Hix DOUGHXPRESS TXM-15 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TXM-15
dough Xpress.
15"x 15" Swing Away Manual Tortilla Press
HIX® CORPORATION COMMERCIAL FOOO OIVISON
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For Customer Service:
Call 1-800-835-0606 or Visit hixcorp.com
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Receiving & Setup ........................ 3
Operation ............................... 4
Dough Ball Weights. ...................... 5
Cleaning & Maintenance. .................. 6
Dough Shrinkage. ........................ 7
FrequentlyAsked Questions ............... 7
Troubleshooting ......................... 8
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Warranty. .............................. 12
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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 find
damage.
PLATEN SURFACE
Slight surface imperfections are a normal part ofthe 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 ofyour 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 the 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 supplierfor a nominal cost.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove tie down straps from press
2. Lift press from box and place on 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 the 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.
4. Remove wrap from handle and 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 prior to first use.
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 counter-
top 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 ofthe 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 Multipur-
pose Sealant. A
NOTE: This symbol represents "Hot Surfaces"~
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SETTING UP YOUR PRESS
Move the on/off switch to "ON". *Up is "ON" and down is "OFF"
THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT
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 ofthe press. Thickness is reduced by
turning the knob clockwise and increased by turning the knob counterclockwise as
indicated. Thickness setting should be set so that the heat head will lock down firmly
with your dough in place.
NOTE: Adjustments may be required from one product to another and will vary to
achieve the desired results,
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THINNER
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THICKER
CAUTION: Excessive pressure can cause structural damage, voiding the machine warranty.
ADJUST TEMPERATURE
Temperature settings vary for different types and recipes of dough. As a general rule, pressing either corn
or flour tortillas, start at 325°F then raise or lower the temperature as needed until the desired results are
achieved.
1. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired set temperature.
200°F
150°F 93°c 250°F
66°c
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121 °c
100°F \ \
// 300°F
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ON/I "
/14 9°C
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-3 50°F
111°c
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'400 °F
204°c
OFF/0
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
2. The heat indicating lamp will illuminate anytime the platens are heating and will cycle on and off after the
set temperature is reached to maintain set temperature.
HEAT INDICATING LIGHT
3. A temperature indicating alarm will sound once the set temperature has been reached.
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PRESSING TORTILLAS
Your 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 the temperature of the dough, the recipe of
your dough, the type of lubricating food oil, as well as the settings of your machine. You should experiment with
the following to determine your desired results.
1. Lightly lubricate the lower platen with olive oil, food/cooking oil, or other food release lubricant when
pressing wheat flour dough. Place corn tortilla dough balls between sheets of parchment paper to prevent
sticking.
TIP: Dough balls at room temperature give you the best results.
WARNING: Never attempt to press frozen dough. Personal injury and damage to your press could result.
2. Place your preformed dough ball on the lower platen.
FLOUR TORTILLAS: Dough should be oiled sufficiently in storage trays.
CORN TORTILLAS: Place dough balls between sheets of parchment paper.
3. Pull the handle down all the way, applying pressure, until it stops.
4. After the designated time has elapsed, raise the handle all the way up and swing the upper platen away
from the lower platen.
5. Remove your flatened dough. Tortillas can be moved to a tortilla warmer or skillet for finishing.
6. Move on/off switch to "OFF" when you are finished using the press for the day. this will turn the power off to
the entire machine.
7. Allow time for the press to cool. Clean press for preparation of next use in accordance with the instructions
in this manual.
NOTE: Final size is determined by a 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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WARNING: Before cleaning, performing maintenance, or repairs make sure the machine is turned off and
unplugged.
*This appliance is not waterproof. Neverspray or pour water or any other cleaning solution onto this
appliance.*
CLEANING ALUMINUM UNCOATED PLATENS
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 detergent to remove any excess material from
the heat platen(s).
4. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
CLEANING PTFE (XYLAN) COATED PLATENS
1. Unplug the machine and allow it to cool.
2. Open the heat platen for easier access.
3. Clean the PTFE coated platens 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 materail. This
will damage the coating.
4. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
CLEANING THE 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 pro-
duction 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 CRC 03055 lubricant. 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 ofthe fault.
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WAYS OF OVERCOMING THIS PROBLEM
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
• 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?
• 275° -325°F
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 275° -325°
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 finished product, it is recommend to use a two step process using a
tortilla press and tortilla warmer. 7

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YES i---------i
Has the breaker
been tripped?
Reset the
breaker.
Does the press
turn on?
YES
NO
PRESS WON'T TURN ON
Is the press plugged in?
NO
Plug in the press.
Does the press turn
on now?
NO
Problem
Solved
YES
PRESS IS NOT PRESSING DOUGH ENOUGH
Are you pressing the dough
YES ...------1 into the area(s) as outlined i-------1 NO
in the owner's 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
the upper and lower platens look even?
NO
Take a folded rag or towel and place between
the upper and lower platens where they are
touching each other first. Lower the upper
platen and apply some handle pressure
Review the
instructions on how to
properly press dough
in the owner's manual
for your machine.
to attempt to bend the platens back into
alignment. Remove the towel, close the handle i--- ■ -j
and see if the alignment has improved. Repeat
as necessary until proper alignment is restored.

PRESS IS OVERHEATING
YES ...,_ __ ..... Does the heat light stay on
when the press is overheating?
