Belshaw Brothers Donut Robot Mark VI User manual

Donut Robot
Mark VI – Mark VI Deep
Operator’s Manual
Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group
814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] •E-mail: [e-mail]
www.belshaw-adamatic.com

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IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
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2. Take photographs of the equipment, both inside and outside the box or crate.
3. Do not thrMarow away any packaging.
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[e-mail]. Include a Belshaw Order Number in your communications. Your Order
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Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group
814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] •Fax: [phone]
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Contents
1Introduction 4
Major components of the Donut Robot®Mark VI 5
2Operation 6
Operating Controls 6
Inserting Shortening 7
Heating Shortening 7
Making Cake Donuts 8
Making Yeast-Raised Donuts 9
3Cleaning 10
Cleaning the Hopper and the Plunger 10
Cleaning the Conveyor and the Kettle 11
4Maintenance 14
Taking Care of the Plunger, Hopper, and Cylinder 14
Lubrication 14
5Accessories 15
FT2DW Feed Table 15
5Donut-Making Helps 17
Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts 17
Calculating Correct Water Temperature 18
Ratios of Plunger Sizes to Donut Weights 18
Temperature Conversion 18

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1 Introduction
The Donut Robot®Mark VI is designed to
produce donut products. It is not designed to
deposit or fry any other products.
The Donut Robot is designed to be used on a flat,
stationary table or countertop, with the operator
standing opposite the heater head of the machine.
The operator must work safely at all times and
read this manual and follow its instructions and
warnings.
The Donut Robot®Mark VI produces only 71.5
dB(A) of equivalent A-weighted sound pressure
at workstations. This has been determined
during a dry run of the machine, using a Bruel &
Kjaer sound level meter, type 2236.
Study the instructions and warnings in this
manual carefully. A thorough understanding of
how to install, maintain, and safely operate the
Donut Robot®will prevent production delays and
injuries.
To use the Donut Robot®safely, heed the
following warnings and all other warnings that
appear in this manual:
•Make sure the machine is secured to the
work surface. Doing so will prevent the
machine from moving or falling, which
could cause serious injury.
•Never let water and hot shortening come
in contact with each other. Moisture
causes hot shortening to spatter, which
may cause serious burns.
•Do not overfill the kettle with
shortening. If shortening overflows the
kettle, it could cause serious burns or
could cause someone to slip on the floor
and be seriously injured.
•Hot shortening can cause serious burns.
Make sure that the system and the
shortening are cool before attempting
any adjustment, repair, disassembly, or
cleaning.
•To avoid electrocution or other injury,
unplug the machine before attempting
any adjustment, repair, disassembly, or
cleaning.
•To avoid damaging the machine, never
use force to assemble, disassemble,
operate, clean, or maintain it.
•Be careful never to get shortening, water,
or other materials on the floor. If
anything does get spilled on the floor,
clean the area immediately. Materials on
the floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.
•To prevent unintentional startup and
possible fire, unplug the machine if there
is a local power outage. When the
power is restored, it is safe to plug the
machine in again.
•To avoid electrocution, make sure that
all electrical cords are not frayed or
cracked and that they do not pass
through any water or shortening.
•Make sure that all electrical cords are
routed so that no one will trip over them.
•Always turn the thermostat knob below
200°F/93°C before filtering shortening,
draining the fryer, or cleaning the fryer.
Draining shortening with the heating
element on may cause fire, serious
injury, or even death.
•Before attempting to remove the
conveyor assembly from the fryer,
always allow the shortening to cool and
drain the shortening out of the fryer. If
you do not, shortening may splash on
you and on the floor, creating a safety
hazard. If the shortening is hot, you may
suffer serious burns.

