INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED
COUNTER TILTING KETTLES, EC-6TW, EC-10TW, EC-12TW
PART NUMBER 10121R3
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2003-02-24
2.0 INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
Models EC-6TW (6 gallon capacity) and EC-10TW (10 gallon capacity) and EC-12TW (12
gallon capacity) electrically powered, self-contained, countertop, tilting kettles. Each model has
a jacket of double-wall construction forming a sealed reservoir around the lower two-thirds of
the kettle. The reservoir is charged with distilled water. Kettles are equipped with a removable
electric heating element and controls, including a low water cutoff device for protection of the
heating element. All models are of identical construction, except for kettle size and element
heating capacity.
BASIC FUNCTION
Self-contained kettles operate by generating steam in the kettle reservoir. The sequence of
operation is as follows:
1. Operator turns the power switch to the ON position and sets the temperature control dial to
the desired setting from 1 to 10.
2. Control circuit is normally completed to the temperature controller if the following conditions
exist:
1. Water level in the kettle reservoir is adequate to prevent circuit interruption by the low
water cut off device. An activated cutoff is indicated by the amber low water light
turning on, and the heating element shut off.
2. Kettle is in vertical position with circuit completed through the tilt interlock switch.
3.
Thermostat control contacts close to energize contactor coils.
4.
Power is supplied to the elements through closed power contactors.
5.
As the temperature of water rises in the kettle reservoir, increase in steam pressure is
indicated on the pressure gauge.
6.
When the temperature of steam in the reservoir reaches the setting of the temperature
control dial, the temperature controller opens to break the contacts and shuts off the
heating element. On/off cycles will occur as required to maintain temperature setting.
