Operating the Kettle

DO NOT LEAN ON OR PLACE OBJECTS ON KETTLE LIP. SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF KETTLE TIPPED OVER, SPILLING HOT CONTENTS.

1.Before turning kettle on, read the Vacuum/Pressure Gauge (2). The gauges needle should be in the green zone. If the needle is in the "VENT AIR" zone, refer to the Kettle Venting Instructions (page 18). Any air that may be present will increase cooking times. Once heated, the kettle's normal maximum operating pressure is approximately 10-12 psi, while cooking a water base product.

2.Ensure that the electrical service to the kettle is turned on at the fused disconnect switch.

Temperature	Approximate
Control	Product Temperature
Setting	°F	°C

1. (Min.)	130	54
2.	145	63
3.	160	71
4.	170	77
5.	185	85
6.	195	91
7.	210	99
8.	230	110
9.	245	118
10. (Max.)	260	127

NOTE: Certain combinations of ingredients will

result in temperature variations

Temperature Range Chart

3.Preheat the kettle by turning the ON/OFF Switch/Solid State Temperature Control (5) to the desired temperature setting (see above "Temperature Range Chart"). The Heat Indicator Light (Green) (6) will remain lit, indicating the element is on, until the temperature setting is reached. When the green light goes off, the elements are off, and preheating is complete.

NOTE: When cooking egg and milk products, the kettle should not be preheated, as products of this nature adhere to hot cooking surfaces. These types of food should be placed in the kettle before heating is begun.

4.Place food product into the kettle. The Heat

Indicator Light (Green) (6) will cycle on and off indicating the elements are cycling on and off to maintain the set temperature.

NOTE: Do not fill kettle above recommended level marked on outside of kettle.

NOTE: The Low Water Indicator Light (Red) (4) should not be lit during kettle operation. This light indicates that the elements have been automatically shut off by the kettle's safety circuit. It is normal for the red light to come on when the kettle is in a tilted position. However, the kettle cannot be operated when the red light remains lit while the kettle is in the upright position. This indicates a low water condition, and water must be added to the reservoir. Refer to Reservoir Fill Procedures on page 18 of this manual for details.

5.When cooking is completed turn ON/OFF Switch/Solid State Temperature Control (5) to the "OFF' position.

6.Pour the contents of the kettle into an appropriate container by tilting the kettle forward. Care should be taken to pour slowly enough to avoid splashing off the product.

NOTE: As with cleaning food soil from any cookware, an important part of kettle cleaning is to prevent food from drying on. For this reason, cleaning should be completed immediately after cooked foods are removed. Refer to the Cleaning Instructions (page 6) for detailed kettle washing procedures.

APPROXIMATE BOILING TIMES

The accompanying chart shows approximate times required for electric kettles of various capacities to boil water. The ON/OFF Switch/Solid State Temperature Control must be set at “10” (Max.) throughout the heat-up period. Water will boil about 1/3 faster if the kettle is filled only to the outer steam jacket’s welded seam resulting in a kettle filled to 2/3 capacity.

Kettle Capacity	Minutes

3 gallon/11 litre	15
6 gallon/23 litre	20
12 gallon/45 litre	25
20 gallon/80 litre	40

Approximate Boiling Times