Only use appliance after first

reading these instructions!

Warning! Use safety glasses

when building this equipment.

USER MANUAL
VORTEX DC2
DEAR CUSTOMER

We are pleased that you have chosen a Ready Rack VORTEX DC2 drying cabinet.

Your new drying cabinet embodies the culmination of extensive years of refinement, characterized
by uncompromising excellence throughout its development and manufacturing processes.

Its design meets all the demands of modern laundry care and offers you both automatic and
manual programs.

Please read these instructions carefully to enable you to use all the possibilities and advantages of
your new VORTEX DC2 drying cabinet. Please pay extra attention to the safety information.

We hope you will be very happy with your new drying cabinet.

Your
Ready Rack Team

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5

Important safety instructions 6
Installation and connection 9

FOR A GOOD ENVIRONMENT 10

Packaging materials 10
Management of end-of-life drying cabinet 10

COMPONENTS 11
Control panel 12
Language 13
Unpacking 14

DOOR REVERSING 15

INSTALLATION 20
Location requirements 20
Installation instruction 21
Mounting into custom cabinetry 22
Ventilation connection 25
Ventilation requirements 26
Evacuation / air supply 27
Connection to evacuation 27
Electrical connection 29

BEFORE USING THE DRYING CABINET 30

OPERATION 31
Arranging laundry for drying 31
Cabinet equipped with coat hanger rack and shoe rack 31
User advice 31
Air flow 32
Drying programs 33
Child lock 34
Start automatic program 35
Starting a manual program 35
User advice 36

CARE 37
Cleaning 37
Replacement part 37

OVERHEAT CUT-OUT 38

TROUBLESHOOTING 39

SERVICE AND WARRANTY 40

Service 42

TECHNICAL DATA 43

ACCESSORIES 44

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THIS USER MANUAL

The contents of this user manual describe the function and operation of the
drying cabinet, as well as instructions for installation and maintenance.

The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the
following meanings:

Information, advice, tip, or recommendation Warning – danger of hot surface

Warning – general danger Warning – danger of fire

Warning – danger of electric shock

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This drying cabinet meets applicable safety requirements. Incorrect use may,
however, lead to injuries and damage to objects.

The advice and caution notices in this manual have been written to enable you
to avoid incorrect use and unnecessary risks of accidents, and should be read
before installing and using the drying cabinet.

CAUTION: This equipment is intended only to be used to dry fabrics washed

in water.

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
various disabilities or inadequate experience and knowledge.

They may use the appliance only under supervision or if they have received
instructions on how to use the appliance form a person who is responsible
for their safety.

Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appli-
ance.

• The drying cabinet must be installed and kept indoors. If the power cord
is damaged, it must be immediately replaced, and this must be done only
by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to prevent danger.

Follow Ready Rack instructions for repair and replacement of parts.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

3. Risk of suffocation and injury from entrapment: Do not allow children to

play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the

door to the drying compartment.

5. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weath-
er.

6. Do not tamper with controls.

7. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in
published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills
to carry out.

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8. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured
rubber-like materials.

9. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free
from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

10. The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned peri-
odically.

11. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your drying cabinet. Items
contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a load to catch fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to contam-
inated loads, the final part of a drying cabinet cycle occurs without heat
(cool down period). Avoid stopping a drying cabinet before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that
the heat is dissipated.

12. Do not use replacement parts that have not been recommended by the
manufacturer (e.g. parts made at home using a 3D printer).

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For a grounded, cord-connected appliance:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least re-
sistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment grounding conduc-

tor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appli-
ance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

WARNING! WARNING!

Install the drying cabinet according to the • The appliance shall not be exhausted into a
manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl spa-
ce, or a concealed space of a building;
• Only rigid or flexible metal duct shall be used
WARNING! for exhausting;
• Maximum duct length shall be 8 feet (2.4 m)
and maximum number of bends shall be 4;
Drying cabinet installation must be performed
by a qualified installer. • The total length of flexible metal duct shall not
exceed 8 feet (2.4 m);
• The duct shall not be assembled with screws
or other fastening means that extend into the
WARNING! duct and catch lint.

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death,

follow all installation instructions. WARNING!

Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.

WARNING!

Save these instructions.

WARNING!

Do not install a drying cabinet with flexible

plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil
type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific
type identified by the appliance manufacturer
as suitable for use with drying cabinets. Flexi-
ble venting materials are known to collapse, be
easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions
will obstruct drying cabinet airflow and increase
the risk of fire.

