Antunes VCT-2 Service Manual

Mini Contact Toaster

Model VCT-2

owner’s manual

Mfg. Numbers:

9210907 & 9210955

www.antunes.com

P/N 1011275 Rev. D 04/17

CONTENTS

General ...................................................... 2

Warranty

Information ............................................... 2

Service/Technical

Assistance ..................................................2

Important Safety

Information ............................................... 3

Warnings ...................................................3

Specications ............................................ 4

Installation ................................................ 5

Installing the Release Sheet ...........................6

Bun Thickness Compression

Knob Settings ......................................................6

Operating

Instructions ............................................... 7

Check Bun Thickness Compression

Settings .................................................................7

Toasting Product ................................................7

Adjusting Toast Quality .................................... 8

Shutting down the Toaster .............................8

Reset to Default Settings .................................8

Hi Limit Reset Button ........................................8

Errors .......................................................................8

Maintenance .............................................9

Daily Maintenance .............................................9

Monthly Cleaning............................................10

Quarterly Cleaning ......................................... 12

Troubleshooting .....................................14

Replacement Parts..................................16

Wiring Diagram .......................................21

Notes ........................................................22

Limited Warranty ....................................24

IMPORTANT

Antunes reserves the right to change

specications and product design without

notice. Such revisions do not entitle the

buyer to corresponding changes, im-

provements, additions or replacements

for previously purchased equipment.

IMPORTANT

Keep these instructions for future refer-

ence. If the unit changes ownership, be sure

this manual accompanies the equipment.

GENERAL

This manual provides the safety, instal­lation, and operating procedures for
your toaster. Please read all of the infor­mation contained in this manual prior
to installing and operating the toaster.

Your toaster is manufactured from the
nest materials available and is as­sembled to our strict quality standards.
This toaster was tested at the factory to
ensure dependable trouble-free opera­tion.

WARRANTY
INFORMATION

Please read the full text of the Limited
Warranty in this manual.

If the unit arrives damaged, contact the
carrier immediately and le a dam­age claim with them. Save all packing
materials when ling a claim. Freight
damage claims are the responsibility
of the purchaser and are not covered
under warranty.

The warranty does not extend to:

y Damages caused in shipment or

damage as result of improper use.

y Installation of electrical service.

y Normal maintenance as

outlined in this manual.

y Malfunction resulting from

improper maintenance.

y Damage caused by abuse

or careless handling.

y Damage from moisture into

electrical components.

Damage from tampering with, removal
of, or changing any preset control or
safety device.

SERVICE/TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE

If you experience any problems with
the installation or operation of your sys­tem, contact Antunes Technical Service
at [phone] (toll free).

Fill in the information in the next
column and have it handy when calling
for assistance. The serial number is on
the specication plate located on the
system.

Purchased From

Date of Purchase

Model Number

Serial Number

Mfg. Number

Use only genuine Antunes replacement
parts in this unit. Use of replacement
parts other than those supplied by the
manufacturer will void the warranty.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION

Use the following guidelines for safe
operation of the unit.

y Read all instructions be-

fore using equipment.

y For your safety, the equip-

ment is furnished with a prop­erly grounded cord connec­tor. Do not attempt to defeat
the grounded connector.

y Install or locate the equip-

ment only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemi­cals in this equipment.

y Do not operate this equipment if

it has a damaged cord or plug, if
it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.

y This equipment should be

serviced by qualied personnel
only. Contact Antunes Technical
Service for adjustment or repair.

y Do not block or cover any

openings on the unit.

y Do not immerse cord

or plug in water.

y Keep cord away from

heated surfaces.

y Do not allow cord to hang over

edge of table or counter.

y Turn the power o, unplug the

power cord, and allow unit to cool
down before performing any ser­vice or maintenance on the unit.

y The equipment should be

grounded according to local
electrical codes to prevent the
possibility of electrical shock. It
requires a grounded receptacle
with separate electrical lines,
protected by fuses or circuit
breaker of the proper rating.

y All electrical connections must

be in accordance with lo­cal electrical codes and any
other applicable codes.

y Do not clean this appli-

ance with a water jet.

