Blodgett BLP-E Series - Manual (Page 12)

10 OM-BLT/BLP-E
Operation
C. Cooking
1. To simmer or slowly heat an item, set the dial at 210°F or lower. Put the
cover down to minimize moisture loss, or leave it up to help dry or reduce the
product. Set the thermostat higher to cook or drive off moisture faster. You
may adjust the thermostat to any setting to cook the item exactly as required.
2. Leave the cover vent open to let excess steam escape. For long simmering
operations, you may wish to close the vent to retain moisture.
3. To check progress when the cover is closed, lift the handle of the vent
cover slightly, and move it quickly to either side.
4. Standing to one side of the pan (to avoid the steam that will be released)
grasp the nearer corner of the cover handle and raise the cover. The cover
will stay in the open position until you push it down.
5. To pour product, remove grease, or assist in cleaning, first raise the cover,
then tilt the pan forward by turning the tilting handwheel. When you stop
turning the wheel, the pan body will hold its position.
6. To return the pan to the horizontal position, turn the wheel counter-
clockwise.
7. To turn the pan off, turn the thermostat to the “OFF” position.
D. Routine Clean-Up
After each use, turn the thermostat to “OFF” and clean all food contact surfaces
to ensure proper sanitation. At the end of the day, or at least once every 24
hours, turn off the heat and shut off electric power to the unit and clean both
the interior and exterior of the pan. See Page 12 for more detailed cleaning
instructions.
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
DO NOT OVERFILL THE BRAISING PAN
WHEN COOKING, HOLDING OR
CLEANING. KEEP LIQUIDS AT LEAST 2-3”
(5-8 cm) BELOW THE PAN BODY RIM TO
ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING,
BOILING PRODUCT AND
SAFE TRANSFER.
WARNING
AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM
ESCAPING FROM THE COVER VENT.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
EQUIPMENT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN
CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
BURNS. AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH
HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE BRAISING PAN.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING
ITEMS IN SAUCE OR MELTED FAT CAN
SLIDE FORWARD SUDDENLY DURING TILTING
AND SPLASH THE HOT LIQUID.