Blodgett BLP-30E Owner's manual

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BLP-E
ELECTRIC FLOOR MODEL BRAISING PAN WITH
ELECTRIC POWER TILT
INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone [phone] Fax: [phone]
S00068 Rev A (7/04)

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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.
Adequate clearances must be maintained for servicing and proper operation.
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.

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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 15
8.0 Troubleshooting 16

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2.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS
BLP-40E
BLP-30E
MODEL CAPACITY
inches
mm
inches
mm
CBA
DIMENSIONS
UNITS
152 litres
40 gallons
114 litres
30 gallons
1880
74
1156
45.5
851
33.5
1219
48.0
914
36.0
1880
74
12
kW
18
15
N/A
BLP-30E
BLP-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
POUR PATH
29.5 [750]
1.0 [26]
6 [152]
MINIMUM
C
23.5 [597]
OPTIONAL FAUCET
A
5 [127]
33
[838]
37
[940]
4.0 [102]
7.0 [178]
4.0 [101]
B
28
[711]
40.5
[1029]
19.25
[489]
REAR FLANGED FOOT DETAIL
4
7/16" [11mm] HOLES
ON 3 [76] B.C.
EQUALLY SPACED
Ø
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
COLD WATER: 3/8" O.D. tubing to faucet (OPTIONAL)
HOT WATER: 3/8" O.D. tubing to faucet (OPTIONAL)
Single electrical connection required for 208, 240 or 480 volt, single or three phase 60Hz. with ground wire.
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 6" is required.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
Your Blodgett Tilting Braising Pan must be installed in accordance with:
1. In the U.S.A. installation must comply with state and local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). In
Canada installation must comply with Provincial and local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with: C.S.A. C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
2. ANSI NFPA Standard #96, “Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment,” (latest
edition), available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.

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LEVELING 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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Electrical and grounding connections must comply with
the applicable portions of the National Electrical Code and/or other
local codes.
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance disconnect the
electrical power supply and place a tag at the disconnect switch to
indicate that you are working on the circuit.
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.) See warning (page 6). 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.

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SERVICE CONNECTIONS
All internal wiring for the skillet is complete.
Make service connections as indicated on page 4 and electrical connections above.
If a faucet is provided, connect the water supplies 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, 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
Red Temperature Light - Illuminates when heating elements are supplying heat to
the tilting braising pan.
Thermostat - Turns tilting braising pan ON and maintains set
temperature by controlling power supply. Temperature
settings are marked on the control panel in either EC or EF.
Tilt Switch - Push UP to raise tilting braising pan; push DOWN to lower
tilting braising pan.
FIGURE 1
THERMOSTAT
LIGHT OFF
OVEN READY
RED TEMPERATURE LIGHT THERMOSTAT DIAL TILT SWITC
H
UP
DOWN
START UP PROCEDURE
TO TILT SKILLET
DAILY SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
ENSURE THAT THE SKILLET PAN IS IN THE DOWN POSITION.
TURN THERMOSTAT DIAL TO DESIRED SETTING. RED “READY” LIGHT WILL COME ON. WHEN SKILLET HAS
REACHED SET TEMPERATURE, THE “READY” LIGHT WILL GO OFF.
ENSURE THAT THE SKILLET COVER IS RAISED. PUSH AND HOLD THE TILT
SWITCH UNTIL THE DESIRED POSITION IS REACHES.
TURN THERMOSTAT DIAL TO “OFF”.
°F
°C

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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 (reference Cooking Guidelines,
Page 11). 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 cycle
on and off with the heating elements.
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.
DAILY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To turn tilting braising pan off, turn THERMOSTAT dial to OFF.
1. DO NOT try to tilt braising pan with lid down.
2. Make sure the receiving pan is in place.
3. 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.
4. When the braising pan is raised 5Eor more, the heating elements will be turned off
automatically.
5. Food is poured through the removable strainer 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.
FIGURE 2

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5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply before cleaning.
Before cleaning allow the tilting braising pan to cool and then clean it. Keep exposed
cleanable areas of the tilting braising pan clean at all times. Do not get water in
electrical box or any electrical component.
1. Thoroughly wash pan, pouring spout (see Figure 2), lid and exterior surfaces with
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 (Figure 2) with detergent and
warm water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
NOTE
Excessive, consecutive lifts may cause the motor to overheat and activate the thermal
overload causing the motor to shut down.
Should this occur, a cooling off time will be necessary to reset and continue the
lifting operation.

