Proluxe Flex x2 User manual

Operations Manual

Flex X2 - Economy Manual Clamshell Dough Press

Model #: PP2018

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Version: 122820

Congratulations on your selection of

the Flex X2 Manual Dough Press.

Proluxe is a leading manufacturer of

food preparation and cooking

equipment designed for the most

demanding commercial kitchens.

Proluxe equipment is a result of the

highest quality engineering and

time-tested design.



This manual includes installation,

operation, and maintenance

procedures for your new Flex X2

Dough Press. Please read this

manual carefully and keep it with

your machine for proper operation

and lasting service.

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I N S T A L L A T I O N

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Domestic

Use a separate 15 amp AC circuit. Only

industrial extension cords with proper wire

size should be used; size 16/3 wire for

distance up to 25 feet, and size 14/3 for

distance up to 50 feet.



International

Use a designated 16 amp AC circuit. Only

industrial extension cords with proper wire

size (2.5 sq. mm) shall be used. Make sure

there is a proper electrical wall outlet located

within reach of the cord and plug attached to

the press.



Then place the press in an area which allows

vertical clearance of the press itself.



Limited Machine Warranty

Proluxe warrants this dough press machine,

when operated under normal conditions, to

be free from manufacturing defects in

material and workmanship for a period of

one year on parts and labor from the invoice

date.



This warranty will be effective only when

Proluxe authorizes the original purchaser to

return the product to the factory in Perris,

California freight prepaid and only when the

product, upon examination, has proven to be

defective.



This warranty does not apply to any machine

that has been subjected to misuse,

negligence or accident. Proluxe shall not be

liable for the injury, loss or damage, direct or

consequential, arising out of the use or the

inability to use the product. No claim of any

kind shall be greater in amount than the sale

price of the product or part to which claim is

made.



This is the sole warranty given by the

company, it is in lieu of any other warranties,

expressed or implied, in law or in fact,

including the warranties of merchantability

and fitness for a particular use, and is

accepted such by the purchaser in taking

delivery of this product.

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

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Electrical:

120V/50-60Hz/1450W/12.5Amps/AC

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Also available; specify when ordering:

●Voltage: 120/240

●Amps: 12.5/6

●Watts: 1450

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Includes: 72” cord and NEMA approved plug.

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Shipping Weight:

150lbs. (70kg.)

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I N T E R N A T I O N A L S Y M B O L S

Symboles internationaux



Power Off

éteindre

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Power On

allumer

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Hot Surface

surface chaude

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Risk of Electrical Shock

Risque de choc électrique

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Protective Earth Terminal

Borne de terre de protection

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Caution - Warning

chaud - avertissement

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S A F E T Y S U M M A R Y

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Warning

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not

remove or open cover. No user-serviceable

parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel.

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Avertissement

Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas

retirer ou couvercle ouvert Aucune pièce

réparable par l’utillsateur, reportez-vous à du

personnel qualifié.



Warning

In case of power cord damage, do not

attempt to repair or replace the power cord.

Please contact the manufacturer or the local

distributor.

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Avertissement

Pour une protection continue contre l’incendie

et de choc électrique, remplacer avec le même

type et calibre du fusible. Mis fusible

supplémentaire nominale max 3A, 120 Vac.



Warning

For continued protection against fire and

electric shock, replace with the same type

and rating fuse. Listed Supplemental Fuse

rated max 3A, 120Vac.



Avertissement

Pour une protection continue contre l’incendie

et de choc électrique, remplacer avec le même

type et calibre du fusible. Mis fusible

supplémentaire nominale max 3A, 120 Vac.

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Caution Hot

Avoid touching hot surfaces while operating

the machine.



Attention à chaud

Évitez de toucher les surfaces chaudes lorsque

vous utilisez la machine.



Caution

When servicing or cleaning the machine,

make sure that the power cord is removed

from the wall socket.



During normal operation, the base of the

machine must be installed or placed above

the wall socket.



Avertissement

Lors de l'entretien ou du nettoyage de la

machine, assurez-vous que le cordon

d'alimentation est débranché de la prise murale.

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O P E R A T I O N T E M P E R A T U R E

& T I M E R C O N T R O L

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FIG. A

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Solid State Controller

This controller has three (3) control features:

1. Temperature – May be set from

100°-425°F (38°-163°C)

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2. Time – Time may be set from 1 second to

10 minutes.

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3. Counter – Cycle counter counts the

number of applications from 1 to 9999 (see

additional Notes – Counter).

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4. “2 Lower” (Fig. A) Refers to models using

upper and lower heated surfaces.

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Controller Operation

1. Viewing the Modes of Operation:

3

To view the set points of temperature, timer

and counter, press MODE button to view the

desired mode of operation.



2. Changing Temperature:

Press MODE button until temperature is

displayed.



