Bake Max BMDM-18 User manual

BakeMax BMDM-18
Manual Dough Press
CONTENTS
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
FAQs ............................................................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 14
Cleaning & Maintenance............................................................................... 15
Warranty....................................................................................................... 16
BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

RECEIVING & SETUP
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PIZZA PRESS.
INSPECTION
Inspect your box and machine for hidden shipping damage. Contact the
delivery company immediately, should you find damage.
PLATEN SURFACE
Slight surface imperfections are a normal part of the aluminum casting
process for the platens on your press. These are not considered a defect
and do not affect the functionality of the machine in any way.
SHIPPING OR RETURNS
NOTE: Save all your shipping/packing materials.
DO NOT RISK COSTLY SHIPPING DAMAGE!
SHIP ONLY IN ORIGINAL BOX.
1. Fasten machine to plywood shipping base with bolts provided.
2. Make sure handle is pressed down so that the heat platen will not
swing around during shipment.
3. Place in original box and put side liner and top liner in place. Fold in
flaps and seal the box.
*Additional bottom boards, box and liners may be obtained from
your supplier for a nominal cost.
INSTALLATION
1. Lift press from box and place on cart or countertop.
2. Remove plywood shipping base from press.
CAUTION: Heavy lifting can cause injury. We recommend two
people lifting or use of a mechanical aid when handling
this press. Remember to always maintain natural curves
of back and bend knees to lift.
3. Plug the cord of the press into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.
The correct voltage is indicated on the identification tag of the press.
NOTE: Upon receiving your new equipment, some debris or residue may
be present on the aluminum platen(s). Clean the platens per the
instructions provided prior to first use.
4. Remove wrap from handle and platens.
WARNING: Do not use an extension cord to supply power to your press.
This machine is designed in accordance with the NSF/ANSI standard for
sanitation to be sealed to the countertop to prevent the harborage of vermin
and the accumulation of dirt and debris. To comply with this standard the end
customer must seal around the perimeter of the base of the machine to the
countertop with a food grade RTV silicone sealant that is certified to the
NSF/ANSI 51 standard such as Dow Corning #732 Multipurpose Sealant

ATION
PREPARATION
1. Turn on the machine by pushing the on/off switch.
Startup/Splash screen is displayed as the controller boots up.
NOTE: The current program number and the software revision of the
controller are displayed at startup. (The default settings are program
number P 11 for °F, P 12 for °C and software revision RV 1.0)
Startup/Splash Screen
After booting up, the home 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
indicating lamp will display anytime the heating element is heating and will
cycle on and off after the set temperature is reached to maintain set
temperature.
HOME MENU SCREEN MACHINE PRESET
HEAT INDICATING BUTTONS LAMP
TEMPERATURE
ACCESS
READOUT/SETTING
SETTINGS MENU
TEMPERATURE
MODE
TIME
TIME SCALE
READOUT/SETTING

SETTING TEMPERATURE & TIME
ADJUST TEMPERATURE:
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
TEMPERATURE
UP ARROW
READOUT/SETTING
DOWN ARROW
1. Touch the temperature readout on the display. “UP” ▲ and “DOWN”
▼arrows will appear on the right side of the display and the
temperature value will start flashing and to indicate it is in set mode.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ or “DOWN” ▼ arrow to change the temperature
value. Holding down on an arrow will change the temperature in 1
de-gree increments for 10 values; then change to 10 degrees
incremental changes.
3. Once the desired temperature value is set, either press the
temperature value to lock the set temperature or simply wait for 2
seconds and it will lock in the new value automatically.
ADJUST CYCLE TIME:
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
TIME
READOUT/SETTING
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
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 will start flashing and to indicate it is in set mode.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ or “DOWN” ▼ arrow to change the cycle time value.
Holding down on an arrow will change the time in 1 second increments
for 5 values; then change to 10 seconds incremental changes.
3. Once the desired cycle time value is set, either press the time
readout to lock the cycle time or simply wait for 2 seconds and it will
lock in the new value automatically.

PREFERENCE SETTINGS
SETTINGS:
1. Press the “?” on the upper right corner of the display on the Home
Menu Screen to access the settings menu.
2. Press the settings sub menu title to be adjusted.
SETTINGS MENU SCREEN
ADJUST SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
SETTING
SET QUANTITY OF PRESETS
DISPLAYED
VIEW/RESET CYCLE COUNT
SET TEMPERATURE SCALE
RETURN TO
PREFERENCE
PREVIOUS
SET TIME SCALE PREFERENCE
SCREEN
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
The shutdown feature shuts off the heat to the press after a period of in-
activity.
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
UP ARROW
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
SETTING
DOWN ARROW
SAVE SETTINGS
RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
NOTE: The factory default is set at 3.0 hours.
1. From the settings menu press the “Shutdown Timeout” sub menu
title.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ and/or “DOWN” ▼ arrows to set the desired shut-
down time.
NOTE: Shutdown time adjusts in 1/2-hour intervals. Press the “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 press idle, the heating
element will stop cycling to maintain the set temperature and the
home screen will display “SHUTDOWN.” Touching the display or
closing the press will take the machine out of shutdown mode.

