AVANTCO 184BT18A Vertical Contact Bun Toaster User Manual

AVANTCO 184BT18A Vertical Contact Bun Toaster

Safety Information

1. Protect against electrical shock by keeping all cords, plugs, and other electrical components away from water or other liquids.
2. Unplug this unit when not in use and before cleaning.
3. Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
4. DO NOT operate this or any appliance with a damaged electrical cord or plug.
5. DO NOT use outdoors.
6. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner.
7. Attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the electrical cord into the wall outlet.
8. Disconnect the unit by removing the electrical plug from the wall outlet.
9. DO NOT use the appliance for any application other than its intended use.
10. DO NOT insert metal utensils or oversized foods into this unit, as they may cause a fire and heighten the risk of electrical shock.
11. DO NOT store any item on top of this unit when in operation.
12. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads, as pieces can break off and touch electrical components, heightening the risk of electrical shock.
13. Never place materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, etc. in this conveyor toaster.
14. DO NOT cover the interior of this unit with metal foil, as it may cause the conveyor toaster to overheat.
15. Turn off the appliance by removing the plug from the wall outlet.
16. Note that the use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may result in injury.

Installation

• Lay the unit on its side and screw the adjustable feet into position using the threaded holes provided.
• Hand-tighten the legs by gripping the steel shank and turning until it is seated firmly against the bottom of the toaster.
• Set the toaster upright on a flat and level surface. The unit can then be levelled using the adjustable part of the leg.
• Remove the butter roller (2a) by pushing the shaft to the right to disengage from the drive socket.
• Remove the butter pan (3a) by lifting off the locating pins.
• Remove the top panel (1a) using the two black knobs provided to lift up and slightly backwards. See diagram A.
• The bottom panel (4a) can now be removed. Hold the top edge with one hand and pull straight back.
• Hold the bottom with the other hand and lift up and towards the front. Slide the panel down and out below the butter roller bushes.
• Install the cleaned conveyor cassette (8a). Refer to specific cleaning instructions as follows.
• Grasp the conveyor cassette by the handles provided and place the locating pins into the adjustable hanger brackets.
• Push the conveyor cassette forward gently to engage the drive gear.
• The cassette assembly height bolt is preset from the factory.
• If the cassette gear does not make adequate contact or is binding with the drive gear, tighten or loosen the height bolt to ensure proper contact.
• Replace the bottom panel (4a), the top panel (1a), the butter pan (3a), and the butter roller (2a) in that order.
• Install the bun feeder chute by feeding the slots on each side onto the back panel studs.

Installation of Non-stick Sheet

1. Lay the non-stick sheet on a flat surface and measure approximately 2’’ from the end of the sheet.
2. Notch the corners at 45 degrees as needed (note: some non-stick sheets may already have notched corners) and fold a flap 2’’ long. Carefully crease the flap at the 2’’ fold.
3. Remove the bun feeder chute (7a). From the rear of the non-stick sheet retainer bracket (1c), slip the 2’’ fold under the bracket.
4. Bring the balance of the sheet forward and smooth the sheet down against the grill plate.
5. Reinstall the feeder shoot.

Operating Instructions

1. Thoroughly clean the unit as described in the cleaning section of this manual.
2. Turn on the main switch. The conveyor will now run.
3. Set the temperature to approximately. 400˚F, which is between 6 and 7 on the scale.
4. If using the optional non-stick sheet, it is advisable to increase the temperature setting to approximately. 450˚F, which equates to 6.5 on the scale (1-85˚F, 2-140˚F, 3-200˚F, 4-285˚F, 5-350, 6-410˚F, 7-480˚F).
5. Set the conveyor speed between 4 and 6 to start. The color of the bun is affected by the speed of the conveyor.
6. The faster the conveyor, the lighter the color; the slower the conveyor, the darker the color.
7. Any high-quality edible oil can be used with this bun toaster. It is preferable to use oil specifically suited for use in toasters.
8. The pilot cycle works with the heating element and indicates when the heater is on. It is preferable to wait until the unit has reached operating temperature and the light has cycled on and off twice. Heat-up time is about 15-20 minutes for 208/240V, and about 20-30 minutes for 120V models.
9. Heat the toaster oil to its melting point and carefully fill the butter tray 2/3 full. Turn on the butter roller using the switch provided.
10. Hold the bun half in the palm and, in one motion, slide the sliced side of the bun onto the butter roller. Drop the bun with the sliced surface towards the grill plate using the feeder chute provided.
11. The toasted bun will drop out into the receiving tray at the bottom of the unit.

Conveyor Adjustment

1. Switch off the unit and allow it to cool down.
2. Remove the butter roller and tray, and feed chute.
3. Remove the top panel and the bottom panel.
4. Remove the conveyor cassette carefully by lifting and pulling towards the front.
5. The hanger adjustment brackets will now be exposed. Loosen the brackets and move them EQUALLY towards the grill plate in increments of 1/8”.
6. Retighten the bracket screws.
7. Adjust the drive gear engagement as AVANTCO 184BT18A Vertical Contact Bun Toaster needed with the bolts at the bottom of the hanger plate. Ensure that the lock nuts are retightened.

Cleaning and Maintenance

1. All of the removable panels can be cleaned either  AVANTCO 184BT18A Vertical Contact Bun Toaster in a sink with hot water and detergent or placed in a dishwasher.
2. It is recommended that the conveyor cassette be AVANTCO 184BT18A Vertical Contact Bun Toaster cleaned only in a sink with regular detergent. Make sure the chains are lubricated after cleaning with a suitable toaster oil.
3. The grill plate can be cleaned with a suitable grill plate scourer. After drying, a light film of toaster oil should be applied.

Dimensions

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

• Website: https://www.avantcoequipment.com/
• Tel: 717-381-4844

FAQs

Q: How does the vertical contact toasting system work?

Ans: A belt conveyor mechanism feeds the buns vertically between the plates, toasting only the cut side of each bun while keeping the outside crust soft.

Q: How many buns can the toaster handle per hour?

Ans: Depending on size and speed settings, the equipment can toast up to 800 buns per hour, which makes it perfect for high-volume operations.

Q: Can I toast both halves of the bun at the same time?

Ans: No. Only the sliced side of each bun will be toasted with this toaster. Insert each half separately, with the cut side facing inward towards the contact plate, for optimal results.

Q: What bun sizes are compatible with this toaster?

Ans: Standard 4″–5″ sandwich rolls and burger buns can be handled with the 184BT18A. Buns that are too big or have an uneven shape could block the mechanism and not pass through evenly.

Q: Does the toaster require preheating?

Ans: Indeed. Before using the device for the first time, let it preheat for roughly ten minutes.

Q: Can I use butter or oil on the buns before toasting?

Ans: Yes, you can improve flavour and browning by lightly buttering the cut side of the buns. To avoid this, clean the device frequently. If too much butter or oil drips inside, it could cause residue accumulation or smoke.