Electrically heated
table top mounted
tilting kettle
tilt out agitator drive system
variable speed agitator controls
for 20 and 40 quart kettles (14 pages)
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OPERATOR MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION, KEEP FOR OPERATOR This manual provides information for: TD/3 & TDA/1 Domestic STEAM JACKETED KETTLE · Stainless Steel · Direct Steam Heated · Table Top Mounted · Tilting THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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THE WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF THE CLEANER TO BE USED. CAUTION: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR THEIR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS CAN CAUSE OPERATOR INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT, AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
National Board. These kettles operate efficiently at pressures above five PSI. A safety valve, strainer, steam trap, and check valve are all required for installation, and may be ordered from Groen as optional equipment.
Inspection & Unpacking The kettle will arrive completely assembled and wrapped in protective plastic, CAUTION strapped and bolted on a skid, enclosed in a cardboard crate. Immediately on receipt AVOID NAILS AND SPLINTERS WHEN remove the box and plastic wrap, and inspect the unit for damage. Report any REMOVING KETTLES FROM WOODEN damage or an incorrect shipment to CRATES.
1/4”, if necessary. This should be enough to allow for thread take-up and misalignment. *Accessories available from Groen as options. Piping is to be supplied by the installer. RIGID MOUNTING SURFACE OM-TD...
Operate the tilting mechanism to confirm that this feature functions through the whole range of normal operation. If the unit functions as described above, it is ready for use. If the unit does not function as intended, contact your local Groen Certified Service Agency. WEAR EYE PROTECTION...
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Operation To heat the kettle, open the steam inlet valve. Adjusting the valve allows you to WARNING control the heating rate. Opening the valve more allows steam to flow into the jacket AVOID EXPOSURE TO ESCAPING STEAM, faster, and heats the product faster. WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
Operation ACCESSORIES Cover As with stock pot cooking, an optional lift-off cover can speed up the heating of water and food products. A cover helps retain heat in the cooking vessel and CAUTION reduces the amount of heat and humidity released into the kitchen. Use of a DO NOT TILT KETTLE BODY WITH COVER cover can reduce some product cook times and help maintain the temperature, IN PLACE.
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Operation ACCESSORIES Continued... Basket Insert An optional kettle basket insert (10 Quart and larger) can assist in cooking wa- ter boiled products, including eggs, potatoes, vegetables, shell fish, pasta and WARNING rice. The nylon mesh liner must be used when cooking product smaller than the AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT mesh size of the basket, which is approximately 1/4”...
If there is difficulty removing mineral deposits or a film left by hard water or food residues, clean the kettle thoroughly and use a deliming agent, such as Groen Delimer/Descaler (Part Number 114800) or Lime-Away® from Ecolab, in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and drain the unit thoroughly before further use.
A Maintenance and Service Log is provided at the back of this manual. Each time USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER maintenance is performed on your Groen kettle, enter the date on which the work was THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR AN done, what was done, and who did it.
For the phone number of the nearest agency, call your area Groen representative or AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER/DISTRIBUTOR the Groen Parts and Service Department. If an item on the list is followed by X, the WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES AND COULD work should be done by a qualified service representative.
Parts List Model TDC/3 Parts List Model TDC/3 Description Part No. Pedestal Assembly 081572 Pedestal Cap 081574 Nut, Hex Jam 1-3/4” OD 081707 Packing Ring Set 002033 Washer Packing 002019 Spring 002025 Washer 5/8” Neoprene 003242 Tip, Crutch 1” ID 002032 Handle Assembly 012694...
Parts List Model TDA Parts List Model TDA Description Part No. Knob 001385 Handle & Bushing Assy. 001022 Spring 001067 Handle Guide Nut 001025 Plunger Guide 001046 Elbow Assembly (incl. item 5) 001083 see 6a Elbow Assembly- 1,4,6 Qt pre 001043 1957 O-Ring...
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Diagram - Trunnion Packings for Model TDC/3 OM-TD OM-TD NOTE: THESE 5 RINGS COMPRISE ONE SET OF PACKING & MUST BE ASSEMBLED IN Diagram THE MANNER SHOWN. PART NO 2033 Trunnion Packings MODEL TDC/3 FEMALE PACKING RING ADAPTER MALE PACKING RING ADAPTER Pedestal Cap 081754 PEDESTAL CAP 081754 SPRING PART NO.
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-TD...
Equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for (12) twelve months with the following conditions and subject to the following limitations. This parts and labor warranty is limited to Groen Equipment sold to the original commercial purchaser/users (but not original equipment manufacturers), at its original place of installation in the continental United States, Hawaii and Canada.
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1055 Mendell Davis Drive • Jackson MS 39272 888-994-7636 • 601-372-3903 • Fax 888-864-7636 groen.com PART NUMBER 121006, REV. C (2/06) OM-TD...
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