Groen Steam Jacketed Kettle Operator`s Manual
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1. OM SM EE 21 22 VII VIII 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 Groen Equipment is for commercial use only If sold as a component of another O E M manufacturer s equipment or if used as a consumer product such Equipment is sold AS IS and without any warranty Covers all Groen Equipment other than CapKold foodservice equipment ordered after September 11 2001 OM SM EE OM SM EE 23 Manual for Unified Brands Groen Model EE Kettle Part Number 147399 Rev E Unified brands A EBSVER COMPANY 1055 Mendell Davis Drive Jackson MS 39272 888 994 7636 601 372 3903 Fax 888 864 7636 unifiedbrands net 2009 Unified Brands Rights Reserved Unified Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation PART NUMBER 147399 REV F 07 1 12. CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS 7 To shut down the unit turn the thermostat dial to OFF If the unit functions as described above it is ready for use If the unit does not function as described contact your local Groen Certified Service Agency OM SM EE 7 8 Operation The operator controls kettle heating with the thermostat dial The dial turns heating element power on or off and sets the kettle operating temperature A To Start Kettle 1 EVERY DAY make sure the jacket water level is between the marks on the gauge glass If the level is too low see Jacket Filling and Water Treatment on page 11 2 While the kettle is cold check the pressure gauge If the gauge does not show 20 to 30 inches of vacuum that is a reading of 20 to 30 below 0 see Jacket Vacuum on page 10 deve ARS Low IET Be sure that the pressure vacuum gauge shows at least 20 inches of vacuum 3 Make sure that the strainer covers the draw off valve outlet at the bottom of the kettle This keeps food solids from collecting in the draw off area 4 Turn the thermostat dial to the desired setting The indicator light will confirm that the kettle is heating Cycling of the light on and off shows that the kettle is being held at the set temperature Once in each cycle contactors in the support ho
3. 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 ECONOMICS LABORATORY INC St Paul Minnesota 55102 NSF INTERNATIONAL 789 N Dixboro Rd P O Box 130140 Ann Arbor Michigan 48113 0140 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook Illinois 60062 ZEP MANUFACTURING CO 1310 T Seaboard Industrial Blvd Atlanta Georgia 30318 OM SM EE 19 Service Log Model No Purchased From Serial No Location Date Purchased Date Installed Purchase Order No For Service Call Service Performed Performed By 20 OM SM EE LIMITED WARRANTY COMMERCIAL PURCHASERS U S amp Canadian Sales Only Groen warrants to original commercial purchaser users that foodservice equipment manufactured by Groen iGroen 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 iWarranty in accordance with the following terms and conditions VI This warranty is limited to replacement parts and related labor for Groen Equipment located at its original place of installation in the United States and Canada Damage to Groen Equ
4. LIST EE 20 40 60 80 100 20 OM SM EE 15 PARTS LIST EE 20 40 60 80 100 16 OM SM EE To order parts contact your Groen Authorized Service Agent Supply model designation serial number part description part number quantity and when applicable voltage and phase Parts List EE 20 40 60 80 100 Key Description Q O N Water Fill Assembly Safety Valve Check Valve Pressure Gauge KBA 2 TDO 20 KBA 3 TDO 20 KBA 2 TDO 40 KBA 3 TDO 40 KBA 2 TDO 60 KBA 3 TDO 60 KBA 2 TDO 80 KBA 3 TDO 80 KBA 2 TDO 100 KBA 3 TDO 100 Outer Shell Assembly 20 Outer Shell Assembly 40 Outer Shell Assembly 60 Outer Shell Assembly 80 Outer Shell Assembly 100 Knob Thermostat Light Electrical Mount Assembly Contactor Transformer 208 240v 24v 40va Transformer 480v 24v 40va Ground Terminal Terminal Block Fuse Holder Fuse 3 Amp Water Level Board Pressure Switch X Item not depicted called out in drawing Part No 097007 097009 004187 084208 153211 154937 153218 153219 153226 153227 153231 153232 153233 153234 147871 153212 153220 153228 153235 012314 116384 147881 148102 137441 137694 119829 003888 077854 077853 122192 108559 Key Description 18 19 20 21 26 27 Thermostat Water Level Probe Element 208v 3kw Element 240v 4kw Elem
5. should be done by a qualified service representative USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR THEIR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES SYMPTOM WHAT TO CHECK Xindicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician Kettle will not heat and heating indicator User will not come on Electric power supply to the unit b Water level in jacket Control circuit fuses in the control console REPLACE BLOWN FUSES ONLY WITH A FUSE OF THE SAME AMP RATING HIGHER RATED FUSE WILL NOT PROTECT THE UNIT OR THE BUILDING Forloose or broken wires X Operation of variable thermostat X Low water cutout switch X Water probe X That high limit pressure switch is closed X OM SM EE Troubleshooting Continued SYMPTOM WHAT TO CHECK Xindicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician Kettle will not heat but heating indicator User a For air in the jacket See Jacket Vacuum in comes on the Maintenance section of this manual b Contactor X c Heater elements with ohmmeter for ground short or open element If element is defective call Groen X Kettle continues heating after it reaches the desired temperature b Thermostat circuit for short X c Thermostat calibration click when the dial is rotated above and below the setting for the temperature of the kettle X
