OPERATING
THE KETTLE
Intended Use:
Processing of food and pharmaceuticals in non-residential locations.
Not for the making of dough or other heavy dough like products.
Intended Users:
- Supervised and trained staff during production periods.
- Trained maintanance and service personnel.
Removable component weights
Lbs (kg)
12 gal
Main arm with blades
12
(5.4)
Secondary arm
12
(5.4)
Noise level
Noise level maximum 80 Decibels.
Mixing Arm Rotation speeds
Arm
Speed (RPM)
Primary
0-40
Secondary
0-210
Rim (loading) heights
Rim heights are given below. It is up to owners of the equipment to ensure the
operators are performing the loading in a safe and acceptable manner.
MKDT12T
33"
38"
Emergency
In the event of a fire or other emergency.
Turn off unit
Shut off power supplies including Electrical, Gas or Steam as
applicable. (If safe to do so.)
Using fire extinguishers is only recommended if you are trained and feel
safe to do so. Use only Fire extinguishers rated ABC.
This is a pressure vessel and with a properly operating safety valve
will not exceed rated pressures. Jacket contains water and trace
amounts of rust inhibitor and/or antifreeze.
MARINE LOCK
-
(Tilt handle units)
Your unit is equipped with a marine lock to
prevent accidental tilting. The following
procedure should be used to tilt the kettle.
1.
Grasp the tilt handle.
2.
Hold the latch down to unlock tilting mechanism.
3.
Pull the handle to tilt kettle.
4.
To lock, return the kettle to its upright position and push handle
back.
NOTE: Inspect lock daily to ensure it is free moving and does not
bind or stick. Clean lock if necessary (see Cleaning Instructions for
details
20 gal
20
(9.1)
15
(6.8)
MKDT20T
37"
42"
OPERATION
1. Ensure that there is an adequate steam supply to
the kettle.
2. Turn the steam control valve to the
open position by turning the knob
counter-clockwise, then allow the
kettle to preheat.
NOTE: When cooking egg and milk products, the
kettle should NOT be preheated, as products of this
nature adhere to hot cooking surfaces. These types
of foods should be placed in the kettle before heating
is begun.
3. Fill kettle with product to desired level.
4. When the product has reached the
desired temperature, regulate the
heat, as required, by turning the
steam control valve clockwise for less
steam, and therefore, a lower
temperature.
5. When cooking is complete, close
the steam control valve by turning the
knob clockwise.
6. Pour the contents o th kettle into an appropriate
container by tiltin the kettle forward.
MIXER OPERATION
1. Turn Mixer Start Switch to "ON".
2. Adjust Steam Control Valve to
desired setting.
7.
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