DOUGHXPRESS TXM-15CP User manual

Receiving and Shipping............................................................................ 2
Operation............................................................................................... 3-4
Cleaning/Maintenance.............................................................................. 5
Specications ........................................................................................... 6
Warranty ................................................................................................... 8
TXM-15
Manual Swing Away Tortilla 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
TXM-15 shown
70611 RV E_090517
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doughXpress

2
RECEIVING AND SHIPPING
UNPACKING
Remember to save all packing materials - including box, liner and board.
You may need these for shipping your machine or if a repair is necessary
in the future.
INSPECTION
Inspect your 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.)
NOTE: This symbol represents “Hot Surfaces”
INSTALLATION
1. Lift press from box and place on cart, if you purchased one with the
press. Align legs with holes in top of cart and bolts (supplied) fasten
to cart. you will need a 9/16 wrench.
2. If press is to be placed on counter top stick black plastic foot pad on
the bottom of the legs.
3. Plug the press into a standard single phase, 220V, 20 amp recep-
tacle NEMA 6-20R.
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 rst use.
WARNING: Do not use an extension cord to supply power to your press.

3
OPERATION
SETTING UP YOUR PRESS
1. Turn the upper and lower platens power switch located on the front
face of the press to the “ON” position. This switch is the master power
On/Off switch for the press.
2. Turn the switch to the “OFF” position when you are done. This will
turn power off to the entire machine.
Up is “ON” and down is “OFF”
THICKNESS CONTROL
1. The thickness control knob, located at the top / rear of
the machine, should be set so that the heat head will
lock down rmly with your product in place.
2. Thickness is reduced by turning knob (with machine
open) clockwise and increased by turning it
counterclockwise.
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!
3. To set the nished tortilla thickness, turn the dial on the top of the
machine as indicated.
4. Wait for the machine to reach your preset temperature which will. It
takes approximately 30 minutes for machine to reach full temperature.
5. Swing out the upper platen and place your tortilla dough balls on platen.
You are know ready to produce tortillas.
THINNER
THICKER

4
OPERATION
PRESSING TORTILLAS
Your doughXpress tortilla press is designed for easy use and will reliably
press your dough balls into tortillas. Thickness, shape and size is directly
related to your dough balls, its shape and the temperature of the dough as
well as the settings of your press. You should experiment with the following
for the results you want.
1. Set your temperature to the desired setting (275°F - 325°F).
2. Using the thickness control knob, turn right for thicker tortillas or left for
thinner ones until you have the desired thickness.
3. Place your preformed and dough balls evenly distributed on a clean dry
lower platen. Because of the sticky nature of corn tortilla dough, placing
corn tortillas between parchment paper is recommended.
4. Dough balls at room temperature functions best.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO PRESS FROZEN DOUGH. PERSONAL
INJURY AND DAMAGE TO YOU PRESS COULD RESULT!
5. Swing upper platen over lower platen, lower handle and press dough
for 1 - 3 seconds.
6. Raise upper platen, rotate away from lower platen and remove your
nished tortillas.
NOTE: Final size is determined by combination of weight of dough
ball and thickness setting.
DOUGH BALL WEIGHTS
TORTILLA
SIZE
WEIGHT OF THE
DOUGH BALL
6” 1-1.5 oz.
8” 1.5-2.5 oz.
10” 2.5-3.25 oz.
12” 3.25-3.75 oz.
14” 4-4.5 oz.
16” 4.5-5 oz.

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CLEANING / MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before cleaning, performing maintenance or repairs make sure the ma-
chine 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 equiva-
lent). 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.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Try another outlet.
NO
Reset Circuit Breaker
Problem
Solved
Problem
Solved
Problem
Solved
Replace On/Off Switch
NO
Remove rear cover and
inspect for any loose,
burnt or broken wires
Problem
Solved
Press Won’t Come On
NO
Yes Are you pressing the dough in the
area(s) as outlined in the owners’ manual?
With no dough in the machine, adjust the thickness
adjustment so that with the handle closed the platens
are just touching each other. Does the alignment
between he upper and lower platens look even?
Review the instructions on
how to properly press dough
in the owners’ manual for
your machine.
Problem
Solved
Press is not Pressing Dough Evenly
Problem
Solved
NO
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.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO
Yes
Does the Circuit Breaker
trip immdiately when the
machine is turned on?
There is a direct wiring short inside the
machine. Remove the rear cover and
inspect all internal wiring, especially the
wires leading to the heating element.
Repair any defective or shorted wiring.
Replace the
Heating Element
Problem
Solved
Check the heating
element for proper
resistance.
Does the circuit breaker trip
within a few seconds after
the heater light comes on?
NO
If the circuit breaker takes a
few minutes or more to trip,
check the terminals for a
tight fit onto the circuit
breaker. Also look to see if
the terminals look discolored
from overheating or if the
lead wires to the circuit
breaker look like they have
been hot. Are the terminals
loose or do the connectors
look like they have been hot?
Problem
Solved
Circuit Breaker On Machine Tripping
Yes
Problem
Solved
Yes
Replace the circuit breaker
and terminals on both wires
leading to the circuit breaker
Check the heating
element with an Ohm
meter. Does the Ohm
meter indicate a short
from either heating
element wire to
Ground?
Yes
NO
Problem
Solved
NO
Replace the
Circuit Breaker
Problem
Solved
NO
Yes Does the heat light stay on
when the press is overheating?
Replace the Thermostat Replace the Relay
Problem
Solved
Press is Overheating
Problem
Solved

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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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