Blodgett Convection Oven

Blodgett Commercial Convection Ovens: What You Need to Know

Blodgett convection ovens are designed for long service lives with minimal maintenance requirements. No matter the line, each unit is constructed with a full-welded, extruded angle iron frame for maximum durability. Blodgett commercial convection ovens are insulated with a layer of Superwool HT that improves heat retention, and their turnbuckle assemblies ensure simple door operation. To prevent rusting, each unit is made with a double porcelainized interior surface. Before we cover general queries on Blodgett convection ovens, we'll discuss the available options:

• Electric vs. Gas: Blodgett electric convection ovens are built with heating elements that generate a dry heat ideal for broiling or making crispy foods. Conversely, Blodgett gas convection ovens rely on burner ignition and are quicker to heat up.
• Half Size vs. Full Size: Blodgett half-size convection ovens hold less product than full-size units, so they're suitable for low-volume foodservice businesses. If the establishment experiences high levels of traffic, a Blodgett full-size convection oven is best.
• Single vs. Double: Blodgett single-deck ovens are equipped with a moderate amount of space for low-volume kitchens. Because of their smaller capacity, they're the more economical alternative to Blodgett double convection ovens, which are constructed for high-output kitchens.

Common Questions About Blodgett Convection Ovens

How do you use a Blodgett commercial convection oven?

Although Blodgett convection ovens have similar designs, each line brings a unique set of features to your operation. We'll go over a few different configurations and their functions here.

• Blodgett SHO Convection Oven: This unit functions as a basic convection oven, and its general controls are standard on all Blodgett commercial convection ovens. At the top left corner of the control panel is a fan switch with two speeds: high and low. To the right of the fan control is the manual/auto switch. Manual is the cool-down function, while auto should be used for running the oven. The temperature oven-ready light is located below these switches and above the dial thermostat; operators can use it to set the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Below the thermostat is the dial timer, which can be set as high as 60 minutes; the oven will buzz when cook time is complete. Blodgett electric convection ovens are designed with a circuit breaker switch operators can flip at any point while cooking. In place of a breaker switch, gas units have a switch labeled "gas shutdown."
• Blodgett CBT Convection Oven: Before cooking in this unit, set the temperature 25 to 50 degrees lower than you'd set for a range or deck oven, but preheat it 25 to 50 degrees higher than the desired set temperature; this compensates for opening the door and loading cold product. However, you must remember to turn the oven temperature back to the desired temperature when loading is complete. Cook times will vary based on the size of the load, so check on product halfway through the bake time. The unit's fans are responsible for keeping it heated and must remain running throughout cooking.
• Blodgett HV Convection Oven: Units in Blodgett's HydroVection™ series provide operators with more features and controls than those in the economical SHO series, including a digital display, a knob that changes the disposition of cooking variables, a probe key that enables cook-and-serve and cook-and-hold applications, and more. For a basic manual cook, turn on the oven by pressing the power key, which will sound when pressed. Then set the temperature, humidity level, and time in minutes or seconds. When the oven is ready, it will sound a tone, alerting operators to press the start key.

How do you clean a Blodgett convection oven?

Before cleaning your oven, you'll need to have some tools at hand:

• Screwdriver
• Rubber gloves
• Safety glasses
• Two rags
• Glass cleaner
• Stainless steel cleaner
• Oven cleaner

Remember to only clean the oven when it's cold.

1. Saturate a clean cloth with stainless steel cleaner and wipe it into the exterior metal. Follow this by drying the metal with a clean cloth and buffering out the exterior.
2. Before cleaning the interior, remove the racks and rack supports. The removal process in some configurations will require removing screws.
3. Soak the racks and rack supports in a water-ammonia solution.
4. Put on the safety glasses and gloves.
5. Spray the interior and allow 10 to 20 minutes for soaking. When spraying, avoid the blower wheel.
6. After soaking is complete, wipe away the residual cleaner with a clean, damp rag.
7. Reinstall the racks, rack supports, and screw(s).
8. Be sure the air intake or cooling fan behind the oven is free of dirt and debris by wiping it with a damp rag.

How do you read a Blodgett commercial convection oven serial number?

Blodgett serial numbers consist of three components:

• The first six numbers are the date code, which includes the month, day, and year the oven was manufactured. For example, a unit made on Jan. 25, 2021, will be printed "012521."
• The letter model code follows the date code and consists of two letters that indicate the equipment model. BX represents the CTB Excel, while XF is the SHO-E.
• The factory sequence code contains three numbers after the letter code and would look something like "007."