Replace the thermostat
Problem
Solved
NO
Replace the relay
Problem
Solved
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ITEM#I
PART# TITLE
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PART# TITLE
10349 CIRCUIT BKR 1-POLE PTR 25AST
2 10550 DECAL THICK THIN
3 10664 DECAL MADE
IN USA
4 10793 BOLT 5/16-18x1.750
5 10963 DECAL, QR CODE DXP
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11431 DECAL, DOUGHXPRESS DOMED 3 X 1
7 11434 DECAL, FOR SERVICE 2 X
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8 13250 CORD GRIP HEYCO 1557 RDD201
9 14241 LAMP
ID RED 220V 1/2" HOLE
10 14524 SCREW MCH 4-40X0.250 PHPH
11 14571 NUT 3/8-16 ZPS
12 14621 NUT 6-32 ZPS
13 14696
LOCKNUT1~"APPLBL50
14 14910 DECAL HOT SURFACE SYMBOL
15 15339 SCREW MACHINE 10-24 X .500 PHPH
16 16683 WASHER FLT .375x0.875x.078 ZPS
17 21482 SCREWTAP 8x0.500 PHPH
18 24732 WASHER FLT .344X0.688X.063 ZPS
19 30910 WASHER LOCK HEL SPR 5/16 ZP
20 33605 DECAL, UNPLUG MACHINE
21 37842 SWITCH ROCKER DPST POWER
22 40980 PLUG HOLE 3/4" STL
NI PLATED
23 62898 KNOB PHENOLIC SWINGMAN
24 63320 BEARING WSHR .500x0.937x.031
25 63622 BEARING THRUST .500x0.937x.078
26* 69086 WIRE KIT TXM-15 220V
27 70128 WASHER FLT .125x0.313x.025 ZPS
28 70268 DECAL HIX I.D.
3" X 3" SILVER
29 70283 PLUG TUBE 1.5x1.5x.120 BLK
30 70426 CLAMP TOGGLE TXM15 SHOVEL DIP
31 7051035 TXM15 MAIN ARM STOP SLEEVE
32*
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MANUAL OWNERS TXM-15
33 70965 CONDUIT LTIGHT 1/4 LT-140
34 70966 CON CABLE GLAND MCG-1/2
35 70974 DECAL THERMOSTAT FOOD 400F
36
71011
M-DECAL DOUGHXPRESS
37 71057 RELAY SPST 40A220V
38 71498 BOLT 5/16-18x0.750
GS
39 71662 NUT 5/16-18 JAM NYLON INSERT ZPS
40 72231 TERM
BO 601-3-KT37,38,39
41 72495 CORDSET 220V 14/3 SJTOW6-20P
42 84368 RELAY SS 50A 90-280VAC INPUT
43 87056 NUT 1/2-13 JAM
44 9140020 SWG15 PLATEN
MNTWELDMENT
45 9141010 SWG15 PRESSURE ADJ ROD
46 9150030 TXM15 PIVOT ARM WELDMENT CURVED
47 9150050 TXM-15 CONTROL BOXASSEMBLY
48 9151053 FRAME WELDMENT TXM-15 / DXM-PB
49 9152500 M-TXM15ANTI ROTATION BOLT
50 9153002 ASSEMBLY, TXM15 UPPER PLATEN
51 9153003 ASSEMBLY, TXM15D LOWER PLATEN
52 9154042 TXM-15 CONTROL BOX COVER ANGLED
53 94854 KNOB SSAC TIMER (19800)
54* 9861175 PACKAGING TXM-15
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BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get PriorAuthorization: Call 1-800-835-0606 Warranty will be voided otherwise.
doughXpress® will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped to you or your distributor. Ifthe
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 verification of your warranty should a problem occur.
Thank you.
Please fill 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), Pittsburg, Kansas, U.S.A. HIX warrants
to the original purchaser, the full line of doughXpress® product against defects in workmanship and material, except for
wear and tear for a period of one year parts and labor limited warranty on most items, there are selected items which may
carry a two year warranty (refer to owners manual.) All dough press carts, compressors, and accessories are warranted
for 90 days from the date of purchase. Repairs include parts and labor only, excluding is the following:
1. Overtime Labor Rates
2. Expedited Freight for Parts
3. doughXpress® assumes no responsibility for down time or loss of product. All defective parts must be returned to
doughXpress® for credit. Repairs must be pre-authorized by doughXpress® prior to work commencing.
4. Travel time is not covered by doughXpress®, unless pre-authorized by doughXpress®. In the event of a defect,
doughXpress®, 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. doughXpress® shall not be responsible for repairs or alter-
ations made by any person without the prior written authorization by doughXpress®. This warranty is the sole and exclu-
sive warranty of doughXpress® and no person, agent, distributor, or dealer of doughXpress® 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 identified herein, doughXpress® should be contacted during regular busi-
ness hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing warranty. doughXpress® personnel will assist the customer to
correct any problems which can be corrected through operation or maintenance instructions, simple mechanical adjust-
ments, or replacement of parts. In the event the problem cannot be corrected by phone, and upon the issuance of a return
authorization by doughXpress®, the equipment shall be returned to doughXpress® or an authorized service representa-
tive. All insurance, packaging and shipment/freight costs are solely the responsibility of the customer, and doughXpress®
shall not be responsible for improper handling or damage in transit.
doughXpress® customer service personnel may be contacted for complete return authorization and reconditioning infor-
mation. This expressed warranty is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied, including
but not limited to those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and constitutes the only warranty made by
doughXpress®. In no event shall doughXpress®' liability for breach of warranty extend beyond the obligation to repair or
replace the nonconforming goods. doughXpress® shall not be liable for any other damages, either incidental or conse-
quential, or the action as brought in contract, negligence or otherwise.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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