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FOR A GOOD ENVIRONMENT

PACKAGING MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OF END-OF-LIFE

DRYING CABINET

The packaging that protects the drying cabi- When the drying cabinet has reached the
net against damage in transit has been chosen end of its useful life, it must be taken to a
with concern for the environment in mind and is recycling center for disposal.
therefore recyclable.
Many parts of the drying cabinet can be re-
Packaging that is returned to the material cycle used, but it also contains other material that
means reduced consumption of raw materials must be handled correctly.
and a smaller volume of waste.
You should therefore never leave the drying
cabinet or parts of the cabinet for collection
with household waste, as this may lead to
risks to health and cause damage to the
environment.

The end-of-life drying cabinet should in-

stead be taken to a recycling center. Check
with your dealer if necessary.

All the plastic parts of the drying

cabinet are marked with internationally
standardised symbols.

The parts of the drying cabinet can therefore

be recycled in an environmentally sound
manner by waste separation.

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COMPONENTS

Power Cord
Air Inlet
Moist air outlet

Heating and fan components are

combined in the top of the cabinet in a
Fan Unit.

Door hanger bars

Three extendible hanging sections

(The illustration shows extended
sections)

Glove hangers / door hooks

Door “handle”, right or left-hand version

Adjustable feet (x4)

Control panel

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CONTROL PANEL

The drying cabinet is equipped with four automatic and four manual drying programs suited to
different types of clothing. The programs are set using the buttons on the menu panel.
Four languages can be chosen.

BUTTONS

ON/OFF

START Starts and

STOP Stops the drying program
OK Confirms the selection of programs, functions and settings

UP ARROW, increase values or browse between programs.

DOWN ARROW, reduce values or browse between programs.

DISPLAY
The display has two rows with 6 characters on each row. During the drying process the selected
drying program and a rolling bar indicating that the process is in progress are shown.

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LANGUAGE

The following languages can be chosen: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Italian,
French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch.

SETTING
1. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch on the 3. Press START/STOP to confirm. The row for
drying cabinet is off. The display is unlit. current language now flashes. The languag-
es have a numerical symbol as shown in the
2. Hold down the UP ARROW and DOWN list below.
ARROW buttons and press the ON/OFF
switch to the “ON” position. The display 4. Browse to the desired language with the UP
lights up and on the top row shows “P105” ARROW or DOWN ARROW buttons.
flashing, which is the parameter for lan-
guage setting. If a different value is shown, 5. To save the set value, press START/ STOP.
use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
buttons to browse to the correct parameter. 6. To return to operating mode, press DOWN
ARROW and START/STOP.

Language symbol Display Language

0 English
1 Swedish
2 Norwegian
3 Danish
4 Finnish
5 Italian
6 French
7 German
8 Spanish
9 Portuguese
10 Dutch

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UNPACKING

CAUTION! After unpacking, check that the product is

intact. Damage, defects and any missing parts
The drying cabinet must be handled carefully if must be reported to the dealer immediately.
it is standing unsupported on its pallet.
RISK OF TIPPING OVER Check that all transport securing devices have
been removed before connecting the drying
cabinet.
Make sure that the product has not been
damaged in transit. Any damage incurred in
transit must be reported to the dealer within 7 Packaging materials such as plastic and styro-
days. foam should be kept out of the reach of child-
ren.
Complete delivery must include:

• Cabinet with installed fan unit

• Assembly kit
• User Manual
ASSEMBLY KIT
- for cabinet - for attachment to wall

- not supplied with a drying cabinet

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DOOR REVERSING

The pictures below illustrate reversing the door from right to left hinge.

Contact your dealer to order a door reversing kit

For reversing, a door reversing kit must be ordered from the supplier of the cabinet. The kit con-
sists of a new upper hinge, as the left and right hinges are not interchangeable. The kit also in-
cludes a control cable for fitting in the door with associated hinge bushing.

Lay the cabinet down carefully on its back

on a soft surface (e.g. a carpet or thick
blacket)

1. Remove the cover in the top

of the drying cabinet. This is
attached with five screws at
1
the marking arrows.

2. Remove the protective cover 2

(1) of the upper hinge and
release the control cable (2). 4

3. Separate the control cable

from the fan unit with the quick Fan unit
connector (3) and pull the
cable through the hole (4).

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4. Unscrew the lower hinge pin (5).
Raise the door slightly from the
bottom edge and detach it from the
upper hinge, to the extent that the
hinge pin is visible. The pin has a
recess for the control cable.

5. Carefully pull the control cable (6)

out of the recess in the hinge pin.

6. The door, together with the control 6

cable, is now free and can be set
aside.

Upper hinge joint with the door pulled down so that

the hinge pin is freed

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7. Detach the upper hinge (7) with
hinge washer (8). Discard the
hinge.

8. Install the new replacement hinge

on the opposite side and move the
hinge washer across.

The hinge forms part of the door

reversing kit, which can be or- 8
dered from the dealer of the 7
drying cabinet.

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9. Lay the door down with the inside
facing up on a non-damaging
surface. 10
9
10. Detach the inner plate (9) with
magnetic strip, door hangers/
door bar and glove hangers/
door hooks. Screws are beneath
the magnetic strips.

Remove the insulation (10).

11. Detach and transfer the rein-

forcement panel and lower
hinge bushing (11) in the door to
11
the opposite side.

12. Detach existing control cable

from control panel and pull ca-
ble out with hinge bushing (12).
Discard the cable as there is a
new complete cable in the door 12
reversing kit.

Fit the new cable on the opposite

side - press the bushing firmly
into the hole and connect the ca-
ble to the control panel outlet.

13. Move back the insulation and

inner plate with magnetic strips
and, if applicable, hangers.

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 14. Introduce the operating cable
through the recess in the new upper
hinge and slide the door up on
the hinge pin.

15. Install the lower hinge pin.

Make sure that the hinge pin is
tightened firmly.

16. Connect the control panel (13) to

the connector in the upper part of
the drying cabinet.

17. Refit the drying cabinet cover which

was removed under 1. New hinge

Fan unit

The control cable

must be pulled
through the hole.

13

18. Transfer the handle (14) to the other

side. Fit the cover plugs for the old
holes by hand. Cover plugs are sup-
plied in the assembly kit. 14

WARNING!

The drying cabinet must not be used without

being attached to a wall owing to the risk of
19. Raise the cabinet and place it in position and
tipping over forward.
secure the cabinet to the wall.

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INSTALLATION

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• If the drying cabinet is to be installed

connected to air exhaust ventilation, this "
23 7/16m)
must be available in the room. (595 m 3 15/16"
(100 mm)
"
11 3/4m
• There must be a grounded outlet socket m )
(298
within a distance of 78¾” (2 m) from the

23 08 m
(6
upper part of the drying cabinet. The

15 m
/16 )
drying cabinet has a 78¾” (2 m) long

"
grounded outlet lead with a plug con-
nected.
A
• The power cord should be located such
that there is no need for an extension
cable.

• It must be possible to reach the outlet

easily after the drying cabinet has been
installed.

• This must also be kept in mind if the

drying cabinet is built into woodwork or
similar. See also the section on ‘Electri-
cal connection’.

• The floor where the cabinet is locat-

ed must withstand a weight of around
132.28 lbs (60 kg).
(635
25" m)
m

• The floor must be level with a max drop Dimensions in inches,

of 63/64” (2.5 cm) under the cabinet. mm in brackets ( )

• The drying cabinet is intended only for

installation indoors with a temperature
above 32°F (0°C).

• The drying cabinet must not be placed

in an environment in which high-pres- Cabinet designation A inch (mm)
sure water is used for cleaning. 235005 727⁄16” (1840 mm)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

Instruction for installing the drying cabinet next to washing machines and tumble dryers.

If your washing machine is slightly less deep than the drying cabinet you only have to fix the dry-
ing cabinet to the wall and place the other appliances next to it.

If your washing machine is deeper than the drying cabinet you will need to add a distance (wood
stud for example) to achieve aligned installation together with the other appliances.
In this example we are adding a 12 inch (307 mm) distance.

The distance should be attached to the wall for fixed installation.

36" m)
5m
(91

12" m)
7m
(30

(1840 mm)
72.4"
(1654 mm)
65.1"

27"
(696 m 9
m) 23. mm)
8
50.8"
23.4"
(595 m (60
(1291 m m)
m)

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MOUNTING INTO CUSTOM CABINETRY 1

1. Keep the door taped closed until the cabinet is in

place. Slide the drying cabinet in so that it is flush
and centered with the cabinet face.

2. Plug in the power cord to the electrical outlet, making

sure that the cord is not crimped and that the plug
can be easily unplugged without moving the unit.

3. Remove the tape and open the door. Pull out the
upper hanger section. Measure and note the distance
between the drying cabinet’s rear wall and the wall
behind the drying cabinet. See dimension “A” in the
figure.

4. Mark the location of the holes on the wall with a

pencil.

5. Push back the hanger section, close the door and

tape it closed. Pull out the entire drying cabinet.

