Taiji HOT&COOL CONVERTIBLE CABI HC-11LX Pro User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing our“HOT&COOL CONVERTIBLE CABI.”
CAUTION : Read the instructions before using the machine.
(2103D)
H C -11L X P r o
Single-phase 220-240V 50-60Hz
125W
Ｃool ：
7 - 10℃ (when ambient temperature is 25℃)
Peltier element
Ｗ450 ｍｍ×Ｄ363ｍｍ×H322ｍｍ
10 kg
1×basket, 1×drain tray
The specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Contents
■ P ro d u c t S p e c i f i c at i o n s････････････････････････1
■S afet y P r e c a u t i o n s･･････････････････････････2-5
■Af te r- P u rc h a s e S e r v i c i n g…･････････････････5
■ P u r p o s e of U s e･････････････････････････････････6
■ O p e r at i o n al M e c h a n i s m･･････････････････････6
■ D e s i g n at i o n of P a r t s･･･････････････････････6-7
■Checking Prior to Use and Setting････7- 8
■
Sequence of Usage･･･････････････････････････9
■After Use and Maintenance･･･････････････10
■Troubleshooting･･･････････････････････････････11
■Circuit Diagram･････････････････････････････････12
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Product Specifications
HC-21L X Pro
250W
Model
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ＨＣ-２１ＬＸＰｒｏ
Ｗ450 ｍｍ×Ｄ363ｍｍ×H562ｍｍ
Ｗ348ｍｍ×Ｄ207ｍｍ×H152ｍｍ Two sets of Ｗ348ｍｍ×Ｄ207ｍｍ×H152ｍｍ
17 k g
2×baskets, 1×drain tray
11Ｌ (approx. 55 hand towels) 22Ｌ (approx. 110 hand towels)
Rated voltage
Power consumption
Model
Temperature
Cabinet dimensions
Inner box dimensions
Cabinet capacity
Weight
Accessories
Manufacturer
Country of manufacture
TAIJI & CO., LTD.
Japan
CONVERTIBLE CABI
Temperature control Microcomputer control
Ｈot
： 70 - 80℃ (when ambient temperature is under 30℃)
Heating and cooling system
HOT&COOL
Original Instructions

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■ What precautionary measures should be abided by are expressed by certain marks
and explained as follows:
(2) Absolutely should not be disassembled, repaired, or modified
by anyone other than a repair technician. Could result in
ignition or abnormal performance.
Disassembling
forbidden
WARNING
(３) Do not immerse in or douse with water. Such could result in
electric shock or short-circuit.
Dousing
with water
forbidden
(1) To be set upon a stable and flat location and not to be
moved while plug is connected to power source. Could
result in abnormal performance.
Attention
required
for setting
(４) Periodically confirm that the plug contacts are kept clean
and that they are firmly inserted in the power outlet.
Dust accumulation or imperfect contact could be the cause
of an electric shock or fire.
Inspect
and clean
Safety Precautions
WARNING
CAUTION
What is assumed to possibly result in death or serious injury.
What is assumed to possibly result only in bodily injury or physical damage.
■ Please peruse these “Safety Precautions” carefully so that you can use your
product in the proper way.
■ Please keep these “Safety Precautions” handy for future reference after being read.
■ Precautionary measures referred to herein are matters which should be abided by for
safe use and to prevent harm and/or damage being inflicted on yourself or others.
Furthermore, the particulars of the precautionary measures have been classified into
“Warning” and “Caution” to express the degree or extent of conceivable harm
and damage which can be assumed to occur from mishandling. They are both of
importance as far as safety is concerned and should be strictly abided by.
△ indicates “Warning and caution is urged.”
(The one on the left indicates beware of electrical shock.)
indicates “Forbidden.”
(The one on the left indicates disassembling forbidden.)
● indicates “Instructions” which should be followed by all means.
(The one on the left indicates grounding is a requirement.)
Many loads
on one
electrical
outlet
forbidden
(５) Ensure power source is from dedicated outlet of at least 15A.
Using branch sockets could be the cause of abnormal heat,
fire, etc.

