Schulthess WSI 100,WSI 150,WSI 200,WSI 300,WSI 125,WSI 250 Operating Instructions Manual
Washing Machine Spirit Industrial
WSI 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300
Operating Instructions
300685J 01/11
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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, guar ant ee a
long lifetime .
Its design meets all the current and future demands of
modern laundry care. It off ers you a varied and individual
choice of programmes.
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 chapter «Safety »
If the presc r ibed m aintenanc e work s s hould be
neglected or carried out incor r ectly, for obvious
reasons we shall not be able to fulfil our guarantee
obligations in accordance with our term s of delivery.
Dimensions and other values are in accordance
with the state at the time of going to press.
We reserve the right to make t echnical changes which
serve the purpose of further development or shall be
regarded as necessary for constructional reasons
at any time and without any prior notice.
Any reprint – even in extract – is only permitted with
approval in writing and details of the source.
Schulthess Maschinen AG
CH-8633 Wolfhausen
Telefon (055) 253 51 11, Fax (055) 253 54 70
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Contents
1 Safety ......................................................................................................... 6
1.1 General potential danger through: ................................................................................... 6
1.2
Safety advice ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.3
Use in accordance with the intended purpose ............................................................... 6
1.3.1
The machine's field of application .................................................................... 6
1.3.2
Limits of the application .................................................................................... 6
1.3.3
Restriction on use .............................................................................................. 7
1.4
Emissions ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1
The weighted continuous sound intensity level ............................................. 7
1.5
Sources of danger ............................................................................................................. 7
1.5.1
General ................................................................................................................ 7
1.5.2
Door glass ........................................................................................................... 8
1.5.3
Mildew, odour ..................................................................................................... 8
1.6
Authorised users ................................................................................................................ 8
1.7
Procedure in a case of emergency ................................................................................... 8
2 Transport / Storage / Installation ............................................................ 9
2.1 Transport and storage ....................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1
Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2
Fastening points for lifting devices .................................................................. 9
2.1.3
Storage conditions ............................................................................................. 9
2.2
Instructions for unpacking ................................................................................................ 9
2.3
Instructions for installation, alignment, fastening ......................................................... 9
2.3.1
General ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.2
Space requirement at the intended location .................................................. 10
2.3.3
Requirement for the supporting surface ........................................................ 10
2.3.4
Ergonomics ....................................................................................................... 10
2.3.5
Removing from the pallet ................................................................................ 10
2.3.6
Removing the transport safety protection ..................................................... 11
2.3.7
Installation ......................................................................................................... 12
2.4
Instructions for the conne ction of energy, water and waste ou tlet ............................ 13
2.4.1
Electrical connection ....................................................................................... 13
2.4.2
Water connection ............................................................................................. 13
2.4.3
Steam direct and indirect connection ............................................................ 14
2.5
Instructions for putting into operation for the first time .............................................. 15
3 Operating ................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Machine description ........................................................................................................ 16
3.1.1
General arrangement ....................................................................................... 16
3.1.2
Door ................................................................................................................... 16
Tip: For easier closing, m o isten the door seal!
............................................................ 16
3.1.2.2 Opening the door m anually
................................................................................ 17
3.1.3
Detergent dispenser ......................................................................................... 17
3.1.4
The detergent dispenser eq u ipment .............................................................. 19
3.1.5
Water recycling integrated in the base (option) ............................................ 20
3.1.6
Details on the type plate .................................................................................. 21
3.2
Operating and display elements ..................................................................................... 22
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3.3 Programme selection ...................................................................................................... 23
3.4
Programme correction .................................................................................................... 23
3.5
Programme start and programme interruption ............................................................. 23
3.6
EMERGENCY OFF switch ............................................................................................... 23
3.7
Preset time ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.8
Additional dosage ............................................................................................................ 24
3.9
Temperature lowering ..................................................................................................... 24
3.10
Programme abortion ........................................................................................................ 24
3.11
Programme end ................................................................................................................ 24
3.12
Programme status display .............................................................................................. 24
3.12.1
Standard programmes (keyboard symbols) .................................................. 25
3.12.2
Commercial programmes ................................................................................ 25
3.13
Special programmes ........................................................................................................ 27
3.13.1
Load a Wash-Card ............................................................................................ 27
3.13.2
Wet-cleaning ..................................................................................................... 27
3.14
Hints on washing textiles ................................................................................................ 27
3.14.1
Preparing laundry ............................................................................................. 27
3.14.2
Loading amounts (dry lau n d ry) ....................................................................... 27
3.14.3
Preparing the appliance ................................................................................... 28
3.14.4
Work end ........................................................................................................... 28
4 Faults ....................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Instructions for troubleshooting .................................................................................... 29
5 Maintenance / Servicing ........................................................................ 31
5.1 General hints .................................................................................................................... 31
5.2
Cleaning materials ........................................................................................................... 32
5.3
Maintenance plan for the operating personnel ............................................................. 32
6 Taking out of use .................................................................................... 34
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1 Safety
1.1 General potential danger through:
• Non-observance of the instructions
• Use contrary to the intended purpose
• Inadequately qualified staff
1.2 Safety advice
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Warning!
indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
In the event of non-compliance with the instruction, deat h or the most
severe injuries may occur.
Caution!
indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
In the event of non-compliance with the instruction, slig ht inj ur ies m ay
occur.
Important!
indicates application tips and other useful items of information.
1.3 Use in accordance with the intended purpose
1.3.1 The machine's field of application
• The washing machines of the WSI 100-300 series are suitable exclusively for the washing
or wet cleaning, as well as the spin-drying of all textiles intended for this t r eatment according to their care label
1.3.2 Limits of the application
• Waterpr oof textiles, such as shower curtains, etc. as well as shoes, boots and sim ilar
hollow bodies made from textiles, or also duvets, blankets, cushions, etc. cause a great
unbalanced mass during spinning. This can lead to reduced spinning or the termination of
spinning.
• Dyeing, decolourant and deliming agents must be suitable for use in washing
machines.
Important!
Unauthorised modifications and changes to the machine are
forbidden for safety reason!
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1.3.3 Restriction on use
Warning!
Explosion hazard!
The washing machines of the WSI 100-300 series must not be used
for dry cleaning. There is a danger of fire and explosion with the solvents used for that purpose. T he washing machines are not explosionproof!
Do not store any volatile and inflammable materials in the vicinity of the
washing machines.
Important!
The operating, maintenance and servicing direct ions given in these
Operating Instructions mus t be s t r ict ly observed.
Read the Operating Instructions caref ul l y before putt i ng t he machine into operation!
Keep the Operating Instructions in a safe place near the appliance in
order to be able to refer to t hem at any tim e.
If the equipment is passed on to a new operator , be s ur e t o also hand
over the whole document to the new owner.
1.4 Emissions
1.4.1 The weighted continuous sound intensit y level
The continuous sound intensity level ≤ 70 dB(A) measured at a distance of one metre and a
height of 1.6 metre.
1.5 Sources of danger
1.5.1 General
Warning!
Explosion hazard!
Never use solvents for cleaning.
• Never remove safety devices or put them out of operat ion t hr ough changes to the
• machine.
• Before every opening of the casing for maintenance reasons, be sure to always switch off the
main power switch!
•
When washing at high t em per atures, hot steam may escape from the ventilation pipes be-
hind the machine.
•
If there is a puddle on the floor near t he m ac hine (hos e r upt ure, leakage or similar), wipe it
dry and eliminate the cause (see chapter «Problems»), other wise slipping hazard.
•
Do no place any objects on the top cover of the machine: T hey mig ht s lip off and fall to the
floor during the spinning process.
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•
Textiles which contain inflammable chemicals, solvent-based detergents, must be rinsed well
in clear water by hand before washing. There is a risk t hat par ts of the machine could be
damaged and poisonous vapour released. There is also a risk of fire and explosion.
•
When closing the door, m ake sure not to pinch your fingers.
•
Please observe that after interrupting a wash programme, the laundry may still be very hot:
Burn hazard.
Only remove cooled laundry from the drum.
• At the end of the programm e turn off the tap and switch of f the power.
• Do not stand on the machine.
• Do not sit, lean or support yourself on t he loading door . ( danger of tipping!)
• Under no circumstances spray the machine with water or clean it with a steam cleaner.
• If the machine is not needed for a longer period of time, turn off the tap and disconnect it
from the power supply.
• Touch the power plug with dry hands only. Only pull the plug, do not pull the cable.
