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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Gas Convection Oven MODEL:BFCO-1 Blue Flame 223 W. Rosecrans Ave. Gardena CA 90248 USA Tel : 1.866.677.8500 / 1.310.808.0102 Fax :1.310.808.0242 /1.310.808.0262 WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
ABLE OF ONTENTS Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment. Youwill findthatyournew equipment,hasbeen designedand manufactured tomeetthetougheststandardsintheindustry.Each pieceofequipmentiscarefullyengineered anddesignsareverified throughlaboratorytestsandfieldinstallations.Withproper careandfield maintenance,youwillexperienceyearsofreliable, trouble-free operation.Forbestresults,read this manual carefully. RETAIN THISMANUAL FOR FUTUREREFERENCE. Table of Contents Specifications.........................4 Installation..........................8 Operation..........................13...
PECIFICATIONS NOTICE Localcodesregardinginstallationvarygreatlyfrom oneareatoanother.TheNationalFire Protection Association, Inc.statesinitsNFPA 96latesteditionthatlocalcodesarethe“authorityhaving jurisdiction” whenit comestoinstallationrequirementsfor equipment.Therefore,installations should comply with all local codes. Producerreservestherightto changespecificationsandproductdesign withoutnotice.Such revisionsdo notentitlethebuyertocorrespondingchanges,additions,orreplacementsforpreviously purchased equipment. This product is intended for commercial use only, not for householduse. Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodes,orintheabsenceoflocalcodes,withtheNational FuelGasCode,ANSIZ223.1,Natural GasInstallationCode,CAN/CGA-B149.1,orthePropane InstallationCode CAN/CGA-B149.2,asapplicable, including: Theapplianceanditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbedisconnectedfromthegassupplypiping systemduringanypressuretestingofthatsystemattestpressuresinexcessof1/2psi(3.45 kPa).
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Anadequate gas supplylinetotheunit shouldbe nosmallerthantheinsidediameterofthepipefromthe unit to which it is connected. Purge thesupply line to clean out dust, dirt, or other foreign matter beforeconnecting the lineto the unit. Allpipejointsandconnectionsmustbetestedthoroughlyforgasleaks.Useonly soapywaterfortestingon allgases.NEVERuseanopenflametocheckforgasleaks.Allconnectionsmustbecheckedforleaks after the unit has been put into operation.Test pressure should notexceed 1/4" W.C. Oven Model # of Ovens...
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MINIMUMCLEARANCES WARNING There must be adequate clearance between the left side of the ovens and combustibleconstruction. Minimum Clearance from Minimum Clearance from Combustible Non-Combustible Back 6" 6" Right Side 6" 0" Left Side 6" 0" Adequate clearancemustbeprovidedintheaisletoallowthedoorstoopensufficientlytopermitthe removal of the racks and for serviceability. Althoughno clearanceisrequiredbehindthemotorontherear oftheoven,caremustbe takento provide adequate air circulation to prevent the motor from overheating.
NSTALLATION NOTICE These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void. Localcodesregardinginstallationvarygreatlyfrom oneareatoanother.TheNationalFire Protection Association, Inc.statesinitsNFPA 96latesteditionthatlocalcodesarethe“authorityhaving jurisdiction” whenit comestoinstallationrequirementsfor equipment.Therefore,installations should comply with all local codes. Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodes,orintheabsenceoflocalcodes,withtheNational FuelGasCode,ANSIZ223.1,Natural GasInstallationCode,CAN/CGA-B149.1,orthePropane InstallationCode CAN/CGA-B149.2,asapplicable, including: Theapplianceanditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbedisconnectedfromthegassupplypiping systemduringanypressuretestingofthatsystemattestpressuresinexcessof1/2psi(3.45 kPa). Theappliancemustbeisolatedfrom thegas supplypiping...
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Step 3: Installation of Restraint (Only for Ovens with Casters) NOTICE When this appliance is installed with casters, it must be installed with the caster supplied, a connector complying with either ANSI Z21.69 or CAN/CGA-6.16 and a quick-disconnect device complying with either ANSI Z21.41 or CAN1-6.9. It must be installed with a restraining means to guard against transmission of strain to the connector, as specified in the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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Step 4: Connect Electricity WARNING ELECTRIC GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Thisappliance(120Vovensonly)isequipped withathree-prong(grounding)plugforyourprotection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. NOTICE Thisappliance,wheninstalled,mustbe electrically groundedinaccordance withlocal codes,orinthe absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable.
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Anadequategassupplyisimperative.Undersized orlowpressurelineswillrestrictthevolumeofgas requiredforsatisfactoryperformance.Fluctuationsofmorethan25%onnaturalgasor10%onpropane gaswill create problems and affect burner operating characteristics. AnadequategassupplylinetotheunitshouldbenosmallerthantheI.D.ofthepipefromtheunittowhich it is connected. Purge thesupply line to clean out dust, dirt, or other foreign matterbeforeconnecting the lineto the unit. CAUTION ALLPIPEJOINTSANDCONNECTIONSMUSTBETESTEDTHOROUGHLYFORGASLEAKS. USEONLY SOAPYWATERFORTESTINGONALLGASES. NEVER USEANOPENFLAMETO CHECKFORGASLEAKS.ALL CONNECTIONS MUSTBE CHECKEDFORLEAKSAFTERTHE UNITHAS BEEN PUT INTO OPERATION.
Control Panel FanMode In COOK mode, the fan runs continuouslyexceptwhen thedoors are open. The fan does NOTcycle with the FanSpeed operation of the burners. In COOL Use to select fan speed (HI or mode, the fan runs LOW).The appropriate speed is continuouslyeven if the doors are determined bythe type of food open.
PERATION DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Intheeventagasodorisdetected,shutdownequipmentatthemainshutoffvalve.Immediatelycall the emergency phone number of your gas supplier. CAUTION Toeliminategasbuildupwhichcouldresultinanexplosion,intheeventofmainburnerignition failure a five minute purgeperiod must be observed prior to re-establishing ignition source. NOTICE Foranapplianceequippedwithaconvectionoven,noattemptshouldbemadetooperateoven during a power failure. LIGHTING, RELIGHTING, AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS Tolighttheoven,just switchthepower switch atthe bottom ofthe control paneltothe “ON”position. (The oven isequipped with a direct hot surface ignition system.
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5. Waituntilthe HeatOnindicator hascomeonandgoneoutthree times.Atthattimetheovenwillhave reached the set cooking temperature. 6. Open the oven doors, loadthe product into the oven, and close thedoors. 7. Youcanuse theCookTimerasa reminderofwhentheremovetheloadfromtheoven.Ifsodesired, turntheCookTimerknob untiltheindicatormarkpointstothedesired cookingtime(upto55 minutes). Thetimerknobwillrotate counterclockwiseasthetimerrunsdown,indicating howmuchtimeremains. Youcanturn theknob whilecookingto increase or decreasetheremainingtime.Whenthe timer runs out,abuzzerwillsoundforashorttime,thenturnitself off.(Toimmediatelysilencethebuzzer,turnthe CookTimerknobtotheOFFposition.)Thetimerisareminderto you;thetimerdoesnotcontrolthe oven.
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WARNING THE USEOFALUMINUMFOIL CAN CAUSE HEATDISTRIBUTIONPROBLEMSINOVENS. EXTREMECAREMUST BEUSEDWHENPLACINGALUMINUMFOILINTHEOVEN TOENSURE THATIT DOESNOTBLOCKOR CHANGETHE AIRFLOW. THEUSE OFALUMINUMFOILMAY VOID THE PRODUCTWARRANTY IF ITS USEISASCERTAINEDTOBEAPROBLEM. HOLDING FOOD BEFORE SERVING AnyfooditempreparedinsteamtablepanscanbehelduntilbeingservedbysettingtheHoldthermostat to 160°F. Examples includestuffed porkchops,oysters Rockefeller, and any vegetable entree. COOKING PROBLEMSAND SOLUTIONS If… then…...
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Fish Cakes 10-12 min. 375°F Turkey, 10-12 lbs. 3 hr. 20 min. 225°F Cooking Time Temperature Number of Racks Baked Goods Bread, 2 lb. loaf 35 min. 375°F Biscuits 5-10 min. 400°F Cornbread 18 min. 400°F French Bread 10 min. 375°F Sheet Cake 18-20 min.
LEANING Equipmentissturdilyconstructedofthebestmaterialsandisdesignedtoprovidedurable servicewhentreatedwithordinarycare.Toexpectthebestperformance, yourequipmentmustbe maintainedin good conditionand cleaneddaily.Naturally,theperiodsforthis careand cleaningdepend on the amount and degree ofusage. Following daily and periodic maintenance procedures will enhance long life for your equipment. Climatic conditions(such as saltair) mayrequiremorethorough and frequent cleaning orthelife of theequipment could be adversely affected.