Press and hold SET button while pressing the

UP (↑) and DOWN (↓) arrow buttons to

desired temperature setting.



3. Changing Time:

Press MODE button until time is displayed.

Press and hold SET button while pressing the

UP (↑) and DOWN (↓) arrow buttons to

desired timer setting.



4. Resetting the Counter:

Press MODE button until the counter is

displayed.



To reset the counter (# of cycles),

simultaneously push UP (↑) or DOWN (↓)

arrow buttons (approx. 5 seconds).

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Pressing Dough:

For best results, your dough should be

proofed before pressing, but it will also press

directly out of your refrigerator. Flour is not

required to press a crust and should not be

dusted on any part of the machine.



Please allow 15-20 minutes for your machine

to warm up.



2. Press the On/Off button.



Note:



Initial temperature setting of 150°F has

been shown to be acceptable for most dough

formulations; however, you may have to

determine the best temperature for your own

dough by trial and error testing of your product

at different temperature settings.



3. Set the timer in accordance with the

following information:



2-4 seconds –For warm dough with

moderate yeast content.

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2-6 seconds – For room temperature dough

with moderate yeast content.



6-8 seconds – For cold dough right out of the

refrigerator with low yeast content.



*Remember that the timer does not actuate

until the upper platen mates with the lower

platen and resistance is felt.



Note:



Diameter and thickness is determined

through experimenting with your own dough

and is a product of dough weight, temperature,

pressing time, and thickness setting.

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4. Apply a quick spray of a good water based

food release on the lower platen. Proluxe

offers its own food release spray

NATURALLY CLEAR Model No. DPPC1. (See

our catalog and price list for information.)

This spray will not affect the taste of your

crust in any way.



5. Place your pre-portioned ball of dough in

the center of the lower platen. Add another

dash of spray to the top of the dough ball.



6. Pull down the handle with two hands to

close the platen until it locks in place.



7. The timer will actuate and, when the time

cycle is completed, pull up the handle.

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8. Remove the crust, place on a pan or peel,

add toppings and bake.

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R E C O M M E N D E D S E A S O N I N G

& C L E A N I N G P R O C E D U R E S



Before use you must properly season

your platens to prevent your dough from

sticking.



Tools Required:

●Food release

●Soapy water solution

●Washcloth

●Paper towels



DO NOT use steel wool or harsh abrasives, it

will you will cause costly damage.

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1. Before cleaning make sure the

unit is turned off.



2. Spray lower platen with approved

food release/oil spray.



3. Wipe oil across lower platen with

paper towel.



4. Wipe oil across upper platen.



5. Mix a warm dish soap and water

solution.

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6. Soak washcloth and wring to

remove excess water.

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7. Wipe lower and upper platen with

damp cloth.

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P R E V E N T A T I V E 

M A I N T E N A N C E 



Proluxe machines are relatively maintenance

free. For a long lifespan, the following

preventative maintenance should be

followed:



Daily Care:

1. Platens: Turn your machine off and allow

to cool down before attempting to clean.

These platens should only be cleaned with

mild soap and warm water then wiped off

with a clean, soft cloth or soft sponge.



2. Exterior surfaces: Wipe daily with mild

soap and warm water will do the job quite

nicely.

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Service Problems:

Contact our factory at (800) 624-6717 (U.S.

only) or approved service agency. When

contacting the factory for information, parts

or service instructions, please provide the

serial number of the machine be provided.

This number can be found on the serial plate

located on the rear of the machine.

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Flex X2 Part List - Model #: PP2018

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ITEM

#

DESCRIPTION

PP2018B

~240V AC

PP2018C

~220V AC

PP2018E

~208V AC

PP2018GC

~220V AC

PP2018TB

~240V AC

QTY

1

BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 X 1 3/4

GR5

BH51618134G

5

BH51618134G

5

BH51618134G

5

BH51618134G

5

BH51618134G

5

4

2

BOLT, LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

1109367

4

3

BOLT, HEX 5/8-11 X 3

BH58113

2

4

SPRING, DIE OIL TEMP, 1-1/4

X 5/8

110969093

2

5

TERMINAL BLOCK

11098414

1

6

SCREW, PAN HD 8-32 X 1/2"

PHILLIPS

SP83212

4

7

SCREW, BUTTON HD.5/16-18

X 1-1/4"

SB51618114

2

8

WASHER, BELLVILLE, 5/16"

