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Self-Generating Steam Jacketed Kettles
Troubleshooting
Low Water Level
Proper water level must be maintained within the jacket for the kettle to operate. Depletion of water may occur from
excessive opening of or leakage through the safety relief valve.
If water is below required operating level, either initially at start-up or during use, the kettle will automatically shut off and
the LOW WATER signal light will come on.
In order for the kettle to operate, the following procedure must be followed:
The kettle must be cool before proceeding with the following steps.
1. Trip the safety relief valve lever to relieve all pressure from the kettle jacket.
2. At exterior rear of kettle jacket remove nut from Air Vent.
3. Insert funnel into Air Vent opening and slowly add the indicated amount of clean water for:
EL-20, EL-25, EP-20, EP-25
EL-30, EP-30
EL-40, EP-40
EL-60, EP-60
EL-80, EP-80
EL-100, EP-100
4. Replace air vent nut.
5. Follow AIR VENTING INSTRUCTIONS listed (9.5).
6. Continue normal operating procedure of kettle.
Extremely Slow Cooking Time
If the cooking time is abnormally slow, then the difficulty may be due to air being present in the kettle jacket. To remove air,
follow AIR VENTING INSTRUCTIONS.
If the kettle will not reach and maintain Pressure Gauge zone in the green area on the gauge when cold, a slow leak
may have developed in the jacket. Check all fitting connections to jacket including the heating element gasket. Tighten or
replace if necessary.
Slow cooking time may also be due to a burnt out heating element. Test elements and if defective, replace complete
element assembly.
Kettle Will Not Operate When Turned On
Check that power supply is available to kettle.
Kettle will not operate if water level is inadequate in jacket. Follow 9.1 LOW WATER LEVEL instructions.
Also check for defective power switch or loose wire connections.
Initially, when Thermostat Knob is dialed and TEMPERATURE indicator light does not come on, then it may be assumed
that malfunction is due to either a defective Thermostat or loose wiring connection(s). If TEMPERATURE indicator light
comes on when Thermostat Knob is dialed fully (i.e. setting of '10'), then eventually the kettle should read its maximum
temperature (290̊ F ) in the jacket and a corresponding pressure reading of approximately 40 psi should be evident on the
Pressure Gauge (on kettles rated at 50 psi).
Finally, when the kettle is turned ON and Thermostat Knob dialed, check that the Contactors are being energized and
power is being made available to the heating elements. Replace defective Contactors.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10068 REV 7 (05/21)
MODEL
140 ounces
150 ounces
220 ounces
250 ounces
340 ounces
420 ounces
ADD:
IF COMPLETELY EMPTY, ADD:
4.14 litres
376 ounces
4.44 litres
504 ounces
6.50 litres
548 ounces
7.39 litres
586 ounces
10.05 litres
850 ounces
12.42 litres
1088 ounces
Troubleshooting
11.12 litres
14.90 litres
16.20 litres
17.33 litres
25.12 litres
32.17 litres
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