Operation – Blodgett BLP-G Series User Manual
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OM-BLT/BLP-G 11
Operation
b. To Turn Off Pan -
1. Set the thermostat to “OFF”.
2. Set Power Switch to “OFF.”
3. For a prolonged shut-off period:
(a) Set the thermostat to “OFF”.
(b) Turn the main gas valve OFF (handle at right angles to the
gas pipe).
(c) Disconnect the electrical power from the unit.
c. If Power Fails -
1. Do not try to operate the unit until power is restored.
2. When power is restored, follow directions under “To Start Pan.”
3. For Models with Optional Standing-Flame Pilot
NOTE: These models can be operated without a 115 Volt power supply. In
case of a power failure, the unit can continue to operate.
a. To Start Pan -
1. Set thermostat to “OFF”.
2. Light gas pilot.
(a) Set knob on Combination Gas Control Valve to “OFF” by
depressing the knob slightly and turning it clockwise.
(b) Turn the main supply gas valve ON (parallel to the gas
pipe).
(c) Tilt the pan, so the pilot burner is easier to reach.
(d) Hold a lighted match at the pilot burner, while you depress
the knob on the Combination Control and turn it counter-
clockwise to the “PILOT” position. Continue to hold the
knob down for 60 seconds.
(e) Release the knob. The pilot flame should stay lighted.
(f) Turn the knob counterclockwise to “ON”.
3. Lower the pan tilt to horizontal or cooking position.
4. Turn the thermostat dial to the desired temperature.
b. To Turn Off Pan -
1. Set the thermostat dial to “OFF”.
2. To turn off the gas pilot, depress the knob on the Combination
Control and turn it clockwise to “OFF”.
c. To Relight Pilot -
1. Close the main supply gas valve.
2. Set the thermostat to “OFF”.
3. Depress the knob on the Combination Control and turn it
clockwise to “OFF”.
4. Wait 5 minutes, then proceed as instructed at “To Start Pan”
above.
CAUTION
DO NOT HEAT AN EMPTY PAN FOR
MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES AT A
SETTING HIGHER THAN 300°F.
DAMAGE TO THE PAN COULD RESULT.
CAUTION
KEEP FLOORS IN BRAISING PAN WORK
AREA CLEAN AND DRY. IF SPILLS OCCUR,
CLEAN IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID THE
DANGER OF SLIPS OR FALLS.
CAUTION
REPLACE THE HOLE PLUG BEFORE
CLEANING OTHERWISE WATER COULD
ENTER THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX
AND DAMAGE THE PARTS.