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6.0 COOKING GUIDELINES
The guidelines given below are suggested quantities, temperature settings, and
estimated numbers of orders per load and per hour. When two temperatures are given,
the first is to start the product, and the second to finish the product.
The following temperatures should be used:
Temperature (EF)
Simmering 200 Maximum
Sautéing 225 - 275
Searing 300 - 350
Frying 325 - 375
Grilling 350 - 450
ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
BLP-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLP-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BREAKFAST FOODS
Bacon 3 slices 350 12 2 lbs. 10 3 lbs. 15
Eggs
- Boiled-Hard 1 egg 225 5 50 eggs 50 75 eggs 75
- Boiled-Soft 1 egg 225 8 50 eggs 50 75 eggs 75
- Fried 1 egg 400 4 30 eggs 30 45 eggs 45
- Poached 1 egg 225 5 36 eggs 36 60 eggs 60
- Scrambled 1-1/2 eggs 300-200 1 18 gal. 720 28 gal. 1100
French Toast 3 slices 450 7 35 slices 12 50 slices 17
Regular
Oatmeal
½ cup 250 2 20 lbs.
(100 cups)
500 40 lbs. (200
cups)
1000
Pancakes 2 each 400 10 30 ea. 15 50 ea. 25
FISH
Clams 1 pt. 400 10 10 qts. 20 15 qts. 30
Fish Cakes 2 - 3 oz. 400 5 70 - 3 oz. 35 110 - 3 oz. 55
Haddock Fillet 4 oz. 400 4 60 - 4 oz. 60 90 - 4 oz. 90
Halibut Steak 5 oz. 450 3 60 - 4 oz. 60 90 - 4 oz. 90
Lobster 1 - 1 lb. 350 4 20 - 1 lb. 20 30 - 1 lb. 30
Swordfish 5 oz. 450 3 50 - 5 oz. 50 75 - 5 oz. 75

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ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
BLP-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLP-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
SAUCES, GRAVIES, SOUPS
Brown Gravy 1 oz. 350 - 200 2 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500
Cream Sauce 2 oz. 250 - 175 1 18 gal. 1150 35 gal. 2250
Cream Soup 6 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 375 35 gal. 725
French Onion
Soup
6 oz. 225 1 18 gal. 350 35 gal. 700
Meat Sauce 4 oz. 350 - 200 1 18 gal. 575 35 gal. 1100
VEGETABLES
CANNED 3 oz. 400 6 30 lbs. 125 45 lbs. 200
FRESH
Beans, Wax,
Green
3 oz. 400 3 25 lbs. 125 50 lbs. 250
Beets 3 oz. 400 1 30 lbs. 125 60 lbs. 300
Broccoli 3 oz. 400 3 25 lbs. 125 40 lbs. 200
Cabbage 3 oz. 400 5 20 lbs. 80 30 lbs. 125
Carrots 3 oz. 400 2 35 lbs. 150 70 lbs. 300
Cauliflower 3 oz. 250 5 15 lbs. 75 25 lbs. 125
Corn 1 ear 400 8 50 ears 50 75 ears 75
Potatoes 3 oz. 400 2 40 lbs. 200 60 lbs. 300
Spinach 4 oz. 250 10 6 lbs. 25 9 lbs. 35
Turnips 4 oz. 400 2 20 lbs. 100 30 lbs. 150
FROZEN
Beans, French
Green
3 oz. 400 6 15 lbs. 60 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Lima Beans 3 oz. 250 4 15 lbs. 60 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Broccoli 3 oz. 400 8 12 lbs. 50 18 lbs. 75
Sliced Carrots 3 oz. 250 6 15 lbs. 60 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Small Whole
Carrots
3 oz. 250 3 15 lbs. 50 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Corn 3 oz. 250 18 15 lbs. 50 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Small Whole
Onions
3 oz. 250 7 15 lbs. 50 22-1/2 lbs. 90
Peas 3 oz. 400 10 15 lbs. 75 22-1/2 lbs. 110
Spinach 3 oz. 400 3 15 lbs. 75 22-1/2 lbs. 110

