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® Vertical Contact Toaster Model VCT-2000 Owner’s Manual Manufacturing Numbers: 9210307 VCT-2000 Scan with mobile device or enter URL for product and service information. http://tiny.cc/AJA-JITB-VCT P/N 1011334 Rev. I 04/20 www.antunes.com...
Freight damage operating procedures for the Vertical Contact Toaster claims are the responsibility of the purchaser and are Model VCT-2000. We recommend that all information not covered under warranty. contained in this manual be read prior to installing and The warranty does NOT extend to: operating the unit.
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. P/N 1011334 Rev. I 04/20...
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• This equipment should be serviced by quali- ranty coverage. fied personnel only. Contact Antunes Technical Support for adjustment or repair. • Do NOT clean this appliance with a water jet. • Do NOT block or cover any openings on the unit.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. FAILURE TO NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL contact Antunes Customer Service IMMEDIATELY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. at 1-877-392-7856 (toll free). • Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
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Release Sheet Rear Belt Platen Wrap Rear Conveyor Belt Chain Front Conveyor Belt Chain Front Belt Wrap Rear Conveyor Cover Assembly (with Roller Roller Tensioner Tensioner) Front Conveyor Cover Assembly Figure 1. VCT-2000 Toaster P/N 1011334 Rev. I 04/20 ®...
1 = 5/8" (16mm) A = 3/4" (19mm) The VCT-2000 uses a Platen Heater and two Auxiliary 2 = 3/4" (19mm) B = 7/8" (22mm) 3 = 13/16" (21mm) C = 15/16" (24mm) Air Heaters. The Platen Heater consists of a heating 4 = 7/8"...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER OPERATION (continued) “Heat On” LED will blink on/off during warm-up and when either TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL platen or auxiliary air heaters are calling for heat. NOTE: The term “setpoint temperature” refers to the desired temperature setting. SP - P To display the actual Platen temperature—providing it is over 440°F (227°C)—press the TEMP UP button.
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 platen 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 WARNING 9. Close the rear Conveyor Cover. Plug in the Turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and power cord, turn the unit on, count 15 seconds, allow the unit to cool down 30 minutes before per- then turn the unit off and unplug the unit.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER MAINTENANCE (continued) Replacing the Black and Silver Release 7. Close the Conveyor Cover(s), set the Bun Thickness Compression Knobs back to their Sheet (Every 4–6 Weeks) normal settings and reinstall the Heat Shield, NOTE: Depending on toaster usage and on how Butter Wheel, Butter Pan, and Bun Feeder.
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 & F” 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 MAINTENANCE (continued) Cleaning the Top Fan (every 3–6 months) TOP FAN CLEANING PROCEDURE 1. Remove the Eight screws on the right side panel. INSPECT THE TOP FAN FOR SIGNS OF DEBRIS 2. Carefully remove the side Panel and put aside 1.
Allow the unit to warm up for 30 minutes and then flashes “LO” continu- (226º C). recheck. If the Control Display still reads “LO”, con- ously. Buns not toast- tact your maintenance person or Antunes Technical ing properly. Service for service. Control Display Failed Platen Thermocouple.
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Measure and adjust Conveyor Belt(s) as described in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. Drive Motor has failed. Contact your maintenance person or Antunes Tech- nical Service for service. Buns not toasting Compression Settings are incorrect.
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Crowns and/or Heels Belt Wraps not being cleaned Clean Belt Wraps as described in the Maintenance must be forced into properly. 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.
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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