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. Belshaw cannot pay for
shipping damage, because the freight company
has accepted the machine from Belshaw in good
condition, and is responsible for its safe delivery.
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.
To unpack the Donut Robot Mark I and
transport it to the work station:
1. Remove the foam and other packing
materials from the two boxes.
2. Carry the hopper, plunger, and column to the
work station.
3. Coil the cutter head power cord and carry
the cutter head to the work station.
4. Carry the conveyor assembly to the work
station.
5. Tilt the heater head back. Remove the kettle
from the fryer case and carry it to the work
station.
6. Tilt the heater head down.
7. Coil the main power cord and place it in the
fryer case.
8. Move the heater head and fryer case to the
work station.
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The Donut Robot Mark I is designed to
automatically cut and fry cake donut products. It
can also be used to fry yeast-raised donuts.
It is meant to be used on a flat, stationary table or
countertop, with the operator standing opposite
the heater head of the machine. The operator
must work safely at all times and read this
manual and follow its instructions and warnings.
The Mark I uses electrical elements to heat
shortening in its kettle. In the European
Community, the machine is available with the
following electrical configurations:
The Donut Robot Mark I produces less than 70
dB(A) of equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at work stations. This has been
determined during a run of the machine with
shortening in the kettle, using a Bruel & Kjaer
sound level meter, type 2236.
To use the Mark I safely, heed the following
warnings and all other warnings that appear in
this manual:
Make sure the machine is secured to the
work surface. Doing so will prevent the
machine from moving or falling, which
could cause serious injury.
Do not overfill the kettle with
shortening. If shortening overflows the
kettle, it could cause serious burns or
could cause someone to slip on the floor
and be seriously injured.
Hot shortening can cause serious burns.
Make sure that the system and the
shortening are cool before attempting
any adjustment, repair, disassembly, or
cleaning.
To avoid electrocution or other injury,
unplug the machine before attempting
any adjustment, repair, disassembly, or
cleaning.
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,
mop it up immediately. Materials on the
floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.
To prevent unintentional startup and
possible fire, unplug the machine if there
is a local power outage. When the
power is restored, it is safe to plug the
machine in again.
Never let water and hot shortening come
in contact with each other. Moisture
causes hot shortening to spatter, which
may cause serious burns.
all electrical cords are not frayed or
cracked and that they do not pass
through any water or shortening.
Make sure that all electrical cords are
routed so that no one will trip over them.
1 Operation
Read each step completely before following its
directions.
1. When the shortening reaches the correct
frying temperature, it should reach the
middle of the flight bars.
Shortening expands as it increases in
temperature. This means that unless the
shortening is at frying temperature when it is
put in the kettle, it should be added
gradually. Let the shortening in the kettle
heat up before adding more.
Put shortening in the kettle using one of
these methods:
Pre-melt shortening in a pan on the stove
and carefully pour it into the kettle.
Use the optional EZ Melt to melt
shortening and transfer it to the kettle.
See the EZ Melt manual.
WARNING
Do not touch hot shortening. It can cause
severe burns.
2. Turn the heating element on by turning the
thermostat knob to the desired temperature.
Two pilot lights will come on. The one on
top of the heater head indicates that the
heating element has been turned on (that the
thermostat is set above 200F/93C). The
one on the front of the heater head indicates
that the shortening has not yet reached the
desired temperature. This light will go out if
the high temperature limit control breaks the
circuit.
Note: If the high temperature limit control
does break the circuit, push the red reset
button on the back of the heater head.
3. Wait for the shortening to reach the desired
temperature. When it does, the pilot light on
the front of the heater head will go out. DO
NOT run the conveyor until all the
shortening has melted.
4. If using the optional Shortening Reserve
Tank, fill it with shortening. Then position
it on the conveyor side panels either ahead
of or behind the turner, but not above it.
The heat of the fryer will melt the shortening
in the tank.
Put solid shortening into the kettle,
packing it tightly around the elements
and bulbs.
5. Adjust the size selector dial on the cutter
head’s crankshaft assembly. This dial
regulates the donut weight. The higher the
setting, the larger the donuts will be. Adjust
the dial setting as follows:
6. Adjust the machine to provide the
appropriate fry time for your product, as
follows:
a. Decide on the fry time you desired—
either 63, 70, 95, or 120 seconds.