6. Use a wood shim with thickness “A” according to

point 3 as a gauge block. The shim must:
a) be divided into two parts for allowing free air
flow behind the drying cabinet. Length ~6 in. (15
cm) each. Slide the drying cabinet in so that it
b) have a thickness of minimum ½” (13 mm). is flush and centered with the
cabinet face.
7. Screw the shims with two screws each to the wall
behind the drying cabinet so that it covers the marked
holes according to point 4. Use screws with
appropriate length. 2
1. Minimum ventilation openings in the top
and between the cabinet and the rear
A wall must be ½” (13 mm).
2. Tape measure
3. Mounting hole
3 5 4. Rear drying cabinet wall
5. Wall behind drying cabinet
4

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8. Push the drying cabinet back into its final 1
location. Remove the tape that holds the door
closed and check that the shims are aligned
with the back of the drying cabinet. Also check
that the drying cabinet’s front section fits
properly into the custom cabinetry.

9. Level the drying cabinet according to section

“Levelling”.

10. Pull out the upper hanger section and drill 2

assembly holes in the wood shims for the ~6” (15 cm)
mounting screws through the predrilled holes in
the back of the drying cabinet.

11. Secure the cabinet with the supplied screws

and associated washers. 3

IMPORTANT!
Check that the shims are properly secured to
the rear wall and that the installation screws
do not obstruct the drying cabinet’s mounting 4
holes.
Custom cabinetry with mounted wood
shims allowing free airflow.
The wood shims are not included in the
delivery.

1. Fastening screws
2. Mounting hole markings from the
predrilled holes in the rear drying
cabinet wall.
3. Air flow
4. Wood shims
5. Pre-drilled holes
6. Retaining screws with washers

5 6
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The drying cabinet is intended only for use CAUTION!
indoors in a dry place.

The drying cabinet must not be used without

Do not place the drying cabinet in an area whe- being attached to a wall to avoid the risk of
re high-pressure washing is used for cleaning. tipping over forward.

To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must

The installation is not complete and the cabi-
be fastened or otherwise secured to an unco-
net must not be used until the drying cabinet
vered concrete floor.
has been attached to the wall according to the
installation instructions. The illustration shows
LEVELLING
the attachment points.
The drying cabinet must be level on a flat
surface, resting on all four feet. Use the Allen
wrench supplied and adjust the feet through
the holes in the baseplate of the drying
cabinet. Press the four covering plugs firmly
into the holes after adjustment.

SECURING TO WALL
The cabinet must be secured to a wall to
prevent it from tipping over.
1
1. Open the door, pull out the upper hanging
section and drill 8 mm holes in the wall
through the two pre-drilled holes in the
drying cabinet with extended upper hanger Drying cabinet with extended upper hanger section
section rear of the drying cabinet (1).
3
2. Fit the plastic plugs in the wall (if neces- 6
sary). Fit the screw with the flat washer as
2
illustrated. Cover the holes with the cover
plugs. Screws for fixing, washers and plas- 7
tic plugs are provided in the assembly kit. 5
4
1. Pre-drilled holes 5. Washer
2. Wall plug 6. Rear wall of drying cabinet
3. Wall behind drying 7. Cover plug
cabinet 8. Spirit level
4. Fixing screws 9. Cover plug
89
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VENTILATION CONNECTION

If the drying cabinet is installed in a custom The exhaust collar is designed to be screwed
cabinetry, fit the exhaust collar through the vent in place with two screws to the drying cabi-
opening in the upper part of the cabinetry when net’s top plate. There are predrilled holes in the
the drying cabinet is moved to its final location. exhaust collar and top plate.

1
1. Place the exhaust collar over the hole in the
drying cabinet’s top plate, align the screw
holes and screw the exhaust collar into
place.

2. Connect the vent pipe if the drying cabinet

is built in, or press the supplied (only cer-
tain markets) flexible hose into place. See
the section “Ventilation requirements“.
1. Exhaust collar

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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

Moist air can be discharged in two ways:

• Ventilation out into the room where the drying cabinet is located
• Connection to a vent duct (exhaust air ventilation)

VENTILATION OUT INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE DRYING CABINET IS LOCATED

It is advisable to open a door or window in the room for optimal ventilation.

• When the drying cabinet is built in, the supplied vent hose (only certain markets) is replaced
by a solid vent pipe with a diameter of 4 in.(10.2 cm). The vent pipe should not exceed 3 ft
(91.4 cm) in length.
• The distance between the vent pipe’s upper edge and the ceiling must not be less than 1 foot
(30 cm).
• The vent pipe must extend beyond the enclosing cabinet work.
• Provide appropriate air supply to the drying cabinet’s air intake.
Top

Minimum 1 ft
1 (30 cm)
Top

Minimum 1 ft (30 cm)

2
1
2

Ventilation out into the room where the drying Ventilation out into the room where the drying
cabinet is located. Drying cabinet not built in. cabinet is located. Built-in drying cabinet in cus-
tom cabinetry.

1. Moist air out

2. Air intake

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EVACUATION / AIR SUPPLY

CAUTION!

