Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group
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Phone 206-322-5474
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800-578-2547
Donut Depositor Type B OM
MN-1528EN
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BALL PLUNGER – BALLS STICK TOGETHER
Possible Causes
What To Do
Machine set too high allowing balls to
swing.
Set machine so end of plunger is just
touching the shortening when the balls are
extruded.
BALL PLUNGER – BALLS ARE NOT SAME SIZE
Possible Causes
What To Do
One or more holes plugged with lump of
dough.
Remove plunger and clean cup out.
STICK PLUNGER – STICKS BEND AND ARE POORLY SHAPED
Possible Causes
What To Do
Trying to cut too long a stick.
1a. Shorten up by setting dial adjustment to
smaller size. 4-5” would be maximum
controllable length.
1b. Set machine height so extrusion takes
place just at the surface of the shortening.
KRINKLE PLUNGER – LOWER PISTON AND FORMER WILL NOT
COME OFF
Possible Causes
What To Do
Piston and former stuck and/or corroded to
center rod.
Soak in light food grade oil for 24 hours.
Tap lightly with a soft hammer to loosen.
KRINKLE PLUNGER – IRREGULAR PRODUCT
Possible Causes
What To Do
Former flutes plugged.
Disassemble and clean. Reassemble.