BKI GO-36 Installation Manual

Gourmet Oven

MODEL GO-36, GO-36T
Operation Manual

Serial Numbers 122192 and higher

Warranty Information

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

BKI (The "Company") warrants to the original purchaser that at time of shipment from the
Company factory, this equipment will be free from defect in materials and workmanship. Written
notice of a claim under this warranty must be received by the Company within ONE YEAR from
the date of installation, but no longer than ONE YEAR AND THREE MONTHS from date of
shipment from the factory. Defective conditions caused by abnormal use or misuse, lack of or
improper maintenance, damage by third parties, alterations by unauthorized personnel, acts of
God, failure to follow installation and/or operating instructions, or any other events beyond the
reasonable control of the Company will NOT be covered under this warranty. The obligation of
the Company under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing (at the option of the
Company) any part, with the exception of lamps, fuses, and glass (which are not covered under
warranty), which is found defective in the reasonable opinion of the Company. Any part found
defective by the Company will be repaired or replaced without charge F.O.B. factory,
Simpsonville, South Carolina or F.O.B. authorized BKI Distributor. The Company and/or its
authorized representatives will assume the normal replacement labor expense for the defective
part for the period of the warranty as stated above, excluding travel and/or other expenses
incidental to the replacement of the defective part, where replacement work is performed during
standard business hours and not subject to overtime, holiday rates, and/or any additional fees. IN
NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE OR
LOSS OF PRODUCT OR PROFIT OR FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOOD SPOILAGE OR PRODUCT LOSS. WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER GLASS BREAKAGE. THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE EXCLUDED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Any appliance replacement part, with the exception of lamps, fuses, and glass, which proves to
be defective in material or workmanship within ninety (90) days of installation will be replaced
without charge F.O.B. Factory, Simpsonville, SC or F.O.B. authorized BKI Distributor. The user
shall have the responsibility and expense of removing and returning the defective part to the
Company as well as the cost of reinstalling the replacement or repaired part.

Gourmet Oven Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................1

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................2

Safety Precautions....................................................................................................................................2

Safety Signs and Messages.................................................................................................................2

Safe Work Practices.............................................................................................................................3

Safety Decals .......................................................................................................................................5

Health And Sanitation Practices...............................................................................................................6

Food Handling......................................................................................................................................6

Storage Of Raw Meats.........................................................................................................................6

Coding Cooked Foods..........................................................................................................................6

Storage Of Prepared Foods.................................................................................................................6

Operation .....................................................................................................................................................7

Controls and Indicators.............................................................................................................................7

Turning the Oven “On”..............................................................................................................................8

Programming the Oven.............................................................................................................................8

Setting the Preheat Temperature.........................................................................................................8

Setting the Cook Temperature.............................................................................................................8

Setting the Cook Time..........................................................................................................................8

Setting the Hold Temperature..............................................................................................................8

Cooking.....................................................................................................................................................8

Reviewing Set Points................................................................................................................................9

Changing Set Points During Cooking.......................................................................................................9

Canceling the Cooking Cycle....................................................................................................................9

Power Failure During The Cooking Cycle ................................................................................................9

Probe (Thermocouple) Diagnostics..........................................................................................................9

Important Instruction.................................................................................................................................9

Suggested Cooking Instructions.............................................................................................................10

Power Level........................................................................................................................................10

Food Safety Requirements (Internal Temperatures)..........................................................................10

Fowl....................................................................................................................................................11

Pork....................................................................................................................................................14

Beef....................................................................................................................................................16

Frozen Entrees...................................................................................................................................21

Installation .................................................................................................................................................23

Unpacking and Handling.........................................................................................................................23

GO-36 Stacking Instructions...................................................................................................................23

Location and Clearance..........................................................................................................................24

Wiring......................................................................................................................................................24

Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................25

Scheduled Maintenance.........................................................................................................................25

Oven Cleaning....................................................................................................................................25

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................32

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Introduction

The BKI GO-36 is a cook and hold gourmet oven. It consists of a cooking cabinet, door assembly and
control unit. The cooking cabinet contains rack supports that hold 4 racks and 1 drip pan. To seal the
oven cavity, a door with a magnetized door latch is provided. The control unit contains heating elements
for cooking as well as a time/temperature computer and manual switches for quick setup and operation. It
also contains a fan for cooling and a blower for heat circulation.

The BKI name and trademark on this unit assures you of the finest in design and engineering -- that it has
been built with care and dedication -- using the best materials available. Attention to the operating
instructions regarding proper installation, operation, and maintenance will result in long lasting
dependability to insure the highest profitable return on your investment.

