Adamatic TYPE N Service Manual

Donut Cutter

Type N

Operator’s Manual

Belshaw Bros., Inc.

814 44th Street NW, Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

Phone: [phone] ● Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] ● http://www.belshaw.com

If you accept the machine from the shipping
company, you are, in effect, saying that the
machine is in good condition, and you must
pay for the machine. The freight company has

accepted responsibility for the safe delivery of
our machines. For your protection, inspect the
machine to see that no parts are bent, scratched,
or otherwise damaged. If any damage has
occurred in shipping, file a freight claim with the
shipping company immediately.

IMPORTANT

Keep this manual for reference purposes.

EQUIPMENT RECORD

Please provide the information below when you correspond with us about your machine.

Purchased by ______________________________________________________________________

Installed by _______________________________________________________________________

Date of installation __________________________ Model number _________________________

Serial number ______________________________________________________________________

011108

MN-1542EN

Belshaw Bros., Inc.

814 44th Street NW, Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

Phone: [phone] ● Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] ● http://www.belshaw.com

Contents

1 Operating 1
2 Cleaning

Care, Maintenance, and Cleaning for Plungers and Hoppers 2
Care and Cleaning of Cutters and Dispensers 3

2

3 Maintenance 4
4 Donut Making Helps

Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts 8
Tables & Formulas used in Donut Making 9

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Preface

The Type N Variety Cutter is designed to cut
cake donut products and deposit them in a
variety of smaller fryers. It is designed to be
mounted on a wall or on a fryer mount.

During production, the operator must move the
Cutter, holding the guide handle, to deposit
donuts in the desired locations in the fryer. The
operator must work safely at all times and read
this manual and follow its instructions and
warnings.

A thorough understanding of how to install,
maintain, and safely operate the Type N Variety
Cutter will prevent production delays and
injuries. Heed the following warnings and all
other warnings that appear in this manual:

• Make sure the machine is mounted
securely. Doing so will prevent the
machine from tipping over or falling,
which could cause serious injury.

WARNING

Never put your hand in the hopper or

between trip arms while machine is being

operated.

DANGER!

When the cutter is column mounted, the
fryer must be securely fastened to the floor
to prevent tipping or overturning the fryer.
If the fryer is tipped, SERIOUS BURNS or

other injury can occur.

• When the machine is column-mounted
on a fryer, make sure the fryer is
securely fastened to the floor. If the
fryer is not fastened to the floor, the
weight of the cutter could cause the fryer
to tip over, resulting in serious burns,
other injury, or death.

• To avoid damaging the machine, never
use force to assemble, disassemble,
operate, clean, or maintain it.

• Be careful never to get shortening,
water, or other materials on the floor. If
anything does get spilled on the floor,
clean the area immediately. Materials on
the floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.

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1 Operation

Operation of this machine is very simple, but
there are some details to which we would call
your attention in order to get the best results, and
keep your machine in perfect running condition.

1. See that all lock nuts are kept tight when
running machine.

2. Rotate the crank while the machine is
empty and see that it runs freely.

3. Set the pointer on the crank to the center
of the dial. To do so, loosen the locknut
on the crank, hold the dial and move the
crank until the required position is
reached, then tighten locknut.

4. When shortening has reached the
required temperature, fill the hopper 2/3
full of dough and crank the machine until
it has cut two donuts into the mixing
bowl. (This expels any air left in the
cutting system).

5. Turn the crank to lowest position which
raises the pistons and permits the
machine to pass freely over the edge of
the kettle. With the machine in position
over the kettle, begin turning the crank
and moving the machine 3 or 4 inches as
each donut is dropped.

6. When the required number of donuts has
been dropped, turn the crank again to
lowest position and swing machine free
of kettle.

7. To regulate the weight of the donuts,
move plunger rods to highest position
which raises one of the pistons out of the
cylinder and allows them to move. The
dial pointer can now be set to quantity
desired and need not be changed until a
different size of donut is desired. To
make donuts larger, move pointer toward
the “L” on the dial. To make donuts
smaller, move dial toward the “S.”