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Major components of the Donut Robot®Mark VI
The photo below shows the major visible components in a Donut RobotMark VI (and Mark VI Deep).
Figure 1.1. Donut Robot
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Mark VI

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2 Operation
Figure 1.2, Temperature controller
IMPORTANT
To unpack and install your Donut Robot®, follow the installation instructions in the Technical
Supplement to this manual.
CAUTION
Read this section completely before operating the machine!
Operating Controls
1. Ensure that the Donut Robot has been
connected to correct power source.
2. Ensure the fryer is filled with shortening.
If there is no shortening in the fryer, see
the section below, “Inserting Shortening”.
3. Turn on the main circuit breaker on the
back of the heater head ( POWER
LIGHT will turn on).
4. Turn on the FRYER HEAT switch
(the temperature controller will turn on).
5. Set the TEMPERATURE
CONTROL to the target frying
temperature (See Figure 1.2)
(TEMPERATURE CONTROL light
will turn on when fryer is heating).
6. Set FRYER CONVEYOR switch to
AUTO (the conveyor will start
automatically when the target
temperature is reached).
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NOTE
The FRYER CONVEYOR switch can
also be turned to ON (The conveyor will
run immediately, make sure the shortening
is completely melted before using ON
position).
7. Turn the FRY TIME dial to adjust
the fry time to the desired speed. As the
fry time goes down the speed of the
conveyor increases.
8. Set the Feed table/Cake Donut
depositor switch to FEED TABLE for
yeast-raised donuts or CAKE DONUT
DEPOSITOR for cake donuts or mini
donuts.
9. Connect the Cake Donut Depositor or
Feed Table to the electrical connector
socket located at the left end of the
control panel.
Inserting Shortening
WARNING
Hot shortening is much hotter than boiling
water! It will cause severe burns if it
touches your skin. Never touch hot
shortening. Always exercise extreme
caution with hot shortening. Use oven
gloves when working near hot shortening.
1. When the shortening reaches the correct
frying temperature, it should reach the top of
the flight bars or chains.
2. If your fryer has a drain, close the drain
valve.
3. Put shortening in the kettle using one of
these methods:
a. Pre-melt shortening in a pan on the stove
and carefully pour it into the kettle.
b. Use the optional EZ Melt to melt
shortening and transfer it to the kettle.
See your EZ Melt manual.
c. Put solid shortening into the kettle,
packing it tightly around the elements
and bulbs without air spaces.
WARNING
Air spaces can cause the shortening to
overheat and catch on fire. Pack the
shortening tightly without air spaces.
WARNING
Shortening expands as it increases in
temperature. Do not fill shortening all the
way up to the flight bars or chains, if it is
cold. The shortening level will rise by up to
1 inch (25 mm) when it is fully heated.
Heating Shortening
1. Turn on the FRYER HEAT switch (the
temperature controller will turn on).
a. If you are heating solid shortening using
method 2c above, turn the heat switch on
and off every 10 seconds, until the solid
shortening has melted and no air pockets
remain.
IMPORTANT
If you are heating solid shortening, turn
the heat switch on and off every 10 seconds,
until shortening has melted around the
elements and no air pockets remain.
2. Wait for the shortening to reach the desired
temperature. When it does, the Temperature
Control light on the front of the heater head
will turn off and the conveyor will start. DO
NOT run the conveyor until all the
shortening has melted.
3. If you are using the optional Shortening
Reserve Tank, fill it with shortening. Then
position it on the conveyor side panels either
ahead of or behind the turner, but not above
it. The heat of the fryer will melt the
shortening in the tank.
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NOTE
If the Power light is on but the
Temperature Controller fails to turn on,
the high temperature limit control could be
tripped. Push the red reset button on the
back bottom of the heater head.
Making Cake Donuts
These instructions apply if you are using a
Donut Robot depositor (or Dual Automatic
Depositor).
If you are using a Type F depositor, refer to
the Type F depositor manual. The Type F
operates independently of the Donut Robot
Mark VI.
1. If not already in place, install the swing
column, install the depositor’s cutter head,
and install the hopper and the plunger.
2. Swing the hopper away from the fryer so it
is not directly above the fryer.
a. It may be necessary to disengage the
swing connecting rod from the swing
column throw arm.
3. Adjust the size selector dial on the
depositor’s crankshaft assembly. This dial
regulates the donut weight. The higher the
setting, the larger the donuts will be. Adjust
the dial setting as follows:
a. Unscrew the dial lock nut 1/2 turn.
b. Turn the dial to the desired position, as
indicated by the marks on the crank
plate.
c. Tighten the dial in place with the lock
nut. Tighten it using your fingers
