User Guide

ManualsBrandsDoughXpress ManualsCommercial Dough Presses70443 DM-18NH Manual Cold Dough Press with 18" Platens, 18" Width x 15" Height x 28-1/8" Depth

For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606 ext. 205

or Visit www.doughXpress.com

70598 RV D 062414

DM-18

Manual Dough Press

OWNER’S MANUAL

Receiving & Setup ............................................................................................ 2

Operation ..........................................................................................................3

Setting Temperature & Time .............................................................................4

Preference Settings .......................................................................................... 5

Machine Presets ............................................................................................ 6-7

Cycle Count ...................................................................................................... 8

Temperature & Time Modes .............................................................................9

Pressing Dough ......................................................................................... 10-11

Dough Weights & Shrinkage ..........................................................................12

FAQs...............................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 14

Cleaning & Maintenance ................................................................................15

Warranty .........................................................................................................16

CONTENTS

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

Summary of content (16 pages)

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DM-18 Manual Dough Press OWNER’S MANUAL For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606 ext. or Visit www.doughXpress.com 205 CONTENTS Receiving & Setup.............................................................................................2 Operation...........................................................................................................3 Setting Temperature & Time..............................................................................4 Preference Settings......................
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RECEIVING & SETUP PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PIZZA PRESS. INSPECTION Inspect your box and machine for hidden shipping damage. Contact the delivery company immediately, should you find damage. PLATEN SURFACE Slight surface imperfections are a normal part of the aluminum casting process for the platens on your press. These are not considered a defect and do not affect the functionality of the machine in any way.
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OPERATION PREPARATION 1. Turn on the machine by pushing the on/off switch. Startup/Splash screen is displayed as the controller boots up. NOTE: The current program number and the software revision of the controller are displayed at startup. (The default settings are program number P 11 for °F, P 12 for °C and software revision RV 1.0) Startup/Splash Screen After boot up, the home screen is displayed showing the current heat platen temperature and set cycle time.
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SETTING TEMPERATURE & TIME ADJUST TEMPERATURE: TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SCREEN UP ARROW TEMPERATURE READOUT/SETTING DOWN ARROW 1. Touch the temperature readout on the display. “UP” ▲ and “DOWN” ▼ arrows will appear on the right side of the display and the temperature value will start flashing and to indicate it is in set mode. 2. Press the “UP” ▲ or “DOWN” ▼ arrow to change the temperature value.
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PREFERENCE SETTINGS SETTINGS: 1. Press the “?” on the upper right corner of the display on the Home Menu Screen to access the settings menu. 2. Press the settings sub menu title to be adjusted. SETTINGS MENU SCREEN ADJUST SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT SETTING SET QUANTITY OF PRESETS DISPLAYED VIEW/RESET CYCLE COUNT RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN SET TEMPERATURE SCALE PREFERENCE SET TIME SCALE PREFERENCE SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT The shutdown feature shuts off the heat to the press after a period of inactivity.
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MACHINE PRESETS PRESET QUANTITY Temperature presets can be stored in the memory for different transfer settings. By default two presets are displayed. This setting can be adjusted to display four presets. PRESET QUANTITY DISPLAYED PREFERENCE SCREEN TWO PRESETS DISPLAYED FOUR PRESETS DISPLAYED SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN 1. From the settings menu press the “Preset Quantity” sub menu title. 2. Press the number of presets to be displayed on the home screen, either “Two Presets” or “Four Presets.
