Avantco 184BT18A User manual

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Vertical Contact
Bun Toaster
Model: 184BT18A, 184BT18AXL, 184BT18H, 184BT18HXL
Please read and keep these instructions. Indoor use only.
10/2022
5009704
5009704
CONFORMS TO UL STD. 197
CONFORMS TO NSF/ANSI STD. 4

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Safety.................................................................................................. 3
Installaon .......................................................................................... 4
Operang Instrucons......................................................................... 6
Conveyor Adjustment .......................................................................... 7
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................. 7
Dimensions ......................................................................................... 8
Troubleshoong .................................................................................. 9
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Safety
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully and completely.
2. For commercial use only.
3. DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
4. Protect against electrical shock by keeping all cords, plugs, and other electrical
components away from water or other liquids.
5. Unplug this unit when not in use and before cleaning.
6. Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. DO NOT operate this or any appliance with a damaged electrical cord or plug.
8. DO NOT operate this or any appliance after it has malfunctioned or has been
damaged in any way.
9. DO NOT use outdoors.
10. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner.
11. Attach plug to appliance rst, then plug electrical cord into the wall outlet.
12. Disconnect the unit by removing the electrical plug from the wall outlet.
13. DO NOT use appliance for any application other than intended use.
14. DO NOT insert metal utensils or oversized foods into this unit, as they may cause
a re and heighten the risk of electrical shock.
15. DO NOT store any item on top of this unit when in operation.
16. DO NOT allow this toaster to touch or to be covered by ammable material,
such as curtains, draperies, walls, etc., when in operation.
17. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads, as pieces can break off and touch electrical
components, heightening the risk of electrical shock.
18. Never place materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, etc. in this toaster.
19. DO NOT cover interior of this unit with metal foil, as it may cause the toaster to overheat.
20. Avoid scratching the surface or nicking the edges of this unit. If the toaster is damaged
or broken, contact customer service before use.
21. Turn off the appliance by removing the plug from the wall outlet.
22. Note that the use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may result in injury.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they DO NOT play with the toaster.
24. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless a person responsible for their safety has given them supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance.
25. When using the appliance in shops, snack bars, hotels, etc., check the voltage and
outlet to make sure the appliance is correctly connected with power.
26. Place unit on a at surface that is well ventilated. The appliance must be supervised
during operation. DO NOT leave appliance without powering off.
NOTE: Save these instructions for future reference.