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(１０) Do not touch or manipulate electrical parts such as the plug,
power source switch, etc. with wet hands. It could be the
cause of an electric shock.
Wet hands
forbidden
WARNING
Outdoors
forbidden
(１１) Do not use outdoors. Using the product where there is
rainfall could cause electric leakage and/or electric shock.
Grounding
connection
(1４) Ensure grounding is connected.
Imperfect grounding could lead to electric shock.
Discarding
forbidden
(１２) Discarding of this product should be requested of
specialized contractor, public agency, or the distributor from
where the product was purchased. (A disposal fee is usually
charged.) Discarding it at random could result in third party
remodeling, using it for purposes other than as designed,
which could result in an unexpected accident.
Forbidden
(８) Do not intentionally bend plug contacts to prevent the plug
from dropping out of the electric outlet. Imperfect contact
could be the cause of fire.
Attention
required
for using
(１３)This appliance can be used by children aged from 16 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
(９) In the event of abnormal odor or sound, emission of smoke,
or in case water or a foreign substance should enter the
cabinet, switch off the unit immediately and remove the plug
from the electric outlet. Such could possibly lead to an
electric shock and outbreak of fire.
Removing
plug
→
(６) Handle the power cord with care.
In case the power cord is processed, pulled, bundled, or a
heavy item is placed upon or squeezes it, the cord is apt to
be damaged and could cause an electric shock or fire.
The power cord should not come into contact with a heat
source.
Forbidden
(７) The appliance shall be disconnected from its power source
during service and when replacing parts.
The removal of the plug has to be such that an operator
can check from any of the points to which he has access
that the plug remains removed.
Removing
plug
→

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CAUTION
(５) Switch off and remove the plug from electric outlet when
not in use. If you do not, it could be the cause of an electric
shock, electric leakage fire, etc.
When not
in use
→
(６)Do not use when the power cord or plug is damaged or
when the electric outlet is loose. Using under such
conditions could cause an electric shock, short-circuit,
ignition, etc.
Forbidden
(７)Do not place heavy items or water containers on top of this
product. Such could cause damage, injury, short-circuit,
electric shock, corrosion, failure, etc.
Forbidden
(８)Do not place heavy items on this product or place one’s
weight on it with its door open. Such could be the cause of
damage or toppling.
Forbidden
(１０)Use towels which come in polyethylene wrapper when in
Hot mode. Towels sometimes get dry or discolor if not
polyethylene pouched.
When using towels from home (as opposed to those
provided by special suppliers), wring them out rather tightly
(to some two and a half times the dry weight), place them in
a polyethylene wrapper and seal the wrapped towels for use.
However, despite being wrapped, towels left inside the inner
box for longer periods may become towels dry or discolor.
Use
individually
wrapped
towels
(９)To avoid burns, do not touch the surface of the inner
cabinet when in Hot mode. Use caution when taking out or
placing towels in the inner box when it is switched on.
Caution!
High
temperatures
(1) Hold the plug and not the cord when removing the plug
from the electric outlet. Not doing so could result in an
electric shock or ignition.
Hold plug
to remove
→
(２) Do not drop this product or inflict severe shock to it.
It could result in failure or fire.
Caution
(３) Discard immediately the polyethylene bag the product was
packed inside. Keep it out of children’s reach to prevent
incidents of suffocation.
Caution
(4)
Remove the plug from the electric outlet as soon as thunder
is heard. In the event of a nearby lightning strike, abnormal
current/abnormal voltage could infiltrate through the power
source line, etc. and possibly damage the product.
Removing
plug
→
(１１) Use heat resisting (at least 120℃) polyethylene wrapper.
When polyethylene wrappers with a low heat resisting
property are used, they may at times melt making towels
useless, dry or cause discoloration.
Use heat
resisting
polyethylene
wrapper

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CAUTION
(１３) Do not leave a towel within the inner box for more than one
day. It could be the cause of discoloration and bad odor.
Forbidden
(１２) Always place towels on the basket and then store in this
appliance when in Hot mode. If not, wrapper could melt and
make towels useless or cause discoloration.
Use basket
In case the plastic part of this product is touched with oily hands or the
unit is placed where oil is used in large quantities, make it a rule to wipe
plastic parts daily with a soft cloth soaked in neutral detergent solution
diluted with hot water and dry off with a soft cloth.
＊Plastic parts could at times become deformed or crack under the influence of oils, etc.
Eliminating
moisture
(１４) Wipe off moisture within the inner box as well as the body
after use and remove any foreign substances. Leaving
moisture or any substances inside will cause the
discoloration and bad odor of towels. It will also lead to
malfunctioning when used thereafter.
(１５) Empty drain tray frequently. Accumulation of water could
lead to overflowing and cause bad odor.
(１６) Create clearance (at least 10 cm) around the product.
If there is no clearance, exhaust heat can become trapped,
causing a failure.
Create
clearance
around the
product
(１７) Clean the filter periodically (every month or so).
If not, exhaust heat can become trapped, causing a failure.
Cleaning
filter
Do not dispose of the device in normal domestic waste.
For after sales service, contact the store where you have purchased your towel
warmer, or nearest TAIJI sales representative or TAIJI & CO., LTD. in Japan.
If the supply cord is damage, it must be replaced by its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
TAIJI & CO., LTD.
8-2, Okawa-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-0858 Japan
TEL : [phone],FAX : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
URL : http://www.taiji.co.jp/e
After-Purchase Servicing