6. G OR TRANSFERRING PRODUCT TO ANOTHER CONTAINER CAUTION KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF KETTLE WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY IF SPILLS OCCUR CLEAN IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID SLIPS OR FALLS WARNING FAILURE TO CHECK SAFETY VALVE OPERATION PERIODICALLY COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT WARNING WHEN TESTING AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY VALVE DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS WARNING TO AVOID INJURY READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS STATED ON THE LABEL OF THE WATER TREATMENT COMPOUND WARNING BEFORE REPLACING ANY PARTS DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY WARNING KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NEVER USE A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO CLEAN KETTLE SURACES 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 CAREFULLY READ 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 IMPORTANT SERVICE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN FACTORY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL VOID WARRANTIES WARNING DO NOT HEAT AN EMPTY KETTLE EXCESSIVE STEAM PRESSURE COULD DEVELOP 2 OM SM EE Table of Contents IMPORTANT OPERATO
7. OPERATOR SERVICE MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION KEEP FOR OPERATOR This manual provides information for MODELS STEAM JACKETED KETTLES Self Contained Electric Heated Floor Mounted Stationary EZ 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 Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment NOTIFY CARRIER OF DAMAGE AT ONCE It is the responsibility of the consignee to inspect the container upon receipt of same and to determine the possibility of any damage including concealed dam age Unified Brands suggests that if you are suspicious of damage to make a notation on the delivery receipt It will be the responsibility of the consignee to file a claim with the carrier We recommend that you do so at once Manufacture Service Questions 888 994 7636 Information contained in this document is known to be current and accurate at the time of printing creation Unified Brands recommends referencing our product line websites unifiedbrands net for the most updated product information and s
8. Prepare a hot solution of the detergent cleaning compound as instructed by the supplier Clean the unit thoroughly A cloth moistened with cleaning solution OM SM EE Use only a sponge cloth or plastic brush to clean the kettle Scrapers steel wool can harm kettle surface can be used to clean controls housings and electrical conduits d Rinse the kettle thoroughly with hot water then drain completely e Disassemble the tangent draw off valve Clean the draw off port and each valve part with a brush CAUTION DO NOT MIX THE PARTS OF DIFFERENT DRAW OFF ASSEMBLIES DURING WASHING THE PARTS ARE NOT ALWAYS INTERCHANGEABLE f Rinse the kettle and draw off valve parts thoroughly with hot water then drain completely g part of the daily cleaning program clean soiled external and internal surfaces Remember to check the sides of the unit and control housing h To remove stuck materials use a brush sponge cloth plastic or rubber scraper or plastic wool with the cleaning solution To reduce effort required in washing let the detergent solution sit in the kettle and soak into the residue Do NOT use abrasive materials or metal tools that might scratch the surface Scratches make the surface harder to clean and provide places for bacteria to grow Do NOT use steel wool which may leave particles in the surface and cause eventual corrosion and pitting i The outside of the unit m
9. R WARNINGS 2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 4 INSPECTION amp UNPACKING ub PEIPER Eu RIS eas 5 INSTALLATION 6 INITIAL 5 2 22 ae cme eee cans 7 M 8 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ii rvskpSREREPRERSPIRISIASTUCIDP PARSTIGSisS 9 MAINTENANCE 10 CEEANING e rr 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 PARTSEISE u u u uu 15 WIRING DIAGRAM 18 REFERENCES DP 19 MAINTENANCELOG doe oh alee dalek bade 20 WARRANTY eacedestveetearteeedeereweees 21 OM SM EE 3 4 Equipment Description Groen Model EE are floor mounted tilting steam jacketed kettles which have thermostatically controlled self contained electrically heated steam supplies and appropriate controls mounted on a sturdy base Heat produced by electric heating elements boils water in a reservoir below the jacket to produce steam under pressure The kettle is surrounded by air insulated stainless steel sheathing Stainless steel panels enclose all of the controls Three stainless steel tubular legs support the unit EE kettles are available in 20 40 60 80 and 100 gallon capacities Kettle bodies are welded