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Examine carton for damage. The freight carrier has assumed responsibility for its safe transit and
delivery. If equipment is received damaged, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with
delivering carrier.
A. Apparent damage or loss must be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery. The
carrier representative (Driver) must sign the freight bill. If this is not done, the carrier may
refuse the claim. The carrier can supply the necessary forms.
B. Concealed damage or loss if not apparent until after the toaster is removed from the
carton, a request for inspection must be made to the carrier within 15 days. The carrier
should arrange an inspection. Be sure to save all contents and packaging material.
Installation
Assembly and Conveyor Installation
The feed tray, adjustable feet, and the conveyor cassette are packed separately in the box and need
to be assembled to the unit as per the instructions below.
1. 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 rmly
against the bottom of the toaster. Set the toaster upright on a at and level surface. The unit can
then be levelled using the adjustable part of the leg.
NOTE: THE UNIT MUST NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE FEET BEING IN POSITION.
2. Remove the butter roller (2a) by pushing the shaft to the right to disengage from the drive socket.
3. Remove the butter pan (3a) by lifting off the locating pins.
4. Remove the top panel (1a) using the two black knobs provided to lift up and slightly backwards.
See diagram A.
5. 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.
6. Install the cleaned conveyor cassette (8a). Refer to specic cleaning instructions (page 7) as
follows. Grasp the conveyor cassette by the handles provided and place the locating pins into
the adjustable hanger brackets. Push the conveyor cassette forwards gently to engage the
drive gear. See diagram B. 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.
NOTE: CARE MUST BE TAKEN IN FITTING THE CONVEYOR CASSETTE. THE CASSETTE
IS HEAVY AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT IT IS NOT DROPPED INTO PLACE TO AVOID
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Installation of Non-stick Sheet
NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU INSTALL THE NON-STICK SHEET FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE. EVERY UNIT IS SHIPPED WITH (10) NON-STICK SHEETS. PLEASE CONTACT
CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THESE UNITS. IF YOU DO NOT INSTALL THE
NON-STICK SHEET, THERE IS A RISK THAT BUNS WILL STICK TO THE PLATE AND BURN. BY
NOT USING THE NON-STICK SHEET, YOU MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
1. Lay the non-stick sheet on a at surface and measure
approximately 2’’ from the end of the sheet. Notch the corners
at 45 degrees as needed (note: some non-stick sheets may
already have notched corners) and fold a ap 2’’ long. Carefully
crease the ap at the 2’’ fold.
2. Remove the bun feeder chute (7a). From the rear of the non-stick
sheet retainer bracket (1c), slip the 2’’ fold under the bracket.
Bring the balance of the sheet forwards and smooth the sheet
down against the grill plate. See Diagram C.
3. Reinstall the feeder shoot.
NOTE: THE NON-STICK SHEET SHOULD BE INSTALLED
PRIOR TO FITTING THE CONVEYOR CASSETTE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT A LIGHT COATING OF EDIBLE OIL IS APPLIED TO THE GRILL PLATE
PRIOR TO FITTING THE NON-STICK SHEET
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7. Replace the bottom panel (4a), the top panel (1a), the butter pan (3a) and the butter roller (2a) in
that order.
8. Install the bun feeder chute by feeding the slots on each side onto the back panel studs.
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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 approx. 400˚F, which is between 6 and 7 on the
scale. If using the optional non-stick sheet, it is advisable to increase the
temperature setting to approx. 450˚F, which equates to 6.5 on the scale
(1-85˚F, 2-140˚F, 3 - 20 0˚F, 4 - 28 5˚F, 5-350, 6-410˚F, 7- 4 8 0˚F).
4. Set the conveyor speed between 4 and 6 to start. The color of the bun is
affected by the speed of the conveyor. The faster the conveyor, the lighter
the color; the slower the conveyor, the darker the color. See diagram D.
5. Any high-quality edible oil can be used with this bun toaster. It is
preferable to use oil specically suited for use in toasters.
NOTE: USING TOO LITTLE OIL WILL CAUSE THE BUN SURFACE TO
BE COOL AND UNEVEN IN COLOR. IT WILL ALSO CAUSE THE BUN TO STICK TO THE
GRILL. USING TOO MUCH OIL WILL GIVE THE BUN A YELLOW UN-TOASTED LOOK.
6. 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 for120V models.
NOTE: TRY SEVERAL BUNS TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE,
AND TIME TO ACHIEVE THE
DESIRED BROWNING OF BUN.
7. Heat the toaster oil to melting point and carefully ll the butter tray 2/3 full.
Turn on the butter roller using the switch provided.
8. Hold the bun half in the palm of the hand 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.
See diagram E.
9. The toasted bun will drop out into the receiving tray at the bottom of
the unit.
NOTE: THE TOASTED COLOUR OF THE BUN CAN BE ADJUSTED
LIGHTER OR DARKER BY USING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OR THE SPEED CONTROL OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH. WHEN
OPTIMAL BUN COLOUR AND SPEED HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED IT IS
RECOMMENDED A NOTE IS TAKEN OF THE SETTINGS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NOTE: SHOULD THE TEMPERATURE SETTING BE CHANGED, ALLOW SEVERAL CYCLES FOR
THE PLATE TO ADJUST.
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Conveyor Adjustment
If optimal bun grilling is not achieved using the speed and temperature settings, it is possible to
adjust the position of the conveyor system relative to the grill plate. Moving the conveyor closer to
the grill plate will apply more pressure to the bun and result in more effective toasting.
1. Switch off the unit and allow 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 up and pulling towards the front
NOTE: THE CONVEYOR IS HEAVY AND MUST BE HANDLED CAREFULLY.
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”. See diagram F.
6. Retighten the bracket screws.
7. Adjust the drive gear engagement as needed with the bolts at the bottom of the hanger plate.
Ensure that the lock nuts are retightened.
Cleaning and Maintenance
NOTE: THE UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND ALLOWED TO
COOL DOWN BEFORE CLEANING TAKES PLACE.
1. All of the removable panels can be cleaned either in a sink with hot water and detergent or
placed in a dishwasher.
2. It is recommended the conveyor cassette is only cleaned 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 lm of
toaster oil should be applied.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS
NON-STICK SHEET IS THEN REPLACED
EVERY 30 DAYS, OR WHEN BUNS START
STICKING, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
NOTE: THE CONVEYOR MUST STAY
CLEAN TO OPTIMIZE SPEED AND BUN
TEMPERATURE
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Dimensions
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MODEL:
184BT18A - 120V 1600W
184BT18H - 208/240V 2400/3200W


(635)
(528)

