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4.0    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: THE APPLIANCE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE
WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

1.  Ensure that draw-off valve is closed.

2.  Fill kettle with product to desired level.

3.  Slowly turn the steam control valve ON  to full open position (counter clockwise).

4.  The water or food should boil 3 - 4 minutes per gallon.  If it does not then incoming pressure

should be checked to determine that it is adequate to operate the kettle efficiently.

5.  Regulate steam control valve depending on type of food being prepared.

6.  When food is cooked, turn off steam, remove food and clean kettle immediately to prevent

residue from drying on kettle bowl surface.

Summary of Contents for KLS-20DS

Page 1: ...TIONARY KETTLE AND DIRECT STEAM PEDESTAL STATIONARY KETTLE INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www blodgett com 44 Lakeside Avenue Burlington Vermont 05401 USA Telephone 800 331 5842 802 860 3700 Fax 802 864 0183 S00055 Rev B 10 04 ...

Page 2: ...ial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING Improper installation operation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing operating or servicing this equipment This manual should be retained for...

Page 3: ...F CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 0 Installation and Service Connections 4 2 0 Installation Instructions 6 3 0 Introduction 7 4 0 Operating Instructions 8 5 0 Cleaning Procedures 9 6 0 Troubleshooting Maintenance 12 ...

Page 4: ... gal 76 litres inches mm inches 267 10 5 318 381 12 5 1029 1130 44 5 42 5 1080 37 940 40 5 940 1851 2076 81 75 75 25 1911 64 88 1648 72 88 1597 749 838 902 33 660 26 610 432 17 15 A 37 37 940 B 59 75 62 88 1518 C 21 24 533 D 432 17 14 25 362 15 5 394 343 17 5 445 527 20 75 18 5 470 17 75 451 445 19 5 495 654 743 31 75 806 29 25 25 75 572 22 5 521 12 75 13 5 324 16 17 5 406 E F 2 17 5 20 5 445 G 2 ...

Page 5: ...tres 60 gallons 227 litres mm inches mm inches mm mm inches mm inches CAPACITY 20 gallons 76 litres inches mm inches 321 270 321 12 63 10 63 12 63 321 384 12 63 1029 1130 44 5 42 5 1080 37 940 40 5 940 1851 2076 81 75 77 25 1962 64 88 1648 72 88 1597 749 838 902 33 660 26 610 435 17 13 15 13 A 37 37 940 B 59 75 62 88 1518 C 21 24 533 D 432 17 14 25 362 15 5 394 343 17 5 445 527 20 75 18 5 470 17 7...

Page 6: ...onvenient location near kettle on the incoming steam line 3 4 size pipe 7 Connect steam line to the kettle making sure there is a steam control valve strainer fairly convenient to the kettle 8 Connect kettle condensate return line to a drain or to a boiler return line Each kettle return line must have a suitable steam trap Boiler return lines must have a check valve 9 Safety relief valve on kettle...

Page 7: ...ett direct connected steam jacketed kettles consist of a stainless steel bowl and a stainless steel jacket which envelopes two thirds of the lower surface of the bowl thus forming a sealed pressure vessel chamber into which steam is introduced by means of a manual control valve The kettle bowl is the container for the food product which ideally should be of a liquid or semi liquid consistency to a...

Page 8: ...n the steam control valve ON to full open position counter clockwise 4 The water or food should boil 3 4 minutes per gallon If it does not then incoming pressure should be checked to determine that it is adequate to operate the kettle efficiently 5 Regulate steam control valve depending on type of food being prepared 6 When food is cooked turn off steam remove food and clean kettle immediately to ...

Page 9: ...n steel wool can leave small pieces of steel which can rust 3 Rinse the inside of the kettle thoroughly with clean water Drain the kettle by tilting or using the optional tangent draw off valve to allow the detergent and water solution to drain 4 Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a clean damp cloth WARNING If your are cleaning a valve that is assembled to a kettle be sure the kettle is complete...

Page 10: ...he same instructions for washing the body Always use both hands when handling the plugs Reassemble the plug into the body and use as normal WHAT TO DO IF SURFACE RUST APPEARS Metal utensils should never be used as they will scratch the surface of the equipment and rust may begin to form To remove surface accumulation of rust from the inadvertent use of such utensils the following procedure may be ...

Page 11: ... SCOURING PADS EXCEPT STAINLESS SCRAPER FILE OR OTHER STEEL TOOLS Surfaces which are marred collect dirt more rapidly and become more difficult to clean Marring also increases the possibility of corrosive attack Refinishing may then be required TO REMOVE HEAT TINT Darkened areas sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to excessive heat These darkened areas ar...

Page 12: ...icient steam pressure and or volume First determine that pressure on incoming steam line at kettle is within 5 p s i of rated kettle pressure Note that pressures approaching the rated kettle pressure are liable to set off the safety relief valve If required pressure is available to kettle then possibly volume of steam is not sufficient Minimum 3 4 pipe size is required to the kettle but if the ste...

Page 13: ...it 135 degrees Celsius Since air is an unsuitable media through which heat may be transferred the air should be exhausted from the jacket by opening the pressure relief valve or ball valve until the air has been completely replaced by pressurized steam In the initial stages of the cooking process when the steam comes in contact with the cold kettle bowl surface it condenses and forms a large amoun...

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