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useordinarysoapandwater(withorwithoutdetergent)appliedwithaspongeorcloth.Drythoroughlywith a clean cloth. Toremovegreaseandfoodsplatter,orcondensed vapors,thathaveBAKEDontheequipment,apply cleansertoadampclothorspongeandrub cleanseronthemetalinthedirectionofthepolishinglineson the metal. Rubbingcleanser, asgently as possible, in the direction of the polished lineswill not mar the finish of the stainless steel. NEVER RUB WITH A CIRCULAR MOTION. Soil and burnt deposits which do notrespondtotheaboveprocedurecanusuallyberemovedbyrubbingthesurface withSCOTCH-BRITE scouringpadsorSTAINLESSscouringpads.DONOTUSEORDINARYSTEELWOOL,asanyparticles leftonthesurfacewillrust andfurtherspoiltheappearanceofthefinish.NEVERUSEAWIREBRUSH, STEEL...
DJUSTMENTS WARNING ADJUSTMENTSANDSERVICEWORKMAY BEPERFORMED ONLYBYA QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIALCOOKINGEQUIPMENT.HOWEVER,TOASSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY FOR RELIABLE SERVICE, DEPENDABLE ADVICE OROTHER ASSISTANCE, AND FOR GENUINE FACTORY PARTS. NOTICE Warrantywillbevoidandthemanufacturerisrelievedofallliabilityifserviceworkisperformedby other than aqualified technician, or if other than genuine replacement parts are installed.
ADJUSTING DOOR SWITCH Thedoorswitchdetectswhenthe oven doors areopen.Asadjustedatthefactory,when thedoorsare openedmorethan2to4inches,theburnersandfanshouldshut off(unlessthefanisswitchedto “COOL” mode). To adjust the door switch, do thefollowing: 1. Remove lower front panel that covers the doorchain mechanism. 2. Close both doors. 3. Checkthatthedoor switch cam is operating the door switch. CAUTION DoNOTadjustthedoorswitchsothattheplungerarmiscompletelydepressedandishittingthe switch body.
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CONTROLPANEL ACCESS Toaccessthecontrolpanelcomponents,removethescrewatthetopofthecontrolpanelandpullthetop ofthecontrolpaneloutanddown(seedrawingbelow). Awiringdiagramfortheovenislocatedontheside ofthecontrol panel assembly. AccessingControlPanelComponents REPLACEMENT CLEANING OF AIR INTAKE GRATEING AND BLOWER FAN WHEEL To clean the air intake grating or blower wheel, do the following: 1. Removeracks and rack guides. 2. Clean intake wire grating with wet rag. If necessary to remove, remove (4) small bolts holding grating in place.
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REPLACING OVEN INTERIOR LAMPS (Use 40 Watt T4, 120 Volt Halogen bulb) (see photos below) Toreplace a lamp inside the oven: 1. Wait until oven is completely cool before performing this procedure. 2. Unplug power cord from power source. 3. Remove all racks and side rack guides on the lamp side of the oven. 4.
Convection Oven Natural to LPgas conversion Procedure Unplug oven from power and disconnect from gas line. Remove lower front burner cover. Open doors and remove screws on top to remove cover...
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Swing control panel forward. To do this, reach under top and loosen control panel knob, then swing panel forward. Remove side panel of oven next to control panel by removing screws on bottom and rear of oven to expose the gas system and electrical system.
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This below, is what you will see. On front of oven, use wrenches to loosen gas line connection to burner manifold.
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Loosen nuts holding manifold pipe to bracket and remove screws in front of manifold bracket holding it to oven frame. Cut cable ties holding electrical wires to manifold assembly (remember where they are so you can replace them with new cable ties during reinstallation.) Pull manifold assembly off gas supply tube remove from oven.
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Using wrench, remove existing gas orifices for Natural Gas, and replace with new LP Gas orifices supplied in conversion kit. Use Loctite 542 thread sealer or equivalent to seal and lock new orifice threads. On side of oven, locate gas control valve. Locate regulator screw cover on top. (Scrape out soft silicone filling screw driver slot.) Use screwdriver to remove cover.
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After cover is removed, use a small screwdriver to carefully turn counterclockwise, the plastic spring retainer ring shown below. Keep turning until ring comes out and existing spring is exposed. Remove the spring.
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Locate the new regulator kit. Carefully remove the new spring in this bag, and place it where the old one was removed. Place the new spring retainer cap on top of the spring and carefully turn it clockwise to begin tightening the spring. Using a fine screwdriver, carefully tighten the retainer ring down until it is 0.20”...
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Screw retaining cap down clockwise to increase pressure to manifold, turn counterclockwise to reduce pressure. When manifold is 11” W.C. as shown, flames and combustion will be optimized and you will see a good blue flame. Turn off oven. Remove oven from gas supply.
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We all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this unit. When service is needed, contact a BLUE FLAME Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number,...
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LIMITED ORIGINAL COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION FORM Fill in the blanks and keep this paper with the original invoice in a safe place for future service purpose. Date of purchase :____________________________________ Model No. : ____________________________________ Serial No. : ____________________________________ Your notes:...
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