Freight damage retrieved from the bottom of the toaster in claims are the responsibility of the purchaser and are approximately 15 seconds (VCT-1000) or 45 seconds NOT covered under warranty. (VCT-50). The warranty does NOT extend to: This manual provides the safety, installation, and oper- ating procedures for the Vertical Contact Toaster.
Refer to the service agency directory included with your unit. 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.
• All electrical connections must be in accordance with local electrical codes and any other appli- • This equipment should be serviced by qualified cable codes. personnel only. Contact the nearest Antunes Authorized Service Agency for adjustment or • WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. repair.
NOTE: Make sure the Heat Shield is activating the NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, con- Conveyor Interlock Safety Switch (Figure 1). The tact Antunes IMMEDIATELY at 630-784-1000. conveyors will not rotate unless the Heat Shield is in place and activating the Conveyor Safety Equipment Setup Interlock Switch.
Page 7
Rear Conveyor Belt Chain Conveyor Yellow Safety Support Interlock Switch Front Conveyor Belt Chain Rear Conveyor Cover Assembly Roller Tensioner Assembly Front Conveyor Cover Assembly Bun Chute Figure 1. VCT-1000 With Mechanical Driven Butter Wheel P/N 1010930 Rev. D 02/18...
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER OPERATION Operating Instructions Bun Thickness Adjustment Controls IMPORTANT (See Figure 3) Verify that the Release Sheet is installed completely over the Platen (Figure 1) before proceeding. Failure THICKNESS THICKNESS Hi-Limit Reset to use Release Sheet may cause permanent damage to the Platen surface that is not covered by warranty.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER MAINTENANCE 7. Wipe down the outside of the toaster with a CAUTION clean, damp, sanitized towel. Turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and allow 8. Install the Release Sheet by draping it over both the unit to cool down 30 minutes before performing sides of the Platen with the crease centered on any service or maintenance.
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) Replacing the Roller Tensioners REPLACING CONVEYOR BELT CHAINS 1. Turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and 1. Push down on retaining tab of the tensioner. allow the unit to cool before proceeding. 2. While keeping pressure on the retaining tab, slide 2.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To avoid possible personal injury and/or damage to the unit, inspection, test, and repair of electrical equipment 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. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action...
Page 13
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Product is over toasted Temperature set too high. Set Temperature Control to a lower setting. or Platen heat is too Bun Thickness Compression Measure bun thickness and set Bun Thickness high or drop time is too Knobs set improperly.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS Parts Identification Interlock Switch Drive Chain Idler Sprocket Front Drive Rear Drive Sprocket Sprocket Temperature Control Thermostat Fan Blade Power Switch Hi-Limit Control Drive Motor Assy. P/N 1010930 Rev. D 02/18...
Page 16
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) P/N 1010930 Rev. D 02/18...
Page 17
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) P/N 1010930 Rev. D 02/18...
Page 18
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) 30, 94 31, 95 P/N 1010930 Rev. D 02/18...
Page 19
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) Item Part No. Description Qty. Item Part No. Description Qty. 0011266 Conveyor Belt Chain 310P157* Washer, #10 (Incl. Items Below) 308P101* Nut, #8-32 0800204 1/2” Pitch Link, Small 306P101* Nut, Hex, #6-32 0800121 3/4” Pitch Link, Large 306P123* Screw, #6-32 x 7/8”...
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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VCT-1000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers