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Operating
Instructions
Vertical Contact Toaster
296 & 297 Series
Electrical Specifications
Volts Hz Watts Amps
230 60 1700 7.5
110/120 60 1700 15.5
220 50/60 1700 7.5
Table of Contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 8
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in
material and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from
date of original installation, not to exceed 18 months
from the date of manufacture.
Any component which proves to be faulty in material
and/or workmanship will be replaced or repaired (at the
option of Prince Castle, Inc.) without cost to the
customer for parts and labor. This warranty covers on
location service (i.e. trip charges an d/or mile age). Tr a vel
mileage is limited to 100 miles (200 Kilometers) round
trip (one trip warranty) from an authorized service
agency or its sub-service agency.
This warranty is subject to the following exceptions/
conditions:
• Use of any non-genuine Prince Castle parts voids
this warranty.
• All labor to be performed during regular work hours.
Overtime premium (the incremental amount) will be
charged to the customer.
• Damage caused by carelessness, neglect and/or
abuse (e.g., dropping, tampering or altering parts,
equipment damaged in shipment, by fire, flood or an
act of God) is not covered under this warranty.
• All problems due to operation at voltages other than
that specified on equipment nameplates are not
covered by this warranty. Conversion to correct
voltage is the customer’s responsibility.
• This equipment must be serviced by Prince Castle
Authorized Service Agency or a Prince Castle
Service Technician during the warranty period.
• Normal adjustments as outlined in this manual are
not covered under warranty.
• Motors that fail due to the lack of monthly lubrication
will not be covered under warranty.
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355 East Kehoe Blvd. • Carol Stream, IL 60188 USA
Telephone: 630-462-8800 • Fax : 630-462-1460
Toll Free: 1-800-PCASTLE
www.princecastle.com
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Installation
6. Slide the release sheet holding bracket onto the top of
the platen housing.
1. After you have removed the toaster from the carton,
inspect the unit fo r signs of damage . If the re is dama ge
to the unit:
• Notify carrier within 24 hours after delivery.
• Save carton and packing material for inspection
purposes.
• Contact your Prince Castle dealer or the
Prince Castle Customer Sales Department at
1-630-462-8800 if purchased directly.
2. Verify that all parts have been received.
• Slim-Line Bun Toaster and conveyor assembly.
• Release Sheet Kit — located in a 14" box.
• Crumb Tray — taped to the front of the conveyor.
3. Place toaster on flat surface. Remove protective
covering.
4. Lift conveyor off conveyor guide rails and set aside.
Remove all packing materials (nylon tape, foam block,
plastic coating on sheet metal, and black rubber
packaging space r s) from conveyor and convey or
guides.
Conveyor Guides
Holding Bracket
Figure 3
7. Attach conveyor to the toaster by sliding the four pins
(conveyor slides) on the conveyor housing into the four
conveyor guides. Lower the conveyor housing until it is
securely in place.
8. Hook the back end of the crumb tray onto the bar
located below the conveyor ass em bly.
9. Plug unit into a grounded receptacle.
Operation
1. Turn the Power switch to the “On” po si tion . The or ange
indicator light will illuminate . Allow 30 minutes f or plate n
to reach operating temperature.
Power Switch
Figure 1
5. Place the Teflon sheet over the top of the platen
housing, making sure to ha v e three inche s of o v erhan g.
3-inch Overhang
Release Sheet
Figure 2
Figure 4
2. Place a sample run of the product being toasted into
the top of the conveyor housi ng. The si de to be to asted
should face the pla ten .
Figure 5
3. The toasted product will be dispensed automatically
from the bottom of the conv eyor assembly.
4. Verify that product meets acceptable standards. If not,
see adjustment section.
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Adjustments
Conveyor an d Motor Gears:
There will be a 1/64" clearance between the conveyor gear
and motor gear when properly aligned. Improper alignment
will cause the conveyor to periodically bind.
1/64" Clearance
Figure 6
Tools Needed: 3/32" Allen wrench
Wicking grade thread locking fluid
Gears
Properly
Mesh
Bun Compression:
The toaster platen can be ad justed to provid e the necessary
compression needed on various products.