Choose 63 seconds only if using the GP
model.
b. Locate the gear cover on the back of the
heater head.
c. Use the label on the gear cover to
determine which set of gears the gear
belt should be on to provide the correct
fry time.
d. Slide the gear cover up.
e. Move the belt to the appropriate set of
gears.
f. Slide the gear cover down, ensuring that
the belt tightener rests on the belt.
10. Continue adding shortening to the kettle to
maintain the proper shortening level (see
step 1). There are three ways to do this:
Melt some shortening in a pan on the
stove and carefully pour it into the kettle.
If you are using the optional EZ Melt,
transfer more shortening from it. See
your EZ Melt manual.
If you are using the optional Shortening
Reserve Tank, push open the supply
valve.
11. Continue adding dough to the hopper as
needed.
12. When filling the hopper for the last time, use
all of the dough in the hopper. To do so,
push the dough to the bottom of the hopper
using a rubber scraper or spatula. Be careful
not to jam the scraper in the donut cutter.
7. Put dough into the hopper.
8. Turn on the cutter using the power switch on
the cutter head.
9. Turn on the conveyor drive using the power
switch on the heater head.
Note: If the conveyor becomes jammed, a
warning buzzer will sound about a minute
later and stop when the conveyor is turned
off. The conveyor drive is impedanceprotected so it will not burn out due to
jamming.
the slot.
On GP Model
Pull the plunger out of the hopper, passing
the center rod through the slot in the bail.
necessary, to loosen stubborn or dried-on
deposits.
in hot water and a detergent recommended
for aluminum. Use a non-scratching plastic
scouring cloth to remove soil and restore
luster.
6. Rinse the hopper and the plunger separately
in clear, hot water (170-190F/77-88C).
7. Dry each part completely.
8. Dip the plunger and the hopper cylinder in
mineral oil or liquid shortening to prevent
rust and sticking.
9. Wipe the cutter head assembly with a soft
cloth dampened with hot water and an
appropriate cleaner. Wipe it with another
damp cloth to remove the cleaner. Wipe it
dry.
CAUTION
To avoid electrocuting yourself or
damaging the machine, never immerse the
cutter head.
4. Lift the cutter head and column out of the
column mounting bracket.
5. Remove the conveyor assembly as follows:
a. Obtain two pieces of wood, each at least
1” x 1” x 11” (2.5 x 2.5 x 28 cm).
b. Lift the conveyor assembly from the
conveyor locating pin and pull it away
from the heater head to disengage the
main drive shaft coupling from the
conveyor drive coupling.
c. Lift the outfeed end of the conveyor.
Slide one piece of wood under the
conveyor and lay it across the top of the
kettle. Lift the other end of the conveyor
and do the same with the other piece of
wood. The conveyor will now be resting
on the two pieces of wood. Let the
shortening drain off of the conveyor and
into the kettle. See Figure 3-1.
Cleaning the Conveyor and
the Kettle
There are four basic steps to cleaning the
conveyor and the fryer kettle: removing the
shortening, washing, rinsing, and drying. You
must perform all four steps and perform them in
the order listed.
Removing the Shortening
WARNING
To avoid burning or electrocuting yourself,
unplug the machine before cleaning the
fryer.
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Let the shortening cool to 100F/38C.
Figure 3-1. Draining the Shortening off of
the Conveyor.
6. After the shortening has drained off of the
conveyor assembly, turn the conveyor
assembly around and place it on the work
surface. Set aside the pieces of wood.
7. If you want to clean the turner assembly,
remove and clean it as follows:
a. Move the flight bars of the conveyor
until the turner is in the middle of a
flight pocket.
b. Swing the turner cam weight up out of
position.
c. Lift up and pull out on the turner cam
assembly. See Figure 3-2.
e. Wash the turner cam assembly and
turner assembly using mild detergent and
warm water.
f. Rinse the turner cam assembly and
turner assembly in clear water.
g. Dry these parts thoroughly.
WARNING
All parts must be dried thoroughly.
Moisture causes hot shortening to spatter,
which may cause serious injury.
8. If you want to clean the drop plate, remove
it by lifting its forward end and sliding it
toward the rear of the conveyor. (See Figure
3-4.) Wipe the drop plate with a damp cloth.
9. Check again to see that the shortening in the
kettle has cooled to 100F/38C.
10. Remove the shortening from the kettle using
one of these methods:
Use an optional Filter Flo Siphon to
siphon the shortening into one or more
large metal buckets. (See the
instructions in Appendix A.) Be careful
not to disturb the sediment that has
accumulated in the bottom of the kettle.
