BLT-E ELECTRIC FLOOR MODEL BRAISING PAN WITH MANUAL TILT INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed carefully. This manual should be retained for future reference. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Service Connections ..................................................................................................... 4 Installation and Service Connections ............................................................................. 5 1.0 Installation Instructions ........................................................................................... 5 2.0 Operation ................................................................................................
SERVICE CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Amps Per Line Available kW MODEL STD. OPT. BLT-30E BLT-40E 18 27 12 18 Min. Clearance SIDES 6 [152] BACK 6 [152] kW 12 18 27 PHASE 208V 220V 240V 380V 415V 480V 1 3 1 3 57.7 33.3 86.5 50.0 54.5 31.5 81.8 47.2 50.0 28.9 75.0 43.3 N/A 18.2 N/A 27.3 N/A 16.7 N/A 25.0 N/A 14.4 N/A 21.7 3 75.0 70.9 65.0 41.0 37.6 32.5 DIMENSIONS Shipping Wt.
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS 1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Set braising pan in place, level appliance using spirit level. Mark hole locations on floor through anchoring holes provided in flanged adjustable feet. Remove appliance and drill holes in locations marked on floor and insert proper anchoring devices. Re-level the appliance, leveling the unit left to right and front to back. Bolt and anchor appliance securely to the floor. Seal bolts and flanged feet with Silastic or equivalent compound.
2.0 OPERATION Ensure the power supply is connected to unit and that circuit breakers are on. Tilt braising pan to ascertain that it moves easily. Turn handle as far as it will go and return to upright position. Turn power switch “ON”. Preheat braising pan and allow it to cycle thus equalizing heat across entire pan surface. Cooking should be done at various temperature settings on the dial as determined by the user. Cooking will occur faster with the cover down.
3.0 COOKING GUIDELINES The guidelines given below are suggested quantities, temperature settings, and estimated numbers of orders per load and per hour. When two temperatures are given, the first is to start the product, and the second to finish the product. The following temperatures should be used: Temperature (ΕF) Simmering 200 Maximum Sautéing 225 - 275 Searing 300 - 350 Frying 325 - 375 Grilling 350 - 450 BLT-30E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS BLT-40E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS 12 2 lbs. 10 3 lbs.
ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR BLT-30E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS BLT-40E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS SAUCES, GRAVIES, SOUPS Brown Gravy 1 oz. 350 - 200 2 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500 Cream Sauce 2 oz. 250 - 175 1 18 gal. 1150 35 gal. 2250 Cream Soup 6 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 375 35 gal. 725 French Onion Soup 6 oz. 225 1 18 gal. 350 35 gal. 700 Meat Sauce 4 oz. 350 - 200 1 18 gal. 575 35 gal. 1100 3 oz. 400 6 30 lbs. 125 45 lbs. 200 Beans, Wax, Green 3 oz. 400 3 25 lbs.
ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR BLT-30E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS BLT-40E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS DESSERTS, PUDDINGS, SWEET SAUCES Butterscotch Sauce 1 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500 Cherry Cobbler 3 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 750 35 gal. 1500 Chocolate Sauce 1 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500 Cornstarch Pudding 4 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 575 35 gal. 1100 Fruit Gelatin 3 oz. 250 2 18 gal. 750 35 gal. 1500 3 slices 350 12 2 lbs. 10 3 lbs. 15 Amer. Chop Suey 6 oz.
ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR BLT-30E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS BLT-40E PER LOAD QTY PORTIONS MEAT-POULTRY (continued) TURKEY Off Carcass 2 oz. 400-200 – 3 26-30 lbs. 200 4 26-30 lbs. 275 On Carcass 2 oz. 400-200 – 4 16-20 lbs. 175 6 16-20 lbs. 265 1 sandwich 400 8 35 sandwiches 35 50 sand. 50 Macaroni & Cheese 8 oz. 200 2 18 gal. 300 35 gal. 525 Rice 4 oz. 350-225 1 20 lbs. raw 320 40 lbs. raw 650 Spaghetti 4 oz. 350-225 2 8 lbs. raw 200 12 lbs.
4.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. The electric tilting braising pan should be cleansed after each use. Soak cooking surface with water and a mild soap to remove any food stuck to surface. Wash entire unit surface with mild detergent and water. Rinse entire unit and dry. WARNING: Never spray water into electrical controls or components.
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Unit will not operate: 1. Power supply not “ON”. 2. Pan not in down position. 3. Defective thermostat or elements. Pan difficult to tilt: 1. Unit not level. 2. Thrust bearings worn out. 3. Dirt in bearings causing it to bind. 4. Shaft bent. 6.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 1. Grease pivot bearings via lubricating nipple as required. Use Petro-Canada type 0G2 or equivalent. 2. Check that screws in element terminals are not loose.