OM/SM-EE-CE 9
Operation
The operator controls kettle heating with the thermostat dial. The dial turns heating
element power on or off and sets the kettle operating temperature.
A. To Start Kettle
1. EE kettles have three Indicator Lights on the Control Panel:
• POWER - Green light indicating that the power switch is set to ON and that
power is being supplied to the unit controls
• HEAT - Amber light indicating that power is being applied to the heater
elements
• LOW WATER - Red light indicating that water level is too low, and that
corrective action is required.
2. EE kettles are equipped with a Water Level Switch, mounted on a bracket above
and forward of the kettle Pressure Gauge and water gauge sight glass, inside
the control box. This switch monitors water level and turns on the LOW WATER
red light to signal the need for additional water in the kettle jacket.
3. EVERY DAY make sure the jacket water level is between the marks on the
gauge glass. If the level is too low, see “Jacket Filling and Water Treatment” on
page 15.
4. While the kettle is cold, check the pressure gauge. If the gauge does not show
20 to 30 inches of vacuum (that is, a reading of 20 to 30 below 0), see “Jacket
Vacuum” on page 14.
5. Make sure that the strainer covers the draw-off valve outlet at the bottom of the
kettle. This keeps food solids from collecting in the draw-off area.
B. To Transfer Product or Empty Kettle
1. The kettle is emptied by means of its drawoff valve, by ladling product out, or
with the optional tri-basket insert.
2. Use of Optional Basket Insert: The optional kettle basket insert set will assist in
cooking water boiled products such as eggs, potatoes, vegetables, shell fish,
pasta and rice. The nylon mesh liner must be used for products smaller than
the basket mesh size, (approximately 6 mm (¼ in). This includes rice and small
pasta shapes.
Tips For Use:
1. Allow for displacement of the three baskets and product. This may mean only
filling the kettle half way. Test baskets and product displacement with the kettle
thermostat set to “0” and power switch set to OFF, and with cold water in the
kettle.
2. Load baskets on a level, stable work surface.
3. Lift loaded baskets with both hands. Get help from another person if the basket
is too heavy for safe handling.
4. Slowly lower product into kettle and securely hook the basket to the “Y” frame.
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL THE KETTLE WHEN
COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING.
KEEP LIQUIDS AT LEAST 5-8 CM (2-3
INCHES) BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO
ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING,
BOILING PRODUCT AND SAFE TRANSFER.
WARNING
OPEN THE KETTLE LID CAREFULLY TO
AVOID STEAM WHICH MAY ESCAPE.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION
KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE KETTLE
WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY.
IF SPILLS OCCUR, CLEAN AT ONCE TO
AVOID SLIPS OR FALLS.
Be sure that the pressure/vacuum gauge
shows at least 20 inches of vacuum.
Each day, confirm the jacket water
level by checking the water gauge.