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT. If
you have any questions, please contact your BKI Distributor. If they are unable to
answer your questions, contact the BKI Technical Service Department, toll free:
1-800-927-6887. Outside the U.S., call 1-864-963-3471.

Safety Precautions

Always follow recommended safety precautions listed in this manual. Below is the safety alert symbol.
When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert to the potential for personal injury or property
damage.

Safety Signs and Messages

The following Safety signs and messages are placed in this manual to provide instructions and identify
specific areas where potential hazards exist and special precautions should be taken. Know and
understand the meaning of these instructions, signs, and messages. Damage to the equipment, death or
serious injury to you or other persons may result if these messages are not followed.

This message indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

This message indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

This message indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

This message is used when special information, instructions or identification are
required relating to procedures, equipment, tools, capacities and other special
data.

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Safe Work Practices

Wear Safe Clothing Appropriate To
Your Job

Always wear your insulated mitts when handling hot racks
or touch any hot metal surface. If you lose or damage
your mitts, you can buy new ones at your local restaurant
equipment supply store or from your local BKI Distributor.

Never wear loose clothing such as neckties or scarves
while operating this equipment. Keep loose hair tied back
or in a hair net while operating this equipment.

Always wear appropriate personal protection equipment
during the cleaning process to guard against possible
injury from hot cleaning solution.

Beware of High Voltage

This equipment uses high voltage. Serious injury can
occur if you or any untrained or unauthorized person
installs, services, or repairs this equipment. Always use
an Authorized Service agent to service your equipment.

Keep this manual with the Equipment

This manual is an important part of your equipment.
Always keep it near for easy access.

If you need to replace this manual, contact:
BKI

Technical Services Department
P.O. Box 80400
Simpsonville, S.C. 29680-0400
Or call toll free: 1-800-927-6887
Outside the U.S., call 864-963-3471

Protect Children

Keep children away from this equipment. Children may
not understand that this equipment is dangerous for them
and others.

NEVER allow children to play near or operate your
equipment.

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Keep Safety Labels Clean and in Good
Condition

Do not remove or cover any safety labels on your
equipment. Keep all safety labels clean and in good
condition. Replace any damaged or missing safety labels.
Refer to the Safety Labels section for illustration and
location of safety labels on this unit.

If you need a new safety label, obtain the number of the
specific label illustrated on page 5, then contact:

BKI
Technical Services Department
P.O. Box 80400
Simpsonville, S.C. 29680-0400
Or call toll free: 1-800-927-6887
Outside the U.S., call 864-963-3471

Be Prepared for Emergencies

Be prepared for fires, injuries, or other emergencies.
Keep a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher near the

equipment. You must use a 40-pound Type BC fire
extinguisher and keep it within 25 feet of your equipment.

Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
services, hospitals, and the fire department near your
telephone.

Know your responsibilities as an
Employer

• Make certain your employees know how to operate the
equipment.

• Make certain your employees are aware of the safety
precautions on the equipment and in this manual.

• Make certain that you have thoroughly trained your
employees about operating the equipment safely.

• Make certain the equipment is in proper working
condition. If you make unauthorized modifications to
the equipment, you will reduce the function and safety
of the equipment.

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Safety Decals

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Health And Sanitation Practices

BKI ovens are manufactured to comply with health regulations and are tested and certified to UL®, CUL®,
and NSF
thermometers to insure meats are thoroughly cooked.

Food Handling

Storage Of Raw Meats

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standards. You must operate the equipment properly using only quality products an d use meat

• Wash hands thoroughly in warm, soapy water after handling raw poultry or meats.

• Clean and sanitize all utensils and surfaces that have been in contact with raw products.

• Never place cooked meats on the same surfaces used to prepare raw me ats, unless the area

has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

• Designate an area or shelf strictly for the storage of all raw meats to be used in the oven.

• Raw product must always be stored at temperatures below 38° F. (3° C.).

• Never store or mix raw foods above cooked foods, as this is a health hazard.

raw foods contaminate cooked or processed foods.

• All chicken and chicken parts to be stored overnight must be thoroughly iced down and
refrigerated.

The drippings from

Coding Cooked Foods

All products cooked during the day should be sold the same day.
NOTE: It is not the intent of the cooking program to have unsold merchandise at the end of the cooking

day. Follow your company’s procedures for the handling of any leftover product.

Storage Of Prepared Foods

• Cold foods should be kept at or below 38° F. (3° C.).

• Hot foods must be maintained to meet local health codes, usually a minimum 145° F. (63° C.).

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Operation

Controls and Indicators

The figure below depicts the oven’s controls and indicators. Refer to it as necessary while performing
operating procedures in this section.

