Local installation codes and/or require- tric appliance. ments may vary. If you have any questions regarding the proper installation and/or operation of your Blodgett oven, Qualified installation personnel must be experienced in please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a...
Today the improvement of food quality is more important (300ºC) for 15 minutes. The oven will then automatically than ever. Vegetables are cooked in the Blodgett Combi- lower to 480ºF (249ºC) to protect the advanced elec- Oven/Steamer without water at the optimal temperature tronic components.
With graphical symbols and storage for 50 prod- The use of high quality insulation impedes excessive heat uct recipes the BCT/BLCT is easy for even inexperienced radiation and saves energy. kitchen staff to operate.
Installation Oven Assembly to Stand Your Blodgett COMBI oven has been shipped with black plastic caps on the corners of its base. In order to mount Note difference in rail your oven to its stand, please do the following: placement 1.
If such an instance exists, it is highly recommended to purchase a heat shield, available from Blodgett. Certain minimum clearances must be maintained be- tween the oven and any combustible or non-combustible •...
Steam Quench DRAIN CONNECTION Blodgett ovens are equipped with a drain system that re- moves surplus water from the oven chamber. This may be condensed water from the products, or it may occur when the oven chamber is cooled down with cold water, or when the oven chamber is cleaned.
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1. The oven is supplied with a chemical bottle holder. The holder can be affixed to either side of the oven. 4. BCT only - The last line is for the delimer. This is the Place it on the stand crossmember.
The safety cutout must be is completed. able to cut off all poles with a total distance of break of at BCT/BLCT-61, 62, 101, 102 and 202 ovens only. The ex- least 3 mm. haust tube can be connected to a ventilation system. In...
Installation Gas Connection GAS PIPING Maximum Capacity of Iron Pipe in Cubic Feet of Natural Gas Per Hour A properly sized gas supply system is essential for maxi- mum oven performance. Piping should be sized to pro- (Pressure drop of 0.5 Inch W.C.) vide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum de- mand of all appliances on the line without loss of pressure NOMINAL SIZE, INCHES...
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If you do not have a pressure testing of that system at test pressures in ex- local distributor, please call Blodgett Combi at 0011-802- cess of 1/2 psig (3.45kPa). 658-6600.
If you do not have a returned to its original position. local distributor, please call Blodgett Combi at 0011-802- 658-6600. Quick Connect Attachment Plate...
Installation Final Check Lists OVEN INTERIOR WARNING!! 1. Check that filter housing is mounted correctly Final check list must be performed by a quali- 2. Check interior light fied installer only. 3. Clean the oven OVEN EXTERIOR 1. Check that the oven has not been damaged in transit CONTROL (dents, scratches, etc.) 1.
DO NOT use tools to turn off the gas control. If the erating instructions. They are the key to the successful gas cannot be turned off manually do not try to re- operation of your Blodgett oven. pair it. Call a qualified service technician. SAFETY TIPS •...
Operation BCT Touchscreen Control Description The BCT/BLCT ovens include the versatile Blodgett BASIC OPERATIONS Combi Touchscreen control. The control features: • To select an item, touch the button on the screen • Multiple cooking modes include Hot Air, Com- •...
Operation Main Menu MAIN MENU DESCRIPTION 1. KEY ICON - Press this key, then enter the code to 5. MANUAL - Press to cook manually using Steam, Hot change type of user. Choices include user, super user Air, CombiSmart, CombiOptima, or Retherm modes. or technician.
Setting the Fan Speed 1. In the TEMPERATURE list, drag your finger up or The BCT has 9 fan speeds to choose from. You can set down to select the desired cook temperature. the fan speed before or during the cook cycle.
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Operation Hot Air Mode Steam Fan Speed Injection Vent Position Steam Injection Timer Setting the Fan Speed Keypad Entry Figure 12...
Cool Down Setting the Fan Speed mode and open the door. The BCT has 9 fan speeds to choose from. You can set • We recommend that you start the steaming process the fan before or during the cook cycle.
This process helps maintain the ap- Setting the Fan Speed pearance and flavor of the product. The BCT has 9 fan speeds to choose from. You can set Tips for Successful Retherming the fan before or during the cook cycle.
Setting the Fan Speed NOTE: To ensure that the oven has reached the correct The BCT has 9 fan speeds to choose from. You can set humidity level, preheat the oven for 5 minutes at the fan before or during the cook cycle.
Operation CombiOptima Mode 3. In the HOUR & MINUTES lists, drag your finger up or NOTE: Not available on mini ovens. down to set the desired cook time. CombiOptima allows you to set an oven temperature and add a specific percentage of humidity. Many products To switch to keypad entry - Swipe you finger from contain a large amount of water, increasing the humid- right to left across the upper portion of TIMER scroll...
Operation Using the Core Probe All Blodgett BCT/BLCT ovens come standard with one 3. Set the vent position if applicable. Refer to instruc- core temperature probe. It is possible to run two core tions on setting the vent position. probes at the same time. An additional probe may be pur- 4.
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Operation Using the Core Probe NORMAL CORE PROBE COOKING COOK & HOLD In the normal mode, the core probe will notify you when Cook & Hold is an extension of Delta-T cooking. The oven the product has reached the desired pull temperature. temperature adjusts relative to the actual core tempera- The cook temperature is constant in the normal mode.
Operation SmartChef Automatic Cooking The SmartChef function provides a number of preset 3. The control displays COOKING ADJUSTMENT SLID- cooking functions for a variety of products. ERS. Make any adjustments you wish to achieve the desired results. Entering the SmartChef Mode 1.