only.
4. Put batter into the hopper. ‘PRIME’ the
hopper to expel any air that may be trapped
in the bottom of hopper. To prime the
hopper:
a. Hold a mixing bowl or other
receptacle under the depositor hopper.
b. Hold DOWN the switch on the
depositor until it has dropped two or
three donuts into the bowl.
NOTE
Holding down the prime switch causes the
depositor to run continuously without the
normal delay between cuts.
c. Put the batter in the bowl back into
the hopper.
5. Return the hopper into position over the
fryer and reconnect the swing connecting
rod to the swing column throw arm.
6. Turn the FRY TIME dial to adjust the
fry time to the desired speed.
7. For 2 donuts (or 4 mini donuts) per row, set
the Feed table/Cake Donut depositor
switch to CAKE DONUT DEPOSITOR.
For 1 donut (or 2 mini donuts) per row, set
the switch to FEED TABLE.
8. Turn on the cake donut depositor by pushing
UP the switch on the depositor.
9. Set FRYER CONVEYOR switch to
AUTO.
NOTE
If the conveyor becomes jammed, a
warning buzzer will sound about a minute
later and stop when the conveyor is turned
off. The conveyor drive motor is impedance-
protected so it will not burn out due to
jamming.
WARNING
If the conveyor becomes jammed:
1. Turn off the conveyor drive and the heater.
2. Allow the system to cool down.
HOT SHORTENING IS DANGEROUS.
3. Determine the cause of the jamming.
4. Clear it.
5. Restart the system.
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1. Continue adding shortening to the kettle to
maintain the proper shortening level (level
chain).
2. Continue adding batter to the hopper as
needed.
a. You can add batter to the hopper
without priming it again as long as it
does not become empty.
b. If the hopper does become empty, you
must prime it again.
c. When you fill the hopper for the last
time, you will want to use all of the
batter in the hopper. To do so, push the
dough to the bottom of the hopper using
a rubber scraper or spatula.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never put your hand in or
under the hopper while the machine is on.
If the conveyor becomes jammed:
1. Turn off the conveyor drive and the heater.
2. Allow the system to cool down. HOT
SHORTENING IS DANGEROUS.
3. Determine the cause of the jamming.
4. Clear it.
5. Restart the system.
Making Yeast-Raised
Donuts
Instructions 1 - 4 below apply only to the Donut
Robot cake donut depositor (or Dual Automatic
Depositor). Otherwise start at Instruction 5 below
(“Install your Feed Table, etc…”)
1. Unplug the depositor power cord of your
Donut Robot.
2. Release the plunger from the depositor.
3. Unscrew and lift off the hopper.
4. Lift off the depositor and swing column.
5. Install your Feed Table and plug into the
fryer.
6. Refer to Section 5 of this manual for
instructions how to use the Feed Table.
7. Ensure there is sufficient shortening in
the fryer. The shortening should come up
to the level of the chains.
8. Turn the FRY TIME dial to adjust
the fry time to the desired speed.
9. Set FRYER CONVEYOR switch to
AUTO.
10. Turn on the Feed Table switch to activate
the Feed Table.
11. Load proof cloths with donuts onto the
Feed Table as needed.
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3 Cleaning
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening, water, or other materials are
spilled. Materials spilled on the floor can
cause serious injury or loss of life.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock or damage to the
machine, never allow water, steam,
shortening, cleaning solution, or any other
liquid to enter the heater head or the
depositor.
Cleaning the Hopper and
the Plunger
The instructions below apply only to the Donut
Robot cake donut depositor (or Dual Automatic
Depositor). For Type F cleaning instructions,
refer to the Type F manual.
You must clean the hopper and the plunger daily,
or after each use. Follow these general
guidelines:
•Use household dishwashing detergent.
Do not use strong alkali cleaners such as
lye, soda ash, or trisodium phosphate, as
these discolor and corrode aluminum.
•Wash, dry, and lubricate parts
thoroughly to prevent rusting.
•When washing parts by hand, wash each
part separately; do not put any other
utensil or dish in the sink with the part
being washed.
Cleaning method
1. Unplug the depositor power cord.
2. Remove the plunger and the hopper.
a. Pull the plunger connecting rod up and
away from the plunger to release the top
of the plunger.
b. Lift out the plunger and set aside
c. Loosen the two mounting studs holding
the top of the hopper
d. Remove the hopper
3. Wash the hopper and the plunger thoroughly
in hot water and mild detergent.
4. Rinse the hopper and the plunger separately
in clear, hot water.
5. Dry each part completely.
6. Dip the plunger and the hopper cylinder in
vegetable oil or shortening to prevent rust
and sticking.
7. Wipe the depositor assembly with a soft
cloth dampened with hot water and an
appropriate cleaner. Wipe it with another
damp cloth to remove the cleaner. Wipe it
dry.
CAUTION
Never immerse the depositor’s cutter head
in water. This may cause an electric shock
and/or damage to the machine.

