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7 )   D R A I N   FA I L

8 )   WAT E R   T E M P   H I G H

9 )   E R R   P 1 S R T   -   E R R   P 2 S R T

Explanation:

 water temperature is above 

35 

°

C.

Solution 1:

 let the water cool for 15 

minutes.

Solution 2: 

change water in the tank for 

colder water.

If this does not help, contact customer support.

Explanation: 

there is a problem with the 

water pumps.

Contact customer support.

1 1 )   E R R   V 1 S R T   -   E R R   V 2 S R T

Explanation: 

there is a problem with the 

valve system.

Contact customer support.

1 2 )   E R R   V 1 O P N   -   E R R   V 2 O P N

Explanation: 

there is a problem with the 

valve system.

Contact customer support.

1 0 )   E R R   P 1 O P N   -   E R R   P 2 O P N

Explanation:

 there is a problem with the 

water pumps.

Contact customer support.

Explanation:

 draining the ultrasonic tank 

has failed.

Solution 1: 

turn the machine off from the 

back panel AC switch, wait 10 s, and then 
turn the machine on again.

Solution 2:

 clean the water sensors.

If this does not help, contact customer support.

28 Solving error

    codes

29 Solving error

    codes

Drain Fail

Temp High

Water

ERR P1opn

ERR P1srt

ERR V1srt

ERR V1opn

Summary of Contents for Automatic Record Cleaning Machine

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE for the automatic record cleaning machine USER GUIDE VERSION 2 1 ENG ...

Page 2: ... started Select proper AC voltage Place on level surface Turn Degritter on Put water into the tank Insert the record into the machine Press start 10 10 11 11 11 11 Turning on off AC on off switch Powering on Soft shutdown and startup Timed shutdown Long term storage 12 12 13 13 13 Warning Read before use 2 Cleaning effect Ultrasonic cleaning The principle Cleaning records 4 5 5 ...

Page 3: ...y Disclaimer DISCLAIMER 32 33 Using the machine Menu navigation Adjusting drying time Running programs Washing programs Cooling water Drying Degas Fan power Water level Info 14 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 Water Fluid Filter Use distilled water Adding cleaning fluid Maintaining the filter 20 20 21 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Error codes Frequently Asked Questions 24 26 30 ...

Page 4: ...st be properly grounded Failing to do so can result in serious electric shock or death Do not stick metallic objects into the machine from any of its openings eg ventilation slots on its sides Doing so may result in serious electric shock or death The machine must be placed on a level surface before operating Failing to do so can cause a spill and damage the machine WARNING Read before use 2 Warni...

Page 5: ... recommended to wash the tank together with foodware Do not cover the vertical ventilation slots on the sides of the machine Free airflow is needed to guarantee proper functioning of the machine Do not operate the machine in a tight closed environment such as a cupboard or a closet 3 Warning ...

Page 6: ...ects including jewelry optical parts dental and surgical instruments and electronic equipment The smallest features in a vinyl record groove are the size of a few micro meters The bristles on a typical vinyl cleaning brush are unable to reach the bottom of the groove as they are too large in size 60 μm 56 μm 5 μm 2 5 μm ULTRASONIC CAVITATION BUBBLE SIZE VINYL RECORD GROOVE WIDTH BRISTLE WIDTH OF A...

Page 7: ... Cleaning effect CAVITATIONAL BUBBLE GROWING PHASE BUBBLE IMPLOSION WITH WATER JET 2 T H E P R I N C I P L E Ultrasonic cleaning works by agitating the cleaning medium with high frequency acoustic pressure waves This creates a large number of microscopic vacuum bubbles in the cleaning medium a phenomenon called cavitation With every pressure wave countless small vacuum bubbles are created and coll...

Page 8: ... 3 L or 0 35 gal Power input AC 100 240 V 4 A 50 60 Hz Power usage 320 W at full power 2 W in sleep mode Fuse 4 A slow 20 x 5 mm DIN 41 660 Noise level 70 db Ultrasonic cleaning frequency 120 kHz with fine band frequency sweep MACHINE OVERVIEW 1 C O N T E N T S O F T H E PA C K A G E Degritter machine Removable water tank with lid AC power cable 100 ml cleaning fluid Fluid dosing pipette Water lev...

Page 9: ...l ventilation openings on both side panels The circular cap in the lower half of the right side panel is the access port to the water filter On the right side of the rear panel are the AC cable input and the AC on off switch The AC cable input socket contains the fuse drawer On the left side are the AC select slide switch and the SD card input slot RECORD SLOT VENTILATION SLOTS FILTER ACCESS BUTTO...