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MACHINE PRESETS STORING PRESETS: NOTE: The factory default settings for all presets is set to 200°F and 10 seconds. HOME MENU SCREEN PRESET LOCATIONS TEMPERATURE SETTING TIME SETTING 1. Set the desired temperature and/or cycle time using the temperature and time adjustment instructions in this document. 2. Press and hold the desired preset location for two seconds. The controller will beep and the preset location button will display in reverse indicating the preset is stored in memory.
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CYCLE COUNT CYCLE COUNT The cycle count feature counts the number of cycles that the machine has undergone. A cycle is counted every time the countdown timer is activated by closing the press. NOTE: The cycle count will maintain the total count even if the power has been turned off. CYCLE COUNT/CYCLE COUNT RESET SCREEN CYCLE COUNT RESET TO ZERO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN TO RESET THE COUNTER: 1. From the settings menu press the “Cycle Count” sub menu title. 2. Press “Reset.” 3.
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TEMPERATURE & TIME MODES TEMPERATURE MODE Temperature Mode controls which temperature scale is displayed on the controller home screen. F = Fahrenheit C = Celsius TEMPERATURE MODE PREFERENCE SCREEN UP ARROW TEMPERATURE SCALE PREFERENCE DOWN ARROW SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN TO CHANGE THE SCALE: 1. From the settings menu press the “Temperature Mode” sub menu title. 2. Press the “UP” ▲ or “DOWN” ▼ arrows to select the preferred temperature scale. 3. Press “Save” to save the setting. 4.
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PRESSING DOUGH PRESSING DOUGH Your pizza press is designed for easy use and operation to reliably press dough balls. Thickness, shape, and size are directly related to your dough ball, its shape, the temperature of the dough, the recipe of your dough, type of lubricating food oil, as well as the settings of your machine. You should experiment with the following for the results you want. 1. Move on/off switch to “on”. Power light should come on. *Up is “ON” and down is “OFF” ON OFF 2.
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PRESSING DOUGH CAUTION: Excessive pressure can cause structural damage, voiding the machine warranty! WARNING: Make all adjustments while press is open. Adjusting the thickness while under pressure will result in damage to the press. 4. Lightly lubricate the lower platen with olive oil, food/cooking oil or other food release lubricant. 5. Place your preformed dough ball on the lower platen and add a small amount of your food lubricant to the top of the dough ball. Do not add flour or dust with flour. 6.
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DOUGH BALL WEIGHTS PIZZA CRUST SIZE WEIGHT OF THE DOUGH BALL 6” 5-8 oz. 8” 6-10 oz. 10” 8-12 oz. 12” 16-18 oz. 14” 18-20 oz. 16” 20-22 oz. 18” 22-24 oz. NOTE: Final Crust size is determined by combination of weight of dough ball and thickness setting. DOUGH SHRINKAGE WAYS OF OVERCOMING THIS PROBLEM: Get an idea of the following: 1. Recipe • What is the percentage of water content in the dough? • What is the percentage of oil content in the dough? 2.
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FAQs Q: Why won’t my dough press to size? • Weight of the dough ball - not enough dough • Temperature of the dough ball might be cold - higher temp/ longer press time • Set to thick - change thickness setting Q: When I press my dough it gets sticky? Why? • Very wet dough - turn up temperature • Platens are not clean - possible flour build up Q: Why won’t my dough press out even? • Unlevel platens Q: Why is my dough tearing when I press? • Usually this is caused by under mixing the dough in the mixer - mix o
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TROUBLESHOOTING Timer Won’t Count Down Remove the rear cover. Does the lower microswitch “click” when the machine handle is closed? Yes Take an Ohm meter and verify that the switch contacts are opening and closing when the switch lever is depressed. Are they opening/closing? Yes NO Check the adjustment of the switch so you can hear the switch “click” when the machine is closed.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before cleaning, performing maintenance or repairs make sure the machine is turned off and the machine is unplugged. ***This appliance is not waterproof. Never spray or pour water or any other cleaning solution onto this appliance.*** CLEANING ALUMINUM UNCOATED HEAT PLATEN(S). 1. Unplug the machine and allow it to cool. 2. Open the heat platen for easier access. 3.
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WARRANTY BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization: Call 1-800-835-0606 Warranty will be voided otherwise. NOTICE Our system will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped. If the equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor (either domestic or foreign), please keep a copy of their sales invoice showing the serial number and date it was sold/shipped to you with this warranty.