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Cleaning the Conveyor and
the Kettle
The conveyor and fryer kettle should be well
cleaned once per week for normal usage.
After cleaning, dry the conveyor, then return the
conveyor to the fryer and cover with shortening.
If left open to the air overnight, water trapped in
the chain may cause staining.
Step 1: Drain the shortening
WARNING
To avoid being burned or electrocuted,
disconnect the machine from the power
source before cleaning the fryer.
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. If using the Donut Robot depositor (or Dual
Automatic Depostitor)
3. Unplug the depositor’s power cord.
a. Let the shortening cool to 100°F/38°C.
b. Lift the depositor off the swing column,
and set to one side.Lift off the swing
connecting rod that extends to the base of
the column supporting the depositor.
4. Drain the shortening, using the drain valve
under the fryer.
Step 2: Wash the kettle and
conveyor
1. Pour hot water into the kettle, up to the level
of the chains. Add about 2 oz/59 ml of
trisodium phosphate (TSP) or other
appropriate cleaner.
2. Connect the machine to the power source.
Using the temperature controller, heat the
solution to 200°F/93°C. Turn on the
conveyor and keep running for 15-20
minutes.
3. Scrub the soiled parts of the kettle and
conveyor while the solution is under heat.
Use oven gloves for protection.
4. Turn off the heater and disconnect the
machine from the power source.
5. Clean the control panel with a damp cloth
only. DO NOT clean the control panel while
power is connected.DO NOT allow cleaning
solution or water onto the control panel.
Step 3: Drain the cleaning
solution
1. Allow the cleaning solution to cool to
100°F/38°C.
2. Drain the cleaning solution from the kettle
into a large bucket. DO NOT drain the
cleaning solution into the EZMelt.
a. If left alone, the shortening will probably
overflow the bucket and cause a spill. Be
ready to shut off the drain when the
bucket is full.
3. Pour out the solution down a drain.
WARNING
Clean and dry and floor spills immediately.
Liquid on the floor can cause serious injury
or loss of life.
Step 4: Rinse with water
1. Pour clean water into the kettle, up to the
normal level of the shortening.
2. Connect the machine to the power source.
Heat the water to 200°F/93°C.
3. Run the conveyor for 5-10 minutes.
4. Turn off the heater and disconnect the
machine from the power source. Allow the
water to cool to 100°F/38°C.
5. Drain the rinse water from the kettle using
the same method as Step 4
Step 5: Remove the conveyor
1. Ensure that the conveyor is cool to the
touch. If possible, ask another person to help
you lift it. Use oven gloves.
2. Obtain two clean pieces of wood, at least 1”
x 1” x 15” (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 38 cm).
3. Remove the conveyor from the fryer as
explained below:
a. Lift the infeed side of the conveyor UP
by 2” (5 cm), to rise above the locator
pins on the infeed side.