WARNINGS

Be advised of the following warnings
when operating and performing main­tenance on this unit.

y If the supply cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by the manu­facturer or its service agent or
a similarly qualied person
in order to avoid a hazard.

y Do not modify the power sup-

ply cord plug. if it does not t
the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.

y Do not use an extension

cord with this appliance.

y Electrical ground is re-

quired on this appliance.

y Check with a qualied electrician

if you are unsure if the appli­ance is properly grounded.

y If a chemical cleaner is used, be

sure it is safe to use on cast alu­minum. Observe all precautions
and warnings on product label.

y Inspection, testing, and re-

pair of electrical equipment
should only be performed by
qualied service personnel.

y This equipment is to be installed

to comply with the basic plumb­ing code of the Building Ocials
and Code Administrators, Inc.
(BOCA) and the Food Service
Sanitation Manual of the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA).

y Do not use abrasive materials.

The use of these may cause dam­age to the stainless steel nish.

y Chlorides or phosphates in clean-

ing agents (e.g. bleach, sanitizers,
degreasers or detergents) could
cause permanent damage to
stainless steel equipment. The
damage is usually in the form of
discoloration, dulling of metal
surface nish, pits, voids, holes, or
cracks. This damage is permanent
and not covered by warranty.

y The following tips are recom-

mended for maintenance of
your stainless steel equipment:

y Always use soft, damp cloth

for cleaning, rinse with clear
water and wipe dry. When
required, always rub in direc­tion of metal polish lines.

y Routine cleaning should be

done daily with soap, ammo­nia detergent, and water.

y Stains and spots should be

sponged using a vinegar solution.

y Finger marks and smears

should be rubbed o us­ing soap and water.

y Hard water spots should be

removed using a vinegar solution.

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SPECIFICATIONS

25.5”

(647.7 mm)

10”

(254 mm)

13”

(330.2 mm)

Model &
Mfg. No.

9210907

VCT-2

(Belt Wraps)

9210955

VCT-2

(No Belt

Wraps)

Volts Watts Amps Hertz

120 1800 15 50/60

120 1800 15 50/60

Plug

Description

5-15P 15 Amps., 120 V.,

Non-Locking

(assembly only)

5-15P 15 Amps., 120 V.,

Non-Locking

(assembly only)

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INSTALLATION

NOTE: When placing the toaster

into service, make sure to
provide at least 3 inches of
space on all sides of the unit.

1. Remove unit and all pack­ing materials from shipping
carton. The toaster is shipped
with the items listed below:

• Owner’s Manual

• Authorized Service Agency
Directory

NOTE: If any parts are missing or

damaged, contact Antunes
Customer Service IMMEDIATELY
at [phone] (toll free).

2. Remove all packing materi­als and protective cover­ings from the unit.

3. Refer to Figure 1. Remove the
Bun Feeder and Bun Chute. Wash
these items at the 3 compart­ment sink and set aside to air dry.

NOTE: The removable parts have

CONTACT etched on them
to make it easier to identify
which toaster they belong to.

4. Refer to Figure 2. Remove
the Release Sheet.

NOTE: Do not wash the Release Sheet

in the sink. The Release Sheet

must be washed by hand.

5. Wipe all surfaces of the unit

with a hot damp cloth.

6. Wipe both sides of the Release
Sheet with a hot damp cloth.

NOTE: Do NOT use a dripping wet

cloth. Wring out before use.

7. Re-install the Bun Feeder and
Bun Chute onto the unit.

8. Refer to the section titled
Installing the Release Sheet
on the next page. Install
the Release Sheet accord­ing to those instructions.

When placing the unit into service, pay
attention to the following guidelines.

y Make sure to provide at

least 3 inches of space on
all aides of the unit.

y Make sure the power switch

is o and the unit is at room
temperature before plug­ging in the power cord.

y Do not block or cover any

openings on the unit.

y Do not immerse the power

cord or plug in water.

y Keep the power cord away

from heated surfaces.

y Do not allow the power

cord to hang over edge
of table or counter.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Bun Feeder

Release Sheet

Bun Chute

NOTE: The main Control Panel is

located on the front of the unit.

