Blodgett 20E-KLS Installation Operation & Maintenance

Blodgett 20E-KLS Installation Operation & Maintenance

Electric stationary floor kettle

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KLS-E Series
ELECTRIC STATIONARY FLOOR KETTLE
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA
Manufacture Service Questions: 866-518-3977
PART NUMBER 170092 REV B (04/11)

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  • Page 1 KLS-E Series ELECTRIC STATIONARY FLOOR KETTLE INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.com 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Manufacture Service Questions: 866-518-3977 PART NUMBER 170092 REV B (04/11)
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Important Operator Warnings

    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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT - READ FIRST - IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: SERvICE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN FACTORY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL vOID WARRANTIES. WARNING: DO NOT HEAT AN EMPTY KETTLE. EXCESSIvE STEAM PRESSURE COULD DEvELOP. CAUTION: DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE vAPORS AND LIqUIDS IN THE vICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Operator Warnings ............page 1-2 References ..................page 3 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 Maintenance ................
  • Page 6: Equipment Description

    Equipment Description Control housing Cover Blodgett Model KLS-E are floor-mounted, tilting, steam-jacketed kettles which have thermostatically controlled, self-contained, electrically-heated steam supplies and Pressure/vacuum gauge appropriate controls, mounted on a sturdy base. Heat produced by electric heating Thermostat dial elements boils water in a reservoir below the jacket to produce steam under pressure.
  • Page 7: Inspection And Unpacking

    Inspection & Unpacking CAUTION The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping carton and will be banded to a skid. THIS UNIT IS VERY HEAVY. INSTALLER Immediately upon receipt, inspect the carton carefully for exterior damage. SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED TO LIFT THIS WEIGHT SAFELY.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Observe local codes and/or The National Electrical Code in compliance with ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). When there is a choice between applicable codes Blodgett recommends following the more stringent code. (A BX connection is not recommended.) Electrically ground the unit at the terminal provided.
  • Page 9: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up IMPORTANT Now that the kettle has been installed, you should test it to ensure that the unit is BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, operating correctly. UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, Remove all literature and packing materials from inside and outside of the unit. AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation WARNING The operator controls kettle heating with the thermostat dial. The dial turns heating OPEN THE KETTLE LID CAREFULLY TO AVOID element power on or off and sets the kettle operating temperature. STEAM WHICH MAY ESCAPE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. To Start Kettle CAUTION EVERY DAY make sure the jacket water level is between the marks on...
  • Page 11 Operation When removing baskets with cooked product, lift straight up, ensuring basket bottoms clear the kettle rim. Wear protective oven mitts and protective apron. Allow hot water to fully drain from product, before moving the basket away from the kettle. Do not rest baskets on the kettle rim or pouring lip.
  • Page 12: Sequence Of Operation

    Sequence of Operation The following “action-reaction” outline is provided to help the user understand how the equipment works. When the operator starts up the kettle by turning the operating thermostat dial from “OFF” to a desired setting, the thermostat switch closes. This lights up the heating indicator light and causes the contactors to close, allowing power to flow to heating elements.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance WARNING NOTICE: Contact an authorized representative when repairs are required. WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE Periodic Maintenance SAFETY VALVE. DIRECT CONTACT A Maintenance and Service Log is provided at the back of this manual with the COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
  • Page 14 Measure the water treatment compound (One way to do this is to add the Kettle Model Jacket Capacity compound from a measuring cup.) 20E-KLS 3 Gallons 40E-KLS 5 Gallons Stir the water continuously, while you slowly add water treatment compound, until the water reaches a pH between 10.5 and 11.5.
  • Page 15: Cleaning

    Cleaning WARNING Suggested Tools: KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS AWAY FROM Cleaner, such as Klenzade HC-10 or HC-32 from ECOLAB, Inc. CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. NEVER SPRAY THE SUPPORT HOUSING OR Kettle brushes in good condition (and a bottle brush, for the draw-off). ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
  • Page 16 Cleaning CAUTION The outside of the unit may be polished with a stainless steel cleaner NEVER LEAVE A CHLORINE SANITIZER such as “Zepper” from Zep Manufacturing Co. IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES. When equipment needs to be sanitized, use a solution equivalent to one LONGER CONTACT CAN CAUSE STAINING AND CORROSION.
  • Page 17: 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 and in this manual. If an item on the list is followed by x, the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
  • Page 18 Troubleshooting WHAT TO CHECK SYMPTOM X indicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician. Safety valve pops. User a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in the “Maintenance” section of this manual. b. Whether kettle was being heated empty when valve popped. Auth Service c.
  • Page 19: Parts List

    Parts List Description Part No. WATER FILL ASSEMBLY 097007 SAFETY VALVE 097009 CHECK VALVE 004187 PRESSURE GAUGE 156047 KBA 2” TDO 20 153211 KBA 3” TDO 20 154937 KBA 2” TDO 40 153218 KBA 3” TDO 40 153219 KBA 2” TDO 60 153226 KBA 3”...
  • Page 20 Parts List Description Part No. FITTINGS, SIGHT GLASS 002845 ASSEMBLY GUARD, GLASS ROD GAUGE 002981 TUBE, WATER LEVEL 008742 INSTRUMENT BOX COVER 20 147869 INSTRUMENT BOX COVER 40 146665 INSTRUMENT BOX COVER 60 147870 INSTRUMENT BOX COVER 80 147931 INSTRUMENT BOX COVER 100 147932 CONTROL BOX COVER 20 147867...
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram OM-KLS-E...
  • 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-KLS-E...
  • Page 23 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-KLS-E...
  • Page 24 BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.com 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone: 866-518-3977 PART NUMBER 170092 REV B (04/11)

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