Schulthess Spirit xTra 515 User manual

Operating instructions
Washing machine
Spirit xTra 515

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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 washing machine.
Your new washing machine is the result of many years of development work.
The highest quality requirements, both in development and manufacture, guarantee
a long lifetime.
Its design meets all the demands of modern laundry care and offers you a varied
and individual choice of programmes.
With its extremely efficient use of water, energy and detergent, it helps to reduce
the pollution of our environment and ensures you the maximum possible efficiency
in the operation of your washing machine.
Please read these instructions carefully to enable you to use all the possibilities
and advantages of your new washing machine.
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 machine.
Your
Schulthess Maschinen AG

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Content
Safety and safety measures .................................................6
Disposal ...................................................................10
Washing tips ............................................................... 11
Detergent ................................................................ 11
Environmentally compatible washing ..........................................14
Washing tips .............................................................14
Stain removal .............................................................15
Dyeing textiles in the washing machine ........................................15
Machine description ........................................................16
Detergent Drawer .........................................................18
First-time use .............................................................19
First wash cycle (without laundry) ............................................19
Washing ...................................................................20
Preparing the appliance ....................................................20
Selecting and starting the wash programme ...................................20
Changing the programme ...................................................21
Interrupting the programme .................................................23
Cancelling the programme ..................................................23
Adding more laundry .......................................................23
Ending programme with rinsing stop ..........................................24
Programme end ...........................................................25
Programme survey .........................................................26
ECO programmes ..........................................................26
Most efficient programmes for cotton textiles .................................26
Programmes main menu ...................................................26
Sportswear, outdoor .......................................................30
Homecare ................................................................32
Businesswear .............................................................32
Special programmes ........................................................34
Sportswear, outdoor .......................................................34
Homecare ................................................................35
Businesswear .............................................................35
Favorites .................................................................35

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Programme options ........................................................36
Express ..................................................................36
Prewash .................................................................36
Intensive .................................................................36
Rinse + ..................................................................36
Temperature ..............................................................36
Speed ...................................................................37
Rinsing stop ..............................................................37
Soaking ..................................................................37
Supersilent ...............................................................38
Time preset ..............................................................38
Settings ...................................................................40
Menu settings ............................................................41
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................45
Cleaning the machine ......................................................45
Check water supply hose ...................................................45
Frost protection ...........................................................46
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...............................................46
Emergency emptying .......................................................47
Cleaning the filter in the water inlet ..........................................48
Problems ..................................................................50
Technical specifications ....................................................59
Customer service ..........................................................60
Warranty subscription ......................................................60
Notes ......................................................................61

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Safety and safety measures
The enclosed documents contain
important information on the
installation, use and safety of the
machine.
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 washing machine is suita-
ble exclusively for the washing of
machine washable textiles in the
household.
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 cleaning and user mainte-
nance 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

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from manufacturer or customer
service).
► Do not immerse the aquastop
valve in water.
► 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 machine 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.
Contact with the hot suds during
wash cycles with hot water may
cause burns.
► Check before washing that the
pump cover is inserted and fas-
tened securely.
► Never loosen the pump cover
during an active wash programme.
After interrupting a wash programme,
the laundry may still be very hot.
► Let the laundry cool before
removing it.
Components sticking out from the
machine (e.g. loading door) may
break off and cause injuries, when
used for lifting.
► Do not grip the appliance on
components sticking out.
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!
Explosive substances may be
formed through improper use of
laundry starch and washing textiles
containing solvents.
► Under no circumstances use any
solvent-based detergents in the
washing machine.
► Textiles which contain inflam-
mable chemicals, solvent-based
detergents, must be rinsed well
in clear water by hand before
washing.
► Only add laundry starch in the
final rinse (Finishing rinse).
► Only use detergents, washing
agents and other additives (sof-
teners, colouring and bleaching
agents, starch etc), which are
intended for use in household
washing machines (see manufac-
turer’s information).

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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.
Ingesting detergents and care prod-
ucts may lead to poisoning.
► Keep detergents and laundry
care products 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.

