Doughpro Proluxe DP2000FPE Operators Manual

Operations Manual

Model: DP2000FPE
Flaming Pizza Manual Press

formerly DOUGHPRO. New Name. Same Quality. Superior Service.

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Congratulations!

Factory in Perris, California

Your selection of the Proluxe DP2000
is a sound business decision. Whether
your intended use is to press or par bake
dough for pizzas, tortillas, mushi skins
or other appropriate dough products, rest
assured that you have made a wise
choice.

Proluxe equipment is a result of the
highest quality engineering and time­tested design. Your machine, combined
with Proluxe’s reputation of
innovation in dough press equipment
manufacturing, insures the continuing
capability of delivering the best­decorated product possible.

This manual describes installation,
operation, and maintenance procedures
for your new model DP2000.

Your model DP2000 machine will have
a long trouble-free life. Read this
manual carefully and keep it with your
machine; it’s your key to proper
operation and lasting service.

Included with your shipment:

• 5 Rubber Feet

• Platen Saver **If your unit has

polished platens**

Installation

DOMESTIC

Use a separate 30 amp AC
circuit. Only industrial extension
cords with proper wire size
should be used; size 16/3 wire for
distance up to 25 feet, and size
14/3 for distance up to 50 feet.

INTERNATIONAL

Use a designated 30 amp AC
circuit. Only industrial extension
cords with proper wire size (2.5
sq. mm) shall be used.

Make sure there is a proper electrical
wall outlet located within reach of the
cord and plug attached to the press.
Then place the press in an area that
allows for “swing clearance”. Note that
the upper platen rotates up to 90°, in a
backward rotation, to facilitate removal
of the dough product after the press
cycle has been completed. Also note
that the machine requires a vertical, clear
space of 33” from the bottom of the
machine to the top of the pull handle.

Limited Machine Warranty

Proluxe warrants this dough press
machine, when operated under normal
conditions, to be free from
manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year on
parts and labor from the invoice date.

This warranty will be effective only
when Proluxe authorizes the original
purchaser to return the product to the

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prepaid and only when the product, upon
examination, has proven to be defective.

This warranty does not apply to any
machine that has been subjected to
misuse, negligence or accident.

Proluxe shall not be liable for the
injury, loss or damage, direct or
consequential, arising out of the use or
the inability to use the product.

No claim of any kind shall be greater in
amount than the sale price of the product
or part to which claim is made.

This is the sole warranty given by the company, it is in
lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied, in
law or in fact, including the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular use, and is
accepted such by the purchaser in taking delivery of
this product.

Specifications

Electrical:
208V/50-60Hz/4600W/22.11Amps
Requires 30 AMP outlet

Includes 72” NEMA 6-30P approved
cord and plug.

Shipping Weight:

180lbs. (82kg)

Familiarize yourself with controls and
operating mechanisms before attempting
to use the DP2000. These are as
follows:

(A) Pull Pressing Handle for raising

and lowering the upper platen.
This action forces the mating of
the platens.

(B) Thickness Control Dial.

(C) On/Off Button. The green light

above the button will illuminate
when turned on to indicate
power is in the press.

(D) Control Panel (see Control

Board Operations)

(E) Handle for swing-out platen.

(F) Upper platen

(G) Lower platen

(H) Handle adjustments (see

Tightening the Pull-Down
Handle)

Safety Summary

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WARNING

In case of power cord damage,
do not attempt to repair or
replace the power cord. Contact
the manufacturer or the local
distributor.

WARNING

Avoid touching hot surfaces
while operating the machine.

CAUTION

During normal operation, the
base of the machine must be
installed or placed above the wall
socket.

CAUTION

When servicing or cleaning the
machine, make sure that the
power cord is removed from the
wall socket.

Control Board Operations

Solid State Controller

This controller has three (3) control
features:

1. Temperature – Temperature may
be set from 0°-450°F (0°­232°C). The factory default
setting is 240°. If you would like
to change this setting, simply
follow the Controller Operation
directions.

2. Counter – Cycle counter counts
the number of applications from
1 to 9999 (see additional Notes –
Counter).

3. Timer – A timer mode is
available upon special request. If
you would like to have the timer
function installed, please call
1-800-624-6717

Controller Operation

Temperature Control

1. Press the MODE button until
temperature is displayed.

2. Push and hold SET button and
simultaneously push UP (V) or
DOWN (W) arrow buttons to the
desired temperature setting.

For the DP2000, both the upper
and lower platens may be set to
different temperatures.