Page 10: ... panel They are multifunctional and can both be pushed and rotated 8 Machine overview Quick 4 00 SELECTED PROGRAM PUSH TO STOP PUSH TO START PAUSE ROTATE TO ALTER DRYING TIME ROTATE TO NAVIGATE MENU TOTAL PROGRAM TIME WASHING TIME RATIO PROGRESS BAR DRYING TIME PROGRAM DRYING TIME RATIO ...

Page 11: ...he tank Min and Max When filling the tank the Max lable can be ignored and it is recommended to fill the tank with as much water as one feels comfortable carrying The tank is ethanol proof and can be washed in a dishwasher at max 60 C or 140 F It is not recommended to wash the tank together with foodware in a dishwasher 9 Machine overview ...

Page 12: ... G E 2 P L A C E O N L E V E L S U R FA C E GETTING STARTED Degritter must be placed on a level surface for it to function properly Make sure that the slide switch is in the position indicating your wall output voltage either 230 V or 115 V Use the tip of a pen to slide the switch 10 Getting started An incorrect AC setting will damage the product and is not covered by the product warranty ...

Page 13: ...to the machine as shown 6 P R E S S S TA R T Start the quick washing program by pressing the button on the right Washing progress is tracked by the countdown timers on the screen You will be alerted with three beeps when the program finishes 4 P U T WAT E R I N T O T H E TA N K Fill the water tank with distilled water to a level exceeding the Min marking It is recommended to fill it past the Max m...

Page 14: ...r to the machine This is the best option if you are not planning to use Degritter for a long time or for transportation When the external tank is empty a No Water warning will be displayed Once the tank is filled press any front panel button to resume After turning the machine on from the AC switch you ll first see a welcome text on the screen After this the machine will prime its pumps Welcome Pr...

Page 15: ...for 2 seconds This is the recommended method for turning off Degritter It cuts all power to the machine except for a small current to the processor and its power supply Press any button to start the machine again You will be prompted with a welcoming screen Remove the water tank and pour away its contents Insert the tank back into the machine Turn Degritter off from the AC power switch Remove the ...

Page 16: ...ling water Dry Degas Fan power Water level Info The Degritter menu will appear when the right button is turned Turn the button to move between menu items The machine will automatically enter the highlighted menu item in 1 second or you can push the right button to enter it promptly 14 Using the machine SELECTED MENU ITEM LOCATION IN MENU PROGRAM DRYING TIME ...

Page 17: ...for removing gas from new water Fan power setting configuration Water level Info Water level setting configuration Information section about the machine Turn the left button to change drying time for all programs Turn it left to make the drying time shorter and turn it right to make the drying time longer Drying time will change the overall length of the program but you cannot change the washing c...

Page 18: ...on on the right You will be notified with three audible beeps when the program has finished 4 WA S H I N G P R O G R A M S Degritter has three washing programs with fixed pre defined washing cycle lengths The program washing durations above do not include drying time that can be configured as needed 5 Q U I C K Quick program is suitable for mostly clean records that need rinsing or have light dust...

Page 19: ...ecord is being dried 8 C O O L I N G WAT E R Energy emitted during ultrasonic cleaning will slowly increase the cleaning water temperature Excess heat is mitigated automatically to protect records by adding 3 minutes of cooling to the washing time when over temperature is sensed 35 C or 95 F The ultrasonic generator stops working for this time and air is forced through the machine 2 29 PROGRAM REM...

Page 20: ...ble noise but also dictates a longer drying time setting and vice versa 1 2 WAT E R L E V E L The water level setting allows you to change the water level in the ultrasonic tank Press on the button on the right to activate selection Rotate the button to choose between the three water level settings When cleaning 12 records it is recommended to start with Low setting 18 Using the machine Fan power ...

Page 21: ... to record label For 7 records with adapter Degritter comes packaged with a color coded measurement strip With it you can measure the distance from the edge of your record to the desired water level setting INFO ITEMS Serial Version Runs Temp DESCRIPTION The machine s unique serial number The current software version on the machine How many washing cycles the machine has gone through The temperatu...

Page 22: ...ter can have an adverse effect on cleaning and it can leave residue onto the inner surfaces of the machine over time It is recommended to change the water in the tank at least once every week or after every 30 records This is to avoid any microbial growth Do not add foaming cleaning fluids to the water Excessive amount of foam can affect the machine s sensors Add cleaning fluid to distilled water ...

Page 23: ...r mesh after every 50 to 100 records cleaned When screwing the cap back into the chassis make sure that the cap is flush with the side panel This assures that the cap seal will not leak Clean or replace the filter after every 50 to 100 cleaning cycles Fill the tank with distilled water run the degas function and only then add the cleaning fluid Mix the fluids evenly by stirring them with the pipet...

