Specifications

Maintenance
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Cleaning
WARNING!!
Alway s disconnect the power supply be-
fore cleaning or servicing the oven.
WARNING!!
If the oven needs to be moved, the gas
must be turned off and disconnected from
the unit before removing the restraint. Re-
connect the restraint after the oven has
been returned to its original location.
Follow this recommended cleaning schedule for
proper oven performance.
Daily:
1. Clean the conveyor belt using a wire brush.
Allow any foreign material to drop into the
crumb pans.
2. Empty and clean the crumb pans. Use a hot
water and detergent mix. Rinse with clean
water.
3. Make sure cooling fans are operating. Ex-
haust air should be blow ing out from:
D the louvers on the right side toward the rear
D and the perforated holes on the bottom of
the tunnel on integral control units.
Every Three Months:
1. Brush and clean the guards of the cooling
fans, the control box intake louvers and rear
ventilation holes.
Every Six Months:
1. Unplug the oven. On gas models, disconnect
the gas connections.
2. Remove the crumb pans, and product stop
from the ends of the conveyor. See page 15.
3. Remove the conveyor belt as follows:
a.) U se needle-nose pliers to remove the
conveyor belt master links. See page 14.
b.) Remove the belt tensioners from the exit
end of t he oven.
c.) Slide the belt out from one end. Be sure to
roll the belt as shown in Figure 20. Other-
wisethebeltwillbeupsidedownwhenre-
threading.
4. Removetheidlesideconveyorsupport.
5. Remove the drive side conveyor support as
follows:
a.) Remove the conveyor locating pin t hat se-
cures the conveyor assembly to the con-
veyor bracket. The pin is located under
the drive belt, behind t he electrical boxac-
cess door.
b.) Push the conveyor assembly in to loosen
thedrivebelt.Removethedrivebeltfrom
the conveyor pulley. If unable to push the
assembly, loosen motor mounts.
6. Lower the access panel. Remove the air
plates and nozzles.
7. Clean the oven components as follows:
a.) Soak the conveyor belt in a hot water de-
tergent mix in a 3 compartment sink or
large container. Keep the belt rolled when
cleaning. Rinse thoroughly and allow to
drip dry before installing.
b.) Clean the conveyor supports, crumb
pans,productstop,nozzles,andair
plates w ith a hot water, detergent mix.
Rinse with clean water. For difficult clean-
ing, use a heavy-duty degreaser or oven
cleaner that is safe for aluminum.
c.) Clean the oven interior with an all purpose
cleaneroranovencleanerthatissafefor
aluminum.
8. Move the oven and clean under it. Be careful
not to damage oven’s gas hose or electrical
cords when moving.
9. Reassemble the oven.
Every 12 Months:
A factory authorized service person should:
1. Open and clean the inside of the controlpanel.
2. Check and tighten all electrical connections.
3. Check DC gear motor brushes for wear.
4. Check conveyor drive chain for cleanliness
and proper lubrication.
If maintenance is required contact your local ser-
vice company, a factory representative or the
Blodgett Oven company.