Rapid toasteR VCt-250
8
P/N 00837 Rev. L 03/07
McDonald’s
tRoUbleshootiNG (continued)
problem
possible Cause
Corrective action
Product is over-toast-
ed or Platen heat is
to high or drop time
is too slow.
Temperature set too high.
Set the Platen temperature according to the
Operation section of this manual.
Compression Knobs set incorrectly.
Set Bun Thickness Compression Controls accord-
ing to the Operation section of this manual.
Belt Wraps worn and not pulling buns across
Platen in the required time.
Clean or replace Belt Wrap.
Belt Wrap not tacky.
Buns sticking on Release Sheet.
Clean or replace Release Sheet.
Belt Wrap installed incorrectly.
Re-install Belt Wrap according to the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Defective Drive Chain or loose sprocket.
Contact your maintenance person or Authorized
Service Agency.
Defective Drive Motor or wrong RPM Drive Motor.
Defective temperature display control
Product is under
toasted or Platen
heat is too low or
drop time is too fast.
Temperature set too low.
Set the Platen temperature according to the
Operation section of this manual.
Compression Knobs set incorrectly.
Set bun adjustment controls according to the
Operations section of this manual.
Platen Thermocouple is defective.
Contact your maintenance person or Authorized
Service Agency.
Defective Control Board.
Buns are not toasting
properly.
Compression Knobs set incorrectly.
Set Bun Thickness Compression Controls accord-
ing to the Operation section of this manual.
Toaster temperature not set properly.
Set the toaster temperature according to the
Operation section of this manual.
Release Sheet is dirty or worn.
Clean or replace Belt Wraps and/or Release Sheet.
Belt Wrap is dirty or worn.
Bun temperature below 50° F (65.6° C).
Perform the Bun Temperature Test in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Replace worn Teflon dampers and/or missing
springs.
Contact your Authorized Service Agency for parts
and service, if necessary.
Buns cut improperly.
Contact your bun supplier.
Crown and/or heel
must be forced into
toaste
(buns stick-
ing and burning)
Bun Feeder improperly installed.
Remove and reposition Bun Feeder.
Belt Wrap not tacky or is worn.
Clean or replace Belt Wrap.
Crown and/or heel improperly inserted into toaster. Insert buns into toaster according to the Operation
section of this manual.
Belt Wrap slipping over Conveyor Belt Chains.
Clean Conveyor Belt Chains and Belt Wraps
according to the Maintenance section of this
manual.
Compression Knobs set incorrectly.
Set Bun Thickness Compression Controls accord-
ing to the Operation section of this manual.
Improper cleaning of the Release Sheet and/or
Belt Wrap.
Follow the cleaning and/or replacement instruc-
tions on the current MRC Card (TS-09)
Roller Tensioner out of position.
Adjust or replace Roller Tensioner according to
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Note:
Replace damaged Roller tensioners.
