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RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION 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.
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OPERATION PRESSING DOUGH Your DMS-18 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.
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OPERATION 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.
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CLEANING AND 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).
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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.
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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? •...
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