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 TROUBLESHOOTING

NO

Yes

Remove the rear cover. Does the 

lower microswitch “click” when 

the machine handle is closed?

Take an Ohm meter and verify

that the switch contacts are

opening and closing when the

switch lever is depressed. 

Are they opening/closing?

Check the adjustment of the

switch so you can hear the

switch “click” when the 

machine is closed.

Problem

Solved

Timer Won’t Count Down

Yes

NO

Replace the 

Temp/Time

Controller

Replace the

Microswitch

Problem

Solved

NO

NO

Yes

Are you pressing the dough in the 

area(s) as outlined in the owners’ manual?

With no dough in the machine, adjust the thickness 

adjustment so that with the handle closed the platens 

are just touching each other.  Does the alignment 

between he upper and lower platens look even?

Review the instructions on

how to properly press dough

in the owners’ manual for

your machine.

Problem

Solved

Press is not Pressing Dough Evenly

Problem

Solved

NO

Take a folded rag or towel and place between he upper 

and lower platens where they are touching each 

other first.  Lower the upper platen and apply some 

handle pressure to attempt to bend the platens back

into  alignment. Remove the towel, close the handle 

and see if the alignment has improved. Repeat as 

necessary until proper alignment is restored.

Summary of Contents for DM-18

Page 1: ...R S MANUAL Receiving Setup 2 Operation 3 Setting Temperature Time 4 Preference Settings 5 Machine Presets 6 7 Cycle Count 8 Temperature Time Modes 9 Pressing Dough 10 11 Dough Weights Shrinkage 12 FAQ...

Page 2: ...s may be obtained from your supplier for a nominal cost INSTALLATION 1 Lift press from box and place on cart or counter top 2 Remove plywood shipping base from press CAUTION Heavy lifting can cause in...

Page 3: ...e screen is displayed showing the current heat platen temperature and set cycle time The heat indicating lamp is represented by the snowflake in the upper left corner of the display The heat indicatin...

Page 4: ...conds and it will lock in the new value automatically ADJUST CYCLE TIME 1 Touch the time readout on the display UP and DOWN arrows will appear on the right side of the display and the cycle time value...

Page 5: ...he Down button until Disable is displayed will deactivate this setting 3 Press Save to save the setting 4 Press Back to return to the previous screen NOTE After the shutdown time has elapsed with the...

Page 6: ...press the Preset Quantity sub menu title 2 Press the number of presets to be displayed on the home screen either Two Presets or Four Presets 3 Press Save to save the setting 4 Press Back to return to...

Page 7: ...ng the preset is stored in memory RECALLING PRESETS 1 Press and release for approximately 1 2 second the preset button to recall The controller will beep and the preset location button will display in...

Page 8: ...r is activated by closing the press NOTE The cycle count will maintain the total count even if the power has been turned off TO RESET THE COUNTER 1 From the settings menu press the Cycle Count sub men...

Page 9: ...e time is displayed on the home screen There are three Time Scale display options available in the Time Scale menu MIN SEC Factory Default SEC Seconds 1 10 SEC 1 10 Second Resolution TO CHANGE THE SCA...

Page 10: ...ature dough and 140 150 F when using refrigerated dough A temperature indicating alarm will sound once the set temperature has been reached WARNING Never attempt to press frozen dough Personal injury...

Page 11: ...top of the dough ball Do not add flour or dust with flour 6 Pull down the handle all the way applying pressure until it stops 7 After the designated time has elapsed generally 3 10 seconds for room t...

Page 12: ...following 1 Recipe What is the percentage of water content in the dough What is the percentage of oil content in the dough 2 Mixing Mixing procedure such as water temperature and mixing speed 3 Dough...

Page 13: ...0 F to 170 F Warm dough or room temperature dough 100 110 F Q How long should I be pressing the dough Warm dough 2 7 seconds Cold dough 5 10 seconds Q Will the heat kill the yeast N0 yeast dies at 180...

Page 14: ...d in the owners manual With no dough in the machine adjust the thickness adjustment so that with the handle closed the platens are just touching each other Does the alignment between he upper and lowe...

Page 15: ...ater applied with a soft cloth or sponge Do not use steel wool scrub sponges kitchen or oven cleaners or any other kind of abrasive ma terial This will damage the coating 4 Wipe clean with a dry cloth...

Page 16: ...responsible for repairs or alterations made by any person without the prior written authorization by HIX This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty of HIX and no person agent distributor or deal...

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