DOUGHXPRESS DMS-18 User manual

Receiving and Installation......................................................................... 2
Operation............................................................................................... 3-4
Cleaning and Maintenance....................................................................... 5
Dough Ball Weights.................................................................................. 6
Dough Shrinkage...................................................................................... 6
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................... 7
Warranty ................................................................................................... 8
DMS-18
Manual Swing Away Dough Press
OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS
BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:
For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606
or Visit www.doughXpress.com
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RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION
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 nd 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 of 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
aps and seal the box.
*Additional bottom boards, box and liners may be obtained from your
supplier for a nominal cost.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove tie down straps from press.
2. Lift press and place on cart or counter top.
CAUTION: Heavy lifting can cause injury. We recommend two person
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 identication tag of the press.
4. Remove wrap from handle and platens.
WARNING: When using an extension cord, use 12 or 14 ga.-3
conductor. Maximum length, 25’ (7.62 m).
5. This machine is designed in accordance with the NSF-8 sanitation
standard 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 certied to the NSF/ANSI 51 standard such as Dow
Corning #732 Multipurpose Sealant.

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OPERATION
PRESSING DOUGH
Your DMS-18 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”
2. Turn heat control knob to your desired temperature. Generally 110°-
150°F for room temperature dough. While machine is heating, the heat
light will remain on until it has reached set temperature. The heat light
will cycle on and off in order to maintain the desired temperature.
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 setting should be set so that the heat head will lock down
rmly with your product in place.
NOTE: Adjustments may be required from one product to another and
will vary to achieve the desired result.
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.
THINNER
THICKER

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OPERATION
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
our or dust with our.
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 and swing
the upper platen away from the lower platen.
TIP: Dough balls at room temperature gives you the best results.
8. Remove your attened dough and place on screen or pan with the top
side (side towards upper platen when pressed) face down. You are now
ready for nal shaping, edging, and toppings.
9. Move on/off switch to “OFF” when you are nished using the press
for the day. This will turn power off to the entire machine.

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CLEANING AND 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 spong-
es, kitchen or oven cleaners or any other kind of abrasive material. 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.
Use NSF/NLGI2 rated food grade grease (such as Bel-Ray No-Tox #2 or
equivalent). 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.

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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.
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?
DOUGH BALL WEIGHTS
DOUGH SHRINKAGE

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FAQ s
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 our 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.

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WARRANTY
1201 E. 27th Terrace • Pittsburg, KS 66762 • U.S.A.
[phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.doughxpress.com
NOTICE
Our system will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped. If the
equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor (either domestic
or foreign), please keep a copy of their sales invoice showing the serial number and date it
was sold/shipped to you with this warranty. In this case, we will use the distributor’s invoice
date as the beginning warranty date. STAPLE A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT TO THIS
WARRANTY and keep in a safe place to provide verication of your warranty should a
problem occur. Thank you.
Please ll in the following information and attach a copy of your receipt for your records.
Date Purchased: _______________________ From:_____________________________
Model #: ______________________________ Serial #:___________________________
This warranty applies to equipment manufactured by the HIX Corporation (HIX), Pitts-
burg, Kansas, U.S.A. HIX warrants to the original purchaser its Dough, Tortilla and Poultry
Presses against defects in workmanship and material, except for wear and tear for a period
of “One Year” from the date of purchase. All dough press carts, compressors, and accesso-
ries are warranted for 90 days from the date of purchase.
In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective
item at no cost during this period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs
stated below.
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damages due to accident, misuse/
abuse, alterations or damage due to neglect or lack of proper lubrication or maintenance.
HIX shall not be 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 dealer of HIX is authorized to change, amend or modify the
terms set forth herein, in whole or in part.
In the case of a problem with the equipment identied herein, HIX Corporation should
be contacted during regular business hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing
warranty. HIX personnel will assist the customer to correct any problems which can be
corrected through operation or maintenance instructions, simple mechanical adjustments,
or replacement of parts. In the event the problem cannot be corrected by phone, and upon
the issuance of a return authorization by HIX, the equipment shall be returned to HIX or
an authorized service representative. All insurance and shipment/freight costs are solely
the responsibility of the customer, and not that of HIX, and HIX shall not be responsible for
improper handling or damage in transit. HIX customer service personnel may be contacted
for complete return authorization and reconditioning information.
This expressed warranty is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether ex-
pressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability and tness for a
particular purpose, and constitutes the only warranty made by HIX Corporation.
In no event shall HIX’s liability for breach of warranty extend beyond the obligation to
repair or replace the nonconforming goods. HIX shall not be liable for any other damages,
either incidental or consequential, or the action as brought in contract, negligence or other-
wise.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get
Prior Authorization: Call 1-800-835-0606
Warranty will be voided otherwise.
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