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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?

• 275º - 325ºF

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 275º - 325º

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 rec-

ommend to use a two step process using a tortilla press and

tortilla warmer.

Summary of Contents for TXM-20

Page 1: ...NER S MANUAL Receiving Setup 2 Operation 3 Setting Temperature Time 4 Preference Settings 5 Machine Presets 6 7 Cycle Count 8 Temperature Time Modes 9 Pressing Dough 10 11 Dough Weights Shrinkage 12 FAQs 13 Troubleshooting 14 Cleaning Maintenance 15 Warranty 16 CONTENTS BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization ...

Page 2: ...ers may be obtained from your supplier for a nominal cost INSTALLATION 1 Lift press from box and place on cart or counter top 2 Remove plywood shipping base from press 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 back and bend knees to lift 3 Plug the cord of the press into a...

Page 3: ... up the home screen is displayed showing the current heat platen temperature and set cycle time The heat indicating lamp is represented by the snowflake in the upper left corner of the display The heat indicating lamp will display anytime the heating element is heating and will cycle on and off after the set temperature is reached to maintain set temperature Startup Splash Screen MACHINE PRESET BU...

Page 4: ...econds and it will lock in the new value automatically ADJUST CYCLE TIME 1 Touch the time readout on the display UP and DOWN arrows will appear on the right side of the display and the cycle time value will start flashing and to indicate it is in set mode 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow to change the cycle time value Holding down on an arrow will change the time in 1 second increments for 5 values th...

Page 5: ...the Down button until Disable is displayed will deactivate this setting 3 Press Save to save the setting 4 Press Back to return to the previous screen NOTE After the shutdown time has elapsed with the press idle the heating element will stop cycling to maintain the set temperature and the home screen will display SHUTDOWN Touching the display or closing the press will take the machine out of shutd...

Page 6: ...u press the Preset Quantity sub menu title 2 Press the number of presets to be displayed on the home screen either Two Presets or Four Presets 3 Press Save to save the setting 4 Press Back to return to the previous screen TWO PRESETS DISPLAYED FOUR PRESETS DISPLAYED SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN PRESET QUANTITY DISPLAYED PREFERENCE SCREEN TWO PRESET DISPLAY ON HOME MENU SCREEN FOUR PRESE...

Page 7: ...ing the preset is stored in memory RECALLING PRESETS 1 Press and release for approximately 1 2 second the preset button to recall The controller will beep and the preset location button will display in reverse indicating the preset has been changed NOTE The new set values will display for 1 second before the controller starts adjusting the temperature or time to match the new set point PRESET LOCA...

Page 8: ...er is activated by closing the press NOTE The cycle count will maintain the total count even if the power has been turned off TO RESET THE COUNTER 1 From the settings menu press the Cycle Count sub menu title 2 Press Reset 3 Press Back to return to the previous screen CYCLE COUNT CYCLE COUNT RESET SCREEN CYCLE COUNT RESET TO ZERO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN ...

Page 9: ...he time is displayed on the home screen There are three Time Scale display options available in the Time Scale menu MIN SEC Factory Default SEC Seconds 1 10 SEC 1 10 Second Resolution TO CHANGE THE SCALE 1 From the settings menu press the Time Scale sub menu title 2 Press the UP and or DOWN arrows to select the preferred time scale 3 Press Save to save the setting 4 Press Back to return to the pre...

Page 10: ...r lower the temperature until the desired results are achieved A temperature indicating alarm will sound once the set temperature has been reached WARNING Never attempt to press frozen dough Personal injury and damage to your machine could result NOTE This symbol represents Hot Surfaces 3 With the press in the open position adjust the press to the desired thickness by turning the thickness control...

Page 11: ...h ball on the lower platen and add a small amount of your food lubricant to the top of the dough ball Do not add flour or dust with flour 6 Pull down the handle all the way applying pressure until it stops 7 After the designated time has elapsed generally 2 3 seconds for room temperature dough raise the handle all the way up to the open position TIP Dough balls at room temperature gives you the be...

Page 12: ...LL 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 NOTE Tortilla size is determined by combination of weight of dough ball and thickness setting Flour Tortillas thickness will vary in final product DOUGH BALL WEIGHTS ...

Page 13: ...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 275º 325º b Press dough ball s 2 3 second press c Lift handle an...

Page 14: ...ed in the owners 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 he upper and lower platens look even Review the instructions on how to properly press dough in the owners manual for your machine Problem Solved Press is not Pressing Dough Evenly Problem Solved NO Take a folded rag ...

Page 15: ...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 ma terial This will damage the coating 4 Wipe clean with a dry cloth CLEANING 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 ...

Page 16: ... responsible for repairs or alterations made by any person without the prior written authorization by HIX This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty of HIX and no person agent distributor or dealer of HIX 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 HIX Corporation should be contacted duri...

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