BLT-30E - Oven Blodgett - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Commercial Electric Convection Oven
Brand	Blodgett
Model Number	BLT-30E
Construction Material	Stainless Steel Front, Sides, and Top
Door Type	Double-Pane Glass with Cool-Touch Handle
Control Type	Digital Thermostat with Timer
Temperature Range	200°F - 500°F (93°C - 260°C)
Capacity	Full Size (18 x 26 inch sheet pans)
Number of Racks	5 Rack Positions
Interior Dimensions (W x D x H)	29 in x 25 in x 20 in (73.7 cm x 63.5 cm x 50.8 cm)
Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H)	38 in x 35 in x 57 in (96.5 cm x 88.9 cm x 144.8 cm)
Weight	450 lbs (204 kg)
Power Requirements	208-240V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz
Amperage	30 A
Wattage	10.5 kW
Certifications	UL, NSF, CSA
Features	Convection Fan, Cool-Down Cycle, Digital Display, Oven Light
Cleanability	Removable Rack Guides, Porcelain Interior for Easy Wipe-Down
Safety Features	Automatic Shut-Off, High-Limit Thermostat, Cool-Touch Exterior
Warranty	1 Year Parts and Labor
Included Accessories	2 Oven Racks, Instruction Manual

Frequently Asked Questions - BLT-30E Blodgett

How do I preheat the Blodgett BLT-30E oven?

Turn the digital thermostat to the desired temperature and press the Start button. The oven will begin preheating; the display shows the current temperature. Wait until the set temperature is reached before loading food.

What is the recommended cleaning procedure?

Allow the oven to cool completely. Remove racks and soak in warm soapy water. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse and dry thoroughly before reuse.

How do I change the oven light bulb?

Disconnect power to the oven. Remove the glass light cover by turning it counterclockwise. Replace with a standard 40W appliance bulb. Reattach the cover and restore power.

Why is my oven not heating uniformly?

Ensure the convection fan is operating. Check that vents are not blocked. Verify the oven is level. If the issue persists, recalibrate the thermostat or contact a technician.

What type of electrical connection is required?

The BLT-30E requires a 208-240V, 3-phase, 60 Hz supply with a dedicated 30A circuit. Consult a licensed electrician for installation to meet local codes.

How do I calibrate the thermostat?

Place an oven thermometer in the center of the oven. Set the oven to 350°F. After preheating, compare the display to the thermometer. Adjust via the calibration mode (refer to manual). Typically, press and hold the Temp key for 5 seconds to enter calibration.

Can I stack two BLT-30E ovens?

Yes, the BLT-30E is stackable with a stacking kit (sold separately). Ensure the bottom oven is properly leveled and the kit is installed according to instructions.

What does the error code E1 mean?

Error code E1 indicates a probe failure. Turn off the oven, wait a few minutes, and restart. If the error persists, the temperature sensor may need replacement. Contact Blodgett service.

How do I replace the door gasket?

Order a replacement gasket from Blodgett. Remove the old gasket by pulling it out of its channel. Clean the channel, then press the new gasket firmly into place. Ensure it seals evenly around the door.

What is the maximum sheet pan capacity per rack?

Each rack can hold one full-size (18x26 inch) sheet pan. With 5 rack positions, the oven can accommodate up to 5 pans simultaneously when using all positions.

USER MANUAL BLT-30E Blodgett

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BLODGETT®

BLT-E ELECTRIC FLOOR MODEL BRAISING PAN WITH MANUAL TILT INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE

SA® C US

BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY

www.blodgett.com

44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

S00070 Rev B (12/12)

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.

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

SERVICE CONNECTIONS

Electrical connection to be as specified on data plate.

COLD WATER - 3/8" O.D. tubing to faucet (optional)

H HOT WATER - 3/8" O.D. tubing to faucet (optional)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Available kW			Amps Per Line
MODEL STD.	DPT.		kW PH	ASE 208V	220V 240V 380V	415V 480V
BLT-30E	18 12		12	1	57.7	54.5	50.0	N/A N/A	N/A
BLT-40E	27 13			3	33.3	31.5	28.9	18.2 16.7	14.4
Min. Clearance			18	1	86.5	81.8	75.0	N/A N/A	N/A
SIDES	6 [152]			3	50.0	47.2	43.3	27.3	25.0	21.7
BACK	6 [152]		27	3	75.0	70.9	65.0	41.0	37.6	32.5

DIMENSIONS

Model

Shipping Wt.

Capacity

Units

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

2

3

2

3

BLT-30E

501 lbs [228 kg]

30 gallons[114 litres]

inches[mm]

49.75[1264]

32.88[835]

23.50[597]

43.13[1095]

9.25[235]

67.63[1718]

39[991]

43.5[1105]

1063[270]

11.13[283]

BLT-40E

547 lbs [248 kg]

40 gallons[152 litres]

inches[mm]

59[1499]

42.88[1089]

23[584]

52.50[1334]

9.25[235]

67.5[1715]

38.75[984]

43.25[1099]

10.25[260]

10.75[273]

A 3.25 [83] G 2.63 [67] C H B 9.75 [248] 36.63 [930] C H

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]

REAR FLANGED FOOT DETAIL

4 EQUALLY SPACED

∅7/16" [11mm] HOLES

ON 3 [76] B.C.

OPTIONAL DRAW-OFF VALVE E 18.5 [470] D OPTIONAL FAUCET 34 [684] 36.50 [927] F 21 [533] 21.13 [537]

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.

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.

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	12 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
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
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
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

4.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing.

The electric tilting braising pan should be cleansed after each use.

Soak cooking surface with water and a mild soap to remove any food stuck to surface.

Wash entire unit surface with mild detergent and water. Rinse entire unit and dry.

WARNING: Never spray water into electrical controls or components.

Check that pour spout, strainer, cover and sides of unit are cleansed as well as cooking surface.

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

Unit will not operate:

1. Power supply not "ON".
2. Pan not in down position.
3. Defective thermostat or elements.

Pan difficult to tilt:

1. Unit not level.
2. Thrust bearings worn out.
3. Dirt in bearings causing it to bind.
4. Shaft bent.

6.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

1. Grease pivot bearings via lubricating nipple as required. Use Petro-Canada type 0G-2 or equivalent.
2. Check that screws in element terminals are not loose. Loose connections may cause arcing and burn off connection causing element failure.