Schulthess topLine pro 8940 User manual

Operating instructions
Washing machine
topLine pro 8940
Only use appliance after
first reading these instructions!

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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-threat-
ening 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.
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
USB interface and dosing pumps ...........................................19
First-time use ..............................................................20
First wash cycle (without laundry) ...........................................20
Washing ...................................................................21
Preparing the appliance....................................................21
Selecting and starting the wash programme ..................................21
Starting the programme ...................................................22
Skipping to the next programme step ........................................22
Adding more laundry ......................................................23
Interrupting the programme ................................................23
Cancelling the programme .................................................23
Ending programme with rinsing stop .........................................24
Programme end ..........................................................24
Programme survey..........................................................26
Programmes main menu ...................................................26
Sportswear, outdoor.......................................................28
Homecare ...............................................................29
Businesswear ............................................................30
Antibac ..................................................................31
Disinfection ..............................................................32
Wetclean ................................................................33
Facility cleaner Proficlean .................................................34
Retirement homes Proficlean ..............................................36
Commercial company Proficlean ............................................38
Gastronomia Proficlean ...................................................40
Wellness center Proficlean.................................................41
Campsites, laundries Proficlean ............................................43
Hospitals, clinics Proficlean ................................................44

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Special programmes ........................................................46
Sportswear ..............................................................46
Homecare ...............................................................47
Businesswear ............................................................47
Antibac ..................................................................47
Favorites ................................................................47
Disinfection ..............................................................47
Wetclean ................................................................48
Proficlean................................................................48
Programme options.........................................................49
Express..................................................................49
Prewash .................................................................49
Intensive ................................................................49
Rinse + ..................................................................49
Water +..................................................................49
Temperature .............................................................50
Spin speed...............................................................50
Rinsing stop .............................................................50
1/2 load .................................................................50
Soaking .................................................................51
Time preset ..............................................................51
Settings ...................................................................53
Language (temporarily) ....................................................53
Menu Settings ...........................................................54
More settings ............................................................55
Cash-Card / Prepaid Card ....................................................59
Cleaning and maintenance ..................................................60
Hygiene function .........................................................60
Cleaning the machine .....................................................60
Check water supply hose...................................................61
Frost protection ..........................................................61
Cleaning the detergent drawer ..............................................62
Emergency emptying ......................................................63
Cleaning the filters in the water inlet ........................................64
Problems ..................................................................65
Technical specifications ....................................................75
Customer service ...........................................................75
Warranty...................................................................75

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Safety and safety measures
The enclosed documents contain
important information on the
installation, use and safety of the
washing 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.
► Operating and setup instruc-
tions must be accessible for per-
sons who operate the machine.
It must be ensured that these
people read and understand the
instructions.
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 suitable
exclusively for the washing of all
textiles intended for this treatment
according to their care label. No
liability can be assumed for oper-
ation for a purpose other than the
one originally intended or improper
operation.
The machine is intended solely for
use in commercial and public prem-
ises.
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 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.

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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 prop-
erty 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).
► 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, discon-
nect 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
fastened securely.
► Never loosen the pump cover
during an active wash pro-
gramme.
After interrupting a wash pro-
gramme, 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.

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► 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 manu-
facturer’s information).
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-threat-
ening 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.
Ingesting detergents and care
products may lead to poisoning.
► Keep detergents and laundry
care products away from chil-
dren.
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 7 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.
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
contains 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 environ-
mentally 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
All powder, compact (concentrated), tablet
and liquid detergents for use in automatic
washing machines can be used.
Pay attention to the materials and colours
of the textiles:
Whites ► Strong detergent
Coloureds
► Coloured detergent
Synthetics,
viscose, microfibre
► Gentle detergent
Wool, silk, outerwear
► Wool detergent
Detergent dosing
Follow the dosing recommendations on
the laundry packaging. The dosing quan-
tities 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 thickness
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 pro-
gramme (this saves time and energy
and is gentle to the textiles).
normal soiling
A few faint stains visible.
► 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 the programme is delayed, liquid de-
tergent should not be filled directly into
the detergent drawer. Otherwise, it could
slowly leak out of the detergent drawer
during the pre-selection period, thicken
and lead to clogging. .
► Place liquid detergent in a dosing ball
together with the laundry.
Add laundry detergent / Programme
with pre-rinsing before pre-washing
If the laundry is pre-rinsed before the
pre-wash cycle, fill the compartment
with laundry detergent for the pre-wash
cycle only after water dispensing for the
pre-rinse cycle.
Soap-based detergents
As soap cannot bind the lime contained in
the water, you should only use it with soft
or medium-hard water, together with a
separate water softener. (Without softener,
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).

