Blodgett BCS-6 Operator’s Manual

BCSĆ6

ELECTRIC COOKING APPLIANCES

INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

BLODGETT COMBI

www.blodgett.com

44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone (800) 331Ć5842, (802) 860Ć3700 Fax: (802)864Ć0183

PN R7701 Rev F (4/09)

E 2009 - Blodgett Combi

A PERSONAL WORD

FROM BLODGETT COMBI

Congratulations on your purchase of a BLODGETT Combi appliance. We
firmly believe that your choice has been a wise one, and trust you will reĆ
ceive many years of excellent service from your new Combi.

You will find that cooking with Combi appliances saves time, labor and
extensive cleaning of both the kitchen and the unit.

With Combi appliances the quality, taste, consistency, and look of your
food are improved, thus endorsing the policy to which we've always adĆ
hered: For Better Cooking!"

Once you've had a chance to use your Combi, please tell us, your dealer
and colleagues about any creative and interesting applications you have
discovered; exchange ideas with other users. Be sure to advise us or
your dealer immediately should any mechanical or technical problems
be encountered (...we're here to help!) and above all Enjoy Cooking the
BLODGETT Combi Way!

For information on cooking, please refer to our separate cooking guide.

IMPORTANT

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INĆ
STALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INĆ
STRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR
SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

The information contained in this manual is important for the proper
installation, use, and maintenance of this oven. Adherence to these
procedures and instructions will result in satisfactory baking results
and long, trouble free service. Please read this manual carefully and
retain it for future reference.

Errors: Descriptive, typographic or pictorial errors are subject to correcĆ

tion. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Your Service Agency's Address:

Model:

Serial Number:

Your oven was installed by:

Your startĆup inspection service was
performed:

Date:

ASAP:

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Convection Steamer 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Description of the Convection Steamer 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steamer Features 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation

Owner's Responsibilities 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Location 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Agency Approvals 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Utility Connections 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Utility Connections 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leg Attachment 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stacking 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustments 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Final Check Lists 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation

Standard Controls 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Push Button Power Saver" Control 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance

Spray Bottle Operating Procedure 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Decalcification 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

The Convection Steamer

Steaming āis āa wellĆknown cooking process freĆ
quently used in restaurant and institutional kitchĆ
ens. With the Blodgett Convection Steamer, it is
now possible to enjoy the many advantages of
steaming, some of which are:

Simplified Work Process

The work process is simplified since products are
prepared on or in steam table āpans āand trays.
Food can be cooked, stored, and transported with
āthe āsame āāpans. āSmall āamounts of product can be
processed efficiently; preĆcooked and conveĆ
nience foods can be rethermalized within minutes.
āMany frozen foods can be processed without preĆ
thawing. This flexibility in preparation reduces the
need for kettles and steam tables since there is no
need for large amounts of food to be kept warm for
long periods of time.

High Quality Foods

Today the improvement of food quality is more imĆ
portant than ever. With ātheā useāāā ofā steam,ā valuable
taste and aroma are preserved since steamed
foods retain their own natural taste. During the
steaming process foods retain the nutrients and
vitamins which are lost in water during boiling.
Therefore when compared, steamed foods have
much better color than foods that have been
boiled. āAlso,ā by using shallow containers the prodĆ
uct is not layered as deeply and mushing is
avoided.

Vitamin Retention

HOW STEAMING WORKS

The Blodgett Convection Steamer gently cooks
food using nonĆpressurized steam. Fresh steam is
directed into the unit from the generator. It is not
necessary to add water to foods during the steamĆ
ing process.

WHAT CAN BE STEAMED

Vegetables, side dishes, fish, meat, poultry, diet
foods, garnishes, dumplings, casseroles, meat
loaf, fruits, desserts and eggs.

In the Steam mode you can:

D steam
D defrost
D blanch
D poach
D rethermalize

In āthe āBlodgettā Convection Steamerā vitamins are not
destroyed. This is due to the shorter cooking times,
the use of less or little water and the use of a low temĆ
perature; slightly less than 212_F (100_C).

Firmness

With the use of steam, overcooking āisā notā a probĆ
lem and firmness can be individually controlled.

Simultaneously Steaming Different Foods

There is no flavor transfer when cookingā āwithā ātheā
āConvection Steamer. For this reason, various
types of food with different cooking times can be
loaded or removed at any point during the steamĆ
ing process.

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Introduction

Description of the Convection Steamer

ABOUT THE CONVECTION STEAMER

Blodgett Convection Steamers are quality proĆ
duced using highĆgrade stainless steel with first
class workmanship.

The high performance fresh steam generator with
its control system makes it possible to enjoy all of
the advantages of a high quality steamer at the
flick of a switch. Fresh steam enters the steamer
cavity without pressure and is circulated at high
speed. This process enables quick and gentle
cooking and ensures high quality food while proĆ
viding convenient working methods. The steam
generator is completely automatic and protected
from running dry.

A patented quench system keeps the air in the
steamer clean. Fumes are extracted from the
appliance, quenched, and directed out through
the condenser drain. This exhaust system results
in better quality foods and no flavor transfer. The
fan, which is guarded against accidental finger
contact, is driven by a quiet and powerful motor.
The condenser draws out excess steam from the
appliance. Condensation and waste water, which
result during steaming and cleaning, are continuĆ
ously drained.

The use of high quality insulation impedes excesĆ
sive heat radiation and saves energy.

The Convection Steamer has optional adjustable
legs which adapt easily to slightly uneven surfaces
and optional floor stands which are designed for
use with all of the tabletop models.

STEAMER OPERATION

The practical door, with a viewing window, has a
wide swing radius and handle which can be operĆ
ated easily, even with wet or greasy hands.

NOTE: Some models may be supplied with a solĆ

id door.

Ease of operation is guaranteed through the simĆ
ple arrangement of the controls. Graphic symbols
make the appliance easy for even inexperienced
kitchen staff to operate. Steam can be selected
with one switch.

The steamer is designed for easy care and is
welded water tight so that the internal cooking
cavity may be rinsed with a hose after the steam
cleaning process. For more detailed instructions
refer to the Maintenance section of this manual.

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