DOUGHXPRESS TXM-20 User manual

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TXM-20
Manual Dough Press
70612 RV D 040715
OWNER’S MANUAL
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
CONTENTS
BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

2
RECEIVING & SETUP
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TORTILLA 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. Lift press from box and place on cart or counter top.
2. Remove plywood shipping base from press.
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).
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.

3
OPERATION
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 control-
ler are displayed at startup. (The default settings are program number
P 11 for °F, P 12 for °C and software revision RV 1.0)
After boot up, the home screen is displayed showing the current heat platen
temperature and set cycle time. The heat indicating lamp is represented
by the snowake 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.
Startup/Splash Screen
MACHINE PRESET
BUTTONS
ACCESS
SETTINGS MENU
TEMPERATURE
READOUT/SETTING
HEAT INDICATING
LAMP
TEMPERATURE
MODE
TIME
READOUT/SETTING TIME SCALE
HOME MENU SCREEN

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SETTING TEMPERATURE & TIME
ADJUST TEMPERATURE:
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 ashing 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:
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 ashing 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.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
TEMPERATURE
READOUT/SETTING
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
TIME
READOUT/SETTING

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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.
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
The shutdown feature shuts off the heat to the press after a period of in-
activity.
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.
SETTINGS MENU SCREEN
RETURN TO
PREVIOUS
SCREEN
ADJUST SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
SETTING
SET QUANTITY OF PRESETS
DISPLAYED
VIEW/RESET CYCLE COUNT
SET TEMPERATURE SCALE
PREFERENCE
SET TIME SCALE PREFERENCE
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
SETTING
SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

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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.
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.”
3. Press “Save” to save the setting.
4. Press “Back” to return to the previous screen.
TWO PRESETS
DISPLAYED
FOUR PRESETS
DISPLAYED
SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
PRESET QUANTITY DISPLAYED PREFERENCE SCREEN
TWO PRESET DISPLAY
ON HOME MENU SCREEN
FOUR PRESET DISPLAY
ON HOME MENU SCREEN

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MACHINE PRESETS
STORING PRESETS:
NOTE: The factory default settings for all presets is set to 200°F and 10
seconds.
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:
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.
PRESET
LOCATIONS
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
TIME
SETTING
HOME MENU SCREEN
PRESET 1 SELECTED
(two preset setting shown)
PRESET 2 SELECTED
(two preset setting shown)
PRESET
LOCATIONS
(press 1/2 second
to recall)

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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.
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.
CYCLE COUNT/CYCLE COUNT RESET SCREEN
CYCLE COUNT
RESET TO ZERO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

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TEMPERATURE & TIME MODES
TEMPERATURE MODE
Temperature Mode controls which temperature scale is displayed on
the controller home screen.
F= Fahrenheit C= Celsius
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 tem-
perature 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)
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.
TEMPERATURE MODE PREFERENCE SCREEN
TEMPERATURE SCALE
PREFERENCE
SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
TIME MODE PREFERENCE SCREEN
TIME SCALE
PREFERENCE
SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO
PREVIOUS SCREEN
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW

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PRESSING DOUGH
PRESSING DOUGH
Your tortilla 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,
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. Set the desired temperature on the time/temperature control panel as
instructed in this manual. Both our and corn tortillas generally start
at 325°F then raise or lower the temperature until the desired results
are achieved. 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 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.
Thickness
knob THINNER
THICKER
ON
OFF

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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.
NOTE: Due to the sticky nature of corn tortillas, pressing works best placing
the dough ball between two sheets of parchment paper.
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, 2-3 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 attened dough. For best results, nish the tortillas by
heating them on a tortilla warmer set to 425°F - 450°F for 15-20 seconds
on each side.
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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Tortilla CRUST 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.
NOTE: Tortilla size is determined by combination of weight of dough
ball and thickness setting. Flour Tortillas thickness will vary
in nal product.
DOUGH BALL WEIGHTS

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FAQs
Q: Why won’t my dough press to size?
• Weight of the dough ball - not enough dough
• Set to thick - change thickness setting
• Dirty or unclean platens
Q: Why won’t my dough press out even?
• dough ball placement
• Unlevel platens
Q: Why is my dough coming apart when I press it?
• pressing too long with too much heat
• not enough oil on dough ball
• build up on platens
Q: What temperature should I be pressing at?
• 275º - 325ºF
Q: How long should I be pressing the dough?
• 2 -3 seconds
Q: Can I press corn tortillas?
• Yes - but you need to use either parchment or baking paper...
a. Place paper down on the platen
b. Place dough ball(s) on paper
c. Place another sheet of paper on top of dough ball(s)
d. Press
Q: Can I cook the tortillas on the press?
• Yes - cooking the tortillas on the press can be done in the following
manner
a. Set press temperature 275º - 325º
b. Press dough ball(s) 2-3 second press
c. Lift handle and leave tortillas on lower platen for 1 - 1:30 min.
d. Turn tortillas over and leave on lower platen for 1 - 1:30 min.
on second side.
e. Remove
NOTE: For faster production and a better nished product, it is rec-
ommend to use a two step process using a tortilla press and
tortilla warmer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
NO
Yes Remove the rear cover. Does the
lower microswitch “click” when
the machine handle is closed?
Take an Ohm meter and verify
that the switch contacts are
opening and closing when the
switch lever is depressed.
Are they opening/closing?
Check the adjustment of the
switch so you can hear the
switch “click” when the
machine is closed.
Problem
Solved
Timer Won’t Count Down
Yes NO
Replace the
Temp/Time
Controller
Replace the
Microswitch
Problem
Solved
NO
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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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.
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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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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