Podab T 201 E User manual

Tumble dryer T 201 E
Installation and operation manual

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Thank you for choosing this tumble dryer T 201 E from PODAB.
We hope that it will be of great use and ask you kindly to read the
instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT!
FOR YOUR SAFETY, the information in this manual must be followed to prevent property damage and personal injury.
NOTE: The paragraphs marked “WARNING” and “CAUTION” appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It is very important that water and electricity are handled with great care and
respect, by both installation technicians and end users.

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Contents
Safety regulations 4
Important safety instructions
Specifications 5
Dimensions
Technical information
Installation guide 6
Step 1: Put the tumble dryer in place
Step 2: Installation without plinth
Step 3: Connect the tumble dryer to the ventilation channel
Step 4: Connect the tumble dryer to the main switch
Step 5: Control that the heating relay is working
Requirements for ventilation 7
Ventilation channel – choice of material
Requirements for incoming air
Ventilation channel – design
Evacuated amount of air and pressure fall
User manual 8
Automatic programs
Timed drying
Gentle drying
Maintenance 9
Take good care of the dryer
Ventilation system
Keep your dryer efficient and economical

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Safety regulations
1. Read the instruction before using the tumble dryer.
2. Follow the instructions in the installation guide for proper
grounding.
3. Never dry textiles that have been washed, dipped or ex-
posed to fire dangerous substances or fluids.
4. Never add fire dangerous or explosives substances in the
dryer.
5. The dryer is not a toy. Look after the children who are
around the cabinet.
6. Never connect the dryer with an extension cable.
7. Only use the tumble dryer for what it is designed for: dry-
ing clothes.
8. Always turn off the main switch before performing any ser-
vice. Only authorized service technicians should perform
service.
9. Always follow the installation manual. The electrical con-
nections must be done by authorized personnel.
10. Keep after the tumble dryer. If it is exposed for violence
there is a risk that certain security functions will stop work-
ing. Please contact your nearest service partner if you are
unsure of the dryer’s status.
11. If the electrical cable is damaged, it must immediately be
changed by a person with electrical authorization.
12. The door shall always be shut when the product is in use.
Don’t try to manipulate the lock of the door. It can lead to
personal injuries. If the tumble dryer doesn’t stop when the
door is opened during the drying phase, call for service.
The tumbler should not be used if the drying program is
active when the door is open!
13. Look after the area around the evacuating pipe so it is
clean from dust and dirt.
14. To get the best drying result, follow the garments washing
& drying advice.
15. Never use the tumble dryer if any panel is broken or re-
moved.
16. Never use the dryer if any parts, on the outside or inside,
are broken.
17. Never try to manipulate or bypass any safety functions.
WARNING
To minimize the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injuries
or death when the dryer is in use the following precautions
must be followed:
Important safety instructions

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Loading capcity, kg 10 kg
Drum volume, l 201
Drying capacity, g/min * 72
Drying time, min * 60
Evacuated air, max, m³/h 210
Exhaust Ø, mm 100
Electrical connection 3~N, 400 V, 50 Hz
Heating effect, kW 4,5
Total effect, kW 6,3
Energy consumption/kg, kWh* 0,41
Fuse, A 10
Article number 121053
*Drying of 10 kg cotton (dry weight), washed and high-spinned to 43 % residual
moisture. Dried to 0 % residual moisture.
Dimensions
Specifications
Technical information
687 710
1050

