Comtec 2200 - Using the Model 2200; Operation Steps

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MODEL 2200

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USING THE MODEL 2200

or best results:

(1) Keep The Temperature Of The Dough At About 60°F (17°C). Cold dough will

form slower than warm dough, thus you will have to run it at a much slower rate. We

recommend a dough temperature of about 60°F (17°C), or above for best results.

(2) Set Correct Temperature At Upper Die Half. The richness and size of the dough

portion should be considered when establishing the setting. A richer formula will

require less heat.

(3) Use The Correct Pan For The Die. Each die is made for a specific pan. When you

use a different pan, the die may be damaged and/or the crust will have problems when

baked.

Operation

The following steps outline a typical procedure to operate the Model 2200. We will

assume that the Press is in an OFF condition.

(1) Switch Power ON. This applies power to the motor of the hydraulic pump and to

the heater of the upper die.

(2) Check Temperature Setting. A different setting should be established for each type

and size of dough portion. Set the temperature as indicated in the Temperature

Adjustment Of Die section of this manual. When the Press is initially turned ON, the red

light at the upper control panel will light, indicating the die is heating. In about three to

ten minutes, the light will turn off, indicating the desired temperature has been reached.

(3) Place Measured Portion Of Dough In Center Of Pie Pan. Make sure that you are

using the correct pan for the die in use. The weight of the dough portion varies with

the type of shortening (hard fat or whipped) and the amount of liquid used in the

recipe. The correct measured portion of dough is a personal choice that can be

determined by placing some dough in a pan and forming a crust. Insert the narrow end

of a ruler into the bottom and side walls of the formed crust, to measure thickness.

Once the correct thickness is obtained, the pan and dough should be weighed and the

weight of the empty pan subtracted from this measurement. The resulting number will