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Observe when washing
► Make certain that transport safety
devices have been removed (see
installation instructions). Reinstall
the transport safety devices for
transport temporarily.
► The maximum load is 8 kg of dry
textiles.
► The water used in washing and
rinsing is not drinking water!
Route this wash water into a
sewage system designed for it.
► When operating the washing
machine at 2000 m above sea
level, it is absolutely imperative to
activate the temperature limiter
to prevent the water from boiling
(see service instructions or ask
the customer service and / or
retailer).
► Check the hose kit at regular
intervals to ensure it can be
changed in time to prevent water
damage.
► When closing the door, make
sure not to pinch your fingers.
► Keep pets away from the
machine.
► Do no place any objects on the
top cover of the machine: They
might slip off and fall to the floor
during the spinning process.
► Ask your dealer or customer
service, when in doubt.

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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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Washing tips
Detergent
You can use all powder, compact (con-
centrated), tablet and liquid detergents
commonly available for use in automatic
washing machines.
Use the right detergent for the type and
colour of your fabrics:
► Strong detergent for whites
► Coloured detergent for coloureds
► Gentle detergent for synthetics,
viscose and microfibre
► Wool detergent for wool, silk and
outer wear
Detergent dosing
Follow the dosing recommendations on the
laundry packaging. The dosing quan ti ties
given on the packaging usually refer to full
drum loads.
For smaller wash loads reduce the dosing
quantity by one third (for machines with
load measurement: please note the infor-
mation on the display).
Rule of thumb: If during the washing a foam
layer of the approximate thick ness of 2 cm
above the washing liquid and / or laundry
surface is detected, the dosing quantity has
been selected properly.
The correct detergent quantity is dependent
on:
► the water hardness
► the quantity of laundry
► the degree of soiling
Water hardness
Water hardness plays an essential role in
washing and it is divided in three groups:
Hardness French
(°fH)
German
(°dH)
Soft 0 – 15 0 – 8
Medium 15 – 25 8 – 14
Hard › 25 › 14
Ask your local government about water
hardness in your area.
Quantity of laundry
With a half-full drum, reduce the quantity
of detergent by one third.
The degree of soiling
lightly soiled
No visible soiling or stains, the clothing
has only absorbed body odour for
example.
► Reduce the quantity of detergent in
accordance with the recommended
dose.
► Wash these fabrics in the express
programme (this saves time and energy
and is gentle to the textiles).
normal soiling
Visible soiling and a few faint stains.
► Normal dosing as per the dosing
recommendation.
► Wash these fabrics in the standard
programme.

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heavily soiled
Clearly visible soiling and stains.
► Increased dosing as per the dosing
recommendation.
► Pre-treat stains.
► Select the programme options
Intensive, Prewash or Soak.
Notice
Insufficient detergent
► Only becomes apparent after repeated
underdosing
► The laundry becomes grey or not
properly clean
► The laundry becomes hard (board-like)
► Laundry has grey-brown spots
► May lead to calcified heating elements
Excess detergent
► Poorer washing results
► Foaming over of the detergent and
breakdowns
► Higher water consuption and costs
► Increased washing programme length
► Unnecessary environmental pollution
Liquid detergents and start time
pre-selection
If poured directly into the detergent drawer,
liquid detergent slowly runs out of the
detergent dispenser during the pre-set time
and thickens. If this happens several times,
it can lead to blockages due to detergent
deposits.
► Use dosing aids such as dosing balls or
bags supplied with the detergent.
Soap-based detergents
Because soap does not contain anything
to prevent limescale, you should only use it
with soft or medium-hard water, together
with a separate water softener.
Notice
Without softerner, limescale and soap
residue can build up in the machine, which
will be deposited on laundry in the form of
grease spots or as limescale on the heating
element.
► Activate the setting Soap wash
programme (see chapter Settings).
Water softeners
Special water softening aids can be used in
the water hardness ranges «medium» and
«hard». Dose detergents according to the
hardness level «soft» (follow the instruc-
tions on the packaging).
► Add the detergent first and then the
water softener into the same compart-
mentfor best washing in results.