Designation of Parts
This product is an electric towel warmer and/or cooler for exclusive use indoors and
is fabricated to warm wet and/or cool towels.
This product is equipped with a Peltier unit to heat or cool inside the inner box. The
Peltier unit is installed in the back of the inner box. The Hot mode and Cool mode are
prepared, and you can switch between them. In the Hot mode, the temperature is
kept at 70℃ to 80℃, and in the Cool mode, the temperature is kept at 7℃ to 10℃.
＊ The Peltier unit is a kind of semiconductor, and it is a heat exchange unit which
controls heating and cooling by using the Peltier element.
Purpose of Use
Operational Mechanism
Inner box
Basket
Door
Handle
Rear view
Front view
Body
Power cord
Plug
Gasket
Door back
Power switch
Mode change switch
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Operation panel
Mode indication
For upper box For lower box
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Drain tray
Exhaust outlet
(equipped on
both sides)
Filter
Air inlet
LED(green)
LED(orange)
LED(blue)

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Body
Power cord
Plug
Door back
Rear view
Power switch／LED(green)
Mode change switch
Operation panel
Mode indication LED
Handle Front view
Inner box Basket
Gasket
Drain tray
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1． Remove the product from packing carton and make sure that Instruction
Manual and Accessories are included.
2． Set the product as follows:
● At a place where it is flat and stable.
● At a place where it is not affected by heat and avoid places where there is
direct sunlight, and near stoves, microwave ovens, etc. (To be set away from
such units by at least 50cm.)
● Away from moist places or where it is susceptible to being splashed with water.
● Do not block the air inlet on the back or the exhaust outlet on the side.
● Make a 10cm or more clearance around the air inlet side, the exhaust outlet
side, and the top side of the product. When placing the product on a shelf or
the like, equip an air inlet on the back and an exhaust outlet on the side to
prevent heat from becoming trapped. (If the temperature rises around the air
inlet, performance can be degraded or a failure can result.)
Checking Prior to Use and Setting
10 cm
at least
Intake air
Exhaust air
Intake air
10 cm
at least
10 cm
at least
Exhaust outlet
(equipped on
both sides)
Air inlet
Filter
LED(green)
LED(orange)
LED(blue)
10 cm at least 10 cm at least
Exhaust air Exhaust air

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Checking Prior to Use and Setting (cont.)
3． Grounding
Ensure correct grounding is secured to protect against electric shock.
Consult with your dealer for details.
4． Affixing drain tray
●Hold both sides of drain tray horizontally and
push in until firmly inserted.
●When water accumulates in the tray, remove
and empty carefully.
Reinsert drain tray after being emptied.

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About the protection function when changing the mode
Sequence of Usage
1． If moisture or dirt remains in the body or inner box, remove them with a dry
towel etc.
２． Insert the power plug, and then press the power switch .
The Peltier unit will be activated and the fan will be rotated at the same time.
＊The LEDs of the power switch and the mode indication will light up.
＊The Cool mode is engaged by default.
3． Press the mode change switch to select your desired mode.
＊
The mode indication LED to be lit is changed every time you press the mode change switch.
＊When you change the mode, the changed mode will be memorized.
5． Close the door tightly.
4． Insert basket in the inner box and place wet rolled towels on the basket.
＊In the event the amount of towels put into the box is low, place them
on the basket as flat and as far apart as possible.
＊The interior of the cabinet becomes heated from the backside.
Place towels inside the cabinet so that they do not come into contact with such surfaces.
＊When warm towels are needed in a hurry, please use towels that have been rolled
after having been immersed in warm water.
＊Put towels in heat resisting polyethylene wrap. If used without such wrapper, towels
are apt to drying up quickly or becoming discolored.
When using in Hot mode
＊The interior of the cabinet becomes cool from the backside.
＊This product is to keep cool towels, etc. and it may take time to cool. Therefore,
switching on well in advance or prior cooling of towels, etc. to be placed in the unit
When using in Cool mode
When changing the mode, the protection function will work until a certain temperature
is reached after the mode is changed to prevent deterioration of components owing to
rapid temperture changes.(The longest : approx. 30 minutes)
●While the protection function is working, the power LED will light up and the LED of
the selected mode will blink, letting you know that the protection function is working.
When the status of the LED of the selected mode changes from blinking to lighting,
the operation will be resumed.
＊How long the protection function works differs depending on the ambient temperature,
temperature inside the inner box, and installation condition.
＊The fan will continue to rotate even while the protection function is working.
● Select the mode within 5 minutes after turning on the power switch.
Otherwise, the protection function may work depending on the temperature inside
the inner box.
● When you turn on the power switch again within 30 minutes after you turn off the
power switch, the protection function may work after the mode change depending
on the temperature inside the inner box.
Hot mode
(Blue)LED lights (Orange)LED lights
Cool mode
Press to change

