DRY AGER DX 1000 User manual

Operating instructions
DRY AGER DX 1000®

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DRYAGING
Dry Aging is no longer a mystery. You too can
produce succulent and tasteful meat for yourself
with the
DRY AGER DX 1000®
When this technique is used, the result is a quality piece of
meat that brings out a natural, but a more intensive avour.
The texture of the matured meat is tender, yet rm and has
a perfect bite.
You will notice that when the Dry Aged meat is grilled or pan
fried, there are hardly any meat juices and that the fat surroun-
ding it gives off a spicy aroma.
MEAT QUALIT Y
The best meat recognised for Dry Aging is rib-eye on
the bone. It is always best to purchase from a dealer
who sources their meat from a good quality abattoir.
The younger the animal the better the result. It is always
recommended to buy a piece of meat that has a good fat
content and a high rate of internal marbling.
It is advisable to mature the meat on the bone either
hanging or in the largest possible joints. The reason for
this is to minimise the pure meat exposed to the air, red-
ucing weight loss.
The Dry Aging period is recommended for at least
21 days, then the maximum tenderness is reached.
Thereafter, only the avour becomes more intense.
Please note : A maturing period of up to 6 weeks is possible.
The hygienic handling of food should always be addressed
for best results.
When the process is complete, the thin crust is trimmed
o ready to be de-boned or cut into steaks.
We trust you have fun and enjoy the
pleasure of using the DRY AGER DX1000®
From the manufacturing team
Landig + Lava GmbH & Co. KG

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°C
%RH
Description of the appliance
Activated charcoal lter
Grid shelves
(optional)
Disposal notes
The appliance contains reusable materials and should
be disposed of properly - not simply with unsorted
household refuse. Appliances which are no longer
needed must be disposed of in a professional and
appropriate way, in accordance with the current local
regulations and laws.
When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigerant circuit
is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the refrigerant
it contains (data on type plate) and oil.
• Disable the appliance.
• Pull out the mains plug.
• Cut through the connection cable.
WARNING
Danger of suocation due to packing material and plastic lm!
Do not allow children to play with packaging material. Take the
packaging material to an ocial collection point.
Integrated systems
HUMICONTROL©
electronic humidity controller from
60% to 90%
(no water connection necessary)
DX AIRREG©
optimal airow, activated carbon
lter & sterilization
LED LIGHTING DX
the light spectrum does not con-
tain any ultraviolet radiation,
the result is a minimum of heat
generated and will not aect the
core meat temperature.
DEFROST AUTOMATIC,
AUTOMATIC CONDENSATION
EVAPORATION
OPTIC AND ACUSTIC ALARM
ALERT
LOCKABLE DOOR, REVERSIBLE
DOOR
CAN BE INTEGRATED
MAGNETIC DOOR SEAL
Operating
and control elements
Adjustable- height feet
Hanging rail optional
UVC-System
Type plate
Lock
Interior light
(LED light strip)
Saving Energy
- Always ensure good ventilation. Do not cover ventilation
openings or grill.
- Always keep fan louvres clear.
- Do not place appliance in areas of direct sunlight or next to a
stove, heater or similar object.
- The energy consumption depends on the installation
conditions, e.g. the ambient temperature.
- Keep the time the appliance is open to a minimum.
Accumulated dust increases the energy consumption:
- Once a year, hoover the refrigerating unit together with the
metal grill of the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance.
Range of Appliance Use
The unit is only suitable for the cooling of meat
or food in a home, commercial environment or
similar.
All other types of use are not permitted. The unit is not suitable
for the storing and cooling of medicines, blood plasma, labo-
ratory preparations or similar - Medical Devices Directive 2007
/47 / EC with regards to the underlying materials and products .
Any misuse of the appliance may result in damage to the stored
goods or spoilage . Furthermore, the appliance is not suitable
for use in hazardous areas.

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To use the DRY AGER®
DX 1000®
Dry aging hanging entire saddle
2 x DX 1000®
Integrated mounting solution
Ideal for a commercial display area
DX 1000®
Dry aging of joints on shelves