Please ensure all local building code require-

ments are met during installation.

When the cabinet is on, 15895/32 ft3 (45 m3) moist air per hour is evacuated. It must therefore be
ensured that air can enter the room to replace the moist air that is vented out.

CONNECTION TO EVACUATION

The drying cabinet can be connected to the evacuation duct in two ways, either with a draft
stabilizer or permanently fitted to a mechanical exhaust ventilation unit.

If the drying cabinet is to be connected to an existing ventilation system, a draft stabilizer must
always be used, so that the general ventilation in the room is not affected.

Permanent fitting must only be carried out when a separate exhaust-air duct is routed to the dry-
ing cabinet, the air flow in the exhaust-air duct being adjusted to 15895/32 ft3 (45 m3) per hour.

The drying cabinet has been tested and factory-set for connection with a draft stabilizer.

Place the supplied spigot over the

hole on the top of the cabinet, insert
the screws and secure the spigot.

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WITH DRAFT STABILIZER

* Hose and draft stabilizer not included.

Fit duct hose onto the spigot. Connect the other end of the hose to the draft stabilizer and then
secure this on the exhaust vent in the room.

Moist air out

The drying cabinet must not be connected to a
flue.

Air inlet The air inlet must not be blocked.

1

1 2

1. Draft stabilizer
3
2. Flexible hose
3 3. Spigot

PERMANENTLY FITTED TO MECHANICAL EXHAUST AIR VENTILATION UNIT

* Hose and adapter not included.

Moist air out When the cabinet is permanently connected to

a ventilation duct, the whole room is ventilated
through the drying cabinet. Connect the hose
1 to the adapter between the hose and the venti-
2 Air inlet lation duct.
1
2
The air inlet must not be blocked.
3
3

1. Adapter
2. Hose
3. Spigot

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

The drying cabinet is connected to a 120 V

CAUTION! single-phase 60 Hz and protectively grounded
wall socket.
Read the Electrical Requirements and Groun-
ding instructions before connecting the drying Fuse 13 A .
cabinet.
The drying cabinet is supplied ready for con-
nection with a power cord and a grounded
The drying cabinet should be connected to a plug.
grounded wall socket using the supplied power
cord and must not be permanently wired. The manufacturer disclaims all liability if the
electrical connection has not been carried out
in the way described in this use and care ma-
The outlet should be located so that the plug
nual.
can be easily pulled out if necessary.

If the power cord is damaged for any reason, it

Check that the supply current matches the
must be replaced. Original spare part is availa-
data on the rating plate and that the outlet is
ble from the drying cabinet dealer.
grounded correctly according to local code. We
recommend that the power cord be fitted with A damaged power cord may only be replaced
a residual current device (RCD). by a person authorized by the manufacturer.

The drying cabinet must be connected to a CAUTION!

dedicated circuit.
A damaged connecting cable may only be
replaced with a special connecting cable of the
Do not connect the drying cabinet to the power same type (can be ordered from your dealers
supply with an extension cord as the necessary spare parts department). For safety reasons,
safety cannot be guaranteed (risk of overhea- the replacement may be carried out only by a
ting). qualified electrician.

The appliance’s connection to power supply

should comply with the relevant electrical safety
regulations.

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BEFORE USING THE DRYING CABINET

CAUTION!
Read this User Manual before
starting the drying cabinet.
Read the safety instructions (see the chapter
”IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION”) before
using the drying cabinet.

• Make sure that the cabinet is firmly attached

to the wall. See the chapter “PLACEMENT”.

• Make sure that no packaging material has

been left behind.

• Use a mild detergent with hot water and

wash the inside and outside of the drying
cabinet. Dry carefully. See also the ‘Care’
section later in the manual.

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OPERATION

• Avoid drying heavy items of clothing togeth-

WARNING!! er with lighter items as they have very differ-
ent drying times.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury • Do not hang knitted items. These will stretch
to persons, read the ”IMPORTANT SAFETY unnecessarily as they are heavy when wet.
INSTRUCTIONS” section before operating this
appliance.
DRYING USING SINGLE BAR

