Maintenance; Cleaning And Preventative Maintenance - Blodgett DFG-100 XCEL Installation And Operation Manual

DAILY CLEANING
Cleaning the exterior
1. Saturate a cloth with a mild soap and water
mixture. Wipe the oven when it is cold.
2. Dry the oven with a clean cloth.
3. Heat tint and heavy discoloration may be re-
moved with any non-toxic, non-caustic, com-
mercial oven cleaner and stainless steel polish.
Cleaning the interior
Deposits of baked on splatter may be removed with
any non-toxic, non-caustic, food safe, commercial
oven cleaner.
1. Apply cleaner following the manufacturer's di-
rection. Always rub with the grain of the metal.
WEEKLY CLEANING
1. Remove any loose debris or particle buildup
from the racks, rack supports, baffle, blower
wheel and temperature probe.
MONTHLY CLEANING
Clean racks, rack supports, baffle and blower
wheel
1. Remove the racks, rack supports and baffle.
2. Hold the blower wheel with a gloved hand.
3. Use an L-shaped brush to clean the fins on the
blower wheel.
4. Use a hand brush to clean the center portion
of the blower wheel.
5. Wipe around the fan with a damp towel.
6. Soak racks, supports and baffle in a solution
of non-toxic, non-caustic, food safe, commer-
cial oven cleaner. Allow to soak overnight if
necessary.
7. Reinstall parts.
Clean temperature probe
1. Use a damp towel to wipe the probe. Handle
with care.
Clean cooling fan
1. Brush off the cooling fan located on the back
of the oven behind the control compartment.

Maintenance

Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Annual Maintenance
The following checks should be part of an annual
scheduled maintenance. This maintenance must
be performed by an authorized service agency.
Contact your local Blodgett service company, a
factory representative or the Blodgett Oven com-
pany.
1. Check venting system.
2. Check gas pressure.
3. Check for proper burner flame.
4. Check temperature calibration.
5. Adjust and grease door switch for proper clo-
sure.
6. Clean any debris out of control tray. Check for
loose connections. Replace any discolored
connections.
WARNING!!
Always disconnect the appliance from the
power supply before servicing or cleaning.
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