Equipment: Vertical Contact Toaster Model VCT-2010
VCT-2010
Preventative Maintenance
Precaution:
During these checks, hot surfaces will be exposed.
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) – The procedures on this card include the use of
chemical products. These chemical products will be highlighted with bold face let-
ters followed by the abbreviation (HCS) in the tools portion of the procedure. See
the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Manual for the appropriate Material Safety
Data Sheet(s) (MSDS).
PICTURES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In The Corresponding Chapter of Equipment Manual.
Daily Clean the VCT-2010
Tools: Clean white towels; three 1/6-size, 6-inch deep s/s pans; 1/6-size Cambro pan; Sanitizer;
Heavy Duty Multipurpose Sink Detergent or Powersink Detergent; Dishwashing sink.
Clean the VCT-2010
WARNING
Turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and allow
the unit to cool down 30 minutes before performing any
service or maintenance.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the unit, do NOT use abrasive
cleaners on the Release Sheet or Silicone Belt.
CAUTION
Do NOT submerse the Butter Wheel Heated Base in
water. Do NOT wash this item with a water jet. Do NOT
spray cleansers directly on this item.
AT CLOSE
• Turn the unit OFF and unplug at the outlet. Allow unit to
cool.
• Remove the Butter Wheel and Pan. Pour the remaining
butter into a clean 1/6-sized Cambro pan. Cover with solid
lid and place on dry storage shelf. Mark side of pan “use
first”. NOTE: Only butter that is clear and debris-free can
be held over.
• Take Butter Wheel and Pan to the dishwashing sink. Hand
wash, rinse; then sanitize for a minimum of 60 seconds.
Allow to air dry. Return to service line; set aside for reassembly at open.
AT OPEN
• Make sure unit is off and unplugged at the outlet.
• Take Heat Shield off; then, remove Release Sheets.
• Fill a full-sized pan with hot Detergent Solution and place
both Release Sheets into pan to soak.
• Remove Butter Wheel Heated Base and clean on-line
when cleaning the Silicone Belt. Do NOT submerge.
• Remove Heat Shield, Front and Back Conveyor Covers,
and Bun Chute and take to dishwashing sink.
NOTE: Do NOT place parts into the powerwash sink.
• Pre-rinse, hand wash, rinse, and sanitize parts. Return
parts to service line.
• Fill a clean 1/6-sized, 6-inch deep s/s pan with hot
Detergent Solution; a second pan with clean rinse water;
and a third pan with Sanitizer Solution. Place a clean,
white towel in each pan and place near toaster.
• Wipe the Butter Pan Heater.
• Wipe both sides of the Silicone Belts (side facing out first)
with a clean, white towel and hot Detergent Solution. Rinse
with a clean, white towel and clean rinse water. Sanitize
using a clean, white towel and Sanitizer Solution.
• Rotate Belt around so the side facing inward is facing out,
exposing the soiled areas of the Silicone Belt. Wash, rinse,
and sanitize following the above step.
• Remove Release Sheets that have been soaking and take
to dishwashing sink. Hand wash, rinse, and sanitize both
sides. Return to service line.
• Wipe outside of toaster with a clean, white towel and hot
Detergent Solution.
• Reinstall the Bun Chute, Front and Back Conveyor Cover,
and Butter Wheel Heated Base.
• Install the Release Sheet. NOTE: Rotate sheet daily from
silver to black side.
• Install the Heat Shield. Plug unit in.
• Turn toaster and Butter Pan Holder ON 30 minutes prior to
opening.
NOTE: Line 2 toaster in modern restaurants can be
cleaned during slow periods of the day.
NOTE: Make sure the Heat Shield is activating the
Conveyor Safety Interlock Switch. The unit will not function unless the Heat Shield is in place and the Conveyor
Safety Interlock Switch is activated.
NOTE: Check the Release Sheet to make sure it is not
caught in the Conveyor. Additional Release Sheets can be
purchased under P/N 7000625 (3-Pack).
CAUTION
Failure to use Release Sheets may result in damage to
the unit and loss of warranty coverage.
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Every 3-5 Weeks Replace the Release Sheet
Tools: Heat-Resistant Gloves
VCT-2010
Preventative Maintenance
Replace the Release Sheet
IMPORTANT
Turn the power off, unplug the power cord and allow the
unit to cool down before proceeding.
NOTE: Depending on toaster usage and on how well it
is cleaned daily, the Release Sheet should last between
21–35 days. Additional Release Sheets can be purchased
under P/N 7000625 (3-Pack).
1. Turn the power off to the unit and the Butter Wheel
Heated Base. Unplug the power cord.
2. Put on heat-resistant gloves and remove the Heat
Shield.
3. Remove and discard the Release Sheet.
4. Lay a new Release Sheet on a clean, dry surface and
fold it in half lengthwise. Then gently crease it at the fold
using only your fingers.
5. Install the new Release Sheet by draping it over both sides
of the Platen with the crease centered on the Platen.
6. Reinstall the Heat Shield with the Release Sheet retainer
clips securely over the Release Sheet and Platen.
7. Plug in the power cord and test the unit before returning
it to service.
NOTE: Make sure the Heat Shield is activating the
Conveyor Safety Interlock Switch. The unit will not function
unless the Heat Shield is in place and the Conveyor Safety
Interlock Switch is activated.
NOTE: Check the Release Sheet to make sure it is not
caught in the Conveyor.
CAUTION
Failure to use Release Sheets may result in damage to
the unit and loss of warranty coverage.
Every 2-4 Months Replace the Silicone Belts
Tools: Heat-Resistant Gloves
Replace the Silicone Belts
NOTE: The Silicone Belts should last 2‒4 months.
Additional Silicone Belts may be purchased under P/N
7000626 (2-Pack).
1. Turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and allow the
unit to cool.
2. Unplug and remove the Butter Wheel Assembly, and
Heat Shield. Set the Bun Thickness Compression Knobs
to 6 and 6.
3. Remove both Conveyor Covers and pull the Silicone
Belt Pin from the zipper on the Silicone Belts (Figure 1).
4. Remove and discard the old Silicone Belts.
5. Clean both Conveyor Belt Chains just as you would
clean the Silicone Belts during Daily Cleaning.
6. Install the new Silicone Belts around the Conveyor Belt
Chains between the yellow Upper and Lower Support Rods.
The zipper flap should be exposed and hanging down
(Figure 1).
NOTE: Make sure the Silicone Belt is only wrapped around
the Conveyor Belt Chain.
7. Install the Silicone Belt Pins in the new Silicone Belts,
ensuring the ends are properly aligned (Figure 2).
8. Set the Bun Thickness Compression Knobs to 3 and 4.
9. Reinstall the Conveyor Covers, Heat Shield and Butter
Wheel Assembly.
10. Plug in the power cord and test the unit before returning
it to service.
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Figure 1. Removing Silicone Belt
Figure 2. Aligning Belt Teeth
Silicone
Belt
Silicone Belt
Flap (down)
Silicone
Belt Pin