RT-2VSE & RT-2VSHO Operator Manual
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
SPEED CONTROL – Located at the upper portion of the control panel, this control regulates the speed of the
conveyor belt. If product is too dark, rotate this control counter-clockwise to a higher number. If product is too light,
rotate control clockwise to a lower number.
BUN-TOAST SWITCH – Press “Toast” for two-sided toasting or “Bun” for one-sided toasting.
MAIN POWER ON/OFF SWITCH – Located below the Bun-Toast Switch, this switch supplies power to the toaster.
The switch must be in the “On” position to operate the toaster.
TOASTING BREAD PRODUCTS
Toasting bread products may seem to be a simple process but the results can be easily affected by a number of
factors. The first consideration is the type of product being toasted. Varieties of bread such as whole wheat, rye,
white, english muffins, bagels and buns have different requirements to become perfectly toasted. Dryness or
moisture content of the bread (mostly described as “freshness,” with more moisture being the fresher), sugar
content and the thickness of the slice or bun all play a predominate role during toasting.
Your RT-2VSE or RT-2VSHO toaster is designed to accommodate these varieties of bread products by adjusting
the conveyor speed to create lighter or darker toasting and to allow for toasting thicker products that contain more
moisture such as english muffins or fresh bagels. It is normal to operate the toaster in the lower ranges of the
speed control to perform toasting of these more difficult products.
Certain breads that contain fruit and nuts may require more attention. Loose pieces can fall on the heating
elements or into the conveyor mechanism and cause premature wear on the toaster. It is recommended that loose
pieces be removed before placing the bread on the conveyor.
Since it is nearly impossible to predetermine what conveyor speed produces perfect results, some experimentation
is necessary with all types of bread you will be toasting. Once all varieties of product have been tried and the
proper settings found, document the results and refer to them when toasting. Remember that allowances for
freshness might require additional adjustments.
When toasting a high volume of product, as in peak periods, additional adjustments may be required when demand
is reduced to an occasional toast order. If the toaster is operating, without bread passing through the conveyor,
heat builds up within the “empty” toaster. The occasional toast order now will brown more rapidly and may require
turning conveyor speed to a higher number to compensate. Conversely, when toasting occasional orders and
changing to high volume may require slowing the conveyor because the higher volume of bread actually cools
down the toaster.
When going through these transitional periods, adjust conveyor speed faster or slower accordingly. It is suggested
that you set the conveyor speed at a lower number for thicker products or when the toaster is cool to a higher
number when toasting thinner products or when the toaster has been idle for a period of time.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a 3-way On/Off Power Mode Switch. When switching from one
power to another, it is necessary to release pressure on the switch lever when moving through the OFF position.
1.
Set Power Switch
to “FULL POWER” position.
2.
Set Bun/Toast Switch
to “Toast” for two-sided toasting or to “Bun” for one-sided toasting.
3.
Set Speed Control
to #5.
4. Allow a 20 minute warm-up period.
5. After warm-up period has elapsed, set
Speed Control
for desired setting. Some experimentation will be
necessary to obtain the desired results for individual products. Recommended initial setting can range from #3
to #6. Whole grain, rye and other products with low sugar content will require a lower conveyor speed setting
than would white flour products to produce medium toast color.
6. Place product on conveyor belt side by side. When toasting bun halves – place cut side up. If finished product
is too dark, increase
Speed Control
to a higher number. If product is too light, decrease
Speed Control to a
lower number.
7. When toaster is not in constant use, set
Bun/Toast Switch to “Toast”
position and
Power Switch
to
“Stand-
By.”
When returning to Full Power position for normal operation mode, allow 5 minute warm-up period before
resuming toasting operation.
