OWNER INFORMATION Warranty Information General Please read the full text of the Limited Warranty in this The Vertical Contact Toaster Model VCT-2000 is manual. designed for contact toasting of buns. The toaster design allows the operator to place buns on both If the unit arrives damaged, contact the carrier imme- sides of the heated platen at the same time.
Date of Purchase: Model No.: Serial No.: Mfg. No.: IMPORTANT Antunes reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice. Such revisions do NOT entitle the buyer to corresponding changes, improvements, additions, or replacements for previously purchased equipment. CAUTION WARNING All electrical connections must be in accordance ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
• This equipment should be serviced by quali- fied personnel only. Contact Antunes Technical • Do NOT clean this appliance with a water jet. Service for adjustment or repair. • If power cord is damaged, it must be replaced •...
Butter Roller in Pan and engage in NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, to gear case (Figure 1). contact Antunes Customer Service IMMEDIATELY at +1-877-392-7856 (toll free). NOTE: As of March 2017, the Interlock Switch was removed from use.
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Cleated Belt Wrap Conveyor Safety Interlock Switch (some models) Front Conveyor Belt Chain Front Cleated Belt Wrap Rear Conveyor Cover Assembly Roller Tensioner (with Roller Tensioner) Front Conveyor Cover Assembly Bun Chute Figure 1. VCT-2000 Toaster P/N 1010832 Rev. F 03/18...
6. Turn the power off when finished toasting for the day and proceed with the daily cleaning as out- lined in the Maintenance section of this manual. Temperature Adjustments The VCT-2000 uses a Platen Heater and two Auxiliary 1/2"(12.7mm) 5/8"(15.9mm) Air Heaters. The Platen Heater consists of a heating 11/16"(17.5mm)
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER OPERATION (continued) TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL “Heat On” LED will blink on/off during warm-up and when either platen or auxiliary air heaters are calling for heat. To display the actual Platen temperature—providing it is over 440°F (227°C)—press the TEMP UP button. To display the actual Auxiliary Air Heater temperature—...
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER OPERATION (continued) Hi-Limit Reset Button A Hi-Limit Control turns off electrical power to the heater and control circuits if the unit overheats. To reset the control, allow 10-15 minutes for the unit to cool, then locate the Reset Button at the rear of the unit.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER MAINTENANCE 7. Open the front Conveyor Cover and firmly wipe WARNING the Belt Wrap from left to right and top to bottom Turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and with a clean towel dampened with Multipurpose allow the unit to cool down for 30 minutes before Detergent Solution immediately followed by a sec- performing any service or maintenance.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER MAINTENANCE (continued) Replacing the Black and Silver Release Sheet (Every 4–6 Weeks) THICKNESS THICKNESS Conveyor Belt 1/2"(12.7mm) Chains 5/8"(15.9mm) 3 = 11/16"(17.5mm) NOTE: Depending on toaster usage and on how 3/4"(19.1mm) 5 = 13/16"(20.6mm) 7/8"(22.2mm) Interlock well it is cleaned daily, the black and silver Release Conveyor Switch Sheet should last between 30–45 days.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER MAINTENANCE (continued) Checking the Conveyor Belt Chains (Every 3–6 Months) NOTE: The Bun Thickness Compression Knobs (Figure 3) must be set to “6 & 6” prior to measur- ing or removing or reinstalling the Conveyor Belt Chains. MEASURING CONVEYOR BELT CHAINS 1.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER MAINTENANCE (continued) Checking the Roller Tensioners (every 3–6 months) MEASURING THE ROLLER TENSIONERS 1. Measure the Roller Tensioner on both inner Conveyor Covers (Figure 11) using a U.S Nickel. 2. The space between the inner Conveyor Cover and bottom of the Tensioner wheel should be 13/16”...
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To avoid possible personal injury and/or damage to the unit, inspection, test and repair of electrical equip- ment should be performed by qualified service personnel. The unit should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical tests are required. Use extreme care during electrical circuit tests. Live circuits will be exposed.
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Conveyor does not Safety Interlock Switch (if present) is Reposition the Heat Shield properly. If the Interlock turn. not activated. Switch has failed, order kit 7001436 to remove and bypass the Interlock Switch. Heat Shield is bent or damaged.
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Crowns and/or Heels Belt Wraps not being cleaned prop- Clean Belt Wraps as described in the Maintenance must be forced into erly. section of this manual. the toaster. Buns Conveyor Belt Wraps are not tacky/ Clean Belt Wraps.
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Toaster makes Compression Settings are too tight. Set Compression Settings to the correct (or larger) unusual sounds. setting. Conveyor Belt Wrap is installed Belt Wraps must be installed as described in the incorrectly.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS Parts Identification Platen Safety Interlock Switch (some models) Front Auxiliary Air Heater Rear Auxiliary Air Heater Auxiliary Air Thermocouple Drive Chain Idler Sprocket Transformer Drive Sprocket Drive Sprocket Auxiliary Relay Platen Thermocouple Platen Relay Temperature Control Hi-Limit Capillary Probe...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) P/N 1010832 Rev. F 03/18...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) NOTE: As of March 2017, the Interlock Switch (item 97) is discontinued from use. If your toaster has the Interlock Switch and it fails, order kit 7001436 to remove and bypass the Interlock Switch. P/N 1010832 Rev.
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) 30, 94 31, 95 P/N 1010832 Rev. F 03/18...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) Item Part No. Description Qty. Item Part No. Description Qty. 0011266 Conveyor Belt (Incl. Items below) 0503677 Bun Chute 0800204 1/2” Pitch Link, Small 0503624 Bun Chute (Mfg. No. 9210114 and 9210219 only) 0800121 3/4”...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER replacement parts (continued) REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) Item Part No. Description Qty. 4060374 Ground Lug 0021320 Butter Wheel Roller 0503987 Butter Pan 0506867 Butter Pan (Mfg. No. 9210219 Only) 1 0021507 Bun Feeder 308P157 Screw, #8-32 x 3/8” 2150204 Bearing, Shaft, 1/2”...
2 hours (100 miles/160 km) round trip from the nearest authorized service agency. 2. Antunes reserves the right to make changes in design or add any improvements on any product. The right is always reserved to modify equipment because of factors beyond our control and government regulations.
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