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ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
BLP-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLP-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
DESSERTS, PUDDINGS, SWEET SAUCES
Butterscotch
Sauce
1 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500
Cherry Cobbler 3 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 750 35 gal. 1500
Chocolate
Sauce
1 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 2300 35 gal. 4500
Cornstarch
Pudding
4 oz. 200 1 18 gal. 575 35 gal. 1100
Fruit Gelatin 3 oz. 250 2 18 gal. 750 35 gal. 1500
MEAT-POULTRY
Bacon 3 slices 350 12 2 lbs. 10 3 lbs. 15
BEEF
Amer. Chop
Suey
6 oz. 400 - 225 2 18 gal. 350 35 gal. 700
Beef Stew 8 oz. 300 - 18 gal. 280 35 gal. 560
Corned Beef
Hash
5 oz. 400 5 16 lbs. 50 25 lbs. 75
Cheeseburger 3 oz. 300 12 7 lbs. 35 10 lbs. 50
Hamburger 3 oz. 300 15 7 lbs. 35 10 lbs. 50
Meatballs 1 oz. 400-225 3 12-1/2 lbs. 65 18 lbs. 100
Pot Roast 2 oz. 350-200 120 lbs. 500 180 lbs. 750
Salisbury Steak 5 oz. 400 3 16 lbs. 50 24 lbs. 75
Sirloin Steak 6 oz. 400 5 15 lbs. 40 22-1/2 lbs. 60
Swiss Steak 4 oz. 300-200 1 25 lbs. 110 40 lbs. 160
CHICKEN
Pan Fried 2-1/4's 350 3 50 pieces 25 80 pieces 40
Whole 2 oz. 350-200 16 - 5 lbs. 200 24-5 lbs. 265
FRANKFURTERS
Grilled 2 oz. 300 8 22 lbs. 176 33 lbs. 264
Boiled 2 oz. 250 12 16 lbs. 128 25 lbs. 200
PORK
Ham Steak 3 oz. 400 8 10 lbs. 50 15 lbs. 75
Sausage Links 3 links 350 7 30 lbs. 120 45 lbs. 180
Pork Chops 5 oz. 350 4 15 lbs. 50 25 lbs. 75

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ITEM PORTION TEMP (F) BATCH/HR
BLP-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLP-40E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
MEAT-POULTRY (continued)
TURKEY
Off Carcass 2 oz. 400-200 – 3 26-30 lbs. 200 4 26-30 lbs. 275
On Carcass 2 oz. 400-200 – 4 16-20 lbs. 175 6 16-20 lbs. 265
MISCELLANEOUS
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich
1 sandwich 400 8 35
sandwiches
35 50 sand. 50
Macaroni &
Cheese
8 oz. 200 2 18 gal. 300 35 gal. 525
Rice 4 oz. 350-225 1 20 lbs. raw 320 40 lbs. raw 650
Spaghetti 4 oz. 350-225 2 8 lbs. raw 200 12 lbs. raw 300

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7.0 MAINTENANCE
WARNING: The tilting braising pan and its parts are hot. Use care
when operating, cleaning and servicing the tilting braising pan.
WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply and place a tag at
the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit
before performing any maintenance.
ADJUSTMENTS
All tilting braising pans are adjusted at the factory.
At least twice a year, have an authorized service person clean and adjust the tilting
braising pan for maximum performance.

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8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
HEATING ELEMENTS DO NOT COME ON:
1. Power supply not “ON”.
2. Pan not in down position.
3. Defective thermostat or elements.
4. Defective limit switch or activator mechanism.
5. Defective contactors.
PAN WILL NOT OPERATE (UP OR DOWN):
1. Power supply not “ON”.
2. Motor has overheated and thermal overload has shut down motor. Wait 15 to 20
minutes and try again.
The gear reducer is sealed and permanently lubricated with a high grade synthetic
grease.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Your skillet is equipped with a thermally protected motor which raises and lowers the
pan. Continuous operation of 8 or more cycles may cause the motor to overheat and
shut down. Should this occur wait approximately 15 to 20 minutes for motor to cool.
Motor should then be ready for operation. To avoid this occurring DO NOT run motor
continuously for more than a few cycles.