Antunes VCT-2 User manual

P/N 1011308 Rev. E 11/16
Mini Contact Toaster
owner’s manual
Model VCT-2
Mfg. Numbers:
9210905
www.antunes.com
EQUIPMENT
Contact Toaster

2P/N 1011308 Rev. E 11/16
CONTENTS
General ......................................................2
Warranty
Information...............................................2
Service/Technical
Assistance..................................................2
Important Safety
Information...............................................3
Warnings ...................................................3
Specications............................................4
Installation ................................................5
Installing the Release Sheet ...........................6
Bun Thickness Compression
Knob Settings ......................................................6
Operating
Instructions ...............................................7
Check Bun Thickness Compression
Settings..................................................................7
Toasting Product ................................................7
If product gets stuck inside toaster: ............7
Adjusting Toast Quality....................................8
Shutting down the Toaster .............................8
Reset to Default Settings.................................8
Hi Limit Reset Button........................................8
Errors.......................................................................8
Maintenance .............................................9
Daily Maintenance.............................................9
Weekly Maintenance...................................... 10
Monthly Cleaning............................................ 11
Quarterly Cleaning ......................................... 13
Troubleshooting .....................................15
Replacement Parts..................................16
Wiring Diagram.......................................21
Notes........................................................22
Limited Warranty....................................24
GENERAL
This manual provides the safety, instal-
lation, and operating procedures for
your toaster. Please read all of the infor-
mation contained in this manual prior
to installing and operating the toaster.
Your toaster is manufactured from the
nest materials available and is as-
sembled to our strict quality standards.
This toaster was tested at the factory to
ensure dependable trouble-free opera-
tion.
WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Please read the full text of the Limited
Warranty in this manual.
If the unit arrives damaged, contact the
carrier immediately and le a dam-
age claim with them. Save all packing
materials when ling a claim. Freight
damage claims are the responsibility
of the purchaser and are not covered
under warranty.
The warranty does not extend to:
yDamages caused in shipment or
damage as result of improper use.
yInstallation of electrical service.
yNormal maintenance as outlined
in this manual.
yMalfunction resulting from im-
proper maintenance.
yDamage caused by abuse or care-
less handling.
yDamage from moisture into elec-
trical components.
Damage from tampering with, removal
of, or changing any preset control or
safety device.
SERVICE/TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
If you experience any problems with
the installation or operation of your
system, contact Antunes & Co. at 1-630-
784-1000, or toll free in the United
States at 1-877-392-7854.
Fill in the information in the next
column and have it handy when calling
for assistance. The serial number is on
the specication plate located on the
system.
Purchased From
Date of Purchase
Model Number
Serial Number
Mfg. Number
Use only genuine Roundup replace-
ment parts in this unit. Use of replace-
ment parts other than those supplied
by the manufacturer will void the
warranty.
IMPORTANT
A.J. Antunes & Co. reserves the right to
change specications and product de-
sign without notice. Such revisions do not
entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements
for previously purchased equipment.
IMPORTANT
Keep these instructions for future refer-
ence. If the unit changes ownership, be sure
this manual accompanies the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Use the following guidelines for safe
operation of the unit.
yRead all instructions before using
equipment.
yFor your safety, the equipment
is furnished with a properly
grounded cord connector. Do not
attempt to defeat the grounded
connector.
yInstall or locate the equipment
only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals in this
equipment.
yDo not operate this equipment if
it has a damaged cord or plug, if it
is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
yThis equipment should be ser-
viced by qualied personnel only.
Contact your nearest Authorized
Service Agency for adjustment or
repair.
yDo not block or cover any open-
ings on the unit.
yDo not immerse cord or plug in
water.
yKeep cord away from heated
surfaces.
yDo not allow cord to hang over
edge of table or counter.
yTurn the power o, unplug the
power cord, and allow unit to
cool down before performing any
service or maintenance on the
unit.
yThe equipment should be
grounded according to local
electrical codes to prevent the
possibility of electrical shock. It
requires a grounded receptacle
with separate electrical lines, pro-
tected by fuses or circuit breaker
of the proper rating.
yAll electrical connections must be
in accordance with local electrical
codes and any other applicable
codes.
yDo not clean this appliance with a
water jet.
WARNINGS
Be advised of the following warnings
when operating and performing main-
tenance on this unit.
yIf the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manu-
facturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualied person in order
to avoid a hazard.
yDo not modify the power sup-
ply cord plug. if it does not t
the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.
yDo not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
yElectrical ground is required on
this appliance.
yCheck with a qualied electrician
if you are unsure if the appliance
is properly grounded.
yIf a chemical cleaner is used, be
sure it is safe to use on cast alumi-
num. Observe all precautions and
warnings on product label.
yInspection, testing, and repair of
electrical equipment should only
be performed by qualied service
personnel.
yThis equipment is to be installed
to comply with the basic plumb-
ing code of the Building Ocials
and Code Administrators, Inc.
(BOCA) and the Food Service
Sanitation Manual of the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA).
yDo not use abrasive materials.
The use of these may cause dam-
age to the stainless steel nish.
yChlorides or phosphates in clean-
ing agents (e.g. bleach, sanitizers,
degreasers or detergents) could
cause permanent damage to
stainless steel equipment. The
damage is usually in the form of
discoloration, dulling of metal
surface nish, pits, voids, holes, or
cracks. This damage is permanent
and not covered by warranty.
yThe following tips are recom-
mended for maintenance of your
stainless steel equipment:
yAlways use soft, damp cloth for
cleaning, rinse with clear water
and wipe dry. When required,
always rub in direction of metal
polish lines.
yRoutine cleaning should be done
daily with soap, ammonia deter-
gent, and water.
yStains and spots should be
sponged using a vinegar solution.
yFinger marks and smears should
be rubbed o using soap and
water.
yHard water spots should be
removed using a vinegar solution.