10. S UNIT IS VERY HEAVY INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED TO LIFT THIS WEIGHT SAFELY When installation is to begin carefully cut any straps which hold the unit on the skid Lift the unit straight up off the skid Examine packing materials to be sure that loose parts are not discarded with the materials OM SM EE 5 Installation The Groen Kettle is provided with complete 5 The equipment is shipped ready for three internal wiring and is ready for immediate phase operation Refer to the wiring connection Wiring diagrams are provided in this diagram for single phase operation manual and on the inside of the control housing service panel Any mechanical or electrical 6 Bring in the electrical supply through opening changes must be approved by Groen s Food on control housing that is located below the Service Engineering Department thermostat dial see photograph on page 4 An opening is provided for 1 1 4 35 mm WARNING conduit fitting INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST BE DONE BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO Water tight 90 elbow connection is WORK WITH ELECTRICITY IMPROPER recommended Incoming power connections INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY are made at the terminal block TO PERSONNEL AND OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 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 Groen recommends following the more string
11. ay be polished with a stainless steel cleaner such as Zepper from Zep Manufacturing Co Or Groen Degreaser Part Number 140830 j When equipment needs to be sanitized use a solution equivalent to one that supplies 200 parts per million available chlorine Obtain advice on sanitizing agents from your supplier of sanitizing products Following the supplier s instructions apply the agent after the unit has been cleaned and drained Rinse off the sanitizer thoroughly CAUTION NEVER LEAVE A CHLORINE SANITIZER IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES LONGER CONTACT CAN CAUSE STAINING AND CORROSION k It is recommended that each piece of equipment be sanitized just before use If there is difficulty removing mineral deposits or a film left by hard water or food residues clean the kettle thoroughly and then use a deliming agent like Groen Delimer Descaler Part Number 140513 or Lime A Way from Ecolab in accordance with the manufacturer s directions Rinse and drain the unit before further use m If cleaning problems persist contact your cleaning product representative for assistance 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 and in this manual If an item on the list is followed by X the work
12. e Contactor to determine whether it is energized or stuck X Kettle stops heating before it reaches the desired temperature c Thermostat calibration X d Thermostat operation The thermostat should click when the dial is rotated above and below the setting for the temperature of the kettle X e Pressure limit switch X Kettle heats slowly a For air in the jacket See Jacket Vacuum in the Maintenance section of this manual b Heater elements with ohmmeter for ground short or open element If an element is defective call Groen X c Voltage of main power source X Safety valve pops 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 c Pressure limit switch X d Thermostat operation Thermostat should click when the dial is rotated above and below the setting for the temperature of the kettle X e Safety valve If the valve pops at pressures below 48 PSI replace it X f Contactor to determine whether it is de energized X Safety valve leaks a small amount of a For contamination that prevents seating of steam when the kettle is operating valve With full pressure in the jacket pull the chain all the way briefly to blow the valve clean then let it snap back to seat the valve Auth b Safety valve for defects Replace any Service defective valve with an identical valve X Rep Only 14 OM SM EE PARTS
13. ent 480v 4kw Foot Adjustable Bullet Foot Flanged Fittings Sight Glass Assembly Guard Glass Rod Gauge Tube Water Level Instrument Box Cover 20 Instrument Box Cover 40 Instrument Box Cover 60 Instrument Box Cover 80 Instrument Box Cover 100 Control Box Cover 20 Control Box Cover 40 Control Box Cover 60 Control Box Cover 80 Control Box Cover 100 Cover Assembly 20 Cover Assembly 40 Cover Assembly 60 Cover Assembly 80 100 Harness Control 20 40 Harness Control 60 80 100 Harness High Voltage 20 40 Harness High Voltage 60 80 100 Harness Heater 20 Harness Heater 40 Harness Heater 60 80 100 Part No 012313 074665 008852 008851 003891 002479 119372 002845 002981 008742 147869 146665 147870 147931 147932 147867 146666 147868 147927 147928 047695 067417 049884 047694 148503 148507 148504 148508 148505 148506 148509 OM SM EE 17 WIRING DIAGRAM EE 20 40 60 80 100 OPERATING AN ZTN HIGH LIMIT PRESSURE SWITCH LOW WATER PROBE TRANSFORMER CONNECT APPROPRIATE TRANSFORMER LEAD TO MAIN VOLTAGE LINE CONTACTOR K1 HEATER ELEMENTS CONTACTOR K2 USE KIT 170960 IF SWITCHING FROM 3 PHASE TO SINGLE PHASE BLOCK 3 PHASE SUPPLY 208 240V TERMINAL TERMINAL FOR CONVERSION OF PH TO 3 PHASE SUPPLY 1 PH MOVE X1 TO L1 AND X2 TO L2 208 240 480V 18 OM SM EE References KLENZADE SALES CENTER ECOLAB
