4 inches in any configuration. In addition, the Mini-Rack moves large amounts of air at low velocity to ensure a oven is capable of producing large volumes of steam for consistently even bake. The Blodgett rack slide sytem al- bagels or similar products. GaS RaTInGS - XR8-G/aB...
InSPECTIOn It is essential that an adequate air supply to the oven be maintained to provide a sufficient flow of combustion and All Blodgett ovens are shipped in containers to prevent ventilation air. damage. Upon delivery of your new oven: •...
Installation Oven assembly aSSEMBLY TO STand 1. Center the oven frame on top of the stand so that the 3. Align the two bolt holes on each side of the stand with oven overhangs at both the front and back. the two threaded holes on each side of the oven.
Local installation codes and/or require- ments may vary. If you have any questions regarding the proper installation and/or operation of your Blodgett oven, please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a local distributor, please call the Blodgett Oven Company at 0011-802-658-6600.
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Installation Ventilation (XR8-G only) direct Flue arrangement Installing the draft hood When the installation of a mechanically driven exhaust Ovens ordered for direct venting are supplied with a draft hood is impractical the oven may be vented by a direct hood.
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...
NOTE: BTU values in the following example are for natu- 1460 2750 ral gas. 1180 2200 You purchase a XR8-G rack oven to add to your existing 1900 cook line. 1680 1. Add the BTU rating of your current appliances. 1520...
Installation Gas Connection (XR8-G only) PRESSURE REGULaTIOn and TESTInG XR8-G ovens are rated at 110,000 BTU/Hr. (32 kW) (116 Each oven is supplied with a regulator to maintain the MJ/hr). Each oven has been adjusted at the factory to proper gas pressure. The regulator is essential to the operate with the type of gas specified on the rating plate.
If you have any bracket. questions regarding the proper installation and/or opera- tion of your Blodgett oven, please contact your local dis- tributor. If you do not have a local distributor, please call the Blodgett Oven Company at 0011-802-658-6600.
Installation Plumbing and Electrical Connections PLUMBInG COnnECTIOnS ELECTRICaL COnnECTIOnS all Models WaRnInG!! NOTE: Electrical connections must be performed by a Plumbing connections must comply with ap- qualified installer only. plicable sanitary, safety and plumbing codes. Before making any electrical connections to these appli- Water Connections ances, check that the power supply is adequate for the Water supply should meet the following conditions.
Verify that the manifold pressure is correct. The manifold pressure can be checked at the outlet pres- sure tap located on the burner gas manifold elbow located on top of the oven. (XR8-G only) • If the above pressure readings are set to the recom- mended pressure requirements, allow the oven to burn-off for two hours with oven vent opened.
• If the oven needs to be moved for any reason, the gas must be turned off and disconnected from the What to do if you smell gas (XR8-G only): unit before removing the restraint cable. Reconnect • DO NOT try to light any appliance.
Operation Standard Control COnTROL dESCRIPTIOn 1. POWER SWITCH - controls power to the oven 2. DISPLAY - displays time, temperature and program- ming information Solid State Digital 3. HEAT LED - lights when the burners are on OVEN OVEN 4. READY LED - lights when oven has reached the pre- set temperature 5.
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Operation Standard Control OPERaTIOn Oven Startup at the End of the Bake Cycle 1. Be sure the GAS SHUTOFF SWITCH (13) is in the 1. At the end of the bake cycle, an alarm sounds, the on position. display reads DONE and the rack continues to ro- tate until the door is opened.
Operation MenuSelect™ Control COnTROL dESCRIPTIOn 1. START/STOP KEY - press to start, cancel or pause the bake 2. COOL DOWN KEY - initiates oven cool down cycle 3. BAKE MORE KEY - press at the end of a bake cycle to add additional bake time in one minute increments.
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Operation MenuSelect™ Control OPERaTIOn Oven Startup Programmed Baking Mode 1. Be sure the GAS SHUTOFF SWITCH (17) and CIR- 1. Turn the DIAL (5) until the name of the product is CUIT BREAKER (16) are in the on position. The dis- highlighted.
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Operation MenuSelect™ Control USInG ThE USB PORT PROGRaMMInG 1. Remove the cover to the USB port and insert the USB Entering the Program Mode drive. 1. Press the PROGRAM KEY (12). If the control is pass- word protected, the display reads ENTER CODE. 2.
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Operation MenuSelect™ Control Programming a Product Recipe 8. Rotate the dial, or use the alpha/numeric keypad to set the vent position. The vent may be opened from NOTE: The control can hold 100 recipes. Each recipe 0% to 100%. Press the center of the dial to set the may have up to 6 cooking stages.
Operation General Guidelines for Operating Personnel COOK TIMES and TEMPERaTURES OPERaTInG TIPS Preheating the oven Pans and Racks Always preheat the oven before baking or roasting. We Product or pan height determines how many racks are recommend preheating 50ºF (28ºC) above the bake tem- used.
2. Dry the oven with a clean cloth. If maintenance or repairs are required, contact your local Clean interior parts as follows: Blodgett service company, a factory representative or the 1. Pull up on the spring loaded pin on the bottom of the Blodgett Oven company.
*Denotes remedy is a difficult operation and should be performed by qualified personnel only. It is recommended, how- ever, that All repairs and/or adjustments be done by your local Blodgett service agency and not by the owner/operator. Blodgett cannot assume responsibility for damage as a result of servicing done by unqualified personnel.
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