Page 24: ...he following steps Start with an empty SD card FAT32 file system Download the latest compatible software from https degritter com support Copy degrittr bin file to SD card File name must be exactly the same Safely remove SD card from PC by ejecting it first Turn off the machine from the back panel AC switch and wait 10 seconds Insert the SD card into the machine and turn the machine back on again ...

Page 25: ... time the screen will be black 4 R E M O V E T H E C A R D After updating has finished the screen will prompt you to remove the SD card 5 C H E C K T H E S O F T WA R E V E R S I O N Navigate to the Info screen and see whether the displayed version number matches the downloaded software version If they match then the update has been successful Remove Card Info Serial d962ff11 Version 2 1 7v8 Runs ...

Page 26: ...T R A N G E S O U N D S D U R I N G WA S H I N G If the sound resembles slurping then it is likely that the pumping system is not properly primed Make sure that your machine is on a level surface Turn off the machine from the AC switch at the back wait 10 seconds and turn it on again to run priming Clicking sounds at the beginning and end of washing cycle are normal M Y R E C O R D L A B E L I S G...

Page 27: ... O ring seal is properly seated on the cap If the seal is missing contact customer support T H E M A C H I N E W O N T T U R N O N Check if your machine is properly connected to a power outlet If possible try an alternative cable If this does not help check the fuse on the back of the machine If it is an open circuit blown replace it If the fuse blows again contact customer support I A C C I D E N...

Page 28: ...hine is unable to get a temperature reading Solution turn the machine off from the back panel AC switch and on again 26 Solving error codes ERR Sens1 ERR Temp Explanation trouble with measuring the water level Solution 1 turn the machine off from the back panel AC switch wait 10 s and then turn the machine on again Solution 2 refer to sensor cleaning guide in Support Center If this does not help c...

Page 29: ... this does not help contact customer support 4 R U N D R A I N Explanation there is water in the ultrasonic tank Solution run the Drain function by pressing both buttons while Info menu is selected If this does not help contact customer support 27 Solving error codes Run Drain No Water Add Water No Tank Explanation there is no water tank in the machine or it is not sensed Solution 1 insert the wat...

Page 30: ...the tank for colder water If this does not help contact customer support Explanation draining the ultrasonic tank has failed Solution 1 turn the machine off from the back panel AC switch wait 10 s and then turn the machine on again Solution 2 clean the water sensors If this does not help contact customer support 28 Solving error codes Drain Fail Temp High Water ...

Page 31: ...on there is a problem with the valve system Contact customer support 1 2 E R R V 1 O P N E R R V 2 O P N Explanation there is a problem with the valve system Contact customer support 1 0 E R R P 1 O P N E R R P 2 O P N Explanation there is a problem with the water pumps Contact customer support 29 Solving error codes ERR P1opn ERR P1srt ERR V1srt ERR V1opn ...

Page 32: ... A simple water change indication is water clarity if the water is unclear you ll want to change the water I S T H E M A C H I N E S A F E F O R C L E A N I N G A S H E L L A C R E C O R D We have not conclusively tested cleaning shellac records with Degritter If you decide to clean a shellac then do so on your own responsibility H O W O F T E N D O I H AV E T O C L E A N T H E F I LT E R We recom...

Page 33: ...tputs and 115 V switch position for 100 130 V We have not conclusively tested cleaning lacquer acetate records with Degritter If you do clean a lacquer acetate record then do so on your own responsibility I S T H E M A C H I N E S A F E F O R L A C Q U E R A C E TAT E R E C O R D S Yes you can use your own cleaning fluid Avoid pH extreme solutions such as very high acidity or very alkaline chemica...

Page 34: ...WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT MISUSE OR ABUSE LACK OF REASONABLE CARE SHIPPING DAMAGE MODIFICATIONS THE AFFIXING OF ANY ATTACHMENT NOT PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT OR LOSS OF PARTS Use of unauthorised chemical cleaning agents or liquids will void this warranty Degritter will not pay for warranty service performed by a non authorized repair or diagnostic service and will not r...

Page 35: ...other losses of any kind or character and whether or not the possibility of such loss or damage has been notified to Degritter OÜ In order to obtain warranty service contact our customer support support degritter com for information The product must be shipped postage prepaid to an authorized Degritter service location It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by ins...

Page 36: ... provide us with your machine s serial number and software version found in the Info menu Customer support language is English Degritter user guide 2 1 ENG Degritter all rights reserved 2019 www degritter com Printed in Estonia 2019 support degritter com 372 5884 8839 Monday to Friday 8 00 16 00 UTC CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONTACTS ...

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