ARRANGING LAUNDRY FOR DRYING

• To enhance the drying efficiency of bulkier
suits or PPE, use single bar.
There are three sections with hangers in the
cabinet. Each section has a number of rails for
DRYING USING SHELVES
hanging laundry.
• Use the ventilated shelves for more efficient
• Hang the items in the drying cabinet accord-
drying of larger accessories.
ing to how much space they require - not
according to their weight.
USER ADVICE
• For most efficient drying, do not lay item flat
on the upper hanger section.
• Always following the laundry instructions on
• Place long items of clothing closest to the
the item of clothing if present.
walls of the cabinet and shorter items to-
• If a fabric conditioner or anti-static agent is
wards the center of the cabinet. The most
used, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
efficient drying results are achieved by hang-
for use of this product.
ing the items in this way.
• Remove laundry that it is already dry. This
• Fold up the two bottom hanger sections if
will reduce drying time for remaining laundry.
long items are to be dried.
• Hang gloves, caps, scarves and similar items
on the door hangers/glove hangers on the
inside of the door.
• To make it easier, extend the hanger section
when hanging laundry.
• Do not overload the drying cabinet. If you
do, the laundry will become creased and dry
unevenly. Instead, leave a space between
the items of clothing if possible.
• If there is a risk of particular items shedding
color, free space should be left around them.

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AIR FLOW

The illustration shows

the air flow in the drying
cabinet.

Keep the area around

the evacuation duct
clear of dust and dirt.

Make sure that the air

intake and exhaust
duct are not blocked.

NOTE!
When the cabinet is cold it may happen that
the sealing strip of the door does not close
completely. However, this is fully compensated
when the cabinet is operating with heat as the
sealing strip expands.

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DRYING PROGRAMS

This drying cabinet is equipped with automatic programs and manual drying programs for
efficient drying of fabrics of different kinds.

The automatic programs automatically switch off the drying process when the fabrics are dry.
During the last 10 minutes, the heat is switched off while the fan cools down the fabrics (cool-
down period).

The manually time-controlled programs stop after a set time has been counted down. Cooling
also takes place in the last 10 minutes of drying time in this case.

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMS

• Aut 104°F (40°C) Normal dry. NFPA 1851 Program for drying PPE shells and liners.
• Aut 104°F (40°C) Extra dry. NFPA 1851 Program for drying PPE shells and liners.
• Aut 140°F (60°C) Normal dry. Miscellaneous station wear and gear.
• Aut 140°F (60°C) Extra dry. Miscellaneous station wear and gear.

MANUAL PROGRAMS

• Man 86°F (30°C). Sensitive fabrics that cannot be exposed to temperatures above 86°F
(30°C)
• Man 104°F (40°C). NFPA 1851 Program for drying PPE shells and liners
• Man 140°F (60°C). Miscellaneous station wear and gear.
• Man --. Fan Only / No Heat

NOTE!
It is very important to follow the laundry instruc-
tions for the fabrics concerned when selecting
the drying program.

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CHILD LOCK

To make sure that the drying process is not interrupted or started by mistake, a child lock func-
tion can be activated.

FUNCTION OF THE CHILD LOCK

Activation buttons must be held down for a least 3 seconds (delay time).

ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF CHILD LOCK

The child lock is activated and deactivated via a setting parameter (see the chapter “SETTING
DRYING PROGRAMS/Parameter list”). When this function is activated, a clock symbol appears
on the display.

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START AUTOMATIC PROGRAM

Start the cabinet by pressing ON/OFF.

The display lights up and shows the last program used.

E.g. AUT 104° NORMAL DRY The text flashes.

If this is OK - press OK and the process will then start.
– or select another program with UP / DOWN ARROW +
OK and the process will then start.

STARTING A MANUAL PROGRAM

Start the cabinet by pressing ON/OFF.

The display lights up and shows the last program used

E.g. MAN 104° The text flashes.

If this is OK - press OK the default or last used drying time flashes,

E.g. 2:30
(two hours, 30 minutes)

If this is OK - press OK the process starts at once, in this example, Man 104°F
(40°C) program where the time is counted down from 2½
hours.
– or select a different drying time with UP ARROW
(increases drying time) DOWN ARROW (reduces drying
time) + OK the process starts with a Man 104°F (40°C)
program with a new drying time.

A different manual drying program is selected in the same way as above.

If the child lock is activated, hold this button down for at least 3 seconds.

FACTORY-SET DRYING TIMES FOR MANUAL PROGRAMS

Man 86°F (30°C) 2:30 (two hours, 30 minutes)

Man 104°F (40°C) 2:30
Man 140°F (60°C) 2:30

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USER ADVICE

• If you have made a mistake or are unsure where you are, you can always press ON/OFF and
start selecting drying program again.

• If the door is open when a drying program is started and the OK button is activated, the dis-
play will show “close door”. Close the door, and the selected drying program will start.

• The animated symbol (bar) on the left side of the display indicates that the drying process is
in progress.

• When the drying process has finished, the display shows the text “end” (flashing). When the
STOP button is then pressed, or the door is opened, the current program ends and the dis-
play shows the last used program.

• NOTE: In standby mode the display goes off after 15 minutes and lights up when any of
the buttons on the control panel is activated or the door is opened.

• To halt a drying process in progress, press STOP.