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Step 1: Put the tumble dryer in place
Remove the packaging. When installing the appliance, take note
of its dimensions and the space requirement for the connection
of an exhaust air duct. Also make sure that there is enough room
in front of the dryer for the door to be opened fully.
NOTE: We recommend that the machine is installed on a firm
and level floor.
Step 2: Installation without plinth
If the tumble dryer is to be installed directly on a conctrete floor
(or on a conctrete plinth) PODAB recommends the following
work flow:
• Place the dryer on the desired installation spot.
• Mark the holes for the fastening brackets (accessorie, article
number 210008). The fastening brackets should secure one
foot at the front and one at the back (diagonally placed). The
brackets prevent the machine from tipping.
• Drill and place drilling plugs in the holes.
• Place the dryer and align the appliance with the help of a
spirit level all sides. If necessary, correct the height of the
tumble dryer feet.
• Fasten the choosen feet with the brackets and tighten the
screws fixating the brackets to the floor.
For installation on an steel plinth follow the instructions includ-
ed with the plinth (accessorie, article number 101212).
Step 3: Connect the tumble dryer to the
ventilation channel
For further instructions, se page 7: Requirements for ventila-
tion.
• Do not use ventilation channels made of plastic or foil.
• Place the dryer so that the ventilation channel is as short as
possible.
• Make sure that the ventilation channel is cleaned when a new
dryer is installed.
• Use a 125 mm rigid or flexible metal duct to the evacuation
connection.
• If you use rigid ducts, it is important that the male connector
of the ventilation tube on each section follows the air direc-
tion.
• The construction shall be as straight as possible.
• Always isolate ducts that go through non-isolated areas. The
condensation leaves dust and dirt get stuck in the channel.
NOTE: If the dryer is not connected according to these rec-
ommendations, the warranty is no longer valid.
Installation guide
Step 4: Connect the tumble dryer to the
main switch
To prevent fire and electrical shock, the dryer MUST be con-
nected according to the color codes on the cables. Only an
authorized electrician is allowed to install the electrical connec-
tion. The dryer is prepared for one of the following electrical
connections depending on specification:
• 400 V, 3-N, 50 Hz (standard)
• 220 V, 3-N, 50 Hz
• 440 V, 3-N, 50 Hz
NOTE: Only an authorized electrician should carry out the
electrical connection.
Step 5: Control that the heating relay is
working
Shut the door and start the dryer, after about 3 seconds you
can hear the heating relay hit. Wait a couple of minutes and
control that the outgoing air channel becomes warm.
If the outgoing air channel does not get warm, go back to step
4 and control that the electrical connection is installed correctly.
WARNING
It is the customers responsibility to check that an authorized
electrician install the electrical connections.
To prevent personal injuries, the dryer shall always be con-
nected permanently through an all pole main switch. Always
ground the appliance. Also check that the connecting cable
has a strain relief bushing. If not, there is a risk that the dryer
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Ventilation channel – choice of material
The ventilation channels shall be at least 100 mm in diameter
and should have a smooth inner wall.
We recommend that the ventilation system is built with rigid
metal ducts for best result. Flexible evacuating ducts for tumble
dryers can also be used.
NOTE: Never use flexible ducts through walls or other cov-
ered areas.
NOTE: Do not screw or nit the ventilation channel, so that
the screws will come through the inside of the pipe. This
construction will gather dust and impair the dryer’s perfor-
mance.
Requirements for incoming air
In order to make the dryer work properly, it is very important
that there is enough incoming air in the room. If the dryer is
installed according to this manual the air flow from the exhaust
will be about 150 m³/h. Incoming air must be at least equal to
the outgoing flow. We recommend the air flow to be greater
than the evacuated amount.
If the dryer is placed in a room where the incoming air flow is
insufficient, we recommend that you install an air exchanger.
Ventilation channel – design
IMPORTANT: Always make the channels as short as pos-
sible.
NOTE: If a tumble dryer is installed in an old ventilation
channel, please clean the channel properly.
In order for the dryer to work properly, the incoming air flow
must be sufficient. The amount of evacuated air per hour is
depending on how high the pressure fall in the ventilation chan-
nel is.
Material, the design and the length of the channel have a large
impact on the air flow. In order to get the best possible perfor-
mance, the pressure fall shall be as low as possible.
When the air is transported through the channel, it is exposed
to different kind of resistance. Factors that give a low pressure
fall:
