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CAUTION
KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE KETTLE WORK
AREA CLEAN AND DRY. IF SPILLS OCCUR, CLEAN
AT ONCE TO AVOID SLIPS OR FALLS.
3.3 Common Accessories
1. Lift-Off or Counterbalanced Cover
As with stock pot cooking, an optional cover can
speed up the heating of water and food products. A
cover helps retain heat and reduces the heat and
humidity released into the kitchen. Using a cover can
reduce some product cook times and help maintain
the temperature, color and texture of products being
held or simmered for longer periods.
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 a protective apron.
When putting a lift-off cover on the kettle, position it
on top of kettle rim, with its flat edge facing the
pouring lip.
WARNING
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR
WATER IN THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
When removing the lift-off cover:
a) Firmly grasp the handle
b) Lift rear edge (farthest from operator) 1-2” (3-5
cm) to allow steam and water vapor to escape
the cooking vessel. Wait 2-3 seconds.
c) Tilt cover to 45-60° angle to allow any hot
condensate or product to roll off cover back into
kettle.
d) Remove cover, ensuring that any remaining hot
condensate or product does not drip on operator,
floor or work surfaces.
e) Place cover on safe, flat, sanitary, out-of-the-way
surface, or return to kettle.
CAUTION
DO NOT TILT KETTLE WITH LIFT-OFF COVER IN
PLACE. COVER MAY SLIDE OFF, CAUSING INJURY
TO OPERATOR.
2. Basket Insert
An optional kettle basket insert set can assist in
cooking water-boiled products including eggs,
potatoes, vegetables, shell fish, pasta and rice. The
nylon mesh liner must be used for products smaller
than the basket mesh size, (approximately 1/4” (6
mm). This includes rice and small pasta shapes.
Tips For Use.
a) Allow for displacement of the 3 baskets and
product. This may mean only filling the kettle half
way. Test baskets and product displacement with
the kettle OFF, and with cold water in the kettle.
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.
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 and securely hook
the basket to the “Y” frame.
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.