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4 OM-KLS-E
Blodgett Model KLS-E are floor-mounted, tilting, steam-jacketed kettles which have
thermostatically controlled, self-contained, electrically-heated steam supplies and
appropriate controls, mounted on a sturdy base. Heat produced by electric heating
elements boils water in a reservoir below the jacket to produce steam under pressure.
The kettle is surrounded by air-insulated stainless steel sheathing. Stainless steel
panels enclose all of the controls. Three stainless steel, tubular legs support the unit.
Kettles are available in 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 gallon capacities. Kettle bodies are
welded into one piece. Models are all equipped with a sanitary tangent draw-off
(product faucet) valve and a stainless steel strainer. This standard draw-off is two
inches in diameter, and uses a compression disc valve. The unit is controlled with a
thermostat, which turns electric power on or off, and sets the cooking temperature.
Instruments are provided to show what is happening inside the unit:
• Water gauge glass : shows the level of water within the steam jacket
• Pressure/vacuum gauge : shows the steam pressure and if there is air in the jacket
• Indicator lamp : Lights when the kettle is being heated
Automatic controls within the unit:
•
Contactor
: Controlled by the thermostat, turns heating element power on or off
•
Low-water cutoff
: Turns off power to keep heating elements from overheating
if water loss exposes them above the water level.
•
Safety valve
: Releases steam if jacket pressure gets too high
The jacket is filled at the factory with water that contains rust inhibitors. When air is
removed from the jacket, the kettle efficiently provides a uniform heating temperature
range of 150°F to approximately 270°F (65 to 132°C). This range allows the kettle to
be used for warming, simmering, boiling or braising.
The interior of the kettle is polished to a 180 emery grit finish and the exterior is given
a uniform Number 3 finish. The unit is ASME shop inspected and registered with the
National Board for working pressures up to 30 PSI.
Optional equipment for the kettles includes:
• Three inch draw-off valve
• 1/4” perforated or solid disc strainer
• Basket inserts
• Water fill faucets
• Automatic water filler
• Kettle brush kit
Equipment Description
Model 20E-KLS 40E-KLS 60E-KLS 80E-KLS 100E-KLS
Capacity
20 gallons
(75 liter)
40 gallons
(150 liter)
60 gallons
(226 liter)
80 gallons
(300 liter)
100 gallons
(378 liter)
Inside
Diameter
26 in
(66 cm)
32 in
(81 cm)
36 in
(91 cm)
38 in
(96.5 cm)
38 in
(96.5 cm)
Rim Height
37 in
(94 cm)
37 in
(94 cm)
40 in
(102 cm)
44 in
(112 cm)
44 in
(112 cm)
Total Width
26 in
(66 cm)
32 in
(81 cm)
36 in
(91 cm)
38 in
(96.5 cm)
38 in
(96.5 cm)
Front-to-
Back
38 in
(97 cm)
48 in
(123 cm)
47 in
(120 cm)
49 in
( 125 cm)
49 in
( 125 cm)
Control housing
Pressure/vacuum gauge
Thermostat dial
Water gauge glass
Indicator lamp
Cover
Tangent drawoff
Faucet bracket