8. To use up the last of the dough in the
hopper, scrape the dough down around
the piston rods, and turn crank slower.

9. The machine should be cleaned as soon
as possible after use. Disassemble by
reversing the assembly procedure. (See
Section 1, Installation).

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2 Cleaning

To facilitate packaging, the Variety Cutter has
been partially disassembled and before use it
should be cleaned and properly assembled.

1. Wash plunger unit in hot water and
detergent, rinse and wipe dry. The
plunger should be lightly oiled with
cooking oil. CAUTION: Never oil
donut machine parts by dipping in hot fat,
unless thoroughly dry.

2. Remove hopper base from hopper by
rotating base approximately ¼ turn to
release lock pin. Then pull down to
remove from hopper. Wash both hopper
and hopper base in water and detergent,
rinse and wipe dry. The cylinder lining
in the hopper base should be lightly oiled
with shortening.

3. Wash the crank assembly with a cloth
dampened with hot water and detergent.
Wipe off with another damp cloth to
remove detergent, and wipe dry. DO

NOT IMMERSE THIS UNIT TO
WASH OR RINSE.

Care, Maintenance, and
Cleaning for Plungers and

soda ash, and tri-sodium phosphate, will discolor
or even corrode aluminum even in weak
solutions.

DO NOT Handle roughly or drop on hard
surfaces.

DO NOT Mix with other utensils in the sink
when washing.

DO NOT Allow to rust. Always wash parts
thoroughly. Dry completely and lubricate with
mineral oil or liquid shortening before storing or
reinstalling in unit.

DO NOT Force the machine if it becomes
jammed. Disassemble and remove any
obstruction to prevent damage to the plunger.

Washing Plungers and Hoppers by Hand:

1. Remove plunger from hopper.

2. Use plenty of warm water.

3. Add cleaner approved for aluminum in
concentrations recommended by
manufacturer.

4. Presoak to loosen stubborn or dried-on
deposits.

Hoppers

The plungers and hoppers of your Type K are
precision instruments built from alloy steels and
aluminum. They should be handled with care to
insure continued satisfactory performance.

When cleaning aluminum, selection of the right
type cleaner is your most important
consideration. Any household dish washing
detergent which is safe for aluminum does a
good job of cleaning and does not attack
aluminum. Strong Alkali cleaners, such as lye,

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5. Use a non-scratching plastic scour cloth to
remove soil and restore luster.

6. Rinse in clear hot water (170-190 deg.)

7. Wipe completely dry.

8. Dip plungers in mineral oil or liquid
shortening to prevent rust and sticking.

NOTE: “O” Rings are not used on plungers
for Type K Depositors

Care and Cleaning of Cutters and Dispensers

The most important thing when cleaning
aluminum is the selection of the right type of
cleaner. Strong alkali cleaners such as lye, soda
ash, and tri-sodium phosphate discolor and
corrode aluminum, even in weak solutions. A
detergent which contains an inhibitor to prevent
the attack on metals, such as those listed below,
does a good job of cleaning and does not attack
the aluminum.

List of Approved Cleaners for Aluminum

1. Aluminum Cleaner NE-6 Enthone, Inc. New Haven, CT

2. Cascade Proctor and Gamble Cincinnati, OH

3. Clenesco A&T Cowles Chemical Co. Cleveland, OH

4. Finish Economics Laboratory St. Paul, MN

5. Flash-Dri Cleaner Klenzade Products, Inc. Beloit, WI

6. Kan Wash Wyandotte Chemicals Wyandotte, MI

7. Magnus N Z L Magnus Chemical Co. Garwood, NJ

8. Naccanol NR Flakes National Aniline Division New York, NY

9. Rinse Aid Calgon, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA

10. West Foam Cleaner West Disinfecting Co. Long Island, NY

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3 Maintenance

Following are some maintenance and operating
hints:

• DO NOT at any time use force to

assemble or operate the machine.

• If machine sticks, disassemble to remove
obstruction or check to determine cause
and correct same.

• Once each week lubricate the operating
cams by putting several drops of oil
between trip arms when crank case is
held with trip arms pointing up.

• When cleaning machine after use, do not
wash or rinse crank case by immersing in
water. Use a damp cloth only.

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