Operating Instructions; Operation; Controls; Preheat - Blodgett SN-3E Installation Operation & Maintenance

Operating Instructions

OPERATION

When set to ON, your steamer has been factory set to
maintain the generator standby temperature just below
the boiling point, approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit,
in READY mode.

CONTROLS

Main Power Switch:
ON
Boiler will automatically fill with wa-
ter and begin heating to STANDBY
temperature.
OFF The boiler will drain.
DELIME Closes the drain valve while CLR
liquid is being poured into the gen-
erator during the delime procedure.
Ready Light
When lit, indicates steam genera-
tor has reached 205 degrees Fahr-
enheit and is ready for the cooking
cycle.
Cooking Light When lit, indicates that a cooking
cycle is in progress.
Timer Set the cooking time (0 to 60 min-
utes) - steam cooking will begin
when the door is closed. The cook-
ing cycle will be interrupted if the
door is opened during the cook-
ing cycle; resume cooking by clos-
ing the door. When done, a buzzer
sounds and steam stops being sup-
plied to the cooking chamber. Turn
timer OFF to stop the buzzer.

PREHEAT

Turn the main power switch ON. When the ready light
comes on, set the timer to 1 minute to preheat the com-
partment. This should be done when the steamer is first
used for the day or whenever the chamber is cold. The
door should be closed during the preheat cycle. COOK-
ING light is lit.
When the buzzer sounds, turn the timer to OFF. The
steamer is now ready to cook.

COOK

After the preheat cycle, the READY light should be ON.
Place pans of food in the cooking chamber. Close the
door. Set the timer. Steam flows into the compartment
and the COOKING light is lit. Opening the door will inter-
rupt cooking; resume by closing the door.
At the end of the cooking cycle, the COOKING light goes
off, the buzzer sounds and steam stops being supplied to
the cooking chamber. To stop the buzzer, turn the timer
OPERATION
to OFF.

SHUTDOWN

Turn the main power switch OFF – the boiler will auto-
matically blow down. Leave the compartment door open
to allow the inside to dry out.
For an extended shutdown, turn the main power switch
OFF, turn power and water supply OFF.
Each compartment is equipped with a removable
drain screen. Frequently check the drain screen for
accumulation of food particles. Should food particles
accumulate against, or clog the drain screen, remove
it, clean it thoroughly and then replace it in its original
position.
Frequently check that the compartment drain and plumb-
ing is free of all obstructions. Never place food contain-
ers, food or food portion bags in the cooking compart-
ment in such a way that the compartment drain becomes
obstructed.

CONSTANT STEAM FEATURE - OPTIONAL

A switch has been added to control this feature. It is locat-
ed below the timer under the heading "COOKING MODE".
Operation for Timed Cooking
This switch must be positioned to the right, towards the
heading "TIMED COOKING". The operator then must se-
lect the time required for the cooking by setting the timer
dial to the desired time from "0 to "60" minutes. At the end
of the cook time an audible buzzer will sound.
Operation for Constant Steam
The switch must be positioned to the left towards the
heading "CONTINUOUS COOKING". This mode will pro-
vide continuous steam to the cooking chamber until the
operator either turns the selector switch to the "TIMED
COOKING" position, or turns the power switch to the
"OFF" position.
SHUT DOWN
Turn timer dial to the "OFF" position. Turn main power
switch to the "OFF" position.
For an extended shutdown, turn the main power switch
off, turn power and water supply off.
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