(492)
MODEL:
184BT18AXL - 120V 1600W
184BT18HXL - 208/240V 2400/3200W

(703)
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(635)
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(573)
20.7”
19.3”
25”
25”
27.6”
22.5”
SPECIFICATION MODEL 184BT18A MODEL 184BT18H
UNIT
DEPTH 22.6 INCHES 22.6 INCHES
WIDTH 25 INCHES 25 INCHES
HEIGHT 27.6 INCHES 27.6 INCHES
WEIGHT 90 LBS 90 LBS
SHIPPING SIZE
DEPTH 25 INCHES 25 INCHES
WIDTH 25.5 INCHES 25.5 INCHES
HEIGHT 28.2INCHES 28.2INCHES
WEIGHT 107 LBS 107 LBS
VOLUME
CAPACITY APPROX BUN HALVES /HOUR 900 208V 1200
240V 1400
VARIABLE SPEED BUN CONVEYOR YES YES
BUTTER ROLLER SPEED 15 R.P.M 15 R.P.M
BUTTER WHEEL YES YES
BUTTER PAN YES YES
VOLTAGE 120V 208/240V
CURRENT 13.3 AMPS 15.4/13.3 AMPS
WATTAGE 1600 W 3200 W
HERTZ 60HZ 60HZ
TEMPERATURE RANGE 200/500 F 200/500 F
ACCESSORY 12"FEED TRAY 12"FEED TRAY
TEFLON SHEET TEFLON SHEET.
PLUG TYPE NEMA 5-15P NEMA 6-20P
ADJUSTABLE LEGS YES YES
VERTICAL BUN TOASTERS.
Dimensions with Extended Feeder Tray
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MODEL:
184BT18A - 120V 1600W
184BT18H - 208/240V 2400/3200W


(635)
(528)

(492)
MODEL:
184BT18AXL - 120V 1600W
184BT18HXL - 208/240V 2400/3200W

(703)

(635)

(573)
20.7”
19.3”
25”
25”
27.6”
22.5”
SPECIFICATION MODEL 184BT18A MODEL 184BT18H
UNIT
DEPTH 22.6 INCHES 22.6 INCHES
WIDTH 25 INCHES 25 INCHES
HEIGHT 27.6 INCHES 27.6 INCHES
WEIGHT 90 LBS 90 LBS
SHIPPING SIZE
DEPTH 25 INCHES 25 INCHES
WIDTH 25.5 INCHES 25.5 INCHES
HEIGHT 28.2INCHES 28.2INCHES
WEIGHT 107 LBS 107 LBS
VOLUME
CAPACITY APPROX BUN HALVES /HOUR 900 208V 1200
240V 1400
VARIABLE SPEED BUN CONVEYOR YES YES
BUTTER ROLLER SPEED 15 R.P.M 15 R.P.M
BUTTER WHEEL YES YES
BUTTER PAN YES YES
VOLTAGE 120V 208/240V
CURRENT 13.3 AMPS 15.4/13.3 AMPS
WATTAGE 1600 W 3200 W
HERTZ 60HZ 60HZ
TEMPERATURE RANGE 200/500 F 200/500 F
ACCESSORY 12"FEED TRAY 12"FEED TRAY
TEFLON SHEET TEFLON SHEET.
PLUG TYPE NEMA 5-15P NEMA 6-20P
ADJUSTABLE LEGS YES YES
VERTICAL BUN TOASTERS.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Potential Solution
UNIT DEAD NO POWER
1. No power at wall receptable
2. Plug disconnected
3. Main switch
4. Supply circuit breaker
1. Check supply circuit breaker
2. Check plug
3. Check switch is on
4. Check and reset
NO HEAT
1. Faulty thermostat
2. Faulty element
3. Loose connections
4. Main switch off
1. Replace thermostat
2. Replace element
3. Check wiring connections
4. Check switch is on
CONVEYOR AND BUTTER
ROLLER NOT WORKING
1. Loose connections
2. Faulty main switch
3. Faulty butter roller switch
1. See section 3
2. Check roller is properly engaged
into drive socket
3. Check and replace motor
BUTTER ROLLER
NOT TURNING
1. As points in section 3 above
2. Roller shaft incorrectly
inserted into drive socket
3. Motor faulty
1. See section 3
2. Check roller is properly engaged
into drive socket
3. Check and replace motor
MAIN CONVEYOR
STATIONARY
1. As points in section 3 above.
2. Drive gears not engaging
3. Conveyor linkage binding
4. Speed control faulty
5. Motor faulty
1. See section 3
2. Reinstall conveyor as
per instructions
3. Check conveyor for bent of
faulty links
4. Replace speed control
5. Replace conveyor cassette
BUNS TOAST UNEVENLY
1. Insuffcient conveyor pressure
2. Poor application of oil
or butter
3. Poorly sliced buns
1. Adjust conveyor as in instructions
2. Ensure even coating when using the
butter roller
3. Ensure bread is cut correctly
BUNS TEND TO STICK TO
GRILL PLATE
1. Wrong oil used
2. Grill plate has baked on
oil residue
3. Doughy buns or excess
sugar can cause sticking
4. Buns not properly defrosted
1. Install and use included
non-stick sheet
2. Ideally use toaster oil or coconut oil
3. Clean grill surface as instructed
4. Consider using day old buns or
increasing the grill temperature
5. Defrost buns correctly