MACHINE PRESETS
PRESET QUANTITY
Temperature presets can be stored in the memory for different trans-
fer settings. By default two presets are displayed. This setting can be
adjusted to display four presets.
PRESET QUANTITY DISPLAYED PREFERENCE SCREEN
TWO PRESETS
DISPLAYED
FOUR PRESETS
DISPLAYED
SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
1. From the settings menu 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.”
TWO PRESET DISPLAY
ON HOME MENU SCREEN
FOUR PRESET DISPLAY
ON HOME MENU SCREEN
3. Press “Save” to save the setting.
4. Press “Back” to return to the previous screen.

MACHINE PRESETS
STORING PRESETS:
NOTE: The factory default settings for all presets is set to 200°F and 10
seconds. HOME MENU SCREEN
PRESET
LOCATIONS
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
TIME
SETTING
1. Set the desired temperature and/or cycle time using the temperature
and time adjustment instructions in this document.
2. Press and hold the desired preset location for two seconds. The con-
troller will beep and the preset location button will display in reverse
indicating the preset is stored in memory.
RECALLING PRESETS:
PRESET
LOCATIONS
(press 1/2 second
to recall)
PRESET 1 SELECTED
(two preset setting shown)
PRESET 2 SELECTED
(two preset setting shown)
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 reverse indicating the preset has been changed.
NOTE: The new set values will display for 1 second before the controller
starts adjusting the temperature or time to match the new set-
point.

CYCLE COUNT
CYCLE COUNT
The cycle count feature counts the number of cycles that the
machine has undergone. A cycle is counted every time the
countdown timer is activated by closing the press.
NOTE: The cycle count will maintain the total count even if the power
has been turned off.
CYCLE COUNT/CYCLE COUNT RESET SCREEN
CYCLE COUNT
RESET TO ZERO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
TO RESET THE COUNTER:
1. From the settings menu press the “Cycle Count” sub menu title.
2. Press “Reset.”
3. Press “Back” to return to the previous screen.

TEMPERATURE & TIME MODES
TEMPERATURE MODE
Temperature Mode controls which temperature scale is displayed on
the controller home screen.
F = Fahrenheit C = Celsius
TEMPERATURE MODE PREFERENCE SCREEN
UP ARROW
TEMPERATURE SCALE
PREFERENCE
DOWN ARROW
SAVE SETTINGS
RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
TO CHANGE THE SCALE:
1. From the settings menu press the “Temperature Mode” sub menu
title.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ or “DOWN” ▼ arrows to select the preferred
temperature scale.
3. Press “Save” to save the setting.
4. Press “Back” to return to the previous screen.
TIME SCALE
The time scale setting adjusts how the 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)
TIME MODE PREFERENCE SCREEN
UP ARROW
TIME SCALE
PREFERENCE
DOWN ARROW
SAVE SETTINGS
RETURN TO
PREVIOUS SCREEN
TO CHANGE THE SCALE:
1. From the settings menu press the “Time Scale” sub menu title.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ and/or “DOWN” ▼ arrows to select the preferred
time scale.
3. Press “Save” to save the setting.
4. Press “Back” to return to the previous screen.

PRESSING DOUGH
PRESSING DOUGH
Your pizza press is designed for easy use and operation to reliably press
dough balls. Thickness, shape, and size are directly related to your dough
ball, its shape, the temperature of the dough, the recipe of your dough, type
of lubricating food oil, as well as the settings of your machine. You should
experiment with the following for the results you want.
1. Move on/off switch to “on”. Power light should come on.
*Up is “ON” and down is “OFF”
ON
OFF
2. Set the desired temperature on the time/temperature control panel
as instructed in this manual. Generally, 110°-130°F for room
temperature 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
and damage to your machine could result!
NOTE: This symbol represents “Hot Surfaces”
3. With the press in the open position, adjust the press to the desired
thickness by turning the thickness control knob located at the top/rear of
the machine. Thickness is reduced by turning knob clockwise and
increased by turning it counterclockwise as indicated below.
Thickness
knob
THINNER
THICKER
Thickness setting should be set so that the heat head will lock down
firmly with your product in place.
NOTE: Adjustments may be required from one product to another
and will vary to achieve the desired result.

PRESSING DOUGH
CAUTION: Excessive pressure can cause structural damage,
voiding the machine warranty!
WARNING: Make all adjustments while press is open. Adjusting the
thickness while under pressure will result in damage to
the press.
4. Lightly lubricate the lower platen with olive oil, food/cooking oil or
other food release lubricant.
5. Place your preformed dough ball on the lower platen and add a small
amount of your food lubricant to the 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 temperature dough, raise the handle all the way up to the open
position.
TIP: Dough balls at room temperature gives you the best results.
8. Remove your flattened dough and place on screen or pan with the
top side (side towards upper platen when pressed) face down. You
are now ready for final shaping, edging, and toppings.
9. Move on/off switch to “OFF” when you are finished using the
press for the day. This will turn power off to the entire machine.

