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Groen DEE/4-20 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, KEEP FOR OPERATOR
This manual provides information for:
MODEL DEE-CE
STEAM JACKETED KETTLE
· Self Contained
· Stainless Steel
· Floor Mounted
· Electrically Heated
· Tilting
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.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or
death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
NOTIFY CARRIER OF DAMAGE AT ONCE
It is the responsibility of the consignee to inspect the container upon receipt of
same and to determine the possibility of any damage, including concealed dam-
age. Unified Brands suggests that if you are suspicious of damage to make a
notation on the delivery receipt. It will be the responsibility of the consignee to file
a claim with the carrier. We recommend that you do so at once.
Manufacture Service/Questions 888-994-7636.
Information contained in this document is known to be current and accurate at the time
of printing/creation. Unified Brands recommends referencing our product line websites,
unifiedbrands.net, for the most updated product information and specifications.
PART NUMBER 127730, REV. C (01/15)
International
1055 Mendell Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39272
888-994-7636, fax 888-864-7636
unifiedbrands.net

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION, KEEP FOR OPERATOR This manual provides information for: MODEL DEE-CE International STEAM JACKETED KETTLE · Self Contained · Stainless Steel · Floor Mounted · Electrically Heated · Tilting THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 2: Important Operator Warnings

    HYDROXIDE OR THAT IS ALKALINE. WARNING: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR THEIR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES AND CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. SERVICE BY OTHER THAN FACTORYAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Operator Warnings ............page 2 Equipment Description ..............page 4 Inspection and Unpacking ............page 5 Installation ..................page 6 Initial Start-Up ................page 7 Operation ................... page 8-9 Sequence of Operation .............. page 10 Cleaning .................. page 11-12 Maintenance ................

  • Page 4: Equipment Description

    Equipment Description The Groen DEE/4 is a floor-mounted, tilting, steam jacketed kettle with a thermostatically controlled, selfcontained, electrically-heated steam supply and appropriate controls, mounted on a sturdy base. The Model DEE/4 is available in 20, 40 or 60 gallon capacities.

  • Page 5: Inspection And Unpacking

    Inspection & Unpacking CAUTION The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping crate and will be bolted or banded to a skid. SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION Immediately upon receipt, inspect the crate carefully for exterior damage. AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT. TAKE CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR Thoroughly inspect the unit for concealed damage.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation The Groen Kettle is provided with complete internal wiring and is ready for immediate WARNING connection. Wiring diagrams are provided in this manual and on the inside of the INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST BE control housing service panel. Any mechanical or electrical changes must be approved DONE BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO by Groen’s Food Service Engineering Department.

  • Page 7: Initial Start-Up

    To shut down the unit, turn the thermostat dial to “0” and the power switch to OFF. If the unit functions as described above, it is ready for use. If the unit does not function as described, contact your local Groen Certified Service Agency. PROPER WATER LEVEL Each day, confirm the jacket water level by checking the water gauge.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation WARNING CE units have three lights on the Control Panel. The green POWER light comes on WHEN TILTING KETTLE when the unit is turned on. It indicates that power is being supplied to the unit. The 1) WEAR PROTECTIVE OVEN MITT AND amber HEAT light comes on when heating elements are heating the kettle.
  • Page 9 “Y” frame. When removing baskets with cooked product, lift straight up, Kettle Model Max Capacity ensuring basket bottoms clear the kettle rim and pouring lip. Wear DEE/4-20 75 Liters protective oven mitts and protective apron. DEE/4-40 150 Liters Allow hot water to fully drain from product before moving basket away from the kettle.

  • Page 10: Sequence Of Operation

    Sequence of Operation The following “action-reaction” outline is provided to help understand how the kettle works. When the operator starts up the kettle by turning on the power switch and by turning the operating thermostat dial from “0” to a desired setting, the thermostat switch closes and the green POWER lamp comes on.

  • Page 11: Cleaning

    Cleaning WARNING Suggested Cleaning Supplies KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF Cleaner, such as Klenzade HC-10 or HC-32 from ECOLAB, Inc. CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Kettle brushes in good condition. DO NOT USE A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO Sanitizer such as Klenzade XY-12. CLEAN THE CONTROL CONSOLE, Film remover such as Klenzade LC-30.
  • Page 12 Cleaning When the equipment needs to be sanitized, use a sanitizing solution CAUTION NEVER LEAVE A CHLORINE SANITIZER equivalent to one that supplies 200 parts per million chlorine. Obtain IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL advice on the best sanitizing agent from your supplier of sanitizing SURFACES FOR LONGER THAN 30 products.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance NOTICE: Contact an authorized representative when repairs are required. WARNING WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO A Maintenance & Service Log is provided at the back of this manual. Each time THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY maintenance is performed on your kettle, enter the date on which the work was done, VALVE.
  • Page 14 MINUTES. LONGER CONTACT CAN Fill a mixing container with the measured amount of water required. CAUSE CORROSION. (See table). Use distilled water only. Kettle Model Jacket Capacity DEE/4-20 9.5 Liters DEE/4-40 13.2 Liters DEE/4-60 15.1 Liters Hang a strip of pH test paper on the rim of the container, with about 25 mm of the strip below the surface of the water.
  • Page 15 Maintenance Record the exact amounts of water and treatment compound needed. These amounts may be used again, if the same water sources and compound are used. However, it is best to check the pH each time treated water is prepared. Installation of Safety Valve Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    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. X indicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician.
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM WHAT TO CHECK Safety valve leaks a small User a. For contamination that prevents seating of valve. With full amount of steam when pressure in the jacket, pull the lever all the way briefly to blow the the kettle is operating. valve clean, then let the lever snap back to seat the valve.

  • Page 18: Parts List

    Parts List OM-DEE/4...
  • Page 19 Parts List OM-DEE/4...
  • Page 20 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. KEY DESCRIPTION PART NO. KEY DESCRIPTION PART NO. WATER-FILL PIPING ASSY 097007 ---- EQUIPOTENTIAL TERMINAL ASSY 122021 SAFETY VALVE, 50 PSI 141360...

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram OM-DEE/4...

  • Page 22: Service Log

    Service Log Model No: Purchased From: Serial No: Location: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Purchase Order No: For Service Call: Date Maintenance Performed Performed By OM-DEE/4...
  • Page 24 1055 Mendell Davis Drive • Jackson MS 39272 888-994-7636 • 601-372-3903 • Fax 888-864-7636 unifiedbrands.net © 2015 Unified Brands. All Rights Reserved. Unified Brands is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation. PART NUMBER 127730, REV. C (01/15)

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