• Turn the two platen adjustment knobs clockwise to
compensate for use on thicker bread products. Tu rn
the two platen adjustment knobs counterclockwise
for thinner produc ts. Th e numbers o n the front of th e
end and motor housi ng will indicate the se ttings, 1 f or
thinnest product, 5 for thickest.
Thermostat Knob
1. Working from the “back side” of the toaster, loosen the
2 setscrews at the bottom of the conveyor guide until
they are even with the conveyor stop. Note: the
conveyor assembly may need to be removed for easier
access.
2. Use the Allen Wrench to tighten the left setscrew (end
housing side) until the setscrew just touches the
conveyor slide.
Top of the #10-32 Setscrew
Both Sides
3/32 Hex
Head Key
Figure 7
3. Tighten the right setscrew (motor housing side) until
the bottom of the con v ey or housing is par allel to the top
of the base.
4. Carefully tighten each setscrew another 1/2 turn.
5. Remove the conveyor assembly .
6. Apply a drop of wicking grade thread locking fluid to
each setscrew.
7. Replace conveyor assembly.
Platen Adjustment
Knobs
Figure 8
THICKER
5
4
3
2
1
THINNER
Figure 9
Platen Temperature:
The temperature of the platen can be adjusted to
compensate for darker or lighter toasting requirements.
• Turn the thermostat adjustment knob clockwise for
darker toasting. T u rn the thermostat adjustment knob
counterclockwise for lighter toasting.
IMPORTANT:
adjusting the thermostat.
Allow 15 minutes for toaster to stabilize after
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Cleaning
Preventive Maintenance (Motor)
CAUTION: This is not jet-water approved, and
should not be cleaned with a water hose or jet
spray.
CAUTION: Do not immerse in water.
1. Turn off the Power switch and unplug the toaster.
2. Allow platen to cool for 60 minutes before cleaning.
3. Remove the conveyor assembly .
4. Wipe the conv e y or with a dam p cloth. F or the chain us e
a soft bristle brush.
5. Remove the release sheet and lay it on a flat surface.
Thoroughly clean both sides with a damp cloth making
sure all carbon buildup is removed. Allow to air dry.
IMPORTANT:
last 4 – 6 months based on care and volume of product
toasted.
6. Use a damp cloth to rem o ve any carbon b u ild up o n th e
platen surface.
IMPORTANT:
scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners on the platen or Teflon
release sheets as it will cause irreparable damage.
Rotate two sheets daily for longer life. Sheets
Do not use sharp objects, Scotch Brite pads,
To extend the life of your replacement motor, have an
authorized factory servi ce tec hnici an or sto re m anage r wick
the shaft of the motor with 2-3 drops of oil every 3,000 ho urs
of run time.
IMPORTANT:
preventive maintenance.
Shaft
Figure 10
Unplug toaster before performing any
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Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not heat up. No power to unit. Ensure power cord is connected to proper
Power rocker switch light off. Inoperable power cord. Replace power cord.
Loose connection on power switch. Tighten power switch connections.
Inoperable power switch. Replace power switch.
Unit will not heat up. Inoperable thermostat. Replace thermostat.
Power rocker switch light on. Inoperable platen. Replace platen.
Unit heats up, but the conveyor
does not run.
Loose motor switch connection. Tighten motor switch connection.
Inoperable motor. Replace motor.
Stripped drive gear. Replace drive gear.
Loose chain sprockets. Adjust and tighten sprockets.
Gears not meshing. Adjust conveyor setscrews (s ee Conveyor and
Inoperable motor switch. Replace switch.
Unit under- and over-heats
Inoperable thermostat. Replace thermostat.
(does not respond to the rmostat
adjustments).
Buns under or over done. Check platen adjustment. (See Bun
Compression on page 3.)
Check platen temperature.
Temperature on page
(See Plat en
3.)
receptacle and the power inlet.
Motor Gears on page 3).
Adjust platen for proper compression.
Adjust thermostat for proper temperature.
