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Donut Robot Mark VI Technical Supplement
THE DONUTS BALL OR BLISTER.
Possible Causes
What To Do
The dough is too cold.
See Section 6, “Donut-Making Helps.”
The shortening is too hot.
Decrease the temperature setting.
The dough is overmixed.
Review the mixing procedure.
The donuts are too large.
Adjust the dial on the cutter head to produce smaller
donuts.
The shortening is old or contaminated.
WARNING
To avoid being burned, turn off the machine and
allow the shortening to cool.
Replace the bad shortening with fresh shortening.
THE DONUTS ARE SHAPED IMPERFECTLY.
Possible Causes
What To Do
The shortening level is too low.
Add shortening to reach the proper level.
The drop plate is out of position.
WARNING
To avoid being burned, turn off the machine and
allow the shortening to cool.
Reposition the drop plate.
The tip of the cylinder is dirty.
WARNING
To avoid injury, turn off the machine and remove
the hopper.
Clean the cylinder.
The tip of the cylinder is nicked.
Replace the hopper.
The size-selection dial is not tightened.
Tighten the thumb nut.
The dough is overmixed.
Review the mixing procedure.