• Smooth inner walls on the pipe
•Largediameteronthepipe
•Shortlengthonthepipe
•Fewcurves
•Fewangels(90degrees)
Evacuated amount of air and pressure
fall
In order to get the cabinet to work properly, the ventilation
channel shall be designed to get an outcoming air flow from
the dryer of at least 150 m³/h. In order to get this air flow, the
pressure fall must not exceed 50 Pa. By an air flow of 150 m³/h
and a diameter of the pipe of 100 mm, this corresponds to a
straight, smooth ventilation channel of 13 m.
Pressure fall estimation
The counter pressure in the ventilation channel can be mea-
sured with a pressure meter. The measuring point shall be
placed by the evacuating outlet of the dryer.
In order to estimate the pressure fall without meter equipment
we recommend the following:
• Identify the ventilation channel’s incoming components in the
air flow direction.
• Check the part pressure fall for each component in the table.
• Calculate the total amount of pressure fall by adding each
parts pressure fall.
The table shows the most common components in a ventilation
system. The information shall be considered as approximate
data. For more information, contact the manufacturer of the
parts of the system.
NOTE: The data is for an air flow of 150 m³/h.
Component Pressure fall
Circular channel ø, mm Pa/m
r
Ø
Ø100 4
125 1,3
Pipe bends 90° ø, mm Bend radius,
mm
Pa/bend
r
Ø
Ø
100 100 6,5
125 125 3
Reduction Transition, mm Pa/reduction
r
Ø
Ø
100 till 125 4,2
125 till 100 4,5
Example: 9 m long 100 mm channel with 2 pipe curves which gives an estimated
pressure fall of (9 x 4) + (2 x 6,5) = 49 Pa.
NOTE: If the highest allowed level of air pressure is exceed-
ed an external fan could be needed. Otherwise the drying
result is effected negatively. T 201 E is prepared for an ex-
ternal fan. Contact your local dealer or PODAB for more
information.
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Fill the dryer
To get the best drying result: dry the same type of material at
the same time. Never fill the dryer with more than 10 kg laundry
(dry weight).
Close the door
The dryer will not start until the door is completely closed.
Keypad
1. Display
2. Program select*
3. Gentle drying ON/OFF
4. Increase time
5. Start/stop
* Program fast forward during drying.
Select program
Change program by pushing program select (button 2). The
symbol of the chosen program gets highlighted and the pro-
gram name is showed on the screen. Read more about the dif-
ferent programs below.
Start program
Push start/stop button (button 5) in order to start the tumble
dryer.
Pause program
To pause a working programme, open the door. Close the door
and push the start button to continue drying.
Cancel program
To cancel a working program push the start-/stop button.
User manual
Cool down
All programs have a cool down phase of 5 minutes. This cool
down time is included in the chosen time for the timed drying
program. During cool down the clothes are reconditioned and
the dryer is cooled down. A running program can be fast for-
ward to cool down using the P-button.
Automatic programs
The drying cabinet is equipped with the function HTS –
Humidity Tracking System. This function is activated in the au-
tomatic program mode. The drying time adjusts to the laundry
in the dryer.
Chose automatic program
T 201 E has four automatic programs:
IRON DRY
For laundry to be ironed.
SLIGHTLY DRY
For laundry that will not be ironed or only lightly
ironed.
CABINET DRY
For laundry that will not be ironed.
EXTRA DRY
For particularly thick or multilayered fabrics.
Select drying time manually
TIMED DRYING
The tumble dryer has a timed drying program, to set
the drying time manually.
Set the time
Increase the drying time with the plus button (button 4). The
drying time can be increased to maximum 2 h. The drying time
can also be increased when the program has been started.
Gentle drying
For sensible textiles, gentle drying can be used. The tempera-
ture is reduced. Push button 3 to activate.
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CAUTION
If a program is interrupted before the cool down has finished,
the inside of the drum could be very hot.

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Take good care of the dryer
Only use a damp cloth with a mild detergent when cleaning the
cabinet. Never use solvent to clean the display.
Ventilation system
Loosen the ventilation pipe on the dryer every year and clean if
necessary around the evacuating channel.
IMPORTANT: Always switch off the electricity before start-
ing to work with the dryer.
Inspect with set intervals the complete ventilation channel;
don’t forget the outer wall. There can easily be leafs and other
rubbish that chokes.
We recommend that you once a year, take down the service
doors and vacuum clean around the fans and elements.
Keep your dryer efficient and economi-
cal
• The ventilation channels shall be as short as possible.
• Do not exceed the maximum loading capacity of 10 kg.
• If possible, dry the same type of textiles at the same time.
Maintenance

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Notes

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