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Maintenance for every week or so
Filter
1． Hold both sides of the filter, raise it upward to detach its bottom end from
the body, and pull it diagonally downward to remove it.
After Use and Maintenance
1． Switch off then remove plug from electric outlet after the fan stops completely.
＊The fan will continue to rotate for about 10 seconds to cool the components.
2． Take out remaining towels, etc. and wipe inner box clean to remove residual
moisture.
3． Empty water accumulated in the drain tray. Wash clean when considerably stained.
4． Stains on the body should be wiped clean with a dry cloth or a tightly wrung
wet cloth.
＊Use a neutral detergent when stains are severe. Do not use cleansers
containing abrasives or solvents such as paint thinners.
＊The appliance shall not be cleaned with a water jet.
5． Leave the door of the cabinet open for a while for moisture to dry as a means
to prevent odors.
Post-use Instructions
1
2
２. Suck dust by using a vacuum cleaner, etc.
3. Reattach the filter by the reverse procedure of that for removal.
＊Frequent cleaning of filters is a requisite for the cabinet’s
best performance.
＊Do not operate the product while the filter is detached.
Otherwise, dust can enter into the body, causing a failure.

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Troubleshooting
Situation Details/Countermeasures
● Is the power plug disconnected?
The LED of the power
switch does not light up.
It does not become
heated or cooled even
after waiting for a while.
Noises are heard
during use.
● Is the product installed in a stable and flat location?
● Noises are heard from the fan that cools the components.
● Small noises can be heard during use or immediately after
use owing to expansion or contraction in the surface
inside the inner box, but it is not a failure.
● Have you wiped off dirt and moisture attached to the
inside of the inner box regularly?
● Have you emptied water accumulated in the drain tray regularly?
There is an
abnormal smell.
● Is the power plug disconnected?
● Are there any abnormal indications?
＊ Check "If an indication below appears" above.
Remove the power cord once, and then switch on the power again.
If normal status cannot be recovered even after doing that, confirm the error
details and request repair.
If an indication below appears
Indication Details/Countermeasures
LED (green) blinks
An error in the temperature sensor.
An error in the temperature control.
It can be assumed that heat has been generated and the
temperature has risen exceeding the normal range.
● Check the installation condition.
→ Install the product by following the instructions on page 6.
＋
＋
LED(green)
LED(orange)
LED(blue)
blink
LED(orange)blink
or
LED(green)
LED(orange)
＋blink
LED(blue)blink
or
LED(orange)
LED(blue)
＋blink
An error in the Peltier unit.
There is a possibility of a failure in the Peltier unit.
An error in the fan.
● Check if there is something caught in the air inlet on
the back or around it.
→ If there is, disconnect the power cord once,
and then remove it.

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Operation panel
Control board
Peltier
element
Peltier
element
Control boardSwitching
power
source
Peltier
element
Fan
Operation panel
Cool mode LED
Hot mode LED
Thermistor
Power switch LED
Mode change switch
Power switch
Micro-
computer
Micro-
computer
Peltier
element
Switching
power
source
Cool mode LED
Hot mode LED
Mode change switch
Power switch LED
Power switch LED
Thermistor
Fan
Power cord
Operation panel
Control board
Micro-
computer
Peltier
element
Peltier
element
Fan
Cool mode LED
Hot mode LED
Thermistor
Power switch LED
Mode change switchPower switch
Power cord
Switching
power
source