DOUGH BALL WEIGHTS
PIZZA CRUST SIZE
WEIGHT OF THE DOUGH BALL
6”
5-8 oz.
8”
6-10 oz.
10”
8-12 oz.
12”
16-18 oz.
14”
18-20 oz.
16”
20-22 oz.
18”
22-24 oz.
NOTE: Final Crust size is determined by combination of weight of
dough ball and thickness setting.
DOUGH SHRINKAGE
WAYS OF OVERCOMING THIS PROBLEM:
Get an idea of the 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 Preparation
•What is the time between mixing and pressing?
•How is the dough being stored?
4. Pressing
•What is the temperature of the dough when pressing?
•What is the temperature of the press when pressing?
•How long is the dough being pressed?

FAQs
Q: Why won’t my dough press to size?
•Weight of the dough ball - not enough dough
•Temperature of the dough ball might be cold - higher
temp/ longer press time
•Set to thick - change thickness setting
Q: When I press my dough it gets sticky? Why?
•Very wet dough - turn up temperature
•Platens are not clean - possible flour build up
Q: Why won’t my dough press out even?
•Unlevel platens
Q: Why is my dough tearing when I press?
•Usually this is caused by under mixing the dough in the
mixer - mix on slow speed for a minimum of 10 minutes
•Cold or frozen particles in the dough
Q: What temperature should I be pressing the dough?
•Cold dough could vary from 130ºF to 170ºF
•Warm dough or room temperature dough 100º-110ºF
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 180ºF for 2-minutes - The temperature
we are pressing could range from 100º-170ºF for a
maximum pressing time of 10 seconds. This will not affect
the yeast in the dough.
Q: Is 18” the only size crust I can get with this press?
•No - The weight of the dough ball and your thick & thin set-
ting will determine the size of your crust. Different dough
ball weights will determine the size of your crust.
Q: How do I get an edge with the press?
•Press out dough normally - (2) ways you can get an edge…
a. After pressing crust, form edge by hand
b. When saucing crust leave a 1/4” to 1/2” ring from the
edge to let your oven bake the edge naturally for a
nice handmade look.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Timer Won’t Count Down
Yes
Take an Ohm meter and
verify that the switch contacts
are opening and closing when
the switch lever is depressed.
Are they opening/closing?
Yes NO
Replace the
Temp/Time Replace the
Controller Microswitch
Remove the rear cover. Does the
lower microswitch “click” when the
machine handle is closed?
NO
Check the adjustment of the
switch so you can hear the
switch “click” when the
machine is closed.
Problem
Solved
NO
Problem
Solved
Press is not Pressing Dough Evenly
Yes
Are you pressing the dough in the
NO
area(s) as outlined in the owners’ manual?
With no dough in the machine, adjust the thickness
Review the instructions on
adjustment so that with the handle closed the platens
how to properly press dough
are just touching each other. Does the alignment
in the owners’ manual for
between he upper and lower platens look even?
your machine.
Problem
NO
Solved
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.
Problem
Solved

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before cleaning, performing maintenance or repairs make sure
the machine is turned off and the machine is unplugged.
***This appliance is not waterproof. Never spray or pour water or
any other cleaning solution onto this appliance. ***
CLEANING ALUMINUM UNCOATED HEAT PLATEN(S).
1. Unplug the machine and allow it to cool.
2. Open the heat platen for easier access.
3. Dampen a nonmetallic scrubbing sponge with a mild soap or
deter-gent to remove any excess material from the heat platen(s).
4. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
CLEANING PTFE COATED PLATEN(S) (OPTIONAL FEATURE).
1. Unplug the machine and allow it to cool.
2. Open the heat platen for easier access.
3. Clean the PTFE coated platen with a mild soap and warm water
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.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE MACHINE
Use a mild soap and warm water applied with a soft cloth or sponge.
Do not use steel wool, scrub sponges, kitchen or oven cleaners or
other abrasives that will damage the painted surface.
LUBRICATION
Your press requires lubrication every
15,000 cycles or every 6 months.
Lubricate weekly in a heavy use
production environment. Use
NSF/NLG12 rated food grade grease
(such as Bel-Ray No-Tox #2 or
equivalent). A general-purpose food
grade machine oil spray is also
acceptable such as CRC03055
lubricant (available from retailers such
as Amazon). Lubricate all moving or
hinged points.
CIRCUIT BREAKER RESETTING
Should the circuit breaker trip, simply allow the machine to cool for 2
minutes and then reset the circuit breaker by pressing the button back in
to allow the machine to come back on. If the circuit breaker continues to
trip, have an electrician diagnose the cause of the fault.