Blodgett KTT-DS Series - Manual (Page 10)

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Operation
To heat the kettle, open the steam inlet valve. Adjusting the valve allows you to
control the heating rate. Opening the valve more allows steam to flow into the jacket
faster, and heats the product faster.
The kettle operates efficiently at pressures from five PSI to the maximum working
pressure for which the kettle was designed. The maximum pressure is stamped on
the kettle nameplate.
1. Tilting
To transfer product or empty the kettle: the kettle is designed and manufac-
tured to be tilted in a controlled manner. Grasp the insulated plastic ball firmly.
Maintain a firm grip on handle when tilting, while keeping the kettle body in a
tilted position and then SLOWLY returning the kettle body to an upright position.
2. Accessories
A. 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 plastic ball handle is secure on the lift off cover before using.
ALWAYS use the plastic handle to place or remove the 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.
When removing cover:
a) Firmly grasp the plastic handle
b) Lift rear edge (farthest from operator) 1-2” (3-5 cm) to allow any
steam and water vapor to escape the cooking vessel. Wait 2-3
seconds.
c) Tilt cover to 45-60° angle and allow any hot condensate or prod-
uct to roll off cover back into kettle.
d) Remove the cover, ensuring that any remaining hot condensate or
product does not drip on operator, floor or work surfaces.
e) Place cover on safe, flat, sanitary, out- of-the-way surface, or
return to kettle rim.
WARNING
AVOID EXPOSURE TO ESCAPING STEAM,
WHICH CAN CAUSE 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.
WARNING
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
KETTLE BODY, HOT FOOD OR WATER IN
THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION
DO NOT OVER FILL THE KETTLE WHEN
COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING. KEEP
LIQUIDS AT A MINIMUM OF 2-3” (5-8 CM)
BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO ALLOW
CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING, BOILING AND
SAFE PRODUCT TRANSFER.
WARNING
WHEN TILTING KETTLE FOR
PRODUCT TRANSFER:
1) WEAR PROTECTIVE OVEN MITT
AND PROTECTIVE APRON.
2) USE CONTAINER DEEP ENOUGH
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 SIDE OF
KETTLE (DEPENDING ON TILTING
HANDLE PLACEMENT) WHILE POURING.
DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY IN POUR
PATH OF HOT CONTENTS.
5) POUR SLOWLY, MAINTAIN CONTROL OF
KETTLE BODY HANDLE AT ALL TIMES,
AND RETURN KETTLE BODY TO UPRIGHT
POSITION AFTER CONTAINER IS FILLED OR
TRANSFER IS COMPLETE.
6) DO NOT OVER FILL CONTAINER. AVOID
DIRECT SKIN CONTACT WITH HOT
CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS.
WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
WARNING
AVOID EXPOSURE TO ESCAPING STEAM,
WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION
DO NOT TILT KETTLE BODY WITH COVER
IN PLACE. COVER MAY SLIDE OFF,
CAUSING INJURY TO OPERATOR.