Thermostats

The standard oven uses an FDTO-type, modulating thermostat. When first turned on, the flame comes on full speed, approximately 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" tall. As the temperature approaches the set point, the flame slowly reduces in size. When the temperature is achieved, the flame should be in bypass, approximately 1/8" tall. The bypass flame will keep the oven temperature constant unless the door is opened and heat is lost.

When the oven needs to recover heat loss, the thermostat will allow the flame to slowly increase in size until the temperature is again at the set point. Usually the thermostat does not require calibration, however it may need to have the bypass flame set at the time of installation. The temperature accuracy of this thermostat is 25°F. For calibration and/or bypass adjustment, see thermostat calibration section of this manual.

Snorkel and electric ignition ovens use a KX-type snap action thermostat. When first turned on, the flame comes on full speed. When it achieves the set temperature, it shuts off. When 10°F to 15°F is lost, the thermostat will come on full speed to recover the heat loss. Due to the fact the thermostat shuts completely off and the oven is constantly venting heat off through the flue, the thermostat will cycle on and off throughout the cooking process. The temperature accuracy of the KX thermostat is 15°F to 20°F. If calibration is required, see the calibration section of this manual.

The thermostat used on griddles is a BJWA modulation type. When first turned on the flame comes on full speed, approximately 3/4" to 1" tall. As the temperature approaches the set point, the flame is slowly reducing in size. When the temperature is achieved, the flame should be in bypass. Bypass flame for griddles should only be big enough to keep the burner lit all the way around, with little blue dots of flame.

This type of thermostat by design will allow the temperature to creep if the griddle is left idling, with no product on the griddle, for a minimum of 50°F an hour. Therefore it is imperative that the bypass flame be correct. If the bypass flame is not correct, the temperature will creep to 100°F to 200°F an hour. Temperature accuracy of the BJWA thermostat is 25°F. For calibration/bypass adjustments see the calibration section of this manual.

NOTE: Calibrations and/or bypass adjustments require a good working knowledge of the components and system as well as specific test instruments and should only be performed by authorized service personnel. When checking calibrations on the BJWA griddle thermostat, it is necessary to begin the procedure when the griddle is cold. Attempting to calibrate the BJWA griddle thermostat from other than a cold start is extremely difficult, as well as time consuming, and can cause the temperature to be incorrect at a later time.

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