14. ent code A BX connection is not recommended The completed unit has been operated at the factory to test all controls and heater elements 1 Set the kettle in place and level it by turning the bullet feet to adjust leg length Allow clearance around the unit for cleaning maintenance and service 2 Confirm that the jacket water level is above the mid point of the gauge glass If the level is low follow the instructions under Jacket Filling and Water Treatment Page 11 DANGER ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT 3 The open end of the elbow on the outlet of THE TERMINAL PROVIDED FAILURE TO the safety valve must face downward If it GROUND UNIT COULD RESULT IN does not turn it to ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH the correct position 7 Electrically ground the unit at the terminal provided 4 Provide electrical power specified on the equipment electrical information plate Observe local codes and or The National Electrical Code in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 current edition 8 Check the following to confirm that your kettle is properly installed Room for cleaning and servicing The kettle is level The correct amount of water is in the kettle jacket Safety valve is pointed down Unit is connected with a waterproof electric power supply of the proper voltage phase and amperage rating NENNEN Lo 2 2 3o 4 3 4 j 6 Use Kit P N 170960 for larger terminal block when o
15. ge reading or a reading near zero indicates that there is air in the jacket Air in the jacket slows kettle heating To remove air a Start the unit Be sure there is water or product in the kettle when heating b Make sure that the elbow of the safety valve outlet is turned so that escaping steam is directed toward the floor c When the pressure vacuum gauge reaches a positive pressure reading of 5 PSI release the trapped air and steam by pulling up or out on the safety valve lever or ring for about 1 second Repeat this step then let the pull ring or valve lever snap back into the closed position KCWARNING gt 24 ied AVOID STEAM CONTACT WARNING STAY AWAY FROM THE STEAM THAT IS BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY VALVE THE STEAM CAN CAUSE A SEVERE BURN 3 Jacket Filling and Water Treatment The jacket was charged at the factory with the proper amount of treated water You may need to restore this water because it was lost as steam during venting or by draining a If you are replacing water lost as steam use distilled water If you are replacing treated water that ran out of the jacket prepare more treated water as directed in step 4 Water Treatment Procedure Do not use tap water b Allow the kettle to cool Remove the pipe plug from the jacket fill assembly c Open the gate valve and pour in the distilled or treated water d Hold the safety valve open to allow air to escape from the jacket wh
16. he work was done what was done and who did it Keep this manual on file and available for operators to use Periodic inspection will minimize equipment down time and increase the efficiency of operation The following points should be checked a Check the pressure vacuum gauge The pressure gauge should show a vacuum of 20 to 30 inches when the kettle is cold every day The gauge should show a vacuum of 20 to 30 inches when the kettle is cold If it does not see Jacket Vacuum below b Also check the jacket water level every day It should be between the marks on the gauge glass If the level is low see Jacket Filling and Water Treatment on page 11 LEVEL BarT c Testthe safety valve at x 4 least twice each month Test the valve with the rm kettle operating at 15 psi 105 kPa by pulling up the test valve chain for at least 5 seconds Then release the lever and let the valve snap shut If the valve does not activate or there is no evidence of b discharge or the valve leaks stop using the OM SM EE kettle and contact a qualified Groen service representative CONTACT WARNING WHEN TESTING AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY VALVE DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS 2 Jacket Vacuum When the kettle is cold a positive pressure Test the safety valve at least twice monthly vacuum gau
17. ile you pour in the water Continue to pour until the water level rises to a point between the marks on the gauge glass e Close the gate valve and replace the pipe plug SAFETY CHECK PIPE GATE VALVE VALVE PLUG VALVE f Any air introduced into the jacket during filling must be removed to obtain efficient heating See Jacket Vacuum above 4 Water Treatment Procedure 1 Obtain water treatment compound and a pH test kit from your Groen distributor WARNING TO AVOID INJURY READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS STATED ON THE LABEL OF THE WATER TREATMENT COMPOUND 2 Fill a mixing container with the measured amount of water required See table Distilled water is recommended Kettle Model Jacket Capacity 3 1 4 Gallons EE 40 6 1 2 Gallons EE 60 7 3 4 Gallons EE 80 10 Gallons EE 100 10 Gallons 3 Hang a strip of pH test paper on the rim of the container with about 1 inch of the strip below the surface of the water 4 Measure the water treatment compound One way to do this is to add the compound from a measuring cup Stir the water continuously while you slowly add water treatment compound until the water reaches a pH between 10 5 and 11 5 Judge the pH by frequently comparing the test strip color with the color chart provided in the pH test kit If you are color blind have a person who is not color blind read the test strip color level 6 Record the exact amounts of water and