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Model &
Mfg. No. Volts Watts Amps Hertz Plug Description
9210904
VCT-2 120 1800 15 50/60
5-15P 15 Amps., 120 V.,
Non-Locking
(assembly only)
25.5”
(647.7 mm)
13”
(330.2 mm)
10”
(254 mm)
SPECIFICATIONS

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INSTALLATION
NOTE: When placing the toaster
into service, make sure to
provide at least 3 inches of
space on all sides of the unit.
1. Remove unit and all packing ma-
terials from shipping carton. The
toaster is shipped with the items
listed below:
• Owner’s Manual
• Authorized Service Agency
Directory
NOTE: If any parts are missing or
damaged, contact Antunes
Customer Service IMMEDI-
ATELY at 1-800-253-2991
or 1-630-784-1000.
2. Remove all packing materials
and protective coverings from
the unit.
3. Refer to Figure 1. Remove the
Bun Feeder and Bun Chute. Wash
these items at the 3 compart-
ment sink and set aside to air dry.
NOTE: The removable parts have
CONTACT etched on them
to make it easier to identify
which toaster they belong to.
4. Refer to Figure 2. Remove the
Release Sheet.
NOTE: Do not wash the Release Sheet
in the sink. The Release Sheet
must be washed by hand.
5. Wipe all surfaces of the unit with
a hot damp cloth.
6. Wipe both sides of the Release
Sheet with a hot damp cloth.
NOTE: Do NOT use a dripping wet
cloth. Wring out before use.
7. Re-install the Bun Feeder and
Bun Chute onto the unit.
8. Refer to the section titled Install-
ing the Release Sheet on the
next page. Install the Release
NOTE: The main Control Panel is
located on the front of the unit.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Sheet according to those instruc-
tions.
When placing the unit into service, pay
attention to the following guidelines.
yMake sure to provide at least 3
inches of space on all aides of the
unit.
yMake sure the power switch is o
and the unit is at room tempera-
ture before plugging in the power
cord.
yDo not block or cover any open-
ings on the unit.
yDo not immerse the power cord
or plug in water.
yKeep the power cord away from
heated surfaces.
yDo not allow the power cord
to hang over edge of table or
counter.
Bun Feeder
Release Sheet
Bun Chute

