August 2006

Published monthly by Blodgett       44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401       800-331-5842       www.blodgett.com

Riddle of the Month:  Name an English word of more than 2 letters that both begins and ends with the letters "he" in that order. There are two possible answers. (see answer below)

Chef James Laird, Restaurant Serenade, New Jersey

BLODGETT HEAVY DUTY RANGE

Build Your Ideal Kitchen

Blodgett offers a full line of sectional range equipment sure to meet your needs. Choose from our 12" (35,000 BTU) or 18" (45,000 BTU) open top burners or select our open top step up burners for easy access to all of your product. All Blodgett open top burners feature our patented clog-free burner design and removable welded grate top with bowl for better heat efficiency and quicker boil times. Add a griddle with side splashers, or a charbroiler that's field convertible from radiant to briquette with cast iron grates and a surface temperature up to 750°F. Blodgett hot tops are available in both a uniform model and a graduated hot top with the flexibility of multiple cooking temperatures.

Each piece of Blodgett range equipment is built to our rigorous standards for quality and durability. Solid construction and exceptional materials ensure that your Blodgett heavy duty range will withstand the rigors of the most demanding restaurant, hotel or institutional kitchens. All Blodgett range sections include removable side panels, a 7" front rail with a 2" extended belly bar, side and rear gas connections and cool to the touch handles and knobs. Choose from a convection or standard oven base, cabinet base or without a base for use as a modular range.

Endless options make it simple for you to customize your ideal system. Blodgett works with you to accommodate special requirements. We also provide installation, training and the support you need to maximize your investment and optimize the performance of your sectional range. You already know what you want in your ideal kitchen. Now, build it – simply and affordably with Blodgett heavy duty range.

Click here for more information on the Blodgett heavy duty range line.

grilled delmonico

steak w/bÉrnaise

Click here for recipe

Put together the right pieces in your sectional heavy duty range and you can do just about anything. Use the open top burners for pan frying, sautés or cooking in smaller pots. Hot tops are ideal for preparing soups and sauces requiring long term cooking in large stock pots and multiple pans. Blodgett thermostatic griddles are wonderful for evenly cooked pancakes, eggs, bacon and other products. Use a charbroiler for steaks, chicken, fish and anything else you want grilled to perfection.

Try this recipe for Grilled Delmonico Steak with Bérnaise Sauce on your Blodgett open top burners and charbroiler.

CARING FOR YOUR HEAVY DUTY RANGE

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

Change the oil and take it in for regular maintenance and your car will provide many miles of trouble free service. Your heavy duty range is a lot like your car, keep it properly maintained and you will be cooking on it for years to come. Blodgett recommends the following maintenance schedule for your heavy duty range equipment.

Daily Cleaning

1. Shut off the main gas supply and allow the range to cool.

2. Pull out, empty, and clean all drippings trays and grease drawers.

3. Remove and clean all oven racks and oven-bottom trays. Wipe clean the interior of the oven.

4. Visually check for any food and/or debris that may have  fallen down into the burner areas.

5. Wipe clean all exterior surfaces.

6. Replace the cleaned and dried drippings trays, grease drawers, and oven components.

7. Check that nothing has been left on or near the range that might block the entry of combustion air or the escape of combustion exhaust.

Monthly Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Clean around burner air mixers and orifices if lint has accumulated in these areas.

2. Check for proper pilot operation. Check that the pilot flames are blue (with little or no yellow in the flame tips), stable (not lifting off the pilots), and not producing carbon. If adjustment is necessary, call for service.

3. Check for proper burner operation. The burner flames should be blue and stable. If adjustment is necessary, call for service.

Semi-Annual Cleaning and Maintenance

1. At least twice a year the venting system should be examined and cleaned.

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