Blodgett SBF-5E User Manual
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The model SBF-3E steamer comes equipped with a standard 9.0 kW heating block that can be
reduced to 6 kW on single phase supplies. Model SBF-5E steamer comes equipped with a
standard 15.0 kW heating block that can be reduced to 10 kW on single phase supplies.
Your new steamer has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest industry
standards. The best possible workmanship and materials along with laboratory tests have been
utilized in its design.
Proper installation, care and maintenance will give you years of reliable, trouble free operation.
The SBF-3E and SBF-5E are electric fired pressureless steam cookers. The cooking
compartments are equipped with a three-piece door with inner gasket plate isolated from the
exterior surface. Door latch operates by slam action for positive sealing of the door. Operating
controls are displayed on a front-mounted panel and include indicator lights for ready and
cooking modes, a timer to set cook times and an illuminated rocker mode selection switch for
TIMED COOKING, OFF and CONSTANT STEAM.
BASIC FUNCTIONING
The cooker is ready for operation when the READY light comes on.
At the end of the set interval, timer contacts switch to shut off the cooking operation and sounds
a signal buzzer and will maintain a safe food holding temperature at or above 150
ΕF. The
buzzer is silenced by returning the timer dial to the OFF position. The READY light will be
illuminated.