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INSTALLING THE RELEASE SHEET
The Release Sheet allows buns to pass
through the toaster without sticking.
The toaster should never be operated
without a clean Release Sheet installed.
2
BUN THICKNESS COMPRESSION
KNOB SETTINGS
The toaster uses two Bun Thickness
Compression Knobs for proper toasting
of buns (heels and crowns).
For best results, set both Bun Thickness
Compression Knobs to 4.
The compression settings range from
1 to 6. Setting 1 is the thinnest setting
and Setting 6 is the widest setting.
WARNING
Do NOT operate the toaster without the
release sheet installed. Do not use any
abrasive cleansers or tools such as scrub-
bers or scrapers on the Platen. Damage to
the Platen from operation without a Release
Sheet or damage caused from abrasive
cleansers or tools voids the warranty.
Fold
UP
Fold
UP
1/2”
Fold and crease edges of
Release Sheet as shown.
Fold and crease
Release Sheet
in half at center
point.
Crease here
Fold down
Bun
Feeder
Release
Sheet
Platen
Turn unit on and Install Release Sheet over
Platen. The unit will feed the Release Sheet into place. Re-install Bun Feeder.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: If the toasting quality needs
adjustment, refer to the sec-
tion titled “Adjusting Toast-
ing Quality” in the Operation
section of this manual.
The unit displays the software version,
the current platen setpoint tempera-
ture and starts to warm up .
After the system check, the unit begins
to warm up and Lo-P appears
on the display.
The unit displays the USE
message when it reaches proper
operating temperature (in approxi-
mately 10 minutes).
1
2
3
4
CHECK BUN THICKNESS COM
PRESSION SETTINGS
Before toasting product, verify that the
Bun Thickness Compression Knobs are
set appropriately. The typical settings
for crowns and heels is #4, however
these can be changed according to
product thickness. See the section titled
“Bun Thickness Compression Knob Set-
tings”for more information.
CROWNS
(Cut sides
facing IN)
HEELS
(Cut sides
facing IN)
Power
Switch.
Buns Exit
Toaster Here
Verify that the toaster is clean and
assembled correctly. Turn the Power
switch to the on position. The unit
makes a clicking sound.
This is normal.
Place a red food tray in front of the Bun
Chute.
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USE
8888
TOASTING PRODUCT
Test the toaster before use by toasting
1 bun and 1 slice of Wheatberry bread.
Facing the front of the unit, insert prod-
uct as described:
yBun - Feed crown into front slot
and heel into back slot, with cut
sides facing each other.
yWheatberry bread - place 1 slice
of bread into back slot.
Check the color against Quality Photos
(Buttered White Bun Toasting, Multi
grain Bun Toasting, Chicken Salad
Sandwich toasting). Adjust settings if
needed.
NOTE: If bun or bread gets stuck in
the toaster, use the platen tool to dis-
lodge it from the toaster.
yInsert Crowns into the front lane
with the cut side facing in.
yInsert Heels into the rear lane
with the cut side facing in.
Refer to the image below.
IF PRODUCT GETS STUCK INSIDE
TOASTER:
If buns or a bread slice gets stuck inside
the toaster, use the platen tool to dis-
lodge it from the toaster. Before using
the platen tool:
1. Insert one edge of a new scrub
pad onto the top slot of the
platen tool.
2. Insert the other edge of the
scrub pad into the bottom slot.
Make sure the scrub pad is at
against the tool.
3. From the top of the toaster, in-
sert the platen tool with the pad
facing the middle of the toaster.
Dislodge product.
WARNING
Do NOT use the platen tool without a
scrub pad installed. Be sure to insert
the platen tool into the toaster with the
scrub pad facing the toaster platen. Do
not allow the metal portion of the platen
tool to contact the toaster platen.

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ADJUSTING TOAST QUALITY
The unit can be adjusted to provide a
lighter or more darkly toasted product.
The lightest setting is 1 and the darkest
setting is 10.
Follow these steps to adjust toasting
quality.
To view the current Light/Dark setting,
briey press Light or Dark button. The
current Light/Dark setting
appears in the display.
When the toaster reaches the newly
set Light/Dark temperature, the USE
message stops ashing and remains
on. The toaster is ready for use.
NOTE: The Light/Dark value is
maintained when the
unit is powered o.
1
2
SHUTTING DOWN THE TOASTER
To turn the toaster o, turn the Power
switch to the o position.
RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS
Follow these steps to reset the toaster
to the factory settings
Follow these steps to reset to default
settings:
1. Turn the toaster o.
2. Pres and hold both the Light
and Dark buttons and turn the
toaster on.
3. Continue holding the Light and
Dark buttons until “fr” (factory
reset) appears in the display. The
toaster beeps when resetting is
done and starts up normally.
Hi-Limit
HI LIMIT RESET BUTTON
A hi-limit control turns o power to the
unit if it overheats. To reset this Hi-Limit
control, allow sucient time (10-15
minutes) for the unit to cool down,
then remove the Hi-Limit control cap
and press the reset button located on
the rear of the unit. If the unit requires
continuous resetting, call for service.
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To change the Light/Dark setting,
press and hold the Light or Dark but-
ton until the unit beeps.
Press the Light or Dark button set the
Light/Dark value as desired. Release
the Button. The USE message ashes
in the display as the unit adjusts the
platen temperature accordingly.
1
USE
USE
ERRORS
The toaster displays any kind of error
message, contact the factory immedi-
ately at 1-630-784-1000