WB516

2

9

BOTTOM PRESSURE PIN

11094961

1

10

CLIP "E" RETAINING 1/2

MPSC240

6

11

LINK, LOWER

110949530

1

12

PIN, PRESSURE HANDLE

11094962

1

13

TERM. 1/4 x .032 x 14-16,

INSUL,Q.D FEMALE MOLEX

MPSQ100

4

14

WIRE HARNESS

PP11050

1

15

HANDLE CHANNEL

ASSEMBLY

PP17002

1

16

BOLT, STRIPPER 1/2 X 3/4

PLATED

BS1234P

2

17

PRESSURE PIVOT BLOCK

1101098174

1

18

SCREW, SET 1/4-20 X 1/4

SST142014

2

19

SERIAL PROPROCESS TAG

SERIALTAG

1

20

WASHER, .311 OD x .150 ID x

.20 THK

311150019

4

21

WASHER, LOCK #6

WLIT6

4

22

SCREW PAN HD PHILLIPS

8-32 X 3/8

SP83238

11

23

CONTROLLER PANEL

110109822

1

24

SPACER, NYLON

110969111

4

25

DIGITAL CONTROL

11096905218

1

26

NUT, HEX 6-32

NH632

4

27

CONTROL PANEL OVERLAY

ODP1300

1

28

COUNTERBALANCE SPRING,

LEFT

110949154L

1

8

29

ARM ASSEMBLY

110109821

1

30

BUMPER, POLY

110969455

1

31

ARM PIVOT PIN

11094963

1

32

RELAY

110942520

2

33

SCREW, PHIL.PN.HD. 8-32 X

1/4"

SP83214

6

34

TRANSFORMER

11096975

MPPT700R

11096975

1

35

NUT, MICROSWITCH

NH440

2

36

MICRO SWITCH

110969044

1

37

SCREW, ROUND HEAD 4-40 X

3/4

SR44034

2

38

SPRING RETAINER BAR

11094926

1

39

BASE FRAME ASSEMBLY

PP11002

1

40

BUMPER BLACK FEET

4269014

5

41

POWER CORD

110969175

110573175

MPPW203

110969175

1

42

STRAIN, RELIEF HEYCO

MPS90014

1

43

SCREW, BUTTON HD 5/16-18

X 1"

SB516181

2

44

TUBING, NON SHRINK TFE #0

110133

0.66

FT

45

SHROUD, UPPER PLATEN

1109336

1

46

FRONT LEG

11094902

1

47

SCREW, SOCKET HEAD

3/8-16 X 1 1/2

SSH3816112

2

48

COUNTERBALANCE SPRING,

RIGHT

110949154R

1

49

PLATE GASKET

110969140

1

50

TUBE FOR SPRING

11094930

1

51

PIVOT TUBE

11094923

1

52

LOWER COVER

PP11003

1

53

CAP, VINYL

SC0687

4

54

SUCTION PAD

11096942

1

55

SUCTION RETAINING PLATE

11094940

1

56

SCREW, FLAT HD PHIL 8-32 X

1/4 STAINLESS STEEL

SF83214S

6

57

O-RING

110969113

1

58

SCREW, PAN HEAD PHILLIPS

8-32 X 1

SP8321

1

59

WASHER, SAE #8

WSAE8

4

60

WASHER, INTERNAL TOOTH

LOCK #8

WLIT8

2

61

NUT, HEX 8-32

NH832

2

9

62

CHANNEL COVER

110109888

1

63

SCREW, BUTTON HEAD

1/4-20 X 1/4

SB142014

2

64

NUT, CAP DEEP DRAWN 1/2

STUD

AW500T1427

6

65

SPACER WASHER

1101098111

2

66

NUT, ACORN

NA832

2

67

OVERLAY, PRESSING

INSTRUCTION

OPROPP1818

10

OPROPP1818

10

OPROPP1818

10

OPROPP1818

10

OPROPP1818

10

1

68

TERM. QD 3/16 X 18/22GA

INS., ETC MOLEX AA2137

2280

4

69

MARKING STRIP #2

MS6992

1

71

WIRE, TGGT, 14 GA. (HEATER)

110069

10.1

6 FT

72

TFE, SHRINK TUBING 7AWG

110131

0.66

FT

73

TERMINAL, RING #6 14-16 GA

HIGH TEMP

1601HT

2

74

TERMINAL, RING #8 14-16 GA

1604

2

75

WASHER, SAE #6

WSAE6

2

76

SCREW, PAN HEAD PHILLIPS

6-32 X 1/4

SP63214

2

77

WIRE, TFE 14GA. GREEN

WTFE14G

4 FT

78

RTD, SENSOR ASSEMBLY

110949110

2

79

SCREW, SET 3/8-16 X 1/2"

SST381612

2

80

SLEEVING, SILICONE #1 GA,

BLACK

T117EA1BK

1.67

FT

81

WASHER, SAE 5/16

WSAE516

10

82

MANUAL, PP2018

MPP2018

1

83

FUSE, 1 AMP, 250V, 250W,

LOW BLOW

MPPF701R

1

84

SCREW PHILLIPS PAN 2-56 x

1/4"

