Blodgett SBC-E Series - Manual (Page 13)

OM-SBC-E 11
Cleaning
C. Cleaning Steps
STEP 1 - Press OFF switch to turn steamer OFF and open steamer door.
STEP 2 - CAUTION: allow the steamer to cool completely before cleaning.
STEP 3 - Remove steam lid by grasping the two tabs located on the lid front and
sliding pan forward.
STEP 4 - Remove left pan rack by lifting rack up and pulling away from cavity
wall.
STEP 5 - Remove right fan shroud and rack assembly by lifting rack up and pull-
ing away from cavity wall.
STEP 6 - Clean steam lid, left pan rack and rack/ shroud assembly to remove
food soils. These three parts may be cleaned in a dishwasher.
STEP 7 - Use a mild detergent to wipe down the entire steamer cavity to remove
food and scale particles. Carefully clean float probes if food residue or loose
scale is present. A thin layer of tightly bound scale is normal and will not affect
steamer performance. If scale is excessive, then refer to deliming instructions
below.
STEP 8 - Remove drain strainer and clean thoroughly to remove any build-up of
debris.
STEP 9 - Replace pan racks and steam lid. Steamer is now cleaned and ready to
use.
D. Deliming Instructions
When using a Water Treatment System use vinegar as a deliming agent.
Commercial delimer may be used to remove excessive scale build-up.
STEP 1 - After following all cleaning steps 1 through 7 listed above, turn steamer
on and allow water to enter steamer cavity.
STEP 2 - Pour 1 cup of vinegar or delimer into steamer cavity and shut door.
STEP 3 - Set steamer timer to 30 minutes and allow steam cleaning to occur.
STEP 4 - After 30 minutes cleaning cycle is complete, turn steamer OFF and al-
low to cool completely.
STEP 5 - Open steamer door and wipe down the entire steamer cavity to remove
loosened scale particles. Carefully clean float probes if loose scale is present.
STEP 6 -Replace pan racks and steam lid. Steamer is now cleaned and ready to
use.
WARNING
ALLOW THE STEAMER TO COOL
COMPLETELY BEFORE CLEANING. HOT
SURFACES CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING
FAILURE TO CLEAN THE STEAMER AS
SPECIFIED COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEAMER.