Blodgett BCH-30E Owner's manual

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BCH-E
ELECTRIC CABINET BASED BRAISING PAN WITH
HEAVY DUTY HYDRAULIC TILT
INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone [phone] Fax: [phone]
S00066 Rev A (5/04)

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be
followed carefully. This manual should be retained for future reference.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING: Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing, operating or servicing this equipment.
This manual should be retained for future reference.
Intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.
Do not attempt to operate this unit in the event of a power failure.
Adequate clearances must be maintained for safe and proper operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
1.0 Important Notes for Installation and Operation ...................................................... 2
2.0 Service Connections .............................................................................................. 4
3.0 Installation Instructions ........................................................................................... 5
4.0 Operation Instructions.............................................................................................. 8
5.0 Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................................ 10
6.0 Cooking Guidelines .............................................................................................. 11
7.0 Maintenance, Hydraulic System ........................................................................... 15
8.0 Adjustments, Pan Speed ...................................................................................... 16
9.0 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 17
Material Safety Data Sheet ............................................................................................. 20

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2.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS
CAPACITY
BCH-40E
MODEL
BCH-30E
inches
mm
mm
inches
AB DCEUNITS
DIMENSIONS
30 gallons
114 litres
40 gallons
152 litres
48.0 42.0
1219 1067
36.0
914
30
762
2443.574.0
11051880 610
33.5
851
74.0
1880 610
24
12
kW
18
15
N/A
BCH-30E
BCH-40E 1815
Available kW
MODEL OPT.STD.
12 N/AN/A
72.1
33.3
86.5
50.0
41.6
1
3
1
3
3
81.8
47.2
68.2
39.4
31.5
N/A
N/A
27.3
22.8
18.2
75.0
43.3
62.5
36.1
28.9
N/A
25.0
N/A
20.9
16.7
AMPS PER LINE
57.7
208V
PHASE
1
220V
54.5
380V
50.0
240V 415V
N/A
N/A
21.7
N/A
18.0
14.4
480V
ELECTRICAL RATINGS
2.5 [64]
27 [686] 4[102]
MINIMUM
23.5 [597]
POUR PATH
C
A
3 [76]
33 [838]
37 [940]
E
D
B
28 [711]
40.5 [1029]
6 [152]
7.5[190]
REAR FLANGED FOOT DETAIL
2
7/16" [11mm] HOLES
ON 2.5 [763] B.C.
EQUALLY SPACED
Ø
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO BE AS SPECIFIED ON DATA PLATE
N/A
N/A
17. 3
N/A
14. 4
11. 5
600V

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3.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the tilting braising
pan is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within
15 days of delivery.
Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the
rating plate located on the left side panel as you face the front of the braising pan. If the
supply and equipment requirements do not agree, contact your dealer or Blodgett.
LOCATION
The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper
operation. A minimum front clearance of 36" and rear clearance of 4" is required.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
Your Blodgett Tilting Braising Pan must be installed in accordance with:
1. In Canada, provincial and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with: C.S.A.
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1or in the U.S.A., U.L. 197 Standard.
2. In the U.S.A., state and local codes, or in absence of local codes, National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition).
ANSI NFPA Standard #96, “Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment,” (latest edition),
available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA,
U.S.A., 02269.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
LEVELLING AND ANCHORING TILTING BRAISING PAN
1. Place tilting braising pan in the installation position.
2. Place a carpenter’s level on top of the braising pan and turn the adjustable feet to
level braising pan side-to-side and front-to-back.
3. Mark hole locations on the floor through the anchoring holes provided in the rear
flanged adjustable feet.
4. Remove tilting braising pan from installation position and drill holes in locations
marked on the floor. (See installation diagram on page 4.) Insert proper anchoring
devices (not supplied).
5. Place tilting braising pan back in the installation position.
6. Place carpenter’s level on top of braising pan and re-level side-to-side and front-to-
back.
7. Bolt and anchor tilting braising pan securely to the floor.
8. Seal bolts and flanged feet with silastic or equivalent compound.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the
applicable portions of the National Electrical Code and/or other local
codes.
WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning
or servicing.
The wiring compartment is located behind the control panel. Refer to Page 4 Service
Connections.
1. Remove the wiring compartment cover and make electrical connections per the
wiring diagram located inside the control housing cover panel. The braising pan
must be grounded in accordance with requirements of the National Electrical Code or
applicable local codes. Connection from incoming lines must be waterproof.
2. Ground skillet to terminal provided in control housing. A wiring diagram is provided
and is located inside the control cover panel.
3. Replace wiring compartment cover.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
All internal wiring for the skillet is complete.
Make service connections as indicated on page 4 and Electrical Connections above.
If faucet is provided connect water supply and check for proper operation.

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4.0 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The tilting braising pan and its parts are hot. Use care when operating,
cleaning and servicing the tilting braising pan.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Using a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, to clean the protective
metal oils from all surface parts and the interior of the tilting braising pan. Follow the
cleaner manufacturer’s directions. Rinse thoroughly and drain the pan. Wipe dry with a
soft clean cloth.
CONTROLS:
TILT SWITCH - Push up to raise tilting braising pan; push down to
lower tilting braising pan.
POWER SWITCH - Turns power on to the lift motor. Note: it is not
necessary to have the power on when using the
braising pan. Turn power on only when you intend to
operate the tilt feature. This will save energy as well as
prevent the motor from overheating.
AMBER LIGHT - Will light when the power is turned on to the lift motor.
THERMOSTAT- Turns tilting braising pan ON and maintains set
temperature by controlling power supply. Temperature
settings range from 150°F (70°C) to 450°F (230°C).
RED TEMPERATURE LIGHT - Will light when heating elements are supplying heat to
the tilting braising pan.

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START-UP PROCEDURE
1. Ensure that the braising pan is in the DOWN position.
2. Turn THERMOSTAT dial to desired temperature. The red TEMPERATURE LIGHT
will come on.
3. When braising pan has reached set temperature, the red TEMPERATURE LIGHT
will go off and the heating elements will shut off. The heating elements will cycle on
and off thereafter to maintain set temperature. The red TEMPERATURE LIGHT will
be on when the heating elements are on, and off when the heating elements are off.
4. Preheat braising pan and allow it to cycle to equalize heat across the entire surface.
5. Water will boil faster with the lid down.
6. Turn THERMOSTAT to OFF when braising pan is not in use.
7. Turn power switch to motor OFF.
DAILY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To turn tilting braising pan off, turn THERMOSTAT dial to OFF.
To turn power to tilt motor off, turn power switch to OFF.
TILTING THE BRAISING PAN
1. DO NOT try to tilt braising pan with lid down.
2. Turn power switch to the ‘ON’ position.
3. Make sure the receiving pan is in place.
4. To tilt braising pan, push and hold TILT SWITCH in the UP mode until desired pan
position has been reached. The braising pan will empty when raised to the top tilt
position. When the braising pan is raised 5 or more, the heating elements will be
turned off automatically. The braising pan will not operate once the pan has been
tilted.
5. Food is poured through the removable strainer (Figure 2) into a food receiving pan
positioned under the lip of the pouring spout (Figure 2).
6. To lower braising pan, push and hold TILT SWITCH in the DOWN mode.

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5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning
or servicing.
After each use, allow the tilting braising pan to cool before cleaning. Keep exposed
cleanable areas of the tilting braising pan clean at all times. Do not get water in
electrical box or on any electrical component.
1. Thoroughly wash pan, pouring spout, (see Figure 2) lid and exterior surfaces with
mild detergent and warm water. If necessary, soak pan to remove food that is stuck
to pan surface. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
2. Clean removable strainer and receiving pan support with mild detergent and warm
water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
FIGURE 2