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SECTION III
PROGRAM SELECTIONS
A. PREPROGRAMMED CYCLES
1) A-F Cycles
The Phase 7
OPL microprocessor controller (computer) can store in its memory six (6) preprogrammed cycles
(Keys “A” through “F” on the keyboard [touchpad]). This allows the user to have the six (6) most commonly
used cycles, requiring only the push of a single keyboard entry to start the dryer.
2) 0-99 Cycles
The Phase 7
OPL microprocessor controller (computer) can store 100 preprogrammed cycles in its numerical
memory. (Use Keys “0” through “99” on the keyboard [touchpad]). This allows the user to have up to 100
customized programmed cycle that may not be as commonly used as the (6) “A” - “F”. These are not one touch
entries to start the dryer like the “A” - “F”. They are selected by entering the number which represents the cycle
desired and pressing the “START/ENTER” key to start the cycle.
Both types of the preprogrammed cycles can be set in either the Automatic Drying Cycle (Mode)
(Patent
4,82727),
where the drying cycle will end when the percentage of extraction (dryness level) programmed has
been reached, or in the Manual Timed Drying Cycle (Mode) where the dryer will operate for the specific drying
time programmed. These cycles can be programmed in any combination.
Once the drying cycle is completed, the Phase 7 OPL microprocessor controller then goes into the Cool Down
Cycle where the articles are tumbled at room temperature. Once the programmed Cool Down Cycle is completed,
the Phase 7 OPL microprocessor controller (computer) will go to the next step (Wrinkle Guard).
When the cooling cycle is completed, the dryer will go into the Wrinkle Guard Cycle. Where the load will be
tumbled without heat for 2- minutes. It will then Stop for 2- minutes. This process is repeated until either the
doors are opened, Stop key pressed or, 99- minutes has elapsed, whichever comes first. When Wrinkle Guard is
ended, the display will read “CYCLE DONE”. At this point the dryer is locked out from drying again until the
doors are opened. This will insure that if a cycle has been completed, it will be attended to by the operator, before
starting another heat cycle.
NOTE
:
On an Auto Door Machine, The Door controls are not active while the Fan Motor is on. One
must press the “STOP/CLEAR” key to stop the Fan Motor and open the doors or wait for the
Fan Motor to stop on it’s own (Wrinkle Guard Off Time) to open the doors.
Preprogrammed Cycle Menu Selections:
1.
Automatic Drying Cycle (Mode)
(Patent No. 4,82,7,627,)
a. The Phase 7 OPL microprocessor controller (computer) can be programmed to reverse or
not reverse (single direction rotation). This is done in “DRYER SETUP” parameter.
b. Drying Temperature - programmable from 160ºF to 200ºF in one-degree increments or
from 71ºC to 93ºC in one-degree increments.
c. Dryness Level (percentage of extraction) - programmable from 90% to 100% in
one-percent increments.
