Blodgett BPBB SERIES - Manual (Page 21)

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Care and Cleaning
The complete range should be given a periodic general cleaning. Lint and grease
suspended in the air will tend to collect in passages. Therefore, all flue ways, air
passages, and openings, burner ports, primary air openings, air shutters, etc. should be
periodically cleaned to prevent clogging.
WARNING: Range parts are hot. Use care when cleaning or servicing range top
and oven surfaces and burners.
Stainless Steel Surface
To remove dirt, grease or product residue from stainless steel, use an ordinary soap
solution. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
To remove grease, food splatter and condensed vapors that have baked on the
appliance, apply cleanser to a damp cloth or sponge. NEVER RUB WITH A CIRCULAR
MOTION. To avoid marring the stainless steel finish, rub as gently as possible in the
direction of the grain lines of the stainless steel surface. Stubborn soil and burned-on
deposits can usually be removed with a Scotch-Brite ™ pad or stainless steel scouring
pad.
NOTE: Do not use ordinary steel wool, which will leave particles that will rust on the
stainless steel surface and further spoil the appearance of the finish.
CAUTION: Never use any metal tools including a wire brush, scouring pad (excluding
stainless steel), scrapper or file, which will permanently mar the stainless steel surface.
A marred stainless steel surface collects dirt more rapidly, is more difficult to clean and
increases the possibility of corrosion.
Darkened areas, called heat tint, may appear on stainless steel surfaces exposed to
excessive heat. Heat tint is caused by thickening of the protective surface of the
stainless steel and is not harmful. Heat tint can usually be removed by normal cleaning
procedures, but tint, which does not respond, requires vigorous scouring. Use a Scotch-
Brite™ pad or stainless scouring pad along with a powdered cleanser. Rub in the
direction of the stainless steel grain lines. Heat tint can be reduced by limiting exposure
of equipment to excessive heat during slack periods.
Oven Interior Cleaning
Frequent cleaning is required. Spills should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent a
burned on condition called carbonizing. Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. A soap
or detergent solution is usually strong enough to remove any grease residue. Use a
mildly abrasive nylon cleaning pad for stubborn, stuck-on spills and stains. Use a non-
caustic commercial oven cleaner when necessary, but do not allow it to come in contact
with the temperature probe. **Be sure to follow directions of the cleaning product being
used and wipe off all oven cleaner residues.