November, 2005

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

Riddle of the Month:  What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away?  (see answer below)

EXCELLENCE IN STEAM

High Efficiency Gas Convection Steamer

Steam is one of the most efficient means of heat transfer available to the foodservice industry, providing an economical solution to any application, large or small. Cooking in a Blodgett convection steamer reduces loss of nutrients, while increasing flavor and moisture. The high efficiency GH gas models feature a stainless steel steam generator design that provides higher steam output than our standard gas steamers. Higher output means quicker heat up and recovery times and increased production. GH models also have steam jets for balanced cooking, individual manual controls for each compartment, auto blowdown, and a deliming port in the front of each steam generator.

Available in 5, 7, 10 or 16 pan models.

Click here for more information on the the Blodgett GH Series High Efficiency Gas Convection Steamers.

VERMONT maple

butternut squash

Click here for recipe

Happy Thanksgiving

DELIMING YOUR STEAMER

Blodgett Makes Deliming Easy

To remove scale deposits, your steam generators* should be delimed approximately once a month. Deliming may be necessary more often depending on your water quality. Blodgett makes deliming simple with easily accessible deliming ports and a deliming funnel just inside the steam generator cabinet. To delime your steamer simply follow the steps below, no service call is required.

1. Set the mode switch on the control panel to OFF. This will completely drain the steam generator.

2. Set the mode switch to DELIME.

3. Unscrew the deliming port located on the front of the  steam generator. Screw in the supplied deliming funnel. Make sure the funnel is in upright position. Pour 20 ounces of deliming solution into the generator slowly to avoid spillage. Remove the funnel and screw in the delime port cap securely.

4. Set the mode switch to ON. Operate the steamer in READY cycle for ½ hour. Then turn the mode switch to OFF and allow the generator to drain.

5. Turn the mode switch to ON. When the ready light comes on, switch to OFF to flush the steam generator. Repeat this step three times to completely flush the generator.

6. Clean the exterior and interior. Use a mild solution of soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Dry with a soft cloth. LEAVE STEAMER COMPARTMENT DOOR OPEN WHEN NOT IN USE.

* 7, 10 and 16 pan steamer models have two steam generators.

BEST IN CLASS

Blodgett Named Best in Class

Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine released it's results for the annual Best in Class awards for 2005. Blodgett is pleased to have been awarded Overall Best in Convection. In addition, Blodgett was awarded Best in Combi by Dealers and Broadliners, and Best in Deck by Dealers and Consultants.

l-r Judy McLaughlin, Bob Lombardi, Dori Fairbanks

MEET PARTS & WARRANTY

We continue our Blodgett employee introductions this month with the Parts and Warranty groups. In parts we have Bob Lombardi and Dori Fairbanks. Together Bob and Dori are responsible for handling all parts inquiries, order placement, returns and credits as well as forecasting. In addition, the parts group maintains all parts lists and parts pricing information.

Judy McLaughlin is our warranty administrator. Judy is responsible for processing all warranty claims, including determining eligibility, system data entry and follow up.

To contact either our parts or warranty groups just call 1-800-331-5842.

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Riddle of the Month Answer:  The answer is Charcoal.

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