TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT WARNING: Improper installa- INSTALLATION tion, adjustment, alternation, Oven Description and Specifications ........2 service or maintenance can cause property damage, in- Delivery and Location .
G. S. Blodgett Company since its founding in 1848. performance, and reliability. In its primary applications, it The first 900 oven was marketed in 1940 and while ad- remains unsurpassed for product quality.
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981 - 42” x 32” 911-P - 33” x 22” 961 - 42” x 32” 961-P - 42” x 32” 12” High Compartment 16” High Compartment 901 - 33” x 22” 966 - 42” x 32” 951 - 42” x 32” Figure 1...
Delivery and Location DELIVERY AND INSPECTION OVEN LOCATION All Blodgett ovens are shipped in containers to prevent The well planned and proper placement of your oven will damage. Upon delivery of your new oven: result in long term operator convenience and satisfactory performance.
Installation Oven Assembly PACKAGING CASTER ATTACHMENT Before beginning assembly of the oven, check for all nec- 1. Bolt supports to oven with 1/2-13 hex head bolts essary components. In addition to the oven itself, legs, a (casters with brakes should be facing front of oven.) proper vent, and/or other accessories may be required.
Installation Oven Assembly DOUBLE SECTION ASSEMBLY ULTRA ROKITE DECK 1. Place lower section in predetermined place of instal- 1. Slide the Ultra Rokite shelf through the door opening. lation. Rest the shelf on the deflector and slide to the rear of the oven until it drops into the shelf support.
Installation Oven Assembly STEAM INjECTION 3/8” steam connection As an optional feature, all 900 Series ovens may be sup- on back of oven plied with steam jets for baking hard rolls, and vienna, french or other hard crusted breads. This item is also available as a kit which may be installed in the field.
Installation Ventilation Blodgett gas deck ovens are direct fired. Heat and flue CANOPY TYPE ExHAUST HOOD products from the burners are introduced directly into the A mechanically driven, canopy type exhaust hood is the baking compartment. As a result, improper venting can preferred method of ventilation.
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VENTING PROBLEMS When the installation of a mechanically driven exhaust Blodgett gas deck ovens use the natural principal of heat hood is impractical the oven may be vented by a direct rising as the basic method of ventilation. If the venting of flue arrangement.
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...
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...
Installation Gas Connection PRESSURE REGULATION AND TESTING Each oven is supplied with a regulator to maintain the proper gas pressure. The regulator is essential to the 900 Series ovens are rated from 20,000 to 50,000 BTU/ proper operation of the oven and must be installed. It is Hr.
If you have any Back of Oven 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 Restraint the Blodgett Oven Company at 0011-802-658-6600.
Installation Initial Startup ADjUSTMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH INITIAL INSTAL- LATION Each oven, and its component parts, have been thorough- ly tested and inspected prior to shipment. However, it is often necessary to further test or adjust the oven as part of a normal and proper installation. These adjustments are the responsibility of the installer, or dealer.
Please take the time to read the following safety and op- erating instructions. They are the key to the successful Please take the time to read the following operating in- operation of your Blodgett oven. structions. They are the key to the successful operation of your Blodgett deck oven.
Operation Oven Control CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1. AUTOMATIC SAFETY PILOT VALVE - provides com- plete gas shut-off in the event of pilot failure. 2. MANUAL CONTROL VALVE - provides manual con- trol of gas flow to the main burner through the ther- mostat.
Operation Suggested Times and Temperatures PRODUCT TEMPERATURE COOK TIME Meats Beef Ribs 325ºF (165ºC) rare - 16 mins/lb med - 20 mins/lb well - 25 mins/lb Rolled, boneless 325ºF (165ºC) add 10 mins/lb to above times Hip or rump, boneless 325ºF (165ºC) 30 mins/lb Veal...
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Operation Suggested Times and Temperatures PRODUCT TEMPERATURE COOK TIME Baked Vegetables Bananas 350ºF (175ºC) 15-20 mins/lb Boston Beans 250ºF (120ºC) 8 hrs Carrots 400ºF (200ºC) Until tender Egg plant 350ºF (175ºC) Until tender Macaroni 350ºF (175ºC) 15-25 mins/lb Stuffed peppers 350ºF (175ºC) 25 mins/lb Potatoes...
If maintenance or repairs are required, contact the fac- stainless steel cleaner. Heat tint and heavy discoloration tory, the factory representative or a local Blodgett service may be removed with any non-toxic commercial 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.