18. into one piece Models are all equipped with a sanitary tangent draw off product faucet valve and a stainless steel strainer This standard draw off is two inches in diameter and uses a compression disc valve The unit is controlled with a thermostat which turns electric power on or off and sets the cooking temperature Instruments are provided to show what is happening inside the unit Water gauge glass shows the level of water within the steam jacket Pressure vacuum gauge shows the steam pressure and if there is air in the jacket Indicator lamp Lights when the kettle is being heated Control Housing Pressure Vacuum Gauge Thermostat Dial Water Gauge Glass Indicator Lamp OM SM EE Electrical Power In Automatic controls within the unit Contactor Controlled by the thermostat turns heating element power on or off Low water cutoff Turns off power to keep heating elements from overheating if water loss exposes them above the water level Safety valve Releases steam if jacket pressure gets too high The jacket is filled at the factory with water that contains rust inhibitors When air is removed from the jacket the kettle efficiently provides a uniform heating temperature range of 150 F to approximately 270 F 65 to 132 C This range allows the kettle to be used for warming simmering boiling or braising The interior of the kettle is polished to a 180 emery grit finish a
19. ipment that occurs during shipment must be reported to the carrier and is not covered under this warranty The reporting of any damage during shipment is the sole responsibility of the commercial purchaser user of such Groen Equipment For Groen Convection Combo Steamer Ovens HyPerSteam Convection Steamers and HyPlus Pressureless Steamers Groen further warrants to the original commercial purchaser users of such Groen Equipment that the atmospheric steam generators or boilers contained in such Groen Equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twenty four 24 months from the date of installation or twenty seven 27 months from date of shipment from Groen whichever date first occurs provided that a the original purchaser user shall have also purchased and installed a Groen PureSteem Water Treatment System for use in connection with such Groen Convection Combo Steamer Oven HyPerSteam Convection Steamer or HyPlus Pressureless Steamer on or before the date such Groen Equipment was installed b the original purchaser user has continuously used suchWater Treatment System in connection with such Groen Equipment from the date of installation and c the commercial purchaser user shall have maintained such Water Treatment System in accordance with the maintenance and filter cartridge replacement recommendations of Groen and otherwise maintained such Oven or Steamer in accordance with all other operational and
20. level stable work surface c Lift loaded baskets with both hands Get help from another person if the basket is too heavy for safe handling d Slowly lower product into kettle and securely hook the basket to the Y frame e When removing baskets with cooked product lift straight up ensuring basket bottoms clear the kettle rim Wear protective oven mitts and protective apron f Allow hot water to fully drain from product before moving basket away from the kettle Do not rest baskets on kettle rim or pouring lip If baskets are too heavy for one individual to lift and safely move get help Remove product immediately from basket into another container being sure to avoid contact with hot product and hot basket g Place baskets with food on a stable flat surface inside a solid steamer or bake pan to catch any remaining hot water draining from product B To Turn Off the Kettle 1 Turn the thermostat dial to OFF 2 Before the unit is serviced or if it will be off for a week or more a Setthe thermostat to OFF b Turn off electric power to the unit at the circuit breaker or fuse 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 indicat
21. maintenance recommendations of Groen Groen further warrants to the original commercial purchaser users of Groen Convection Combo Steamer Ovens that the electronic relay and control board contained in such Groen Convection Combo Steamer Oven shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twenty four 24 months from the date of installation or twenty seven 27 months from date of shipment from Groen whichever date first occurs During the Warranty Period Groen directly or through its authorized service representative will either repair or replace at Groenis sole election any Groen Equipment determined by Groen to have a defect in material or workmanship As to any such warranty service during the Warranty Period Groen will be responsible for related reasonable labor and portal to portal transportation expenses time amp mileage incurred within the United States and Canada This warranty does not cover boiler maintenance calibration periodic adjustments as specified in operating instructions or manuals consumable parts such as scraper blades gaskets packing etc and labor costs incurred for removal of adjacent equipment or objects to gain access to Groen Equipment This warranty does not cover defects caused by improper installation abuse careless operation or improper maintenance of Groen Equipment This warranty does not cover damage to Groen Equipment caused by poor water quality or improper boiler maintenance
