Installation; Operation - Prince Castle Slim-Line 296 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Horizontal contact toaster
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INSTALLATION

1. After you have removed the toaster from the carton,
inspect the unit for signs of damage. If there is
damage to the unit:
Notify carrier within 24 hours after delivery.
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Save carton and packing material for inspection
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purposes.
Contact your Prince Castle Dealer for replace
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ment or the the Prince Castle Customer Sales
Department at 1-630-462-8800, if purchased
directly.
2. Verify that all parts have been received.
Horizontal Toaster and conveyor assembly.
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Release Sheets–located in a 14" box.
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Return Chute
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3. Place toaster on flat surface. Remove protective
coating.
4. Remove conveyor from guide rails, pulling the two
plungers and sliding the conveyor forward. Remove all
packing materials (nylon tape, foam block and black
rubber packaging spacers) from conveyor and con-
veyor guides.
5. Re-insert conveyor, making sure the plunger pins butt
up against the rear of the conveyor bracket cut outs.
Loosen the two screws on the plunger bracket if
bracket needs to be adjusted.
Plunger Pin
Conveyor Guide
6. Feed the Teflon sheet through the toasting chamber,
leaving enough sheet to fold over the top. Snap Teflon
sheet holder into position.
7. Install return chute by placing the tabs into the slots
at the rear of the toaster.
8. Plug unit into a grounded receptacle.

OPERATION

1. Turn the heater switch to the "on" position, the orange
indicator light will illuminate. Allow 30 minutes for the
platen to reach operating temperature.
2. Place a sample run of product into the front of the
toasting chamber, the side to be toasted is facing up.
3. The toasted product should appear . Inspect for
quality and make any adjustments as necessary.
ADJUSTMENTS
Bun Compression:
The toaster platen can be adjusted to provide the neces-
sary compression needed on various products.
Turn the two platen adjustment knobs on the bottom
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of the toaster clockwise to compensate for use on
thicker bread products. Turn the two platen adjust-
ment knobs counter clockwise for thinner products.
The compression indicators on the front will show "1"
for the thinnest products, "4" for the thickest.
Platen Temperature:
The temperature of the platen can be adjusted to compen-
sate for darker or lighter toasting requirements.
Turn the thermostat adjustment knob clockwise for
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darker toasting. Turn the thermostat adjustment knob
counter clockwise for lighter toasting. See figure 6.
IMPORTANT: Allow 15 minutes for toaster to stabilize
after adjusting the thermostat.
Conveyor and Motor Gears:
The correct motor and conveyor gear ratio will be set
at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary due to
shipment shocks or when replacing either gear or the
motor. To adjust, place toaster on its back, loosen
both set screws at the rear of the conveyor guides
until they do not touch the conveyor slides. Retighten
the left side screw until it touches the conveyor slide.
Retighten the right side screw until it touches the
conveyor slide then tighten an additonal 1/3 turn. Put
locktite in the set screws to hold them in place.
CLEANING
CAUTION: This is not jet-water approved, and
should not be cleaned with a water hose or
jet spray.
CAUTION: Do not immerse in water.
Daily:
Teflon sheets, conveyor chain and housing
Monthy:Platen
1. Turn off both the heater and motor switches and
unplug the toaster.
2. Allow platen to cool for 60 minutes before cleaning.
3. Remove the conveyor assembly bu pulling plungers
inward and pulling conveyor out.
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