BLT-E
ELECTRIC FLOOR MODEL BRAISING PAN WITH
MANUAL TILT
INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone (800) 331-5842, (802) 860-3700 Fax: (802) 864-0183
S00070 Rev A (5/04)
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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.
WARNING: Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing, operating or servicing this equipment.
ADEQUATE CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
Service Connections ....................................................................................................... 4
Installation and Service Connections ..............................................................................5
1.0 Installation Instructions ............................................................................................. 5
2.0 Operation ................................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Cooking Guidelines ..................................................................................................7
4.0 Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................................. 11
5.0 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................12
6.0 Periodic Maintenance ............................................................................................. 12
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS
Electrical connection to be as specified on data plate.
MODEL
BLT-30E
BLT-40E
BLT-30E
BLT-40E
CAPACITYMODEL
30 U.S. gal.
114 litre s
40 U.S. gal.
152 litres
kW
18
27
PHASE
UNITS
inches
mm
inches
mm
3
3
50 1/2
1283
66 1/2
1689
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
208V
50.0
220V
47.2
240V 380V
43.3
65.0 41.075.0 37.670.9
DIMENSIONS
33 3/4
857 222
49 1/2
1257
587 1108
24
610
AMPS PER LINE
27.3
43 5/823 1/8
59 1/2
1511
415V
25.0
8 3/4 11
279 1676
8 3/4
222
279
480V
21.6
32.5
FEDCBA
11
600V
17.3
26.0
G
66
67
1702
A
3 [76]
2 [51]
18.5 [470]
B
C
D
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
36.5 [927]
G
E
36.5 [927]
REAR FLANGED FOOT DETAIL
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EQUALLY SPACED
7/16" [11mm] HOLES
Ø
ON 3 [76] B.C.
21.75 [552]
21 [533]
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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.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
All internal wiring for the skillet is complete.
Make service connections as indicated on page 4.
This must be a waterproof connection from incoming lines.
Ground skillet to terminal provided in control housing. A wiring diagram is provided and
is located inside the control cover panel.
If faucet is provided connect water supply and check for proper operation.
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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.
At the end of cooking turn thermostat to “OFF”, turn power switch “OFF”, remove
product.
WARNING: Never tilt pan with cover down
CAUTION: The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when
operating, cleaning and servicing the appliance.
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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 (EF)
Simmering 200 Maximum
Sautéing 225 - 275
Searing 300 - 350
Frying 325 - 375
Grilling 350 - 450
BLT-30E PER LOAD
ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
BREAKFAST FOODS
Bacon 3 slices 350 12 2 lbs. 10 3 lbs. 15
Eggs
- Boiled-Hard 1 egg 225 5 50 eggs 50 75 eggs 75
- Boiled-Soft 1 egg 225 8 50 eggs 50 75 eggs 75
- Fried 1 egg 400 4 30 eggs 30 45 eggs 45
- Poached 1 egg 225 5 36 eggs 36 60 eggs 60
- Scrambled 1-1/2 eggs 300-200 1 18 gal. 720 28 gal. 1100
French Toast 3 slices 450 7 35 slices 12 50 slices 17
Regular
Oatmeal
Pancakes 2 each 400 10 30 ea. 15 50 ea. 25
Clams 1 pt. 400 10 10 qts. 20 15 qts. 30
Fish Cakes 2 - 3 oz. 400 5 70 - 3 oz. 35 110 - 3 oz. 55
½ cup 250 2 20 lbs.
