Blodgett (Middleby) Blodgett Combi Combi Ovens - INVOQ 61BLG/61BLG

Blodgett (Middleby)  Blodgett Combi Combi Ovens - INVOQ 61BLG/61BLG

Blodgett INVOQ 61BLG/61BLG gas combi oven — boilerless, touchscreen, 1,500-recipe memory, injection steam, stackable, heavy-duty stainless steel.

What our Experts Think  

• Dual-oven stack system for maximum flexibility
  The Blodgett INVOQ 61BLG/61BLGF is a gas, boilerless combi oven combination (stacked 61-series units) designed for high-efficiency production in compact commercial kitchens.
• Built for vertical capacity scaling
  This configuration allows kitchens to stack two 61-series ovens, effectively doubling throughput without increasing floor space—ideal for hotels, restaurants, and institutional foodservice operations.
• Boilerless steam system efficiency
  Uses intelligent injection steam with smart sensors instead of a traditional boiler, delivering fast humidity response while reducing water use, maintenance needs, and energy consumption.
• Strong multi-rack production capability
  Each 61-series chamber supports multiple rack configurations for batch cooking, roasting, baking, and retherming, making it highly versatile for mixed menus and high-volume service.
• Smart INVOQ control platform
  Touchscreen interface with guided cooking, programmable recipes, and automated cleaning cycles, helping standardize results and reduce operator dependency.
• Energy-optimized commercial design
  Engineered to deliver high output with reduced energy and water consumption, improving operational efficiency in long service runs.
• Consistent quality under pressure
  Maintains stable steam and convection balance for uniform browning, moisture retention, and repeatable cooking results across shifts.
• Durable Middleby construction standard
  Stainless steel build and commercial-grade components ensure long service life in demanding kitchen environments with continuous use.

                 
Q&A  

Q: What is the Blodgett INVOQ 61BLG / 61BLG used for?
A: It is a double-stack, gas-powered boilerless combi oven system designed for high-volume cooking, baking, steaming, and roasting in commercial kitchens.

Q: What does “61BLG/61BLG” mean?
A: It means two identical 61-series ovens stacked together. “61” is the full-size combi platform, and “BLG” indicates a gas, boilerless configuration using injection steam.

Q: Is it boiler or boilerless?
A: It is boilerless, generating steam by injecting water into a heated chamber rather than using a steam boiler system.

Q: What is its cooking capacity?
A: Each 61 oven typically holds up to 7 full-size pans (or equivalent GN pans), so a stacked 61+61 setup significantly increases throughput in the same footprint.

Q: What cooking modes does it support?
A: It supports convection cooking, steam cooking, and combination (combi) cooking, along with advanced functions like retherm, delta-T cooking, cook & hold, and programmable recipes.

Q: What are the key system benefits?
A: The INVOQ platform is designed for energy efficiency (up to ~70% less energy use), higher usable capacity, faster startup, and improved food consistency through precise humidity control.

Q: What are the main advantages of the 61BLG/61BLG stack?
A: It delivers high production capacity, flexible multi-batch cooking, and space-saving vertical design, allowing kitchens to run different cooking programs simultaneously.

Q: Where is it commonly used?
A: Ideal for restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, and institutional foodservice operations that need consistent high-volume output with tight space constraints.

                 
Maintenance Tips        

• Run daily CareCycle cleaning: Use the built-in auto-wash after each shift to remove grease, scale, and food residue for safe steam performance.
• Descale steam system regularly: Prevent mineral buildup in injection steam components to maintain consistent humidity and cooking accuracy.
• Clean door gaskets daily: Wipe seals to ensure airtight closure, reducing heat/steam loss and improving energy efficiency.
• Maintain air filters & vents: Clean or replace intake filters frequently to prevent overheating and airflow restriction in stacked operation.
• Inspect fan & cavity area: Remove grease from blower wheel and interior surfaces for even convection airflow and uniform cooking results.
• Keep drain system clear: Flush and clean drains to prevent blockage, odor, and internal water retention.
• Avoid pressure washing: Never spray electrical controls or panels—moisture can cause system failure.
• Use approved cleaning chemicals only: Protect sensors, stainless steel surfaces, and internal components.
• Routine preventive servicing: Schedule calibration and safety inspections to maintain gas system reliability, efficiency, and long equipment life