• If the door is opened while the drying process is in progress, the fan will continue operating for
another 5 minutes. The display shows “close door” and counts down the 5 minute program
pause period.

If the door is closed within this 5 minute period, the drying process will restart.

If the door is left open, the drying process will stop after 5 minutes and must be restarted
manually.

If you wish to stop the drying process immediately, without a 5 minute period, press STOP.

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CARE

CLEANING REPLACEMENT PART

If the power cord for any reason is damaged,

NOTE! it must be replaced. A genuine spare part can
be obtained from the dealer who supplied the
Do not use high-pressure cleaning. cabinet.

• Clean the walls of the cabinet with a mild

soap solution on a damp cloth. NOTE!
• Dust tends to collect around the air intake on A replacement cord may be installed only by
the top of the cabinet. This can cause disrup- the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service
agent or other qualified electrician.
tion, in turn leading to breakdowns in opera-
tion.
NOTE!
To avoid these problems, the air intake and
the roof of the cabinet should be vacuumed Cleaning and maintenance must not be perfor-
at least once a year, or more often depending med by children without supervision.
on the environment the cabinet is positioned
in.

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 OVERHEAT CUT-OUT

The cabinet is equipped with an overheat cut-

Toggle switch behind inner panel.
out.

This trips when the temperature in the fan unit ON OFF

press the press the
exceeds 248°F (120°C).
switch in the switch in the
front hole rear hole
When the overheat cut-out triggers, the display
dims down and pauses the ongoing program.

1. You reset the overheat cut-out by turning

OFF the power supply with the switch inside
the roof of the cabinet. See illustration.

2. You must then wait 15 to 20 minutes before

the temperature has fallen.

3. Now you can reset the overheat cut-out by

turning ON the power supply with the switch
inside the roof of the cabinet. See illustration. Hole in inner panel for operation of the toggle
switch with a screwdriver or similar tool.
If the overheat cut-out triggers again when you
start a program, redo step 1, 2, 3 above.

If overheat cut-out triggers several times, call for

service.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

DEAL WITH MINOR FAULTS YOURSELF

Problem What you can do

1. Check that the power cord is connected to a outlet.
The drying cabinet is not 2. Check that no breaker has tripped.
working 3. Have you pressed the start button?
4. Is the door closed?
This should normally not happen, but if an alarm or error code
The display shows an alarm/ appears, first try to reset the alarm by holding the START/
error code STOP button down for 5 sec. If the problem persists, a service
technician must be called in.
1. Check that the correct program has been selected for the
type of laundry.
Drying takes a long time
2. Check that the laundry is not very wet (poorly spun).
3. Check that too much laundry has not been hung.
The sealing strip does not close Check that the cabinet is level. Check with a spirit level, if ne-
tightly/the door is ajar cessary adjust with the adjustable feet.

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SERVICE AND WARRANTY

3 Years Limited Warranty on Ready Rack VORTEX DC2 Drying Cabinet

What Groves Inc. limited warranty covers and for how long
This limited warranty is extended to the first owner or by warranty transfer to a new owner of a Groves, Inc. drying
cabinet. Groves, Inc. will provide a free replacement for any of the following parts which fails as a result of a defect in
material or workmanship for the period shown below from the date of purchase:

Groves, Inc.’s limited warranty covers all parts that fail during normal use under the limitations further described
below. Groves, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to exchanging any part of said product that, in
the judgment of Groves, Inc., shows evidence of premature failure. All warranty should be processed through Groves,
Inc. at the time of failure. This Limited Warranty is valid only when the Groves, Inc. product is used in the country in
which it was purchased. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.

