IMPORTANT — READ FIRST — IMPORTANT CAUTION: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. WARNING: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE COMMERCIAL HEATING, COOKING AND HOLDING OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
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IMPORTANT — READ FIRST — IMPORTANT WARNING: KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. NEVER USE A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO CLEAN KETTLE SURFACES. CAUTION: MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Equipment Description The Groen TDB is a table top, tilting, steam A built-in steam generator, sized for the kettle jacketed kettles with a thermostatically capacity and heated by electricity, delivers steam controlled, self-contained, electrically-heated into the jacket. “Airless” operation of the steam steam supply and appropriate controls, mounted jacket permits uniform, efficient heating at on a sturdy base.
Inspection & Unpacking The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping carton For TDB units, attach the tilt handle (normally and will be attached to a skid. Immediately upon shipped inside the kettle) by carefully threading it receipt, inspect the carton carefully for exterior into the socket on the trunnion support.
Installation The Groen Kettle is provided with complete CAUTION internal wiring. It is ready for BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONVERSION, immediate connection. A wiring VERIFY THAT THE BRANCH CIRCUIT diagram is provided in this WIRING IS ADEQUATE TO HANDLE ANY manual and on the inside of the INCREASE AMPERAGE REQUIREMENTS.
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DANGER 5. Bring incoming electrical service through ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT the conduit fitting at the rear of the support THE TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO housing, making a watertight connection GROUND UNIT COULD RESULT IN with the incoming lines. A BX style ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH.
Initial Start-Up IMPORTANT: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. Now that the kettle has been installed, you should test it to ensure that the unit is operating correctly.
Operation The operator controls kettle heating with the thermostat dial. The dial turns heating element electric power on or off and sets the operating temperature of the kettle. Tilt Handle A. To Start Kettle 1. EVERY DAY make sure that the jacket Pressure Gauge water level is above the mid-point of the round sight glass.
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Wear protective oven mitts and a protective CAUTION apron. DO NOT OVERFILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING. When putting the cover on the kettle, position KEEP LIQUIDS AT LEAST 2-3” (5-8 cm) it on top of kettle rim, with its flat edge facing BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO the pouring lip.
CAUTION WARNING DO NOT TILT KETTLE BODY WITH COVER AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT IN PLACE. COVER MAY SLIDE OFF, FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE. CAUSING INJURY TO OPERATOR. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. 2. Basket Insert An optional kettle basket insert can assist in b) Load basket on a level, stable work cooking water-boiled products including...
Maintenance NOTICE: Contact an authorized Groen representative when repairs are required. A Maintenance & Service Log is provided at the back of this manual with the warranty information. Each time maintenance is performed on your Groen kettle, enter the date on which the work was done, what was done, and who did it.
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3. Grease / Lubrication (By Service) For TDB Models: At least twice a year, grease the two trunnion bearings. The bearings are located within the kettle support housing. Remove the access panels from the support housing with a screwdriver to gain access to the grease fittings.
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c. Stir the water continuously, while you slowly Use a measuring cup to add the add water treatment compound until a color compound so that you may record the between indicating a pH of 10.5 and 11.5 is exact amount used. reached.
Component Replacement on the bottom left hand side, remove: T-1 one red wire T-2 two yellow wires iii. T-3 two tan wires iv. T-4 one blue wire c. Starting on the top left hand side, WARNING remove: BEFORE REPLACING PARTS, L-1 red wire DISCONNECT UNIT...
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7. Installation of Transformer 12. Removal of Thermostat a. Mount the transformer using the two 1/4" a. Remove knob by pulling straight out. mounting screws. b. Remove the two screws securing the b. Install wires on the transformer in the thermostat to the kettle skirt.
14. Removal of Pressure Switch c. Remove blue wire from probe. d. Unscrew probe from jacket and remove. a. Tilt kettle 90°. b. Remove bottom cover. 17. Install Water Level Probe c. Unplug red and white wires. d. Unscrew switch from 90° elbow and a.
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To remove burned-on foods, use a brush, sponge, cloth, plastic or rubber scraper, or plastic wool along with the cleaning solution. To reduce effort required in washing, let the detergent solution sit in the kettle for a few minutes and soak into the residue. Do NOT use CAUTION abrasive materials or metal tools that MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE...
Troubleshooting Your Groen 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. If an item on the list is followed by , the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
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Parts List - TDB To order parts, contact your Groen Authorized Service Agency. Supply the model designation, part description, part number, quantity, and, where applicable, voltage and phase. See Page 24 for Pressure PN Gauge Handle Assy. 155839...
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Parts List - TDB To order parts, contact your Groen Authorized Service Agency. Supply the model designation, part description, part number, quantity, and, where applicable, voltage and phase. t a l " 8 2 Knob, Thermostat 002868 23 Weldment Kettle Body 304, 480V (20 qt) 139044 3 Nut, hex 1/2-13 ss 005603...
Parts List To order parts, contact your Groen Authorized Service Agency. Supply the model designation, part description, part number, quantity, and, where applicable, voltage and phase. Pressure Switch 096963 5 Cover (NOT SHOWN) 003141 Thermostat 012313 6 Gasket, Bottom Cover (NOT SHOWN) 137969 Water Level Electrode 015589...
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Parts List To order parts, contact your Groen Authorized Service Agency. Supply the model designation, part description, part number, quantity, and, where applicable, voltage and phase. Key Description Part No. Key Description Part No. Gauge, Compound Pressure w/Dual 084208 3 Assy, Water Fill Sub 137438 Valve, Pressure Relief 50 PSI 097005...
Service Log Model No. _______________________________ Purchased From _________________________ Serial No. _______________________________ Location ________________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Date Installed ___________________________ Purchase Order No. ______________________ For Service Call __________________________ Date Service Performed Performed By...
References KLENZADE SALES CENTER ECOLAB. Inc. 370 Wabasha St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 800/352-5326 or 612/293-2233 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 60 Battery March Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 NFPA/70 - The National Electrical Code NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION 3475 Plymouth Rd. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY TO COMMERCIAL PURCHASERS* (U.S. & Canadian Sales Only.) Groen warrants to original commercial purchaser/users that foodservice equipment manufactured by Groen (“Groen Equipment”) (other than CapKold foodservice equipment) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for (12) twelve months from the date of installation or fifteen (15) months from date of shipment from Groen, whichever date first occurs (the “Warranty Period”), in accordance with the following terms and conditions: This warranty is limited to replacement parts and related labor for Groen Equipment located at its...
VII. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EACH OF WHICH IS HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL GROEN BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OR DELAY IN PERFORMANCE OF THIS WARRANTY.
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