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b. Lift the front of the conveyor (the side
closest to you) UP by 4” (10 cm)
c. Pull the entire conveyor toward you,
and away from the control panel .
d. The conveyor should now be free from
the rest of the fryer
4. Place the conveyor on a clean surface, using
the two wood pieces to lift the bottom clear
of the surface.
5. OR, rest the conveyor on top of the fryer
kettle, using the two pieces of wood as
shown in Figure 2 below.
Figure 2: Rest the conveyor on the fryer.
Step 6: Dry all parts
WARNING
All parts must be dried thoroughly.
Failure to dry the kettle, conveyor, and all
parts of the Donut Robot completely will
cause spattering or an eruption.
Shortening will spatter or overflow the
fryer and may result in fire, injury, or
death.
Thoroughly dry all parts, including the conveyor,
the heating element(s), the inside of the kettle,
and the drain.
1. There should be no water drops anywhere
on the Donut Robot.
2. Make sure no water is in the drain or
drain tube.
3. Dry the conveyor, then return the
conveyor to the fryer and cover with
shortening. If left open to the air overnight,
water trapped in the chain may cause staining.
Step 7: Cleaning the turner,
heating element, and kettle
1. If the turner requires extra cleaning, remove
and clean it as follows.
2. Set the conveyor on a clean surface.
a. Use the same pieces of wood as in Step
6 to raise the conveyor 1” (25 mm) from
the surface. This will enable the turner to
turn freely.
3. Move the flight bars of the conveyor until
the turner is in the middle of a flight pocket.
Do this by turning the round motor coupling
on the outfeed end of the conveyor.
4. Swing the turner cam weight up out of
position. (See Figure 3).
5. Holding the turner in one hand, lift up and
pull out the turner cam with the other hand.
Figure 3 Removing the Turner Cam
6. Lift out the turner. See Figure 4.

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Figure 4 Removing the Turner
7. Wash the turner cam and turner using mild
detergent and warm water.
12. Rinse the turner cam and turner in clear
water.
13. Dry thoroughly.
WARNING
Dry all parts thoroughly. Failure to dry
all parts of the Mark VI completely will
cause spattering or an eruption.
Shortening will overflow the sides of the
fryer and may result in fire, injury, or
death.
14. To clean the drop plate, remove it by lifting
its forward end and sliding it toward the rear
of the conveyor. (See Figure 5) Wipe the
drop plate with a damp cloth.
CAUTION
If the drop plate is scratched, donuts will
stick to it. To prevent this from happening,
always wipe the drop plate in the direction
of the grain in the metal, which runs
parallel to the length of the conveyor, and
never use abrasive cleaners.
Figure 5 Removing the Drop Plate
15. Brush off any carbon that has accumulated
on the Donut Robot’s heating element.
Accumulated carbon can cause corrosion
and ineffective heating.
a. Tilt the heater head assembly back,
raising the heating element out of the
kettle.
16. Lift the kettle out of the fryer case.
17. Clean all parts of the kettle if needed, inside
and out.
18. Ensure all parts are dry
19. Replace the kettle and lower the heater head.
20. Put the drop plate, turner cam, and turner
back on the conveyor.
21. Replace the conveyor
a. When you replace the conveyor, line up
the notch in the drive coupling with the
large bolt in the motor drive (at the right
end of the heater head).

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4 Maintenance
WARNING
To avoid being burned, electrocuted, or
otherwise injured, always unplug the
machine and allow it to cool down before
making adjustments, clearing obstructions,
lubricating, cleaning, or disassembling.
Taking Care of the Plunger,
Hopper, and Cylinder
These instructions apply to the Donut Robot cake
donut depositor (or Dual Automatic Depositor).
For instructions on maintaining a Type F cake
donut depositor, refer to the Type F manual.
The plunger, hopper, and cylinder of your Donut
Robot are precision instruments. With proper
care, they will perform well for years. Follow
these guidelines:
*Clean these parts only in the manner
explained in this manual.
*Handle these parts with care. Avoid
dropping them on hard surfaces.
*Do not force the machine if it becomes
jammed. To avoid damaging the
plunger, disassemble the machine and
remove any obstructions.
Lubrication
Daily
Before using the machine each day, apply Food
Grade mineral oil to the plunger connecting rod.
The oil should penetrate the ball lock and the
spring socket. See Figure 6.
Figure 6 Lubricating the Connecting Rod.
Weekly
Apply a few drops of Food Grade mineral oil to
the swing column where it contacts the swing
column bracket.