Tilt the heater head assembly back,
raising the heating element out of the
kettle. Lift the kettle out of the fryer
case and carefully pour the shortening
into one or more large metal buckets. Be
careful not to disturb the sediment that
has accumulated in the bottom of the
kettle.
Using a small saucepan or a metal
pitcher, scoop as much of the shortening
as you can into one or more large metal
buckets. Then lift the kettle out of the
fryer case and carefully pour the rest of
the shortening into a metal bucket. Be
careful not to disturb the sediment that
has accumulated in the bottom of the
kettle.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening is spilled. Shortening on the
floor can cause serious injury or loss of life.
11. Return the kettle to the fryer case, if you
have removed it, and tilt the heater head
assembly down.
12. Brush off any carbon that has accumulated
on the heating element. Accumulated
carbon can cause corrosion and ineffective
heating.
13. Tilt the heater head assembly back, raising
the heating element out of the kettle.
14. Lift the kettle out of the fryer case. Remove
and dispose of the remaining shortening and
the accumulated sediment. Dry the outside
of the kettle.
15. Put the kettle back in the fryer case.
16. Tilt the heater head assembly down.
17. Put the drop plate, turner cam assembly, and
turner assembly back on the conveyor
assembly.
1. Pour hot water into the kettle, up to the
normal level of the shortening. Add about 2
oz/59 ml of trisodium phosphate or other
appropriate cleaner.
2. Connect the machine to the power source.
Heat the solution to 200F/93C. Turn on
the conveyor. Keep the solution at this
temperature for 15-20 minutes.
3. Turn off the conveyor and scrub the soiled
parts while the solution is under heat. Do
not use any abrasive cleaners or scrapers.
4. Turn off the heater and disconnect the
machine from the power source. Allow the
cleaning solution to cool to 100F/38C.
5. Remove the conveyor and tilt the heater
head back as you did before.
6. Remove the cleaning solution from the
kettle using one of these methods:
WARNING
Do not use plastic buckets. If the cleaning
solution is not cool enough, the buckets will
melt; possibly causing you to be burned,
and causing cleaning solution to get on the
floor.
WARNING
Do not allow the cleaning solution to
overflow the buckets. Cleaning solution
will get on the floor, and if the solution is
not cool enough, you may be burned.
WARNING
If you have an optional Filter Flo
Siphon, remove its filter assembly. Then
use the Filter Flo to siphon the cleaning
solution into one or more large metal
buckets. (See the instructions in
Appendix A.) When the cleaning
solution has stopped draining, carefully
carry the buckets to the sink and slowly
pour the solution into the sink.
Lift the kettle out of the fryer case,
carefully carry it to the sink, and slowly
pour the cleaning solution into the sink.
Using a small saucepan or a metal
pitcher, scoop as much of the cleaning
solution as you can into one or more
large metal buckets. Then lift the kettle
out of the fryer case and carefully pour
the rest of the cleaning solution into a
metal bucket. Carefully carry the
buckets to the sink and slowly pour the
solution into the sink.
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
cleaning solution is spilled. Liquid on the
floor can cause serious injury or loss of life.
7. Lift the kettle out of the fryer case, if you
have not done so already.
8. Rinse the kettle thoroughly and dry it on the
outside.
9. Install the kettle, tilt the heater head
assembly down, and install the conveyor
assembly as before.
Rinsing
1. Pour clean water into the kettle, up to the
normal level of the shortening.
2. Connect the machine to the power source.
Heat the water to 200F/93C.
3. Run the conveyor for 5-10 minutes.
4. Turn off the heater and disconnect the
machine from the power source. Allow the
water to cool to 100F/38C.
5. Lift the conveyor assembly out of the fryer
case. Tilt the heater head assembly back.
6. Remove the water from the kettle using one
of these methods:
If you have an optional Filter Flo
Siphon, remove its filter assembly. Then
use the Filter Flo to siphon the water into
one or more large metal buckets. (See
the instructions in Appendix A.) When
the water has stopped draining, carefully
carry the buckets to the sink and slowly
pour the water into the sink.
Lift the kettle out of the fryer case,
carefully carry it to the sink, and slowly
pour the cleaning solution into the sink.
Using a small saucepan or a metal
pitcher, scoop as much of the water as
you can into one or more large metal
buckets. Then lift the kettle out of the
fryer case and carefully pour the rest of
the water into a metal bucket. Carefully
carry the buckets to the sink and slowly
pour the water into the sink.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not allow the water to overflow the
buckets. Water will get on the floor, and if
the water is not cool enough, you may be
burned.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if water
is spilled. Water on the floor can cause
serious injury or loss of life.
