40ES-KLT Series SHORT ELECTRIC TILTING FLOOR KETTLE INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION Instructions to be followed in the event user smells gas. This information shall be obtained by consulting your local gas supplier.
IMPORTANT - READ FIRST - IMPORTANT WARNING: BEFORE REPLACING ANY PARTS, DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY. CAUTION: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. WARNING: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE COMMERCIAL HEATING, COOKING AND HOLDING OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
IMPORTANT - READ FIRST - IMPORTANT NOTICE: NEVER LEAVE SANITIZER IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES. LONGER CONTACT CAN CAUSE CORROSION. WARNING: WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS STATED ON THE LABEL OF THE WATER TREATMENT COMPOUND. WARNING: KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Table of Contents Important Operator Warnings .................................................... page 1-2 References.................................................................................... page 3 Equipment Description................................................................. page 4 Inspection and Unpacking ............................................................ page 5 Installation .....................................................................................
Equipment Description Thermostat Dial Pressure Gauge The Blodgett 40ES-KLT is a floor-mounted, tilting, steam jacketed kettle with a thermostatically controlled, self-contained, electrically-heated steam supply and appropriate controls, mounted on a sturdy base. The body of the kettle is constructed of stainless steel, welded into one solid piece. The kettle is furnished with a reinforced rim and a butterfly shaped pouring lip. It has a steam jacket rated for working pressures up to 50 PSI.
Inspection & Unpacking CAUTION SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT. TAKE CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT BY STAPLES LEFT IN THE WALLS OF THE CARTON. CAUTION THIS UNIT IS VERY HEAVY. INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED TO LIFT THIS WEIGHT SAFELY. The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping carton and will be bolted or banded to a skid. Immediately upon receipt, inspect the carton carefully for exterior damage.
Installation WARNING INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST BE DONE BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. WARNING DO NOT CONNECT ANY PIPING TO THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. THE VALVE MUST BE FREE TO VENT STEAM AS NEEDED. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY! THE ELBOW ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY VALVE MUST POINT TO THE FLOOR. DANGER ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED.
Initial Start-Up 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. 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.
Operation CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING. KEEP LIQUIDS AT LEAST 2-3” (5-8 cm) BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING, BOILING PRODUCT AND SAFE TRANSFER. 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. Operator controls for the kettle are: Thermostat Dial Pressure Gauge Controls B. 1.
Operation WARNING WHEN TILTING KETTLE FOR PRODUCT TRANSFER: 1) WEAR PROTECTIVE OVEN MITT ANDPROTECTIVE 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) STAND TO LEFT OR RIGHT OF KETTLE WHILE POURING — NOT DIRECTLY IN POUR PATH OF HOT CONTENTS. 5) POUR SLOWLY, MAINTAINING CONTROL OF KETTLE AT ALL TIMES, AND RETURN KETTLE BODY TO UPRIGHT POSITION AFTER CONTAINER IS FILLED OR TRANSFER IS COMPLETE.
Operation CAUTION DO NOT TILT KETTLE WITH LIFT-OFF COVER IN PLACE. COVER MAY SLIDE OFF, CAUSING INJURY TO OPERATOR. CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING. KEEP LIQUIDS AT LEAST -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. 10 OM-40ES-KLT B.
Sequence of Operation The following “action-reaction” outline is provided to help the user understand how the equipment works. When the operator starts up the kettle by turning the operating thermostat dial from “OFF” to a desired setting, the thermostat switch closes. This lights up the heating indicator light and causes the contactors to close, allowing power to flow to heating elements.
Maintenance WARNING WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY VALVE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. NOTICE: Contact an authorized representative when repairs are required. A. Periodic Maintenance A Service Log is provided at the back of this manual with the warranty information. Each time maintenance is performed on your kettle, enter the date on which the work was done, what was done, and who did it. Keep this manual on file and available for operators to use.
Maintenance Zerk Fitting 6. The gear housing has fittings for lubrication of moving parts. The gears do not run in oil, so periodic lubrication with grease is necessary. 7. Frequency of lubrication depends on operating conditions, but it should be done at least once every six months. 8. Use a #2 grade LGI lithium grease to add grease through Zerk fittings on gear housing until it flows out of the bearings around the trunnion shaft. 9.
Maintenance WARNING TO AVOID INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS STATED ON THE LABEL OF THE WATER TREATMENT COMPOUND. B. Jacket Vacuum/Removing Air from Jacket When the kettle is cold, a positive pressure reading on the pressure/vacuum gauge or a reading near zero indicates that there is air in the jacket. Air in the jacket acts as an insulator, and slows kettle heating. Pressure Gauge To remove air: Safety Valve 1. Start the unit. (Be sure there is water or product in the kettle when heating).
Maintenance D. Water Treatment Procedure 1. Obtain water treatment compound and a pH test kit from your authorized parts distributor. 2. Fill a mixing container with the measured amount of water required. (See table). Distilled water is recommended. 3. Hang a strip of pH test paper on the rim of the container, with about 1 inch of the strip below the surface of the water. 4. Measure the water treatment compound (One way to do this is to add the compound from a measuring cup.) 5.
Cleaning WARNING KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS AWAY FROM CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. NEVER SPRAY THE SUPPORT HOUSING OR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. CAUTION MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD, AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. READ THE WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF THE CLEANER CAREFULLY. CAUTION NEVER LEAVE A SANITIZER IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES.
Cleaning g. The outside of the unit may be polished with a stainless steel cleaner such as “Zepper” from Zep Manufacturing Co. h. When equipment needs to be sanitized, use a solution equivalent to one that supplies 200 parts per million available chlorine. Obtain advice on sanitizing agents from your supplier of sanitizing products. Following the supplier’s instructions, apply the agent after the unit has been cleaned and drained. Rinse off the sanitizer thoroughly. i.
Troubleshooting Your kettle is designed to operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list of checks to make in the event of a problem. Wiring diagrams are furnished inside the service panel and in this manual. If an item on the list is followed by X, the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Kettle stops heating before it reaches the desired temperature. Kettle heats slowly. WHO WHAT TO CHECK (X indicates work that should only be performed by a qualified service representative) User a. Thermostat dial setting. Authorized b. Thermostat calibration. X Service Rep Only c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the dial is rotated above and below the setting for the temperature of the kettle. X User a. For air in the jacket.
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Parts List To order parts, contact your Authorized Service Agent. Supply the model designation, serial number, part description, part number, quantity, and when applicable, voltage and phase.
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Service Log Model No: Purchased From: Serial No: Location: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Purchase Order No: For Service Call: Date 24 OM-40ES-KLT Service Performed Performed By
Service Log Model No: Purchased From: Serial No: Location: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Purchase Order No: For Service Call: Date Service Performed Performed By OM-40ES-KLT 25
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