Operation Using Rack Timing The rack timing function enables you to set one or more timers for each individual rack. This way you can cook different products on the same rack or on different racks as long as they can use the same cooking mode. The rack timer can be used in Hot Air, Combi, CombiOptima, Retherm and Steam modes.
Operation Using Advanced Rack Timing The Advanced Rack Timer allows you to create groups of recipes with similar characteristics (cook temperature, humidity level, etc.). The advance rack timer cook screen lets you manage multiple recipes of the same group si- multaneously on separate racks of the oven.
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Operation Using Advanced Rack Timing Creating a Recipe Selecting a Group 1. Select the + key from the bottom of the SETUP 1. From the RACK TIMER MENU screen, select the GROUP screen. number of racks you’d like to use and the group with recipes you wish to use.
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Operation Using Advanced Rack Timing COOKING WITH RACK TIMER Remove Recipes – Drag and drop 1. Press and hold the recipe bar on a rack until a trash NOTE: The top portion of the RACK TIMER COOK can appears to the right. screen contains the recipes in your group.
Operation PreHeat, Cool Down and Proofing The Advanced Menu gives you access to the PreHeat, COOL DOWN CoolDown and Proofing functions. Use this function to quickly cool the oven cavity. For the best results, set the cool down temperature 68°F (20°C) PREHEAT lower than the desired cooking temperature.
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Press OK at the bottom of the Setting the Fan Speed screen to set the timer. The BCT has 9 fan speeds to choose from. You can set 5. When the cook time expires, the oven automatically the fan before or during the cook cycle.
Maintenance Cook to Perfection The cook to perfection function helps recipes compen- To set up Cook To Perfection (CTP) sate for temperature fluctuations. These can occur when 1. From the MAIN MENU select the GEAR ICON. transitioning between recipes with different temperatures, 2.
Operation Programmed Cooking Programmed cooking is simple in the Blodgett BCT Com- At the End of the Cook Cycle bi. Choose from one of a wide variety of pre-programmed 1. When the cook time expires, an alarm sounds and recipes or create your own.
Operation Adding a New Recipe Program 1. From the MAIN MENU, press the RECIPES key. The 8. Choose the desired cook settings for the step. Press CATEGORIES menu is displayed. the right arrow key ► to save your settings. 2. To add a new recipe, press the + in the upper right 9.
Operation Favorites Using Favorites 1. From the MAIN MENU, press the FAVORITES key. 2. Press the desired recipe. The recipes are listed in al- phabetical order. All the steps of the recipe, and the total cooking time are displayed. 3. Touch the START key, to start the oven. The oven starts the preheating process, and displays “load the oven”, when the oven is ready.
Operation The Blodgett BCT/BLCT comes standard with a USB port To Export Recipes from the Oven to the USB located underneath the control compartment. The USB 1. Press Export Recipes. will enable upload and download of product recipes as 2. Select either All Recipes or the appropriate product well as HACCP data.
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Operation To Import and Export Groups and Recipe Files in Ad- 3. In the RACK TIMER MENU screen select the BACK- vance Rack Timer UP key from the bottom left hand corner of the screen. NOTE: Importing - you will be given the option to select 4.
Operation Timed Start Timed Start makes it possible to start the oven using any 4. Select the desired product recipe. programmed recipe before staff arrives. This way, the 5. The display shows Single Timer with the recipe name oven will be hot when you come in in the morning. in the top box and the start time in the second box.
Operation HACCP Library The Blodgett BCP/BLCP comes standard with HACCP To Backup HACCP Data data recording. HACCP enables you to control and docu- 1. From the HACCP menu, press the key labelled Ar- ment production. Data recorded includes production time.
Operation Using the Optional Fat Separation System NOTE: These instructions are for electric models 61, 101, 62 and 102 equipped with the optional Fat Separation System. PRIOR TO USING THE SYSTEM 1. Remove the fat separator plug in the oven cavity. If the plug is not removed during the cooking process the cooking compartment may overflow.
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3. Basin - Slide the basin forward to ensure it is empty. Close the basin before cooking. Check that the drain valve is in the closed position. NOTE: Blodgett recommends adding a note to your recipe with a reminder to check the fat basin. The note should appear before the pre-heat stage.
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DRAINING THE SYSTEM The fat basin must be drained and the interceptor tray must be cleaned after each cook cycle. For high volume pro- duction Blodgett recommendeds purchasing an extra fat interceptor tray. WARNING!! Do not use spray hose to clean fat separator tray as this will fill the fat separator basin quickly causing a potential overflow.
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Operation Using the Optional Fat Separation System 3. When liquid has stopped flowing out of the valve, pull the basin out to finish draining. 4. WIPE DOWN OVEN DOOR GASKET AFTER EACH COOK CYCLE. THIS WILL CONSIDERABLY EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE GASKET.
Combi oven. Cleaning the Exterior Blodgett recommends the following products for cleaning and rinsing of your Blodgett Combi oven. If you choose 1. The exterior of the appliance may be cleaned and to use products other than what Blodgett recommends, kept in good condition with a light oil.
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The Oven/ Steamer requires no lubrication. Contact the factory, the factory representative or a local Blodgett Combi service company to perform maintenance and repairs should they be required. Figure 42...
Maintenance Deliming - BCT only The control keeps track of boiler usage between deliming. Flushing the Boiler When the oven has reached 95% of the time the control The boiler may be flushed to ensure there is no descaling warns the operator that the oven needs to be delimed.
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Maintenance Deliming - BCT only Settings Menu Super User Screen Delime Screen Confirm the oven is empty Delime running screen Delime done screen Figure 43...
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