Front View Parts List
Item
1 78-184S Power Lighted Rocke r Switch
1
3
2
2 197-185S Platen Adjustment Knob (Pkg of 2)
3 70-012 Thermostat Knob
4 197-232S Foot (Pkg of 4)
5 197-124 Conveyor Guide with Handle
* 197-475 Overlay (Motor Housing)
* 197-259 Release Sheet Convers i on Ki t ,
* 197-402 Release Sheet (Pkg of 2)
* 297-151 Release Sheet (Pkg of 4)
* 297-149 Clamp Bar
* 197-260 Release Sheets (Pkg of 2),
* Not shown.
4
Number Description
Part
197/297
Conversion Kit 296 Series
297-T12PHH only
297-T12PHH only
297 Series
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Conveyor Assembly
10
11
454
2
8
3
1
4
9
Parts List
Item
1 197-463S Left and Right Side Shaft Carrier
2 197-459S Left and Right Side Shaft Carrier
3 81-015 Compression Spring
4 197- 467 Conveyor Sl ide
5 197-280 Shaft Assy.
Part
Number Description
Assy
Adjustment Assy
2
3
1
4
776
Part
Item
6 197-465 Driven Shaft
7 197-302 Sprocket Kit (Pkg of 2)
8 89-684 Complete Chain Assy
9 89-590 Single C onveyor Chain Link
10 197-7S Black Han dle w i th S cr ew
11 197-466S Complete C onveyor Assy (Passive)
Number Description
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Rear View
12 13
3
14
15
16
1
5
4
6
2
11
10
9
8
4 Places
17
Parts List
Item
1 197-436S Gear Kit (20/40 Second)
2 197-114 Motor Cover
3 197-473 End Housing
4 76-225 Slotted Pan Head Screw
5 197-131 Guard
6 197-33 Crumb Tray
8 73-007 Hex Nut
9 76-640 Screw
10 197-96 Left Side Bun Fence
Part
Number Description
197-476S Gear Kit (12 Second)
197-477S Gear Kit (14 Second)
197-437S Gear Kit (30 Second)
196-026S Gear Kit (55 Second) (196-Jack)
197-497 Crumb Tray (297-T12PHH on ly )
197-16 Conveyor Stop
76-165 Setscrew
Item
11 73-008 Self Locking Hex Nut
12 76-640 Screw
13 197-13 Lead Pan Weldment
14 197-97 Right Bun Fence
15 197-431S Platen (220 Volt ) (297)
16 197-95 Tray Support
17 72-232S Line Cord (CE)
* Instruction Card for 297-T12PHH
* Part not shown.
Number Description
73-030 Hex Nut
79-016 Flat Washer
76-033 Slotted Flat Head Scr ew
197-430S Platen (110 Volt) (297 )
196-023S Platen (110 Volt) (296 )
72-233S Line Cord (GB)
72-280S Line Cord (120 Volt)
Part
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Internal Components Parts List
12
Part
11
Item
1 76-300 Slotted Pan Head Screw
Number Description
2 87-028AS Motor (208-240 Volt )
87-029S Motor (120 Volt)
10
3 73-031 Hex Nut
4 79-033 Washer
1
9
5 76-051 Slotted Binder Head Screw
6 79-055 Flat Washer
7 76-040 Slotted Binder Head Screw
79-017 Split Lock Washer
73-030 Hex Nut
6
13
8 76-150 Slotted Pan Head Screw
79-094 Flat Washer
9 79-016 Flat Washer
2
1
10 197-90 LH Side Plat e Weldment with
76-095 Slotted Binder Head Screw
Adjustment Screw
8
197-89 RH Slide Plate Brac ket with
Adjustment Screw
11 197-428 Baffle (Motor Housing)
3
197-429 Baffle (End Housing)
12 196-19 Housing
4
5
7
13 197-140 Thermostat with Knob
297-010S Thermostat with Knob and Thermo
Compound
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Wiring Diagram
Voltage Connection
High Voltage Connection (220-240 Volts) Low Vo ltage Con nection (200-208 Volts)
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355 East Kehoe Blvd. • Carol Stream, IL 60188 USA
Telephone: 630-462-8800 • Fax : 630-462-1460
Toll Free: 1-800-PCASTLE
www.princecastle.com
Printed in USA 6/06 © 2006
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