FISH
QTY PORTIONS
500 40 lbs. (200
(100 cups)
BLT-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
1000
cups)
Haddock Fillet 4 oz. 400 4 60 - 4 oz. 60 90 - 4 oz. 90
Halibut Steak 5 oz. 450 3 60 - 4 oz. 60 90 - 4 oz. 90
Lobster 1 - 1 lb. 350 4 20 - 1 lb. 20 30 - 1 lb. 30
Swordfish 5 oz. 450 3 50 - 5 oz. 50 75 - 5 oz. 75
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BLT-30E PER LOAD
ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
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
QTY PORTIONS
BLT-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
French Onion
Soup
Meat Sauce 4 oz. 350 - 200 1 18 gal. 575 35 gal. 1100
VEGETABLES
CANNED
FRESH
Beans, Wax,
Green
Beets 3 oz. 400 1 30 lbs. 125 60 lbs. 300
Broccoli 3 oz. 400 3 25 lbs. 125 40 lbs. 200
Cabbage 3 oz. 400 5 20 lbs. 80 30 lbs. 125
Carrots 3 oz. 400 2 35 lbs. 150 70 lbs. 300
Cauliflower 3 oz. 250 5 15 lbs. 75 25 lbs. 125
Corn 1 ear 400 8 50 ears 50 75 ears 75
Potatoes 3 oz. 400 2 40 lbs. 200 60 lbs. 300
Spinach 4 oz. 250 10 6 lbs. 25 9 lbs. 35
Turnips 4 oz. 400 2 20 lbs. 100 30 lbs. 150
FROZEN
6 oz. 225 1 18 gal. 350 35 gal. 700
3 oz. 400 6 30 lbs. 125 45 lbs. 200
3 oz. 400 3 25 lbs. 125 50 lbs. 250
Beans, French
Green
Lima Beans 3 oz. 250 4 15 lbs. 60 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Broccoli 3 oz. 400 8 12 lbs. 50 18 lbs. 75
Sliced Carrots 3 oz. 250 6 15 lbs. 60 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Small Whole
Carrots
Corn 3 oz. 250 18 15 lbs. 50 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Small Whole
Onions
Peas 3 oz. 400 10 15 lbs. 75 22-1/2 lbs. 110
Spinach 3 oz. 400 3 15 lbs. 75 22-1/2 lbs. 110
3 oz. 400 6 15 lbs. 60 22-1/2 lbs. 90
3 oz. 250 3 15 lbs. 50 22-1/2 lbs. 90
3 oz. 250 7 15 lbs. 50 22-1/2 lbs. 90
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ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
DESSERTS, PUDDINGS, SWEET SAUCES
BLT-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLT-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
Butterscotch
Sauce
Cherry Cobbler 3 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 750 35 gal. 1500
Chocolate
Sauce
Cornstarch
Pudding
Fruit Gelatin 3 oz. 250 2 18 gal. 750 35 gal. 1500
MEAT-POULTRY
Bacon 3 slices 350 12 2 lbs. 10 3 lbs. 15
BEEF
Amer. Chop
Suey
Beef Stew 8 oz. 300 - 18 gal. 280 35 gal. 560
Corned Beef
Hash
Cheeseburger 3 oz. 300 12 7 lbs. 35 10 lbs. 50
Hamburger 3 oz. 300 15 7 lbs. 35 10 lbs. 50
Meatballs 1 oz. 400-225 3 12-1/2 lbs. 65 18 lbs. 100
1 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500
1 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500
4 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 575 35 gal. 1100
6 oz. 400 - 225 2 18 gal. 350 35 gal. 700
5 oz. 400 5 16 lbs. 50 25 lbs. 75
Pot Roast 2 oz. 350-200 120 lbs. 500 180 lbs. 750
Salisbury Steak 5 oz. 400 3 16 lbs. 50 24 lbs. 75
Sirloin Steak 6 oz. 400 5 15 lbs. 40 22-1/2 lbs. 60
Swiss Steak 4 oz. 300-200 1 25 lbs. 110 40 lbs. 160
CHICKEN
Pan Fried 2-1/4's 350 3 50 pieces 25 80 pieces 40
Whole 2 oz. 350-200 16 - 5 lbs. 200 24-5 lbs. 265
FRANKFURTERS
Grilled 2 oz. 300 8 22 lbs. 176 33 lbs. 264
Boiled 2 oz. 250 12 16 lbs. 128 25 lbs. 200
PORK
Ham Steak 3 oz. 400 8 10 lbs. 50 15 lbs. 75
Sausage Links 3 links 350 7 30 lbs. 120 45 lbs. 180
Pork Chops 5 oz. 350 4 15 lbs. 50 25 lbs. 75
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BLT-30E PER LOAD
ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
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
MISCELLANEOUS
QTY PORTIONS
BLT-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich
Macaroni &
Cheese
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. raw 300
1 sandwich 400 8 35
sandwiches
8 oz. 200 2 18 gal. 300 35 gal. 525
35 50 sand. 50
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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.
Check that pour spout, strainer, cover and sides of unit are cleansed as well as cooking
surface.
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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. Loose connections may
cause arcing and burn off connection causing element failure.
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