Somerset CDR-500 User manual

CDR-500
Side Operated
Dough & Fondant
Sheeters
OPERATIONS MANUAL
SOMERSET INDUSTRIES
137 PHOENIX AVE • LOWELL, MA 01852 • USA • [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.smrset.com
WARNING!!! DO NOT CLEAN OR SERVICE THE MACHINE
WITHOUT PRESSING THE RED BUTTON AND UNPLUGGING THE
ELECTRICALCORD FROM THE POWER SUPPLY. KEEP YOUR
FINGERS AND HANDS FROM THE ROLLER AREA WHEN
OPERATING OR SERVICING THE MACHINE. DO NOT OPERATE THE
MACHINE WITHOUT THE GUARDS IN PLACE. IF THE MACHINE
KEEPS RUNNING WITH SAFETY GUARDS REMOVED, IMMEDIETLY
PRESS THE STOP BUTTON AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE
POWER SOURCE. CALL THE FACTORY OR A QUALIFIED SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
UNTIL PERMITTED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

NOTICE: !! READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START.!!
UNCRATING AND SETUP
Cut off the fastener wrapped around the machine and the base.
Lift the machine straight up out of the wooden base.
Install the machine in its final position or temporarily secure it to a solid surface.
Wipe off any dirt that may accumulate during shipping. Use a soft cloth.
Check the nameplate for correct voltage and frequency.
Plug the machine to the proper power source that matches the nameplate
requirements.
Turn the power switch “ON”(green button) and the check for proper operation of
the machine.
WARNING!!
NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE
KEEP YOUR HANDS FROM INFEED
DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO INFEED
DO NOT CLEAN MACHINE WHILE CONNECTED TO ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY
WATCH YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS
NOTE: The machine will not operate when safety cover is removed.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
The rollers are easily adjustable to any thickness of crust you may need.
Release the adjusting handle by squeezing the handle.
Move the handle to the left, to
decrease the dough thickness.
Move the handle to the right,to
increase the dough thickness.

OPERATION
Dust the infeed tray with the flour before using the machine.
For best results the dough to be rolled should be at room temperature.
Dust the dough with flour when putting it on the infeed tray.
Follow steps 1 to 3 as in the following diagram:
If the dough tears or the machine makes a thumping sound, this indicates that the
dough is too thick to go through that particular setting of the rollers or the dough
is too cold and stiff and requires longer rest period before use.
IF THE DOUGH GETS STUCK, TURN THE POWER OFF, REMOVE
SAFETY COVER THEN REMOVE THE DOUGH.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE DOUGH BY HAND WHILE THE
MACHINE IS RUNNING.
Step 1:
Place dough on the infeed
tray
Step 2:
Dough Exits
Step 3:
Decrease dough thickness by moving the
handle to the left with every pass, until the
desired thickness is reached.

CLEANING
Before cleaning
Turn power off and disconnect the power cord of the machine
Remove the safety cover by removing the four thumbscrews.
All scrapers are readily removable.
Top scraper #3
Remove scraper from its mounting pins by pushing scraper downward.
Unhook both springs by lifting scraper up and remove it.
Bottom scraper #2:
Unhook both springs attached on scraper and remove it by lifting up.
By removing both scrapers, the whole machine is exposed and ready to be cleaned.

Clean the rolls with dry cloth (never use water).
Wipe rollers with lightly oiled cloth (use vegetable oil).
Wash, dry and apply a thin film of vegetable oil on the edge of scraper that touches the
roller.
Install the scrapers in the opposite order of their removal.
Close the safety cover and secure it with the 4 thumbscrews.
Turn the power ON, and the machine is ready for use.
!! CAUTION !!
!! THIS MACHINE IS MAINTENANCE FREE. !!
!! NEVER USE OIL OR GREASE ON ANY OF THE PARTS
OF THE MACHINE. !!
!! ALL PARTS ARE PERMANENT SELF-LUBRICATED. !!
Quick Tips
Fondant Discharge Tray is only included with the CDR-500F or CDR-600F
The Scraper pin under the scraper #2 is there for the discharge tray.