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5 Accessories
This section contains information about accessories which can be used with your Donut Robot

:
FT2DW Feed Table
Figure 7 FT2DW Feed Table, with Feed Table cloth.
The FT2-DW Feed Table is designed to supply
proofed yeast-raised donuts to the Mark VI.
The Feed Table produces less than 70 dB(A) of
equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure at work stations. This has been
determined while the machine has been running,
using a Bruel & Kjaer Sound level meter, type
2236.
The Feed Table is meant to be used on a flat,
stationary table or countertop, positioned end-to-
end with the Donut Robot. The operator is
expected to read and follow these instructions
and warnings.
Installation
1. Unplug the depositor power cord of your
Donut Robot.
2. Release the plunger from the depositor.
3. Unscrew and lift off the hopper assembly.
4. Lift off the depositor and swing column.
5. Lift the outfeed end of the Feed Table and
set the brace under the trip shelf over the
edge of the kettle.
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the Feed
Table is turned off before proceeding.
6. Plug the Feed Table power cord into the
outlet on the end of the heater head.
7. Set the switch on the control panel to “Feed
Table”.

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Operation
1. Test to make sure that the automatic timing
for the Feed Table is working. To do this:
a. Turn on the Donut Robot’s conveyor
drive.
b. Turn on the Feed Table’s conveyor
drive.
The Feed Table should receive a signal
from the Donut Robot, move forward the
distance needed to supply one pocket of
donuts, and then stop until it receives the
next signal.
2. Proof your donuts on the proofing cloths
from the Feed Table.
3. Put a proofing tray, with a proofing cloth on
it, on the Feed Table.
4. Press the prime switch on the power head
assembly. The hooks on the Feed Table will
grab the proofing cloth off of the proofing
board. Allow the cloth to advance to the
front of the Feed Table.
5. Release the prime switch and turn on the
main power. Remove the proofing board.
When the Feed Table is on, the Feed Table
automatically advances donuts when the
Donut Robot is ready to accept them. After
the donuts go into the fryer, the proofing
cloths are carried underneath the Feed Table
and fall onto the work surface.
6. Continue putting proofing cloths on the Feed
Table.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the machine, never use
force to assemble or operate the Feed
Table.
Maintenance and Cleaning
After Each Use
Use a soft, damp cloth for cleaning.
WARNING
To avoid electrocuting yourself or
damaging the machine, never allow any
liquid to enter the power head.
As Needed
If you ever need to adjust the tension of the
conveyor chains, follow these steps:
1. Loosen the hex head bolts that hold the
roller shaft at the outfeed end of the
conveyor.
2. Pull the shaft until the chains reach the
correct tension. The tension is correct when
you can lift the chains about 1”/2.5 cm
above the surface of the Feed Table. Each
chain should have the same tension.
3. Tighten the hex head bolts that hold the
roller shaft.

