OM/SM-EE 9
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. 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 one 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.
B. To Turn Off the Kettle
1. Turn the thermostat dial to “OFF.”
2. Before the unit is serviced, or if it will be off
for a week or more:
a. Set the thermostat to “OFF.”
b. Turn off electric power to the unit at the
circuit breaker or fuse.
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.
When the temperature of the steam jacket
reaches the value corresponding to the dial
setting, the thermostat switch opens. This turns
off the heating indicator light and causes the
contactors to open, cutting the power to the
heaters.
As soon as the thermostat senses that the kettle
is cooling below the set point, the thermostat
switch closes, the heating indicator light comes
on, the contactors close, and the heaters come
on again. On-off cycling continues, keeping the
kettle at the set temperature. This is why the
heating indicator light cycles on and off during
normal operation.
If steam pressure greater than 30 PSI is
generated in the jacket, the safety valve will
open and relieve the excess pressure.
If the jacket water level gets too low, the high-
limit control will open and shut off power to the
elements until the kettle cools. This will prevent
the heating elements from overheating.
Setting the operating thermostat dial to “OFF”
shuts down all control and heating circuits.