• 3-YEAR (36 MONTHS) LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE DRYING CABINET AND PARTS
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Groves. Inc. provide complimentary technical support, available during regular business hours, for the life of our
products.
• This warranty must be registered with Podab, Inc. within three (3) years from date of purchase to be eligible. Ma-
chine warranties can be registered online at the www.podab.us website.
• This warranty extends to the first owner, or by warranty transfer to new subsequent owner(s) in the original loca-
tion for the remaining warranty period from the date of purchase from Groves, Inc.
• Groves, Inc. assumes no responsibility for labor costs, transportation charges, local duties or taxes associated
with warranty parts.
• This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been altered in any way so as, Groves, Inc.’s judgment, to
affect its performance, or which has been subject to any abuse, misuse, negligence, chemical damage, improper
installation, damage caused by line voltage exceeding factory recommended specifications or any other occur-
rence beyond the control of Groves, Inc.
• Attempted repair by any person other than an authorized Groves, Inc. service company will void this Limited
Warranty.
• This warranty shall not apply to any product on which the serial numbers have been altered, defaced, or re-
moved.
• This warranty shall not be applicable to any product for which replacement parts have been sourced from a sup-
plier other than the original Podab, Inc parts source.
• This warranty shall not apply if installation of drying cabinet does not correspond to the installation instruction
in the installation manual included in each drying cabinet package upon receival. Digital installation manuals are
also listed for the owner(s) on www.podab.us.
• Groves, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions or improvements upon this product
without incurring any obligations to install the same on products previously manufactured.
• The warranty provided hereunder and the obligations and liabilities of Groves, Inc. as set forth herein are exclu-
sive and purchaser hereby waives all other remedies, warranties, guarantees or liabilities, expressed or implied,
arising by law or otherwise (including without limitation any obligations of Groves, Inc. with respect to fitness,
merchantability and consequential damages) or whether or not occasioned by Groves, Inc. negligence. This war-
ranty shall not be extended or altered unless specifically agreed to in writing by Podab, Inc., located in Sarasota,
FL. and the warranty holder.
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What Groves limited warranty does not cover
Groves, Inc. will not provide a replacement of any part which fails for reasons other than defective material or work-
manship. This includes, but is not limited to, failure as a result of abuse, misuse, improper installation and transpor-
tation damage. Groves, Inc. will not pay labor and transportation charges incurred in the replacement of any part.
Groves, Inc is not responsible for any consequential and incidental damages resulting from any malfunction.

How to obtain replacement parts under Groves limited warranty

Parts which fail within the warranty period must be ordered from your Groves. Inc, Woodstock, parts source. Proof
of purchase, model number, serial number and defective part (part return – USA only) are required in order to obtain
credit.

Limitation of liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL GROVES, INC. OR THE MANUFACTURER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENTS, SUBSID-
IARIES AND AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL GROVES, INC OR THE MANUFACTURER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENTS,
SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OTHER THAN ACTUAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT
FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE GROVES, INC PRODUCT AS TO WHICH A CLAIM IS
MADE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages, so
these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You also
may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Groves customer care

If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, please contact Groves, Inc.
www.readyrack.com
+1 (800) 991-2120
[email protected]

When making contact, provide the details on the serial number plate. Include the product number (1) and the serial
number (2).

Service after expiration of limited warranty

For information about obtaining parts and labor after expiration of this Limited Warranty or arising outside the scope
of this Limited Warranty, please contact Groves Customer Care.

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SERVICE

Before contacting Service, you should find out

the name, product number and serial number of
the drying cabinet.

This information can be found on the drying

cabinet located upper left side wall inside the
cabinet.

Service after expiration of limited warranty

For information about obtaining parts and labor
after expiration of this Limited Warranty after or Identification plate (inside)
outside of expiration of this Limited Warranty,
please contact your dealers Customer Care.

235005

Name of the drying cabinet

Article number
Serial number (12 digits)

Identification plate for drying cabinet model 235005

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TECHNICAL DATA

Machine Type Drying Cabinet

Product Name VORTEX DC2
Product No. 235005
Warranty 3 years limited

Main Data
Type Air vented
Capacity (dry weight) lbs / kg 13.2 / 6
Hanging length ft / m 52.5 / 16
Dewatering capacity oz/min / g/min 0.59 / 17
Languages 10
Noise emission dB(A) 60
Overheat protection YES

Electrical Installation
Supply voltage V 110-120 V, 60Hz
Total effect kW 1.3
Protection A 13

Dimensions
Outer: width x depth x height in / mm 23.4 x 25 x 73 / 595 x 635 x 1855
Minimum ceiling height, in / mm in / mm 90.6 / 2300

Weight
Weight lbs / kg 138.9 / 63
Shipping weight lbs / kg 143 / 65

Ventilation
Outlet exhaust Ø in / mm 3,93 / 100
Outlet air flow cfm / m³/h 55.9 / 95
Fan capacity ft³/hour / m³/hour 6356 / 180

MANUFACTURING STANDARD
See cabinet rating plate.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Wiring diagram can be ordered from the manufacturer.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
See the chapter “SERVICE AND WARRANTY/Service”).

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ACCESSORIES

Product name Door hooks

Product no. 002899

Product name Door bar

Product no. 000890

Product name Single bar

Product no. 131005

Product name Ventilated shelves

Product no. 131006

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 SERVICE/SUPPORT
Email: [email protected]
Service phone number: 800-991-2120
www.readyrack.com

Groves Incorporated
PODAB Inc. 235001 818 Trakk Ln.
Woodstock, IL. 60098, USA.
[email protected]
PODAB Inc. 235001
www.readyrack.com
+1 (800) 991-2120

Copyright ©Groves Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Subject to change without notice. Product Number: 235005