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5 Donut-Making Helps
Tips on Making Quality
Cake Donuts
•Use the correct batter temperature.
In general, the correct batter temperature is
75°-80°F/24°-27°C. Check the mix
manufacturer’s instructions, as the
recommended temperature range may vary.
If the batter is too warm, the donuts will lack
volume and may “ring out” or be misshapen.
If the batter is too cold, the donuts will stay
under the shortening too long, fry too
slowly, and crack open or ball up. They
may also absorb excess shortening and lose
volume.
•Use the correct floor time.
A floor time of 10 minutes between mixing
and cutting allows the baking powder to
react with the water. This helps the donuts
attain the proper volume and absorb the
proper amount of shortening.
If the floor time exceeds 30 minutes, the mix
will gas off, the donuts will lose volume and
shape and will absorb too much shortening.
•Use the correct frying temperature.
The correct shortening temperature for
frying is 370°-380°F/188°-193°C.
If the shortening is too hot, the donuts will
fry too quickly on the outside and will lose
volume. The donuts may also become dense
inside.
If the shortening is too cold, the donuts will
spread too rapidly, will form large rings, will
tend to crack open, will be too light in
appearance, and will absorb too much
shortening.
•Maintain the proper shortening level. We
recommend a distance of 1 1/4” between the
depositor and the shortening.
If the shortening is too deep, the donuts may
not turn over when they reach the turner,
causing them to cook unevenly.
If the shortening is too shallow (too far
below the depositor), the donuts may not
drop flat, may turn over while submerging
and surfacing, and may become irregular,
cracked, or rough-crusted.
•Ensure that the donuts absorb the right
amount of shortening.
Donuts should absorb 1-1/2 to 3 oz/42 to 85
g of shortening per dozen, depending on
their weight. You can achieve proper
absorption by following tips 1-3.
•If the donuts do not absorb enough
shortening, they will not keep well.
If they absorb too much shortening, they will
lose volume and may become misshapen. If
this happens, follow tips 1-3, mix the batter
a little longer than usual, turn the donuts as
soon as they become golden brown, and turn
the donuts only once.

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18 MN-1032EN Donut Robot®Mark VI Operator’s Manual
Calculating Correct Water
Temperature
The following is an example of how to calculate
the correct water temperature to use. You must
use your own room temperature, dry mix
temperature, desired batter temperature, and, if
you are making yeast-raised donuts, estimated
temperature increase during mixing.
Cake Donuts
Yeast-Raised Donuts
°F
°C
°F
°C
Room temperature
72
22.2
72
22.2
Dry mix temperature
+70
+21.1
+70
+21.1
Total A
142
43.3
142
43.3
Desired batter temperature
75
23.9
80
26.7
x3
x3
x3
x3
Total B
225
71.7
240
80.1
Total B
225
71.7
240
80.1
-Total A
-142
-43.3
-142
-43.3
Desired water temp. for cake donuts
83°F
28.4°C
98
36.8
↓
↓
Figure from above
98
36.8
Temperature increase during mixing (average: 30°F/17°C)
-30
-17
Desired water temperature for yeast-raised donuts
68°F
19.8°C
Ratios of Plunger Sizes to
Donut Weights
Applies to Donut Robot depositor or Dual
Automatic depositor only. The weights given are
for donuts without icings or other toppings. They
are provided for reference only, as weights vary
according to the density of the batter.
Plunger Size Donut Weight per
Dozen
1”
5-8 oz/142-227 g
1 9/16”
14-21 oz/397-595 g
Temperature Conversion
To convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to
Celsius, subtract 32 from °F and divide the result
by 1.8. For example, 212°F-32/1.8 = 100°C.
To convert temperatures from Celsius to
Fahrenheit, multiply °C by 1.8 and add 32 to the
result. For example, (100°C x 1.8) + 32 = 212°F.
°
F
°
C
°
F
°
C
55
12.8
340
171.1
60
15.6
345
173.9
65
18.3
350
176.7
70
21.2
355
179.4
75
23.9
360
182.2
80
26.7
365
185.0
325
162.8
370
187.8
330
165.6
375
190.6
335
168.3
380
193.3

Donut Robot
Mark VI – Mark VI Deep
Technical Supplement
Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group
814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] •E-mail: [e-mail]
www.belshaw-adamatic.com

Contents
1About the Technical Supplement iii
2Installation 4
Unpacking the Fryer 5
Initial Cleaning 5
Assembling the Fryer 6
Assembling the Depositor 8
Adjusting the Hopper 9
Leveling and Securing the Fryer 10
Moving the Fryer 10
3Maintenance 11
Lubricating 11
Taking Care of the Plunger, Hopper, and Cylinder 12
Feed Table FT2DW 12
4Troubleshooting 13
FT2DW Feed Table 23
5Temperature Controller 26
Changing Parameters on the Electronic Temperature Controller 26
6Diagrams and Parts Lists 30