INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10068 REV 0 (05/21)
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Self-Generating Steam Jacketed Kettles
O
peration
NOTICE
Preheating should not be used when cooking milk and egg food products which adhere to hot cooking
surfaces. These foods should be placed into kettle before heating has begun.
WARNING
The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the kettle.
Operating Instructions
Ensure that the external electrical service to kettle is on.
Check pressure gauge for correct cold kettle reading. Reading should be in the green area of the gauge indicating
25 - 30 In. Hg (630 - 730 mm Hg) of vacuum.If reading is not low enough, follow VENTING procedure in
Troubleshooting section prior to using kettle.
Place power switch to ON position.
Preheat kettle by placing thermostat knob at ‘10’ and wait until TEMPERATURE light goes off.
Add food to be cooked into kettle.
Place thermostat knob at required temperature setting from 1 to 10 coinciding with the following table:
THERMOSTAT
SETTING
APPROXIMATE (JACKET) TEMPERATURE
1
90° Fahrenheit
30° Celsius
2
118° Fahrenheit
42° Celsius
3
138° Fahrenheit
54° Celsius
4
158° Fahrenheit
64° Celsius
5
178° Fahrenheit
76° Celsius
6
200° Fahrenheit
88° Celsius
7
220° Fahrenheit
100° Celsius
8
240° Fahrenheit
111° Celsius
9
260° Fahrenheit
122° Celsius
10
280° Fahrenheit
134° Celsius
When cooking is finished set thermostat knob and power switch to OFF position.
Empty product from kettle using draw-off valve. Be careful to avoid splashing.
Add water to kettle for cleaning purposes.
Wash kettle thoroughly. See CLEANING procedure, next section.
Operation