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Soaking agents
► Choose the programme option Soak.
► Add the soaking agents to compart-
ment of the detergent drawer.
Fabric softener, fabric conditioner
Before adding thick fabric softener add
water and stir to ensure that it is free of
lumps so that the siphon does not get
blocked.
► Add to the fabric softener to com-
partment of the detergent drawer.
Notice
Do not exceed the «max» mark in the
fabric softener compartment. Otherwise
it will be washed in at the beginning of the
programme together with the detergent,
instead of in the programme step «Finish».
Bleach, stain removal salt
For bleachable stains you can add powered
laundry bleach and stain removal salt to
your laundry detergent.
► For best washing in results, add the
laundry detergent first and then the
laundry bleach or stain removal salt
into compartment .
Impregnating agent
Garments can be evenly and permanently
impregnated in the washing machine.
Breathable all-weather clothing such as
GoreTex or SympaTex must only be treated
with the specifically designated impreg-
nat ing agent. Otherwise you risk blocking
the breathing membranes (see also
Programmes / Sportswear,
outdoor / Impregnating).
Hot water supply
The following points should be noted:
► The max. permissible hot water
temperature is 70 °C.
► For pre-wash, delicates and programme
temperature of ≤ 30 °C, only cold water
is used.
► For programme temperatures ≥ 40 °C,
cold and warm water is mixed until
the programmed wash temperature is
reached.
Notice
In the case or textiles soiled with blood
or proteins, select the option Prewash.
Washing these stains out at a temperature
of about 30 °C prevents setting the stain
on the fabric at higher temperatures during
the main-wash.

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Environmentally compatible
washing
Your washing machine will operate most
efficiently and most environmentally friendly
if you fill it with the maximum laundry
quantity.
Small loads are uneconomical and result in
increased wear of laundry and machine.
Notice
Do not exceed the maximum loading
quantities!
Over filling detracts from the washing result
and may lead to fabric damage.
Save water, energy, detergent and time
by doing without pre-washing for normally
soiled laundry.
Washing tips
Sorting the laundry
Follow the care symbols in the fabrics.
do not wash
Laundry marked with this care symbol may
not be washed in the machine.
Sort the laundry by colour, fabric type and
temperature.
Wash whites and coloureds separately,
otherwise white laundry will become grey.
Do not wash new coloureds with other
laundry due to the risk of discoloration!
Check that brassieres are machine
washable.
Knitwear made wholly or partly from wool
must also be labelled «non-felting» or
«machine washable», otherwise there is a
risk of felting during the washing process.
Important
Textiles with metal reinforcements can dam-
age the components of the machine and
must not be washed in the washing machine .
► Wash brassieres with stiffeners in a
fine-mesh laundry bag because of the
risk of the wires becoming detached in
the wash and falling through the drum
perforations with resultant damage.
Preparing the laundry
► Remove foreign bodies such as safety
pins, paper clips, coins etc from the
laundry.
► Brush out sand from the pockets and
turn-ups.
► Close zips, hooks, eyelets and Velcro
closures.
► Turn trousers, knitwear or knitted fabrics,
e.g. jerseys, T-shirts, sweatshirts inside
out.
► Button up duvet covers and pillowcases
and tie fabric belts and apron strings
together.
► Wash laundry with cords and particu-
larly tricky items in mesh bags (Do not
exceed 1.5 kg textiles per mesh).