• If the mains lead to this device becomes damaged, it must be replaced with a special lead
available from the manufacturer or the manufacturer's customer service.
1.5.2 Door glass
• Dur ing washing cycles at the boil, the door glass can become up to 82 °C hot.
If touched for lengthier periods there is a danger of burning the skin.
1.5.3 Mildew, odour
• After removing the laundry, always leave the door open or ajar for t he purpose of ventilation
and drying of the moist interior of the drum. This prevents the occurr ence of odours, formation of mildew, etc.
1.6 Authorised users
• Only authorised persons may work with the WSI 100-300 washing machines.
The minimum age for user s is 16 years.
The operator must
• make the Operating Instructions available to the user
• and ensure that the user has read and understood t hem
Important!
Make sure by appropriate instructions and internal checks t hat
the workplace surroundings are always clean and uncluttered with
objects.
1.7 Procedure in a case of emergency
Important!
In a case of emergency, press the red emergency off switch i m-
mediately!
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2 Transport / Storage / Installation
2.1 Transport and storage
2.1.1 Dimensions
Packing
dimensions
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without socle
in mm
960x800x1480 960x970x1480 960x970x1480 1150x910x1665 1150x1080x1665 1150x1080x1665
with socle
in mm
960x800x1690 960x970x1690 960x970x1690 1150x910x1900 1150x1080x1900 1150x1080x1900
2.1.2 Fastening points for lifti ng devices
The machines are delivered on pallets which can be transported by fork lif t trucks.
2.1.3 Storage conditions
The machines are to be stored in a dry, fr os t-free place.
2.2 Instructions for unpacking
The return of undamaged pac king material into the material cycle saves on raw materials and
reduces the occurrence of waste. T he Schulthes s c om pany or your authorised
specialist dealer will generally gladly take the packing back.
If you dispose of the transport pac king yourself, please take it sort ed to your local
authority's nearest material recycling centr e.
The red transport safety catches, or possibly transport rails, fastening plates and the wooden
transport base, as well as the other wooden parts can also be returned if not used.
Important!
Packing material is not a plaything f or c hildren.
2.3 Instructions for installation, alignment, fastening
2.3.1 General
• The washing machine may only be installed and put into operation by our Customer Service
or an authorised specialist dealer.
• In the event of great dif ferences between the temperature during t r ansport and that at the
place of installation, you must wait for twelve hours before put t ing the machine into operation.
Any condensation which may have formed in the appliance can dry out in this period.
• Do not connect a damaged appliance (e.g. t r ansport damage). In case of doubt, contact our
Customer Service department.
• Do not install the washing machine in rooms exposed to frost.
• The washing machines are not explosion proof. Ther efore, do not use the washing machine
in rooms in which inflammable or explosive gases or vapours occur.
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• In order to make later maint enance work easier for our Customer Service technicians, you
should not go below the minimum dimensions and distance from t he wall stated in the inst allation plan.
• After correct installation of the washing machine, do not fail to fit all the dism ant led external
panelling parts again.
2.3.2 Space requirement at the intended locati on
You will find the necessary space requirement in the following installation plans:
WSI 100 WSI 125 WSI 150 WSI 200 WSI 250 W SI 300
300716 300718 300718 302308 302309 302309
2.3.3 Requirement for the supporting surface
It is not necessary to have a foundation for t he machine. However, any unevenness in the floor
must be levelled out.
For perfect operation it is impor t ant for the washing machine to be installed horizontally level.
2.3.4 Ergonomics
Important!
In the event of the non-existence of a base, you are rec om m ended to
improve the working height for t he st aff either by means of a concrete
base or the steel base available as an option.
2.3.5 Removing from the pallet
Lift the machine at the side with a crowbar and slide
pipes underneath.
Then roll the machine from the pallet.
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2.3.6 Removing the transport safety protection
Important!
The machine must not be shifted without t r ansport safety catches and
transport rails. You can keep the safety catches in a safe place in your
premises or return them to Schulthess and r equest them again when
you need them.
The transport safet y protection
can be removed either a) from
the front or b) f r om behind.
a)
Remove the
lower front
traverse
b)
Remove the
rear bottom
panel
Then proceed as shown below.
Important!
After removing
the transport
safety catches,
the covers are to
be fitted again.
Important!
Do not put into
operation if the
safety catches
are still fitted!
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