• Upper Platen: Simply
push the MODE button
until the “upper” light is
illuminated. Adjust the
temperature as noted
above.

• Lower platen: Simply
push the MODE button
until the “lower” light is
illuminated. Adjust the
temperature as noted
above.

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Dough Pressing Operations

SETTING CRUST THICKNESS
CONTROL:

*The thickness is determined by dough
weight and temperature setting on each
platen. Setting crust thickness is as
simple as the twist of a dial. The
thickness adjustment dial can be located
on the top of the DP2000. By means of
trial and error, rotate the dial until
desired thickness is obtained. **If your
platens are polished they have been
coated with Platen Saver. This product
will prevent dough from sticking and
make cleanup much easier. A sample
bottle has been included along with an
order sheet for your convenience. Note:

Never force the dial past its stop
position or damage could occur.

PRESSING DOUGH:

1. First make sure you have the
correct type electrical current or
serious damage could occur!

2. Press the Power Button in order
to turn the machine on. A green
light will illuminate above the
power button indicating that
power is in the machine.

3. Both the upper and lower platens
will heat up once you have
adjusted your digital control to
your desired setting. Note:

Different products require
different temperature settings. In
order to determine the right
temperature setting for your
product, refer to the following
table simply as a guide for
starting.

Dough

Product

Pizza

Flour

Tortilla

Corn

Tortilla

Mushi

Skin

Press Only Press & Par Bake

Temp

150°F

both

platens

N/A

No heat,

must

use wax

paper
150°F

both

platens

Press
Time

3

seconds

3

seconds

3

seconds

Temp

325°F

both

platens

350°F

both

platens

N/A

N/A

*To achieve consistent size flour
tortillas of smaller than 10” you will
need to only press 2 at a time as shown
in the pictures included with the
manual.

Note: Keep in mind that dough
formulations may differ, and that you
may have to do some trial and error
testing of different temperatures and
platen pressure to arrive at the proper
end result for your particular product.

Also note that the finished, after­pressing diameter of the finished dough
piece is determined by the weight of the
dough and the amount of pressure
applied to the platens.

For best results, your dough should be
proofed at room temperature before
pressing, but it will also press directly
out of your refrigerator. Flour is not

required to press a crust and should not
be dusted on any part of the machine.

Press
Time

7-15

seconds

1 quick

second

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No. DPPC1. (See our catalog
and price list for information.)

Note: This spray will not affect
the taste of your crust in any
way.

6. Place your pre-portioned ball of
dough in the approximate center
of the lower platen. Add another
dash of spray to the top of the
dough ball.

7. Close the platen and pull the “U”
shaped handle down to
commence the pressing
operation.

8. Hold the handle down for as long
as you have determined to be the
appropriate amount of time for
your particular product and then
simply pull the handle back up
when you have completed.

9. Inspect your dough. If it is too
thick, rotate the thickness control
dial, located on the top of the
machine, to the line marked
“THIN”. Reverse this procedure
if your product presses too thin.
Experiment with temperature,
dough weight, time, and pressure
until you arrive at the desired
result.

10. Remove the finished product by
rotating the upper platen out of
the way until you have sufficient
space to do so. Place the dough
on a screen or in a pan. Since the
shape of the dough may be
altered slightly in the transfer
process, some hand fitting may
be required. Add toppings, if
desired, and now you are ready
to bake.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Temperature

Note

Fahrenheit/Centigrade (Celsius)
Conversion

The temperature controller can
be programmed to display either
°F or °C. To change: Press the
MODE button until the
temperature is displayed, then
push and hold the SET button for
10 seconds.

Counter

The controller has a built in cycle
counter.

• Press MODE button until the
counter is displayed.

• Counter display range is 0000 to

9999.

• To reset the cycle counter,
display the counter reading, then
push and hold both UP (V) and
DOWN (W) arrow buttons for 3
seconds until the counter resets
to zero (0000) on the display.

Tightening the Pull-Down Handle

The pull-down pressing handle requires
adjustment periodically to prevent it
from free falling. Whenever the handle
seems too loose or is falling by itself, the
problem can be corrected easily and
quickly as follows:

1. Using a 3/16” hex shaped Allen
wrench, insert in key slot located
on the right beneath the upper
shroud.

2. Tighten until the press action of
the handle becomes firm but not
too tight.

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