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Now that the kettle has been installed, you should test it to ensure that the unit is
operating correctly.
1. Remove all literature and packing materials from inside and outside of the unit.
2. The unit is equipped with a draw-off valve (product outlet), clean out any
material which might clog or damage the draw-off.
3. Turn on the electrical service to the unit.
4. Pour 1-2 (.95 - 1.89 liters) quarts of water into the kettle.
5. Following “To Start Kettle” instructions in the “Operation” section of this
manual, begin heating the water at the highest thermostat setting. The heating
indicator light should come on immediately, and heating should continue until
the water boils.
6. To shut down the unit, turn the power thermostat to “0” and the power switch
to “OFF”.
If the unit functions as described above, it is ready for use. If the unit does not
function as intended, first recheck power supply connections and, if necessary,
contact your local Certified Service Agency.
OPERATION
WARNING: WHEN OPENING TANGENT DRAW-OFF (TDO) VALVE:
1) WEAR PROTECTIVE OVEN MITT AND PROTECTIVE APRON.
2) USE DEEP CONTAINER TO CONTAIN AND MINIMIZE PRODUCT SPLASHING.
3) PLACE CONTAINER ON STABLE, FLAT SURFACE, AS CLOSE TO KETTLE AS
POSSIBLE.
4) DO NOT OVERFILL CONTAINER. AVOID SKIN CONTACT WITH HOT CONTAINER
AND ITS CONTENTS.
WARNING: DO NOT EMPTY CONTENTS FROM KETTLE UNTIL PRESSURE REDUCES OR
READS APPROXIMATELY ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.
WARNING: OPENING TANGENT DRAW OFF (TDO) VALVE WILL LEAD TO THE DISCHARGE OF
HOT CONTENTS.
WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES AND HOT FOOD OR WATER IN
THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING.
KEEP LIQUIDS AT LEAST 2-3” (5-8 CM) BELOW THE KETTLE RIM TO ALLOW
CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING, BOILING AND SAFE PRODUCT TRANSFER.
WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION: HEATING AN EMPTY KETTLE MAY CAUSE THE RELEASE OF STEAM FROM THE
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
CAUTION: ANY POTENTIAL USER OF THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE TRAINED IN SAFE AND
CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURES.
WARNING: KEEP AREA AROUND KETTLE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY BURNER WITH A FLAME.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1. To Start Kettle Heating:
a. EVERY DAY make sure that the jacket water level in the middle of the sight
glass. If the level is too low, see “Jacket Filling and Water Treatment” in
this manual.
b. Check the pressure/vacuum gauge. If the gauge does not show -20 to -30
inches of mercury (Hg) vacuum or a range of -0.7 to -1.0 Bar, see “Jacket
Vacuum” in this manual.
c. Turn on the electrical power to the unit.
d. Turn on the main power switch on the control face.
e. Turn the temperature knob to the desired setting. The heating indicator
light indicates that the kettle is heating, and cycling of the on and off
indicates that the kettle is being held at the set temperature. Once in each
cycle the contactors in the support housing will make a clicking sound.
This is normal.
2. To Transfer Product or Empty Kettle:
a. The kettle is emptied by means of its draw-off valve, ladling product out,
or with the optional tri-basket insert.
3. To Stop Kettle Heating:
a. Turn temperature dial to “0” and power switch to OFF.
b. For a prolonged shut-down:
1) Follow the procedure above.
2) Disconnect electric power from the unit.
USE OF COMMON ACCESSORIES
1. Hinged or Counterbalanced Cover:
a. As with stock pot cooking, an optional cover can speed up the heating of
water and food products. It helps retain heat and reduces the heat and
humidity in the kitchen. A cover can reduce some product cook times
and help maintain the temperature, color and texture of products held or
simmered for longer periods.
b. Be sure the handle is secure on the lift-off cover before using. ALWAYS use
the handle to place or remove cover from the kettle. Wear protective oven
mitts and apron.
2. Basket Insert
An optional kettle basket insert can assist in cooking water-boiled products
including eggs, potatoes, vegetables, shell fish, pasta and rice. The nylon mesh
liner must be used when cooking product smaller than the mesh size of the
basket, which is approximately 1/4” (6 mm). This includes rice and small pasta
shapes. Tips for use:
a. Allow for the water displacement of the basket and product to be cooked.
This may mean only filling the kettle half full of water. Test the basket and
product displacement with the kettle temperature dial turned to 0 and
power switch to “OFF”, 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.
e. When removing baskets with cooked product, lift straight up, ensuring
basket bottoms clear the kettle rim and pouring lip. Wear protective oven
mitts and protective apron.
f. Allow hot water to fully drain from product before moving basket away
from the kettle. Do not rest baskets on kettle rim or pouring lip. If baskets
are too heavy for individual to lift and safely move, get help. Remove
product immediately from basket into another container, being sure to
avoid contact with hot product and hot basket or...
g. Place baskets with food on a stable, flat surface, inside a solid steamer or
bake pan,to catch any remaining hot water draining from product.