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Stain removal
Stains that are not pre-treated may
become set on the textiles during the
wash. Such stains may be permanent
or can only be removed with very strong
bleaching agents.
► Stains should be removed or at least
pretreated immediately, as long as they
are fresh. Stains which have already
dried (in particular in sun light) are much
more difficult to remove.
► Use water, soap, hard soap or pre-wash
agents for pre-treating.
► Dab it on and slightly rub it in. Let it soak,
then rinse the textile.
It may sometimes be necessary to
pretreat, wash or soak textiles several
times in order to remove tenacious and
dried stains.
In this way it is possible to completely or
almost completely remove many typical
household stains like gravy, coffee,
chocolate, wine, fat, oil, fruit juices,
blood, etc.
Dyeing textiles in the washing
machine
Starting and interrupting the
programme
► Choose the washing programme
according to the information of the dye
manufacturer.
► Press to start the programme.
► As soon as the water runs in (water
is running over the inside of the door
glass), press button Open the door
(not lit!) within 10 seconds .
The programme will be interrupted and
the door unlocked.
Important
At the end of the 10 seconds, the door
can no longer be opened. In this case
cancel the programme (see Washing /
Interrupting the programme ) and
repeat the procedure.
Adding dye and laundry
► Place the different components of the
dye (according to the instructions of the
dye) into the drum, with the salt at the
bottom.
► Afterwards add the textiles.
► Close the door and re-press .
The programme is continued.

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Machine description
Maintenance hatch Loading door
Detergent drawer Control and display area

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On / Off
Back in the menu
Scroll backwards
Scroll forwards
Start programme
Open the door
ECO Eco programmes
Standard programmes
Settings
1/6 Page number programme
menu
Sportswear, Outdoor
Homecare
Favorites
Businesswear
Supersilent
Time preset
1/6
40° Cotton Powerclean
40° Cotton
30° Cotton
ECO /

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Detergent Drawer
Compartment
Detergent for prewash and soaking.
Compartment
Detergent for the main wash, bleach,
modular detergent, starch, water sof-
tener for soap programme.
Compartment
Fabric softener and other laundry care
additives for the final rinse.
Lid
Adjust the blue lid in compartment
to the type of detergent used.
Tab
Press the blue tab in compartment
down, if you want to remove the
drawer for cleaning.
Powder / concentrated detergent
or tabs
► Lift lid and push back.
Liquid detergent
► Pull lid forward and flip down.
Notice
Liquid detergent can run out slowly and
thicken, leading to blockages.
When using start time preset, use a do-
sing ball for liquid detergents and place
it into the drum with your laundry.
► Use only powder detergents and not
liquid detergents for programmes with
pre-wash or pre-rinse.

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First-time use
► Install the machine according to the
installation instructions.
► Do not connect an appliance which
displays visible damage.
► Make certain that transport safety
devices have been removed.
First wash cycle
(without laundry)
The washing machine underwent exten-
sive testing before leaving the factory.
► Run the first wash cycle without laundry,
to remove any water remaining from
the manufacturing process.
Preparing the appliance
► Check if the pump cover is screwed on
(see Cleaning and care).
► Switch on the power supply.
► Open the water tap.
Turn on machine
► Press button On / Off . After
starting, the main menu is displayed.
1/1
ECO /
40° Cotton Powerclean
40° Cotton
30° Cotton
► Press the arrow button Scroll for-
wards for the next page of the
menu.
► Tap the light bar next to 60° Cotton.
Adding the detergent
► Pull out the detergent drawer until it
reaches its stop.
► Add half a scoop of all purpose deter-
gent to compartment (Do not
use mild or wool detergent to avoid
foaming).
Starting the programme
► Press button .
After the end of the programme,
the machine is ready for use.

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Washing
Preparing the appliance
► Screw on pump cover.
► Switch on the power supply.
► Open the water tap.
Turn on machine
► Press button On / Off .
After starting, the main menu is
displayed.
1/1
ECO /
40° Cotton Powerclean
40° Cotton
30° Cotton
► 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.
Selecting and starting the
wash programme
1/1
ECO /
40° Cotton Powerclean
40° Cotton
30° Cotton
► Select the desired programme by tap-
ping the light bar.
The display shows the programme
selected with programme duration, spin
speed, maximum load as well as addi-
tional 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.
0:27 h
max. 4.0 kg
1/2
30° Cotton
1500 rpm
Prewash
Express
Rinse +
Intensive
Temperature | Prewash
► Select the desired option/s by pressing
the light bar or the corresponding symbol.
► Additional options can be accessed
by pressing the arrow button Scroll
forwards .