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Safety Instructions and warnings
• To prevent injury or damage to the unit, the appliance should
be unpacked and set up by two people.
• In the event that the appliance is damaged on delivery, contact
the supplier immediately before connecting to the mains.
• To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the appliance is set up
and connected as described in these operating instructions.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains if any fault occurs.
Pull out the plug, switch o or remove the fuse.
• When disconnecting the appliance, pull on the plug, not on
the cable.
• Any repairs and work on the appliance should only be carried
out by the customer service department, as unauthorised
work could prove highly dangerous for the user. The same
applies to changing the mains power cable.
• Do not allow naked ames or ignition sources to enter the
appliance. When transporting and cleaning the appliance,
ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged. In the
event of damage, make sure that there are no ignition sources
nearby and keep the room well ventilated.
• Do not stand on the plinth, drawers or doors or use them to
support anything else.
• This appliance can be used by children of 8 years old and
over, and also by persons with restricted physical, sensory
or mental capacity or lack of experience and knowledge, if
they are supervised or have been instructed on safe use of
the appliance and understand the resulting risks. Children
must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance must not be carried out by children without
supervision.
• Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or chilled/
frozen food. This could cause pain, numbness and frostbite.
In the case of prolonged skin contact, protective measures
should be taken, e.g. gloves should be worn.
• Do not consume food which has been stored for too long, as
it could cause food poisoning.
• Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propel-
lants such as butane, propane, pentane, etc. in the appliance.
Electrical components might cause leaking gas to ignite. You
may identify such sprays by the printed contents or a ame
symbol.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.
• If you have a lockable appliance, do not keep the key near
the appliance or within reach of children.
• The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do
not operate the appliance outdoors or in areas where it is
exposed to water or damp conditions.
• The LED light strip illuminates the interior of the appliance. It
is not suitable for lighting a room.
• When transporting or operating the appliance at an altitude
of more than 1500 m above sea level, the glass pane in the
door can break due to the reduction in air pressure. Broken
fragments are sharp-edged and can cause serious injury.
Climate rating
The climate rating indicates the room temperature at which the
appliance may be operated in order to achieve full refrigeration
performance.
The climate rating is indicated on the type plate.
The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled
Description of the appliance.
Climate rating Room temperature
SN +10 °C to +32 °C
N +16 °C to +32 °C
ST +16 °C to +38 °C
SN-ST +10 °C to +38 °C
T +16 °C to +43 °C
SN-T +10 °C to +43 °C
Do not operate the appliance outside the
specied room temperature range.
Setting up
• Avoid positioning the appliance in direct sunlight or near
cookers, radiators and similar sources of heat.
• The floor on which the appliance stands should be horizontal
and level. Compensate for uneven floors with
the adjustable feet.
• Do not cover ventilation openings
or grill..
• Standard EN 378 specifies that the room in
which you install your appliance must have a
volume of 1 m3 per 8 g of R 600a refrigerant
used in the appliance, so as to avoid the for-
mation of inflammable gas/air mixtures in the
room where the appliance is located in the event
of a leak in the refrigerant circuit. The quantity
of refrigerant used in your appliance is indicated on the type
plate on the inside of the appliance.
• Always install the appliance directly
against the wall.
• Place the appliance in its final position
at the place of installation. Extend the
adjustable foot at the bottom hinge
bracket until it rests on the floor and
then make a further 90° turn.

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Dimensions DX 1000®Electrical connection
Only operate the appliance with alternating current (AC).
The permissible voltage and frequency are indicated on the type
plate. The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled
Description of the appliance.
The socket must be properly earthed and protected by a fuse.
The tripping current of the fuse must be between 10 A and 16 A.
The socket must not be situated behind the
appliance and must be easily accessible.
Do not connect the appliance using an extension cable or
extension socket.
Do not use stand-alone inverters (conversion
of direct current to alternating current/
threephasecurrent) or energy-saving plugs.
Risk of damage to the electronic control
system!
Interior Light
The interior of the appliance is lit by an LED light strip at the top
of the interior container.
The light intensity of the LED light corresponds to laser
class 1/1M.
Important
If the cover is removed, do not look directly at the
light through optical lenses from close distance. This can
damage your eyes.
Safety lock
The lock in the appliance door is equipped with a safety
mechanism.
Locking the appliance:
• Insert the key as shown by
arrow 1.
• Turn the key 180°.
To unlock the appliance, the
same procedure must be
repeated
Ventilation openings are absolutly necessary.
Minimum size: 300 cm2. Possible on the side or at the back.
Overall dimension with opend door: 750 mm.
Overall dimension body + door (protruding): 742 mm.
DRY AGER stainless spacer available as an accessory on request.
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5 cm distance

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View / change the temperature setting (SET_
TEMP)
View / change the humidity setting (SET_RH);
Select or con rm a parameter during
programming
Increases the displayed value
P r e s s a n d h o l d b u t t o n f o r 3 s e c o n d s : S t a r t m a n u a l
defrost. Decreases the display value
Without function
Power ON / OFF switch
Temperature display
Humidity display
Lock and seal keyboard
LED 2 LED 3
LED 4
Operating and Control Settings
Key combination
Display and Symbols
DRY AGER DX 1000®is ready to use
We recommend the following settings for dry aging beef:
Temperature: 1,5°C
Humidity: 82 %
The activated carbon  lter and UVC lamp should be
replaced annually for optimum performance.
More information at: [e-mail] / Tel: [phone]
LED / SYMBOL MODE FUNCTION
LED 4 ON Standby
ON °C-Unit
ON °F-Unit
ON A cooling
FLASHING delay
Cool
LED 3 ON defrost active
LED 3 FLASHING defrost
ON heating active
FLASHING default level for the
temperature setting (Temp.)
ON A Acoustic alarm
ON Fans running
ON RH% - humidity
ON A dehumidifying active
ON A adding humidity
FLASHING default level for the
humidity setting
+
set
temp.
set
%RH

