Blue Flame BFCO-1, Installation & Operation Manual

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LEANING
Equipmentissturdilyconstructedofthebestmaterialsandisdesignedtoprovidedurable
servicewhentreatedwithordinarycare.Toexpectthebestperformance, yourequipmentmustbe maintainedin good
conditionand cleaneddaily.Naturally,theperiodsforthis careand cleaningdepend on the amount and degree
ofusage.
Following daily and periodic maintenance procedures will enhance long life for your equipment. Climatic
conditions(such as saltair) mayrequiremorethorough and frequent cleaning orthelife of theequipment could be
adversely affected.
Theoveninteriorisfinishedwithaporcelainenamelcoating.“Spillovers”shouldbecleanedfromthe
interiorbottomsurfaceassoonaspossibletopreventcarbonizing andaburnt-oncondition.Greaseorany
residueshould be cleaned from interior surfaces assoon as it accumulates.
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE APPLIANCE BEFORE CLEANING.
WHENCLEANINGTHEBLOWERWHEEL,BESURETOHAVETHEPOWERSWITCHINTHE “OFF” POSITION.
DAILY CLEANING
1. Turn the power switch to OFF and allowthe oven to cool.
2. Removethe oven-interiorracksandrackslideframes.(Therackslideframesarereadilyremovableby
merelyraisingtodisengagethemfromtheirsockets.) Washtheracksandrackslidesinasinkwith mild detergent and
warm water. Dry them thoroughly with a clean cloth.
3. Looktoseeif anyforeign matterhasaccumulatedonthe wire grate in front of the fan blower wheel on the wheel
itself(whichwillreduce aircirculation).Ifnecessary,removethe rearpanelof theoven,whichis securedbybolts
near eachcorner.Useastiffbrushtoremoveaccumulationsfromtheblowerblades,thenwash withsoap and water.
4. Washtheinteriorsurfaceswithmild detergentandwarmwater.Rinse withcleanwater,anddry thoroughly with a
cleancloth. For stubborn accumulations, a commercial ovencleaner may be used.
5. Clean thecontrol panel with warm water and mild soap. Never usecleaning solvents with a hydrocarbon
base.
6. Wipetheotherexteriorsurfaceswitha cleandamp cloth.Iftheexteriorsurfacesrequiremore thorough cleaning,
see“Cleaning Stainless SteelSurfaces” onthe next page.
7. Return the rackslides and racks to theirappropriate locations insidethe oven.
8. LEAVETHE DOOR OPENATNIGHTAFTER CLEANING.Thisallowsthe oventodrythoroughlyafter cleaning
andalso prolongsthe life of thedoor gasket.
MONTHLYCLEANING
Cleanaroundrearofmotor(wheretheventscreenislocated),louveredpanels,andprimaryairholesin the rear of
the oven wheregrease or lint may have accumulated.
SEMI-ANNUAL CLEANING
Atleasttwicea yearhaveyourAuthorized ServiceAgency oranotherqualified service technician clean and
adjust the unit for maximum performance.
At least twicea year the oven’s venting system shouldbe examinedand cleaned.
CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
To remove normal dirt, grease and product residue from stainless steel that operates at LOW temperature,