Somat DH-100, Operation Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

After the unit has been connected to the proper power source, the proper rotation of the 
paddles have been verified and the drain line has been routed its desired drain location, 
you are ready to process. 

1.

Please use the touch screen for all operation commands described below.  

2.

Open the top lid, clean the screen filter and make sure the front discharge door is 
closed. Load the product to be processed into the dehydrator. The maximum fill level 
would be to the top of the paddles attached to the auger. 

3.

Close the top lid. 

4.

On the touch screen you will have access to the Home screen. Simply press the Start 
Batch button, confirm that you have cleaned the filter and the unit will run until the 
cycle is complete. The system status will be displayed on the bottom the screen. 

5.

Other miscellaneous monitoring information is displayed on this and the more 
information screen and is not necessary for daily operation.  Information on these 
screens maybe helpful for trouble shooting in the event of a failure. 

6.

When the unit has completed the batch it will automatically enter a 60 minute cooling 
mode. The timer on the touch screen will begin to count down the time left for the 
cooling cycle. 

7.

When the cooling cycle is complete a suitable container should be placed under the 
discharge door on the front of the unit and the discharge door opened. Press the Start 
Discharge button to begin the discharge process. This process will shut off 
automatically. After discharge is complete, turn the power 

OFF 

and clean door area. 

Close the discharge door. 

8.

  You are now ready to start a new batch. If any troubles occur during the processing of 

a batch, the unit will shut down and an alarm banner will be displayed on the touch 
screen indicating the issue and the probable cause.  

Please call the Somat Service 

Department at 800-237-6628 x 176 for assistance.