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LED / SYMBOL MODE FUNCTION
LED 4 ON Standby
ON °C-Unit
ON °F-Unit
ON A cooling
FLASHING delay
Cool
LED 3 ON defrost active
LED 3 FLASHING defrost
ON heating active
FLASHING default level for the
temperature setting (Temp.)
ON A Acoustic alarm
ON Fans running
ON RH% - humidity
ON A dehumidifying active
ON A adding humidity
FLASHING default level for the
humidity setting
Control ON and OFF
Press the button once for 5 seconds and the OFF
symbol is displayed. The LED 4 (= standby)
T h e c o m p r e s s o r i s t u r n e d o  . A l l r e l ay s a r e d e a c t i va t e d .
Press the button again and the compressor will restart.
Displays the alarm message until the alarm conditions exist.
All alarms are displayed alternately with the room temperature
except for the P1. EE can be acknowledged by pressing any
key “rSt” for 3 seconds in the display, then returns to normal
operation.
Message Reasons for
error messages Outputs
"P1" Room sensor error Cooling and Heating OFF
"P2"
Evaporation
temperature
sensor Failure
Defrost by time
"P3" Humidity Sensor error moisture control OFF
"HA" High temperature alarm regulation una ected
"L A" Low temperature alarm regulation una ected
"HHA" Moisture-HIGH alarm regulation una ected
"HL A" Moisture-LOW alarm regulation una ected
"dA" Door alarm regulation una ected
Start manual defrost
Hold down button for a min. 2 seconds
The manual defrosting starts
Error messages
Locking and unlocking the keypad
1. Press and and hold together, for a minimum
of 3 seconds, POF appears for a few seconds
(POF = OFF parameter)
2. Thereafter, only displayed setting can not be
changed. Furthermore, the MIN and MAX values
can be viewed. The ON / OFF switch can be
further activated.
Unlock
Press and hold the two keys for a minimum of 3 seconds.
Acknowledgement of the acoustic alarm
The audible alarm can be (optional) switched o by pressing
any key.
Alarm acknowledgement
Message P1, P2 and P3 after about 30 seconds; after correction
or troubleshooting, the error message disappears automatically.
Check probe sensor before replacing. Check connections.
Temperature alarms HA and LA will automatically reset once
the normal temperature is reached or when the defrost starts.
DA goes o when the door is closed. External alarms EAL and
BAL are disabled after the digital input. PAL acoustic alarm:
Through Device Turning o or standby ON / OFF.
Humidity alarms HHA and LHA are acknowledged automatically
when normal range has been reached.
Setting the Temperature and humidity
1. Press SET key: The set value is displayed and the
LED’s  ash
2. Now to change the settings, within 10 seconds,
use the and arrow keys
3. To con rm press SET button or wait 10 seconds
set
temp.

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Air exchange with activated charcoal lter
We r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u r e p l a c e t h e  l t e r o n c e a y e a r. F i l t e r s c a n
be obtained from your dealer.
Changing the lter:
Take the lter by the handle.
Turn it 90° to the left or right
and remove.
Inserting the lter:
Insert with the handle in a
vertical position. Turn it 90° to
the left or right until it clicks
into place.
Cleaning
Before cleaning always switch o the appliance. Pull out the
mains plug or remove/unscrew the fuse.
• Clean the inside and outer walls with lukewarm water and a
little detergent. Do not use abrasive or acid cleaners or
chemical
solvents.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean the glass surfaces and a
commercially available stainless-steel cleaning agent for the
stainless-steel surfaces.
Do not use steam cleaners because of the
risk of injury and damage.
• Ensure that no cleaning water penetrates into the electrical
components or ventilation grill.
• Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the
appliance. It is very important for servicing purposes.
Malfunctions
You may be able to rectify the following faults by checking the
possible causes yourself.
• Appliance does not function:
– Is the appliance switched on?
– Is the plug correctly fitted in the mains socket?
– Is the fuse intact?
• Loud running noise:
– Is the appliance set up firmly on the floor?
– Does the appliance cause nearby items of furniture or objects
to vibrate? Please note that noises caused by the refrigerant
circuit cannot be avoided.
• The temperature is not low enough:
– Is the temperature setting correct (see "Setting the
temperature")?
– Does the separately installed thermometer show the correct
reading?
– Is the ventilation system working properly?
– Is the appliance set up too close to a heat source?
If none of the above causes apply and you cannot rectify
the fault yourself, contact the nearest
customer service department
stating the type designation ,
service number and appliance
number as indicated on the
type plate.
The position of the type plate
is shown in the section entitled
Description of the appliance.

