machine description........................................................12
Drying .....................................................................14
Preparing the appliance ....................................................14
Selecting programme and starting ...........................................14
Changing the programme ...................................................15
Interrupting the programme.................................................16
Cancelling the programme ..................................................16
Adding more laundry ....................................................... 17
Programme end ........................................................... 17
Cleaning the fluff filters ....................................................18
Programme survey .........................................................20
Most efficient programme for cotton textiles ..................................21
Cotton and line ...........................................................21
Easy care laundry .........................................................23
Time drying warm / cold.....................................................23
Mixed laundry.............................................................23
Additional programmes .....................................................24
Drying in the basket .......................................................26
Pollenclean ...............................................................26
Special programmes........................................................28
Drying in the basket .......................................................28
Pollenclean ...............................................................29
Favorits .................................................................. 31
Mixed laundry.............................................................31
Additional programmes .....................................................31

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Programme options ........................................................32
Antibac ..................................................................32
Gentle plus ...............................................................32
Time preset ..............................................................32
Drying + .................................................................33
Time ....................................................................33
Express ..................................................................33
Settings ...................................................................34
Menu Settings ............................................................35
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................38
Cleaning the machine ......................................................38
Cleaning the filter support ..................................................38
Cleaning the moisture sensor ...............................................39
Emptying for frost protection or transport .....................................39
Self-cleaning .............................................................39
Problems ..................................................................40
Technical specifications ....................................................43
Customer service ..........................................................44
Warranty subscription ......................................................44

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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 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.
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
(see Problems).
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 prod-
ucts, 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 washing machine.
► 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 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.

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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 for-
eign object in the drum.
► Keep pets away from the ma-
chine.
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.
Disposal
Packaging from your new machine
All packaging materials used are environ-
mentally friendly and reusable. All card is
made of 80 –100 % recycled paper. Wood is
not chemically treated. Films are made of
polyethylene (PE), banding is made of
polypropylene (PP) and the corner protec-
tion is made of polystyrene (PS) . These
materials are pure hydrocarbon compounds
and are recyclable.
Return the packaging to the retailer or
supplier.
Dispose of all packaging materials properly.
Processing and reuse saves raw materials
and reduces waste volumes.
Disposal of your old machine
Please do not keep your old machine and
under no circumstances dispose of it in
your normal waste. The old machine con-
tains valuable materials which should be
sent for recycling.
Components from your old machine must
not be reused. Please ensure that your old
machine is disposed of properly. In this way
you can help to ensure environmentally
friendly disposal and/or recycling methods.
Additional information on the recycling
of this product can be obtained from your
commune, your waste disposal

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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.
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.
► Dry sensitive fabrics such as silk and
synthetic curtains with the special
programmes Silk and Synthetics
only (risk of creasing).
► For drying single pieces of laundry
select the programme option Express
or a Timed drying programme.

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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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1/3
Easy Care Cabinet dry
Cotton Cabinet dry
Cotton Extra dry
1/3
On / Off
Back in the menu
Scroll backwards
Scroll forwards
Start programme
Open the door
Standard programme
Settings
1/3 Page number programme
menu
Drying in the basket
Pollenclean
Antibac
Gentle plus
Favorits
Mixed laundry
Additional programmes
Time preset

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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 Slightly 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
and starting
1/3
Easy care Slightly 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 the desired programme options
or put the laundry in the machine.
Select programme options
The individual options are described in
the chapter Programme options.
1:45 h
max. 8.0 kg
1/1
Express
Express
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Drying +
► Select the desired option/s by pressing
the light bar or the corresponding symbol.
► Selected options change colour and are
shown in the upper part of the display.
► If necessary, cancel the selection by
tapping the light bar again.

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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.
Starting the programme
► Press button .
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
Changing the programme
Changing the programme before
programme start
► Return to the main menu with the
button Back in the menu.
► Repeat the selection of programmes
and options.
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
Changing the programme after
programme start
0:32 h
max. 8.0 kg
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
Drying
► Press the light bar next to Cancel until
End is displayed.
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.

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0:01 h
max. 8.0 kg
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel Forward
End
Gentle
► Return to the main menu with the
button Back in the menu.
► Repeat the selection of programmes
and options.
► Press button .
Skipping to the next programme
step
1:08 h
max. 8.0 kg
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
Drying
► Press the light bar next to Forward
until the desired programme step is
displayed.
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
0:32 h
max. 8.0 kg
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
Drying
Gentle
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
0:32 h
max. 8.0 kg
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
Drying
► Press the light bar next to Cancel until
End is displayed.
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.

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0:01 h
max. 8.0 kg
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel Forward
End
Gentle
The programme will end.
Adding more laundry
► Press button Open the door
(is not lit!).
Child lock active
See Settings / Child lock.
0:32 h
max. 8.0 kg
Cotton
Cabinet dry
Cancel
Forward
DryingGentle
The programme is stopped.
Add laundry and close door.
Programme stopped
► Follow the directions on the display.
Programme end
The programme end is shown.
0:01 h
max. 8.0 kg
Programme end
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.

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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.
► 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.

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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.
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.
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
Care
symbol
max.
washing
load
Wash Type /
Programmes
drying target Fabric Comments
Spun in washing
machine at rpm
Approx.
duration
min.
Approx.
power cons.
kWh
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.
8,0 kg Cotton
Cabinet dry
Terry towels, tea towels, hand towels,
bed linen, underwear, cotton socks
► For laundry which will not be ironed 1000 139 1,92
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 ► For laundry that is to be ironed with a finisher 1200
1400
1600
81
72
63
1,0
0,8
0,7
8,0 kg Cotton
Iron damp
Bed and table linen, towels, T-shirts,
polo shirts, work wear
► For laundry to be ironed 1200
1400
1600
91
82
70
1,2
1,0
0,9
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
1200
1400
1600
107
95
87
1,5
1,2
1,1
8,0 kg Cotton
Cabinet dry
Terry towels, tea towels, hand towels,
bed linen, underwear, cotton socks
► For laundry which will not be ironed 1200
1400
1600
119
107
97
1,7
1,4
1,2
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
2,1
1,8
1,6