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
The unit will remain hot while it is cooling
down. Personal injury and burns may result
from touching the unit before it is nished
cooling down. Wear Heat Resistant Gloves.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
NOTE: The following are general
maintenance procedures.
For additional details includ-
ing approved chemicals,
please see the Toaster Pro-
cedure documents by scan-
ning the QR Code on the
front page of this manual.
The daily maintenance steps involve:
yCleaning the Accessories and
Toaster
yCleaning the Release Sheet
Cleaning the Accessories and Toaster
1. Turn the toaster o and allow it
to cool before proceeding.
2. Refer to Figure 3. Remove the
Bun Feeder, Release Sheet, and
Bun Chute and set aside.
NOTE: Do not wash the Release
Sheet in the sink. It must
be washed by hand.
3. Wash the Bun Feeder and Bun
Chute in soap and water. Rinse
with clean water and allow to air
dry.
4. Wipe all surfaces of the unit with
a hot damp cloth.
NOTE: Do not use a dripping wet
cloth. Wring out before use.
Cleaning the Release Sheet
1. Inspect the Release Sheet.
Replace the Release Sheet if it is
worn, creased, or torn.
2. Spray an approved cleanser on a
clean, dry towel.
3. Wipe the Release Sheet rmly
from top to bottom.
4. Repeat this procedure with a
clean, dry towel dampened with
water.
5. Next, wipe the release sheet with
a clean towel dampened with an
approved sanitizer. Allow to air
dry.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 on the
inside portion of the Release
Sheet. Set the clean Release
Sheet aside.
Cleaning the Belt Wraps
7. Open the front and rear Convey-
or Covers (Figure 4a)
8. Inspect the front and rear Belt
Wraps. Replace the Belt Wraps
if there are any signs of tearing,
folding, or other damage.
9. Turn on the unit.
NOTE: This step requires that the
toaster be turned on with the
Conveyor Covers open. Use
caution during these steps.
10. Spray a clean, sanitized towel
with an approved cleanser and
wipe the front and rear Belt
Wraps for one full rotation.
11. Repeat Step 4 with an approved
sanitizer.
NOTE: Repeat these steps as needed
until the Belt Wraps are clean
and tacky/sticky to the touch.
12. Reinstall the Release Sheet, Bun
Chute, and Bun Feeder and re-
turn the toaster to operation.
Cleaning the Rear Fan
Use a clean dry cloth and wipe the fan
intake. If there is heavy debris buildup,
use an Ecolab Detail Brush (item#
92212765) followed by a clean, dry
cloth (see Figure 4b).
Figure 3
Figure 4a
Figure 4b

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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Butter buildup on the platen will have
a negative aect on toast quality. Fol-
low the procedure below to clean the
platen.
1. Turn the unit o, unplug the
power cor,d and allow the unit to
cool down for 15 minutes.
2. Put on heat resistant gloves.
Remove the Bun Feeder, Release
Sheet, and Bun Chute (Figure 6).
Set these item aside.
3. Set both Bun thickness Compres-
sion Knobs to 6. (Figure 7).
4. Place a red food tray in front
of toaster to collect drips from
cleaning.
5. Insert a scrub pad into platen
tool (Figure 5).
a. Inspect scrub pad to ensure it
is clean and undamaged. Dis-
card scrub pad if it has loose
shreds, food particles or debris
stuck in bers.
b. Insert one edge of scrub pad
into top slot.
c. Then, insert other edge into
bottom slot, making sure pad
is at.
6. Prepare clean rinse water. It is
helpful to have water in a 12 qt
container next to toaster during
cleaning process.
7. Spray Sizzle onto scrub pad.
8. Scrub each side of toasting
platen gently with scrub pad, ap-
plying additional Sizzle to scrub
pad as needed (Figure 5)
NOTE: Front and rear covers of toaster
should be closed during this
step to prevent Sizzle from
dripping on the belt wraps
or other areas of toaster.
9. Rinse scrub pad in clean water.
a. Press against scrub pad with
gloved hand, while it is in
water, to rinse it out.
b. Squeeze out excess water by
scraping scrub pad against
edge of container.
NOTE: It is important to squeeze out
excess water because too much
water dripping into toaster can
damage electronic components.
10. Scrub each side of toasting
platen gently with rinsed scrub
pad to remove Sizzle residue.
Continue rinsing scrub pad and
scrubbing platen gently until all
residue has been removed from
platen.
NOTE: It will be necessary scrub
each side of toasting platen
with rinsed scrub pad ap-
proximately 4-5 times to
remove all Sizzle residue.
11. Discard scrub pad. Scrub pads
are for single use only.
12. Remove bun chute and red food
tray and take them to compart-
ment sink for cleaning.
13. Complete remaining steps in dai-
ly cleaning process. (See Round-
up® Contact Toaster: Cleaning
Roundup Contact Toaster at End
of Day.)
PLATEN
CLEANING
TOOL
SCRUB
PAD
PLATEN
Figure 5