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8. Release pressure plates at
the front and pull them
backwards to remove .
9. Transfer door handle and
plugs to the opposite side.
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6. Unscrew lock and re-fit on the
oppossite side.
7. Click cover into place.
10. Push on pressure plates
until they engage.
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Changing over door hinges
Door hinges should only be changed by a trained expert.
Changing the door hinges must be done by two people.
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1. Open the door approx. 130°.
2. Remove screw from hinge bracket and
screw 3 to 4 turns into the hinge pin.
Important
The door must now be held secure
by somebody.
3. Pull out hinge pin.
4. Tilt door slightly to the side and
remove by lifting upwards.
5. Release cover with a small
screwdriver and remove.

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11. Release covers on the inside, slide them
towards the outside and remove.
12. Unscrew hinge bracket.
13. Unscrew closing bracket.
14. Re-fit closing bracket on the
opposite side.
15. Re-fit hinge bracket on the opposite
side. Insert screws in the marked
openings.
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16. Slide cover (with the smaller
opening) from outside to
inside and click into place.
17. Guide cover with the larger opening over the hinge
bracket, slide it from outside to inside and click
into place.
18. Undo adjustable foot with
the spanner provided.
19. Pull hinge pin upwards and un-
screw it from the adjustable foot.
20. Pull adjustable foot downwards
to remove.
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21. Unscrew hinge bracket.
22. Transfer cover to the opposite
side.
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28. Insert hinge pin.
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29. Push in hinge pin until groove in
the pin lines up with bore hole in
the hinge bracket.
Front view of top hinge bracket
30. Undo screw in hinge pin and
screw into bore hole in hinge
bracket.
31. Place the appliance in its final position at the place of ins-
tallation.
Extend the adjustable foot at the bottom hinge bracket until
it rests on the floor and then make a further 90° turn.
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27. Place door on pin and move the top
of it to the hinge bracket.
Important
The door must now be held secure by
somebody.
23. Remove cover, turn it through 180° and re-fit on
the opposite side.
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24. Screw hinge bracket into place.
25. Fit adjustable foot
from underneath and
attach hinge pin to it.
26. Insert pin fully into hinge
bracket and tighten adjust-
able foot by hand.

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32. Release cover on the inside and slide
to the outside.
Adjusting the lateral tilt of the door
If the door is at an angle, adjust the angle.
Front view of top hinge bracket
33. Turn cover downwards.
34. Undo screws and slide hinge
bracket to the right or left.
Tighten screws.
Re-fit cover following the instruc-
tions above in reverse order.
Close door and check that it is
aligned with the side walls of the
appliance.
Shutting your appliance down
If your appliance is to be shut down for any length of time, switch
it o and disconnect the plug or switch o or unscrew the fuse.
Clean the ap plianc e and le ave the do or ope n in order to prevent
unpleasant smells.
The appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations and
EC Directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
Disclaimer
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any spoilage to the
refrigerators content, not even when the device is within the
warranty period. Similarly, the manufacturer accepts no liability
for personal injury due to incorrectly stored goods, which are
for personal consumption or re-sale.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES -
THOUGHT THROUGH TO THE END
Our accessories for the dry aging of
complete beef saddles and joints.
Additional accessories, meat processing equipment
and vacuum packing at: www.dry-ager.com
EN
DX0010
DX0020
DX0015
DX0040
DX0050
DX0070
DX0090
DX0095
DX0100
DX0110
DX0080
STAINLESS STEEL HANGER (for up to 80 kg)
Per hanger up to 2 saddles possible
Can be adjusted in height and position in the
refrigerator
SHELVES FOR INDIVIDUAL JOINTS
(max. weight 40 kg)
HALF SIZE SHELF
(max. weight 25 kg)
LABELS FOR THE MEAT
(set of 20)
Including a nylon tie
SALTAIR©HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK
For a more intensive avour
SALTAIR©TRAY (STAINLESS STEEL) FOR
THE BOTTOM
For max.4 salt blocks (DX0050)
S-HOOK STAINLESS STEEL
Holds up to 100 kg (160 x 8mm)
SWIVEL HOOK STAINLESS STEEL
Holds up to 100 kg (180 x 8mm)
UVC REPLACEMENT BULB
ACTIVE CARBON FILTER CARTRIDGE
DISPLAY PODIUM SATIN BLACK
For a perfect presentation at eye level:
The sturdy metal base (40 cm height)
for your DRY AGER®DX 1000®.

Landig + Lava GmbH & Co. KG
DRY AGER Manufaktur
Valentinstraße 35-1
D-88348 Bad Saulgau
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]-29
[email protected] Iwww.dry-ager.com
Version 10/2015
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