Blodgett BCS-8E Operator’s Manual
THE BLODGETT COMBI CONVECTION STEAMER
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL: BCSĆ8E
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A Division of G. S. Blodgett Corporation
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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.
A PERSONAL WORD
FROM BLODGETT COMBI
Congratulations on your purchase of the BLODGETT Combi Convection
Steamer. We firmly believe that your choice has been a wise one, and
trust you will receive many years of excellent service from your new
steamer.
The Convection Steamer concept offers completely new potential for
cooking which minimizes shrinkage, while maintaining food's essential
vitamins and valuable nutrients. In addition, you will find that cooking
with the Convection Steamer will save time, labor and extensive cleaning
of both the kitchen and the appliance.
With the Convection Steamer the quality, taste, consistency, and look of
the food are improved, thus endorsing the policy to which we've always
adhered: For Better Cooking!"
Once you've had a chance to use your steamer, please tell us, your dealĆ
er 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 Convection Steamer Way!
Your Service Agency's Address:
Model:
Serial Number:
Your oven was installed by:
Your oven's installation was checked by:
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Blodgett Combi Convection Steamer 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the Combi Convection Steamer 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convection Steamer Features 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation
Instructions 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convection Steamer Location and Ventilation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation and Connection 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leg Attachment 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stacking Ć Double Section Assembly 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Final Check and Adjustments 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
Steamer StartĆUp and ShutĆDown 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Panel 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode Selection and Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
Spray Bottle Operating Procedure 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decalcification 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steaming Guide
General Tips and Procedures 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Original Equipment Limited Warranty
Blodgett COMBI warrants to the original purchaser its Combi Convection Steamers to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for which it is responsible. Blodgett COMBI's obligation under this
warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing without charge any part which is found to be defective
within the earlier of one (1) year from the date of installation or 13 months from the date of shipment from
our factory, together with the labor costs incurred in each repair or replacement, provided equipment
has been unaltered, and has been properly installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with
the Blodgett COMBI Ownership Manuals. This warranty is valid for continental United States, Hawaii,
Alaska, Canada and Mexico.
Blodgett Combi agrees to pay our factory authorized service agent for any labor required to repair
or replace at our option any part which proves to be defective due to defects in material or workmanship
during the warranty period. This warranty includes actual mileage not to exceed fifty (50) miles (100
miles round trip) or travel time not to exceed two (2) hours. Mileage or travel time exceeding the limits will
not be covered unless previously authorized by factory.
This warranty does not cover any defect due to or resulting from handling, abuse, misuse, or harsh
chemical, nor shall it extend to any unit from which the serial number has been removed or altered, or
modifications made by unauthorized service personnel or damage by flood, fire or other acts of God.
Adjustments such as calibrations to the thermostats, leveling, tightening of fasteners or plumbĆ
ing connections normally associated with the original installation are the responsibility of the
dealer or installer and are not covered by Blodgett COMBI under the terms of this warranty.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the dealer, the ownerĆuser, or installing contractor,
and is not covered by this warranty. Many local codes exist, and it is the responsibility of the owner
and installer to comply with these codes.
Steam Generator maintenance is the responsibility of the ownerĆuser, and is not covered by
the warranty. The use of good quality feed water (see owner/operator manual) is the responsibility of
the ownerĆuser. Decalcification of the steam generator should be carried out by the recommended preĆ
ventive maintenance schedule. Steam Generator or steam generator component failure due to imĆ
proper preventive maintenance, the use of poor quality water or scale buildup is not covered unĆ
der the warranty.
The foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether written, oral, or implied, includĆ
ing any warranty of performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose, and supersedes
and excludes any oral warranties or representations, or written warranties or representations, not exĆ
pressly designated in writing as a warranty" or guarantee" of Blodgett COMBI made or implied in any
manual, literature, advertising brochure or other materials. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
In no event shall Blodgett COMBI be liable, directly or indirectly, for special consequential or inciĆ
dental damages, including but not limited to: (i) any loss of business or profits, and (ii) labor, materials or
other charges, claims, losses or damages incurred or suffered from, in connection with or in circumĆ
stances of the working upon, alteration, or repair of any such defective products or parts by persons or
firms other than that of Blodgett COMBI.
Spray bottles and hose assemblies shall be warranted for a period not to exceed the first thirty (30)
days after installation.
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A Division of G. S. Blodgett Corporation
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Introduction
The Blodgett Combi Convection Steamer
Steaming āis āa wellĆknown cooking process freĆ
quently used in restaurant and institutional
kitchens. With the Blodgett Combi Convection
Steamer, it is now possible to enjoy the many adĆ
vantages of steaming, some of which are:
D 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 transĆ
ported with āthe āsame āāpans. āSmall āamounts of
product can be processed efficiently; preĆ
cooked and convenience foods can be reĆ
thermalized within minutes. āMany frozen
foods can be processed without preĆthawing.
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.
D High Quality Foods
Today the improvement of food quality is
more important than ever. With ātheā useāāāofā
steam,ā valuable taste and aroma are preĆ
served 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 product
is not layered as deeply and mushing is
avoided.
D Vitamin Retention
In āthe āBlodgettā āCombi Convection Steamerā viĆ
tamins are not destroyed. This is due to the
shorter cooking times, the use of less or little
water and the use of a low temperature; slightĆ
ly less than 212F/100C.
D Firmness
With the use of steam, overcooking āisā notā a
problem and firmness can be individually
controlled.
D Simultaneously Steaming Different Foods
There is no flavor transfer when cookingā āwithā
ātheā āConvection Steamer. For this reason, variĆ
ous types of food with different cooking times
can be loaded or removed at any point during
the steaming process.
HOW STEAMING WORKS
The Blodgett Combi Convection Steamer gently
cooks food using nonĆpressurized steam. Fresh
steam is directed into the unit from the generaĆ
tor. It is not necessary to add water to foods durĆ
ing the steaming 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:
steam thaw
stew preserve
blanch reconstitute
poach simmer
rethermalize
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