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INSTALLING THE RELEASE SHEET

Fold

UP

Fold

UP

1/2”

Crease here

Fold down

Bun

Feeder

Release

Sheet

Platen

The Release Sheet allows buns to pass
through the toaster without sticking.
The toaster should never be operated
without a clean Release Sheet installed.

1

Fold and crease edges of

Release Sheet as shown.

2

Fold and crease

Release Sheet

in half at center

point.

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BUN THICKNESS COMPRESSION
KNOB SETTINGS

The toaster uses two Bun Thickness
Compression Knobs for proper toasting
of buns (heels and crowns).

For best results, set both Bun Thickness
Compression Knobs to 4.

The compression settings range from
1 to 6. Setting 1 is the thinnest setting
and Setting 6 is the widest setting.

Turn unit on and Install Release Sheet over

Platen. The unit will feed the Release Sheet into place. Re-install Bun Feeder.

WARNING

Do NOT operate the toaster without the

release sheet installed. Do not use any

abrasive cleansers or tools such as scrub-

bers or scrapers on the Platen. Damage to

the Platen from operation without a Release

Sheet or damage caused from abrasive

cleansers or tools voids the warranty.

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OPERATING

CROWNS
(Cut sides

facing IN)

HEELS

(Cut sides

facing IN)

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: If the toasting quality needs

adjustment, refer to the sec­tion titled “Adjusting Toast­ing Quality” in the Operation
section of this manual.

TOASTING PRODUCT

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4 D

Test the toaster before use by toasting

y Insert Crowns into the front lane

with the cut side facing in.

y Insert Heels into the rear lane

with the cut side facing in.

Refer to the image below.

1

Power

Switch.

Verify that the toaster is clean and

assembled correctly. Turn the Power

switch to the on position. The unit

makes a clicking sound.

This is normal.

2

After the system check, the unit begins

to warm up and Lo-P appears

on the display.

4

USE

The unit displays the USE

message when it reaches proper

operating temperature (in approxi-

mately 10 minutes).

CHECK BUN THICKNESS COM
PRESSION SETTINGS

Before toasting product, verify that the
Bun Thickness Compression Knobs are
set appropriately. The typical settings
for crowns and heels is #4, however
these can be changed according to
product thickness. See the section titled
“Bun Thickness Compression Knob Set­tings” for more information.

Buns Exit

Toaster Here

The unit displays the software version,

the current platen setpoint tempera-

ture and starts to warm up .

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ADJUSTING TOAST QUALITY

The unit can be adjusted to provide a
lighter or more darkly toasted product.

The lightest setting is 1 and the darkest
setting is 10.

Follow these steps to adjust toasting
quality.

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D 4

1

USE

When the toaster reaches the newly
set Light/Dark temperature, the USE

message stops ashing and remains

on. The toaster is ready for use.

NOTE: The Light/Dark value is

maintained when the
unit is powered o.

HI LIMIT RESET BUTTON

A hi-limit control turns o power to
the unit if it overheats. To reset this Hi­Limit control, allow sucient time (10­15 minutes) for the unit to cool down,
then remove the Hi-Limit control cap
and press the reset button located on
the rear of the unit. If the unit requires
continuous resetting, call for service.

Hi-Limit

To view the current Light/Dark setting,
briey press Light or Dark button. The

current Light/Dark setting

appears in the display.

2

USE

To change the Light/Dark setting,

press and hold the Light or Dark but-

ton until the unit beeps.

SHUTTING DOWN THE TOASTER

To turn the toaster o, turn the Power
switch to the o position.

RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS

Follow these steps to reset the toaster
to the factory settings

Follow these steps to reset to default
settings:

1. Turn the toaster o.

2. Pres and hold both the

Light and Dark buttons
and turn the toaster on.

3. Continue holding the Light and

Dark buttons until “fr” (factory
reset) appears in the display. The
toaster beeps when resetting is
done and starts up normally.

ERRORS

The toaster displays any kind of error
message, contact the factory immedi­ately at 1-630-784-1000

Press the Light or Dark button set the

Light/Dark value as desired. Release

the Button. The USE message ashes

in the display as the unit adjusts the

platen temperature accordingly.

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