Blodgett KTT-20E - Manual (Page 7)

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3.0 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Ensure that the external electrical shut-off to kettle is on.
2. Check pressure gauge for correct cold kettle reading. Reading should be 25 - 30 In. Hg (84 -
100 kPa) of vacuum. If reading is not low enough, follow VENTING procedure prior to using
kettle.
3. Place power switch in ON position.
4. Preheat kettle by placing thermostat knob at ‘10' and wait until TEMPERATURE light goes
off.
5. Add food to be cooked into kettle.
6. Place thermostat knob at required temperature setting from 1 to 10 coinciding with a
temperature range indicated by the table below.
Approximate cooking temperatures with water at various thermostat settings are as follows:
THERMOSTAT SETTING APPROXIMATE (JACKET) TEMPERATURE
1 140° Fahrenheit 60° Celsius
2 155° Fahrenheit 68° Celsius
3 172° Fahrenheit 78° Celsius
4 187° Fahrenheit 86° Celsius
5 205° Fahrenheit 96° Celsius
6 223° Fahrenheit 106° Celsius
7 240° Fahrenheit 116° Celsius
8 255° Fahrenheit 124° Celsius
9 271° Fahrenheit 133° Celsius
10 285° Fahrenheit 140° Celsius
7. When cooking is finished set thermostat knob and power switch to OFF position.
8. Pour finished product from kettle using tilt handle. Be careful to avoid splashing.
9. Add water to kettle for cleaning purposes.
10. Wash kettle thoroughly. See CLEANING procedure.
NOTE
PREHEATING SHOULD NOT BE USED WHEN COOKING MILK AND EGG FOOD PRODUCTS
WHICH ADHERE TO HOT COOKING SURFACES. THESE FOODS SHOULD BE PLACED INTO
KETTLE BEFORE HEATING IS BEGUN.