Blodgett BLT-30E Owner's manual

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BLT-E
ELECTRIC FLOOR MODEL BRAISING PAN WITH
MANUAL TILT
INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone [phone] Fax: [phone]
S00070 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.
ADEQUATE CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION.
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
Service Connections ....................................................................................................... 4
Installation and Service Connections .............................................................................. 5
1.0 Installation Instructions ............................................................................................. 5
2.0 Operation ................................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Cooking Guidelines .................................................................................................. 7
4.0 Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................................. 11
5.0 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 12
6.0 Periodic Maintenance ............................................................................................. 12

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SERVICE CONNECTIONS
DIMENSIONS
FEDCBA
mm
inches
mm
inches
CAPACITYMODEL
30 U.S. gal.
114 litres
40 U.S. gal.
152 litres
BLT-30E
BLT-40E 1257
49 1/2
1689
66 1/2
610
24
1511
59 1/2
279
11
1702
67
G
222
8 3/4
50 1/2
1283
33 3/4
857 222
43 5/823 1/8
587 1108
8 3/4 11
279 1676
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UNITS
BLT-40E
MODEL
BLT-30E
65.0 41.075.0 37.670.9
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
208V
50.0 47.2
220V
43.3
AMPS PER LINE
240V 380V
27.3
415V
25.0
3
PHASE
3
27
kW
18
480V
32.5
21.6
600V
17.3
26.0
G
21.75 [552]
21 [533]
C
B
3 [76]
A
2 [51]
36.5 [927]
D
E
36.5 [927]
18.5 [470]
REAR FLANGED FOOT DETAIL
4
7/16" [11mm] HOLES
ON 3 [76] B.C.
EQUALLY SPACED
Ø
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
Electrical connection to be as specified on data plate.

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INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS
1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Set braising pan in place, level appliance using spirit level. Mark hole locations on floor
through anchoring holes provided in flanged adjustable feet.
Remove appliance and drill holes in locations marked on floor and insert proper
anchoring devices.
Re-level the appliance, leveling the unit left to right and front to back.
Bolt and anchor appliance securely to the floor. Seal bolts and flanged feet with Silastic
or equivalent compound.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
All internal wiring for the skillet is complete.
Make service connections as indicated on page 4.
This must be a waterproof connection from incoming lines.
Ground skillet to terminal provided in control housing. A wiring diagram is provided and
is located inside the control cover panel.
If faucet is provided connect water supply and check for proper operation.

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2.0 OPERATION
Ensure the power supply is connected to unit and that circuit breakers are on.
Tilt braising pan to ascertain that it moves easily. Turn handle as far as it will go and
return to upright position.
Turn power switch “ON”. Preheat braising pan and allow it to cycle thus equalizing heat
across entire pan surface. Cooking should be done at various temperature settings on
the dial as determined by the user. Cooking will occur faster with the cover down.
At the end of cooking turn thermostat to “OFF”, turn power switch “OFF”, remove
product.
WARNING: Never tilt pan with cover down
CAUTION: The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when
operating, cleaning and servicing the appliance.

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3.0 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
BLT-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLT-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
BLT-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLT-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
BLT-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLT-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
BLT-30E PER LOAD
QTY PORTIONS
BLT-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