AVANTCO T140 Conveyor Toaster
Safety Instructions
- When this unit is to be positioned near a wall, partitions, kitchen furniture, decorative finishes, etc, it is recommended that they be made of non-combustible material.
- If not, they shall be clad with a suitable non-combustable heat-insulating material, and the closest attention shall be paid to fire prevention regulations.
- Use the unit on an individual 15A power outlet only.
- Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Do not touch moving parts while operating the unit.
- Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
- Do not operate the unit if the power cord becomes damaged or frayed. Contact your local service agent.
- Do not remove any tags or labels until the nit is installed and working properly.
Unpacking
- Great care has been taken during the packing and shipment of your Avantco conveyor toaster.
- However, if you notice any signs of damage when unpacking the unit, please call the manufacturer.
General Installation and Operation Instructions
- This conveyor toaster has been designed to continuously produce toasted bread or buns.
- The desired toasted color of the product can be adjusted by changing the belt speed of the conveyor.
- Depending on installation position, the toasted product can be discharged to the front or rear of the unit.
Operation Instructions
As detailed in the diagrams to the right, the unit can either be assembled with front or rear discharge, depending on installation position and preference.
- Pull the etal plate up to the closed position and latch. 1) This will direct food to the bottom of the toaster.
- Pick up the longer of the two chutes.
- Slide the flanged end of the chute up underneath the toaster.
- Rest the flange
- Push the metal plate down to the open position. 1) This will direct food to the back of the toaster.
- Loosen the two rear screws.
- Pick up the smaller of the two chutes.
Front Discharge
Rear Discharge
The unit has two controls
- Speed or color control determines the length of time the toast or product is in the heating chamber. The slower the speed, the longer the exposure, and the darker the product.
- The heat control switch has 4 settings.
- OFF – In this position, the unit is off.
- STANDBY. In this position, the conveyor belt will ru,n and both top and bottom elements will operate at 25% capacity. This mode is designed to keep the unit warm in quiet periods to reduce start-up time and conserve energy.
- BREAD- In this position, both top and bottom elements operate at full capacity. This is the ideal mode for toasting bread.
- BUNS- In this position, only the top element operates at full capacity. This is the ideal setting for toasting one side only of a bun.
- For best results, allow the unit to preheat for 20-25 minutes before use so that the correct operating temperature can be reached.
- As described above, product appearance or color is dependent on conveyor speed and the type of product.
- These other factors may also affect the toasting color. Moisture content of the product.
- Sugar content of the product. Initial product temperature.
Cleaning Instructions
- Turn off the toaster and allow the unit to cool down.
- Switch on the unit to standby mode and adjust the belt to slow speed.
- Using an abrasive pad, wipe the conveyor AVANTCO T140 Conveyor Toaster belt in a back and forth motion (ie, side to side) to remove baked-on product.
- Finally, clean the belt with a damp cloth in the same manner as described in number 3.
- Using an abrasive pad, wipe the conveyor belt in a back-and-forth motion (ie, side to side) to remove baked-on product.
- Finally, clean the belt with a damp cloth in the same manner as described in number 3.
- Always ensure that the unit is disconnected from the main power supply.
- Wipe off the unit with a dry cloth and wait at least half an hour before reconnecting to the power outlet.
- Remove the crumb tray from the unit by pulling forward.
- Dispose of the crumbs and clean the tray as described above, refit the tray before reusing the appliance.
Electrical Connection
| MODEL | DESCRIPTION | VOLTS (V/HZ) | POWER (WATTS) | PLUG TYPE |
| T140 | CONVEYOR TOASTER | 120/60 | 1750 | NEMA 5-15P
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Customer Service
- Website: https://www.avantcoequipment.com/
- Tel: 717-381-4844
FAQs
Q: How does the conveyor system work?
Ans: The conveyor belt moves bread through the toaster at a controlled speed, providing consistent, even toasting on both sides without needing to flip the bread manually.
Q: Can I adjust the toasting speed or darkness?
Ans: Yes. The unit has adjustable speed controls to regulate the conveyor speed and temperature controls to customize how light or dark the toast comes out.
Q: How long does it take to toast bread with this unit?
Ans: Depending on the settings, it typically takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes to toast bread to the desired level.
Q: What is the power requirement for the T140 conveyor toaster?
Ans: The T140 operates on a 120V, 15 Amp circuit, with a standard NEMA 5-15 plug. Always connect to a properly grounded outlet.
Q: Are the top and bottom heating elements adjustable?
Ans: Indeed. Because each deck has separate settings for the top and bottom heating elements, you may alter the bake to suit various crusts and toppings.
Q: How do I adjust the temperature?
Ans: The temperature control knobs on each deck are independent and range from 150°F to 550°F. For more accurate baking control, you can independently modify the top and bottom components.
Q: Is there a timer function?
Ans: Indeed. The timer merely acts as a reminder; it doesn’t turn off the oven on its own.