Maintenance

Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance

CLEANING THE OVEN

Painted and stainless steel ovens may be kept clean and in good condition with a light oil.

1.Saturate a cloth, and wipe the oven when it is cold.

2.Dry the oven with a clean cloth.

On the stainless front or interiors, deposits of baked on splatter may be removed with any non- toxic industrial stainless steel cleaner. Heat tint and heavy discoloration may be removed with any non-toxic commercial oven cleaner.

1.Apply cleaners when the oven is cold. Always rub with the grain of the metal.

The porcelain interior can be cleaned with any commercial oven cleaner. Be sure caustic clean- ing compounds DO NOT come in contact with the temperature probe, aluminized steel heating ele- ment cover, and blower wheel.

1.Remove the racks, rack supports and blower wheel from the oven.

2.Soak the parts in a solution of ammonia and water.

3.Reinstall after cleaning.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The best preventative maintenance measures are, the proper installation of the equipment and a pro- gram for routinely cleaning the ovens.

Annual Maintenance

This oven requires no lubrication, however, the venting system should be checked annually for possible deterioration resulting from moisture and corrosive flue products.

If maintenance or repairs are required, contact your local Blodgett service company, a factory representative or the Blodgett Oven company.

WARNING!!

Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing or clean- ing.

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CTBR Series, CTB Series specifications

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