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Turning the Oven “On”

1. Plug the oven power cord into a receptacle supplying power that matches that specified on the
nameplate. The mating receptacle for the GO-36 plug is a NEMA style 6-20. The mating
receptacle for the GO-36T plug is a NEMA style 6-30.

2. Place the POWER ON/POWER OFF rocker switch in the POWER ON position.

Programming the Oven

Press and hold the “START/STOP” button until display alternates between “STOP” and the probe sense
temperature. The control is now ready for programming.

Setting the Preheat Temperature

Press the “SELECT” button until the “PREHEAT TEMP” light turns on. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons
to obtain the desired temperature. If a preheat cycle is not required, press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons
until “OFF” is displayed. “OFF” is displayed below 100° F. or above 400° F.

Setting the Cook Temperature

Press the “SELECT” button until the “COOK TEMP” light turns on. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons
until the desired temperature is displayed.

Setting the Cook Time

Press the “SELECT” button until the “COOK TIME” light turns on. Press the “UP’ or “DOWN” buttons until
the desired time is displayed. To disable the cook function, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button until “OFF”
is displayed. “OFF” is displayed below 100° F or above 400° F.

Setting the Hold Temperature

Press the “SELECT” button until the “HOLD TEMP” light turns on. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons until
the desired temperature is displayed. The hold function can be disabled by pressing the “UP” or “DOWN”
buttons until “OFF” is displayed. “OFF” is displayed below 100° F. or above 250° F.

Pressing the “SELECT” button again returns the control to the “STOP MODE”. The display will alternate
between “STOP” and the probe sense temperature. The control is ready for cooking.

Cooking

1. Press the “START/STOP” button.

• If a pre-heat temperature was programmed, the “CYCLE ON” light will turn on, the display will

alternate between “PrE” and the probe temperature and the controller will elevate the oven
temperature to the pre-heat value. When the oven temperature reaches the desired pre-heat
value, the “CYCLE ON” light begins flashing and a (5) second pulsing audible alert will be
activated. The control will maintain the oven temperature until the product is loaded into the
oven.

• If pre-heat temperature was turned off, the oven will immediately enter a cook/hold mode.

2. Load product into the oven.

3. Press the “START/STOP” push button. The controller will now regulate the oven to the desired
cook temperature and the cook timer will count down. The “CYCLE ON” light will be on and the
display will alternately show oven temperature and cook time remaining.

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• If the hold temperature has been turned off, the oven will sound an audible alert when the

cook time reaches zero. This alarm will sound until the “START/STOP” button is pressed.

• If the hold temperature has been set, the controller will regulate the temperature to the

desired hold temperature. Once the hold temperature has been achieved, a count up timer
will be initiated to track the length of time in the hold mode. The display will alternately show
“HOLD”, actual oven temperature and hold elapsed time. The control will stay in the hold
mode until the “START/STOP” button is pressed again.

Reviewing Set Points

During the cooking cycle any programmed cooking parameter can be displayed. Press the “SELECT”
button until the desired parameter light turns on. The display will show the value of the set point for five
(5) seconds. Reviewing set points during a cooking cycle will not alter them or interrupt the cooking cycle.

Changing Set Points During Cooking

1. Push the “START/STOP” momentarily. The “CYCLE ON” light will flash and the control will go
into pause. In this mode the control regulates at the pre-set points but the cook count down timer
will stop.

2. Change the cooking parameters by pressing the “SELECT” button until the desired indicator light
turns on. The display will show the pre-set value.

3. Press the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to change the setting as desired.

4. Resume the cooking cycle by press the “START/STOP” button. The “CYCLE ON” light will come
on indicating that the cooking cycle has resumed.

Canceling the Cooking Cycle

Press and hold the “START/STOP” button until the “CYCLE ON” light turns off. (“STOP” will be
displayed).

Power Failure During The Cooking Cycle

The control will suspend operation retaining set points and cycle times. When power is restored,
operation will resume where left off when the power failed.

Probe (Thermocouple) Diagnostics

If the probe (thermocouple inside the oven) stops working, the control will cancel the cooking cycle and
the display will show “PROB”.

If the probe temperature goes below 50° F (10° C.) or if the controller fails, the display will show “EEEE”
and the controller will go into “STOP” mode.

Important Instruction

A Malfunction Warning Light is mounted on the control unit front panel. This light illuminates when an
overtemperature condition occurs within the Control Unit assembly. If this light goes on, place the
POWER ON/POWER OFF switch in the POWER OFF position and contact an authorized BKI service
agent for corrective action.

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