Blodgett 100E-KLS, Installation Operation & Maintenance, Page: 10 / 24

8 OM-KLS-E
Operation
The operator controls kettle heating with the thermostat dial. The dial turns heating
element power on or off and sets the kettle operating temperature.
A. To Start Kettle
1. EVERY DAY make sure the jacket water level is between the marks on
the gauge glass. If the level is too low, see “Jacket Filling and Water
Treatment” on pages 11-12.
2. While the kettle is cold, check the pressure gauge. If the gauge does not
show 20 to 30 inches of vacuum (that is, a reading of 20 to 30 below 0),
see “Jacket Vacuum” on page 11.
3. Make sure that the strainer covers the draw-off valve outlet at the
bottom of the kettle. This keeps food solids from collecting in the draw-
off area.
4. Turn the thermostat dial to the desired setting. The indicator light will
confirm that the kettle is heating. Cycling of the light on and off shows
that the kettle is being held at the set temperature. Once in each cycle
contactors in the support housing will make a clicking sound. This is
normal.
B. To Transfer Product or Empty Kettle:
1. The kettle is emptied by means of its draw-off valve, by ladling product
out, or with the optional basket insert.
2. Use of Optional Basket Insert
The optional kettle basket insert set will assist in cooking water-boiled
products such as eggs, potatoes, vegetables, shell fish, pasta and rice.
The nylon mesh liner must be used for products smaller than the basket
mesh size, (aproximately 1/4” (6mm). This includes rice and small pasta
shapes.
Tips For Use.
a. Allow for displacement of the three baskets and product. This
may mean only filling the kettle half way. Test baskets and
product displacement with the kettle OFF, and with cold water in
the kettle.
b. Load baskets on a level, stable work surface.
c. Lift loaded baskets with both hands. Get help from another person
if the basket is too heavy for safe handling.
d. Slowly lower product into kettle and securely hook the basket to
the “Y” frame.
WARNING
OPEN THE KETTLE LID CAREFULLY TO AVOID
STEAM WHICH MAY ESCAPE. DIRECT
CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION
KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE KETTLE WORK
AREA CLEAN AND DRY. IF SPILLS OCCUR,
CLEAN AT ONCE TO AVOID SLIPS OR FALLS.
WARNING
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
KETTLE BODY, HOT FOOD OR WATER IN
THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION
DO NOT OVER FILL THE KETTLE WHEN
COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING. KEEP
LIQUIDS AT A MINIMUM OF 2-3” (5-8 CM)
BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO ALLOW
CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING, BOILING AND
SAFE PRODUCT TRANSFER.
PRESSURE 20 - 30
BELOW ZERO
Be sure that the pressure/vacuum gauge
shows at least 20 inches of vacuum.