Blodgett KTC-E Series - Manual (Page 11)

OM-KTT/KTC-E 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. EVERY DAY make sure that the jacket water level is above the mid-
point of the round sight glass. If the level is too low, see “Jacket
Filling” and “Water Treatment” on page 16 of this manual.
2. 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 15 of this manual.
3. Turn on the electrical power to the unit.
4. Turn the thermostat dial to the desired setting. The heating indicator
light indicates that the kettle is heating, and cycling of the light on
and off indicates that the kettle is being held at the set temperature.
Once in each cycle the contactors in the support housing will make a
clicking sound. This is normal.
B. To Transfer Product or Empty Kettle
KTT: The kettle is designed and manufactured to be tilted in a controlled
manner. Grasp the insulated plastic ball firmly. Maintain a firm grip on
handle when tilting, while keeping kettle body in a tilted position and
when SLOWLY returning the kettle body to an upright position. DO NOT
release kettle handle when kettle is partly tilted. It will impact in either
the upright or fully tilted position and may cause burns.
KTC: The kettle is tilted using its crank tilt hand wheel. Turning the crank
clockwise tilts the kettle; counter-clockwise returns it to an upright
position. The kettle will remain in any cranked position.
C. Common Accessories
1. Lift-Off Cover
As with stock pot cooking, an optional lift off cover can speed up
the heating of water and food products. A cover helps retain heat
in the cooking vessel and reduces the amount of heat and humidity
released into the kitchen. Use of a cover can reduce some product
cook times and help maintain the temperature, color and texture of
products being held or simmered for extended periods.
Make sure the plastic ball handle is secure on the lift off cover
before using. ALWAYS use the plastic handle to place or remove
cover from the kettle.
Wear protective oven mitts and a protective apron.
When putting the 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.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO AVOID CONTACT
WITH HOT KETTLE BODY OR HOT
PRODUCT, WHEN ADDING INGREDIENTS,
STIRRING OR TRANSFERRING PRODUCT
TO ANOTHER CONTAINER.
On KTT and KTC units, the jacket water level is
shown in a sight glass on the kettle body.
Model KTT
Model KTC