Drying
1. Thoroughly dry all parts, including the
conveyor, the heating element, and the
inside of the kettle.
The plunger, hopper, and cylinder of your Donut
Robot are precision instruments. If you take
good care of them, they will perform well for
years. Follow these guidelines:
Clean these parts only in the manner
explained in this manual.
Handle these parts with care. Avoid
dropping them on hard surfaces.
Lubricating
Before using the machine each day, apply ediblegrade mineral oil to the plunger connecting rod.
The oil should penetrate the ball lock and the
spring socket. See Figure 4-1.
Do not force the machine if it becomes
jammed. To avoid damaging the
plunger, disassemble the machine and
remove any obstructions.
The Roto Cooler is meant to be used on a flat,
stationary table or countertop. The operator is
expected to read and follow these instructions.
To use the Roto Cooler:
1. Place the Roto Cooler near the outfeed end
of the Donut Robot so donuts will fall into
it.
2. Connect the Roto Cooler power cord to the
120 V outlet on back of the Donut Robot’s
heater head.
3. Turn on the Roto Cooler. It will rotate and
receive donuts. Remove cooled donuts from
the Roto Cooler as needed.
4. When you are finished using the Roto
Cooler, turn it off and unplug it.
Figure A-1. Roto Cooler.
The Roto Cooler is designed to catch and cool
donuts as they drop from the outfeed end of the
Donut Robot.
The Roto Cooler produces less than 70 dB(A) of
equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure at work stations. This has been
determined while running the machine, using a
Bruel & Kjaer sound level meter, type 2236.
WARNING
To avoid electrocuting yourself or
damaging the machine, never submerge the
base of the Roto Cooler.
5. Clean the Roto Cooler using soap and water
and a non-abrasive cloth or scrubber.
The Roto Cooler is meant to be used on a flat,
stationary table or countertop.
The Icing Finishing Tree, which mounts on the
Roto Cooler, is designed to hold toppings in
which donuts can be dipped. The operator is
expected to read and follow these instructions.
To use the Roto Cooler and the Icing Finishing
Tree:
1. Attach the Icing Finishing Tree to the Roto
Cooler. Fill the trays with toppings.
Power turntable and four
trays, three of which have
dividers.
2. Install and operate the Roto Cooler as
explained in the previous section.
3. Decorate the donuts with the toppings in the
trays.
4. When you are finished using the Roto
Cooler and the Icing Finishing Tree, turn off
the Roto Cooler and unplug it.
Figure A-2. Icing Finishing Tree and Roto
Cooler.
The Roto Cooler is designed to catch and cool
donuts as they drop from the outfeed end of the
Donut Robot. It produces less than 70 dB(A) of
equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure at work stations. This has been
determined while running the machine, using a
Bruel & Kjaer sound level meter, type 2236.
Icing Finishing Tree using soap and water
and a non-abrasive cloth or scrubber.
WARNING
base of the Roto Cooler.
Sugaring Tray and Roto Cooler
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions Shipping
Weight
Dia.=17-1/4”/
44 cm
H=6-5/8”/17 cm
16 lb/7.3 kg 120 V
Electrical DataConstruction Standard
Equipment
1 Phase
50 Hz
Spun, polished,
heavy-gauge
aluminum.
To use the Sugaring Tray and Roto Cooler:
1. Put sugar, powdered sugar, or cinnamonsugar in the tray.
2. Place the Sugaring Tray and Roto Cooler
near the outfeed end of the Donut Robot so
donuts will fall into the tray.
3. Connect the Roto Cooler power cord to the
120 V outlet on back of the Donut Robot’s
heater head.
4. Turn on the Roto Cooler base. The Sugaring
Tray will rotate and receive donuts.
Power turntable with
sugar tray.
5. Coat the donuts with the topping in the tray.
Figure A-3. Sugaring Tray and Roto Cooler.
The Roto Cooler base makes the Sugaring Tray
rotate. It produces less than 70 dB(A) of
equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure at work stations. This has been
determined while running the machine, using a
Bruel & Kjaer sound level meter, type 2236.
The Roto Cooler base is meant to be used on a
flat, stationary table or countertop.
The Sugaring Tray, which mounts on the Roto
Cooler base, is designed to catch donuts as they
drop from the outfeed end of the Donut Robot,
and to hold toppings in which donuts can be
dipped. The operator is expected to read and
follow these instructions.