SP25614

1

85

FUSE HOLDER 1 AMP

MPPF708

1

86

DP INSULATION

1101171251

2

87

HEAT SHROUD

1109336

1

A1

UPPER PLATEN WIRE ONLY

110078240PK

110078220PK

110078208PK

110078220PK

110078240K

1

A2

UPPER PLATEN COMPLETE

ASSEMBLY

110078240PA

K

110078220PA

K

110078208PA

K

110078220PA

K

110078240AK

1

A3

LOWER PLATEN WIRE ONLY

PP11032240P

K

PP11032220P

K

PP11032208P

K

PP11032220P

K

PP11032240K

1

A4

LOWER PLATEN COMPLETE

ASSEMBLY

PP11032240P

AK

PP11032220P

AK

PP11032208P

AK

PP11032220P

AK

PP11032240A

K

1

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Warranty & Return Policy



Proluxe warrants all products manufactured

by it against defects in workmanship or

materials from the date of purchase for a

period of 1 year on parts and labor. This

warranty applies to only equipment

purchased and used in the United States.



Warranty period shall begin when equipment

ships. Warranty travel will only be covered

for 60 miles.



ALL WARRANTY SERVICE CALLS MUST BE

APPROVED BY PROLUXE. IF THIS

PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED,

WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE

COVERED. WARRANTY SERVICE WILL BE

PAID ON STRAIGHT TIME, OVERTIME

WILL NOT BE COVERED.



E X C L U S I O N S



Wood & Gas Fired Ovens

Warranty applies to the main body of the

oven being steel / refractory and insulation

shall be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of four years from

the date of purchase. The gas equipment

shall be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of one (1) year

from the date of purchase. Lifetime warranty

against cracks on the oven floor.



Air Compressors

Are excluded from this warranty, but Proluxe

may act as a warranty expeditor in certain

instances regarding these compressors. The

air compressor manufacturer provides a

limited warranty and a copy of this warranty

is furnished with all compressors sold by

Proluxe. For prompt handling of compressor

warranty claims the instructions of the

compressor manufacturer must be adhered

to.



Special Order Equipment and

Accessories

Cannot be canceled and are not returnable

unless defective within the terms of this

warranty.



In no event shall Proluxe be liable for

consequential damages arising out of the

failure of any of its products if operated

improperly or caused by normal wear or

damaged by operator abuse.



Limited Lifetime Warranty on

Heating Elements

If replacement is needed, Proluxe will send

the new part at no charge but labor will not

be covered unless the unit is still under the 1

year manufacturer warranty.



R E T U R N E D M E R C H A N D I S E

P O L I C Y



Should it become necessary to return any of

the company’s products, the following

instructions must be adhered to: First,

contact our customer service department for

approval and a return authorization number.

Please have the serial number of your item

available at that time. All merchandise must

be shipped freight prepaid by customer or

10

service agency. Subject to the inspection of

the product by the company, a restocking

charge of 20% of the Net purchased price

paid to Proluxe will be assessed.

Merchandise may not be returned for credit

without prior written approval of Proluxe.



Collect shipments will not be accepted. No

returns after 60 days of original shipment

date on machines. Purchased parts may not

be returned after 30 days. If upon inspection

by Proluxe or its authorized agent it is

determined the equipment has not been used

in an appropriate manner, has been modified,

or has not been properly maintained, or has

been subject to misuse, misapplication,

neglect, abuse, accident, unauthorized

modification, damage during transit, delivery,

fire, flood, act or war, riot or act of God, then

this warranty shall be deemed null and void.



T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S



1. Price List prices are suggested retail prices

and are shown in U.S. Dollars.



2. Terms of Payment: 1% 10 days, NET 30

days.



3. New Accounts: Satisfactory credit

information must be provided before open

account status can be extended.



Unless agreed otherwise, all shipments will

be made C.O.D., Cash in advance.



4. Pricing: Prices, specifications, model

numbers, capacities and accessories are

subject to change without notice.



5. Freight/Routing: Method of shipment will

be determined by Proluxe unless otherwise

advised by purchaser.



6. Damaged Claims: All merchandise shipped

at purchaser’s risk. Inspection must be made

by purchaser at time goods are received. If

goods are damaged, the PURCHASER shall

request that the agent of the transportation

company make a written notation on the

proper shipping documents immediately and

then file a claim for damages.



Note



: Goods damaged in shipping are

non-returnable.

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7. Returns: Machines may not be returned

after 60 days. Purchased parts may not be

returned after 30 days. A restocking fee of

20% will be assessed on non-warranty

returns.



8. Taxes: Prices indicated herein DO NOT

include State, Federal, Local or foreign taxes

or duties, nor do they include fees, permits,

insurance or other levies, all of which are the

responsibility of the purchaser.



9. All orders are subject to acceptance by

Proluxe.



10. Possession of this price list shall not be

considered an offer to sell.

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