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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
instructions on the packaging).
► Add the detergent first and then the
water softener into the same compart-
mentfor best washing in results.
Soaking agents
► Choose the option Soak.
► Add the soaking agents to compart-
ment of the detergent drawer.
► If a programme with a pre-wash cycle
follows a soaking cycle, fill the com-
partment with laundry detergent
for the pre-wash cycle only after water
dispensing for the soaking cycle.
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.
Bleach, stain removal salt
For bleachable stains you can add pow-
ered 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
Breathable all-weather clothing such as
GoreTex or SympaTex must only be treated
with the specifically designated impreg-
nating agent. Otherwise you risk blocking
the breathing membranes.
Proceeding: see Special programmes /
Sportswear / Impregnating.
Hot water supply
Notice
The max. permissible hot water
temperature is 70 °C.
For pre-wash, for programme temperature
up to 30 °C as well as for the programmes
«Delicates» and «Curtains», only cold
water is used.
For programme temperatures from 40°C,
cold and warm water is mixed until the
programmed wash temperature is reached.

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Notice
In the case or textiles soiled with blood
or proteins, select the option Prewash.
Washing these stains out at a tempera-
ture of about 30 °C prevents setting the
stain on the fabric at higher temperatures
during the main-wash.
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!
Overfilling detracts from the washing
result and may lead to fabric damage.
Wash normally soiled laundry without a
prewash.
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.

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► Turn trousers, knitwear or knitted fab-
rics, e.g. jerseys, T-shirts, sweatshirts
inside out.
► Button up duvet covers and pillow-
cases 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).
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 /
Cancelling the programme ) and
repeat the procedure.
Adding dye and laundry
► Place the salt and the dye into the
drum, at the bottom.
► Afterwards add the textiles.
► Close the door and re-press .
The programme is continued.

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Maintenance hatch Loading door
Machine description
Detergent drawer
CashCard / WashCard /
USB interface (option)
Control and display area

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1/6
40° Cotton Powerclean
40° Cotton
30° Cotton
Display and buttons
On / Off
Back in the menu
Scroll backwards
Scroll forwards
Start programme
Open the door
Language (temporary) /
Settings
1/6 Page number programme menu
Programme groupes
Sportswear, outdoor
Homecare
Businesswear
Antibac
Proficlean
Favorits
Disinfection
Wetclean

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Detergent drawer
Detergent for the main wash,
bleach, Desinfektionsmittel,
modular detergent, starch,
water softener
Fabric softener and other
laundry care additives for the
final rinse.
Detergent for prewash and
soaking
Lid for liquid detergent
Button for unlocking
Pull out the detergent compart-
ment completely
► Press the release button to remove
the detergent drawer.
► (See Cleaning and maintenance/
Cleaning the detergent drawer).
Detergent dosing
► See Washing tips.
Liquid detergent
► Pull the flap down.
► For washing powder and tablets, push
the flap up and back.
Notice
When using start time preset, use a
dosing 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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USB interface and dosing
pumps
(option)
Via the USB interface, own programmes
(Proficlean programmes) can be trans-
ferred to the machine
Operation with dosing pumps
The Schulthess standard programme
for the operation with liquid laundry
detergents via dosing pumps can
also be configured through the USB
interface.
► The required PC software «Wash
programme Professional» and the
corresponding operating instructions
(nr. 539 273) can be found at
www.schulthess.ch (Login > Down-
load-Center)

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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
extensive 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.
1/6
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.