22. nd the exterior is given a uniform Number 4 finish The unit is ASME shop inspected and registered with the National Board for working pressures up to 30 PSI Optional equipment for the EE and AE kettles includes Three inch draw off valve 1 4 perforated or solid disc strainer Basket inserts TRI BC e Water fill faucets Automatic water filler e Kettle brush kit Faucet Bracket Tangent Draw Off KETTLE CHARACTERISTICS im Height arn Inspection amp Unpacking The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping carton and will be banded to a skid Immediately upon receipt inspect the carton carefully for exterior damage CAUTION SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT TAKE CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT BY STAPLES LEFT IN THE WALLS OF THE CARTON Carefully cut any polyester straps around the carton and detach the sides of the box from the skid Pull the carton up off the unit Thoroughly inspect the unit for concealed damage Report any shipping damage or incorrect shipments to the delivery agent The unit will arrive in a heavy carton Write down the model number serial number and installation date and retain this information for future reference Space for these entries is provided at the top of the Service Log at the back of this manual Keep this manual on file and available for operators to use CAUTION THI
23. or light and causes the contactors to close allowing power to flow to heating elements When the temperature of the steam jacket reaches the value corresponding to the dial setting the thermostat switch opens This turns off the heating indicator light and causes the contactors to open cutting the power to the heaters As soon as the thermostat senses that the kettle is cooling below the set point the thermostat Switch closes the heating indicator light comes on the contactors close and the heaters come on again On off cycling continues keeping the kettle at the set temperature This is why the heating indicator light cycles on and off during normal operation If steam pressure greater than 30 PSI is generated in the jacket the safety valve will open and relieve the excess pressure If the jacket water level gets too low the high limit control will open and shut off power to the elements until the kettle cools This will prevent the heating elements from overheating Setting the operating thermostat dial to OFF shuts down all control and heating circuits OM SM EE 9 1 PRESSURE 20 10 BELOW ZERO Maintenance NOTICE Contact Groen or an authorized Groen representative when repairs are required Periodic Maintenance A Maintenance amp 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 t
24. pecifications PART NUMBER 147399 REV F 07 11 as passa A GBOVER COMPANY 1055 Mendell Davis Drive Jackson MS 39272 888 994 7636 fax 888 864 7636 unifiedbrands net 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 ANY OTHER USE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY WARNING KETTLE MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH ELECTRICITY IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT DANGER ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED FAILURE TO GROUND UNIT COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH WARNING AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT EQUIPMENT SURFACES DIRECT SKIN CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS WARNING AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS CAUTION DO NOT OVER FILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING HOLDING OR CLEANING KEEP LIQUIDS A MINIMUM OF 2 3 5 8 cm BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING AND BOILING WARNING TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT KETTLE BODY OR HOT PRODUCT WHEN ADDING INGREDIENTS STIRRIN
25. perating EE 40 on 208 240V single phase NM z 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 1 Remove all literature and packing materials from inside and outside of the unit 2 Clean out any material which might clog or damage the draw off product outlet 3 Install the draw off valve packed separately by sliding the assembly into the tangent and hand tightening the large stainless steel nut 3 Turn on the electrical service to the unit 4 Pour water into the kettle until it is about six inches deep 150 mm 5 Test draw off valve operation by opening it all the way then closing it before all the water runs out 6 Following To Start Kettle instructions in the Operation section of this manual begin heating the water at the highest thermostat setting The heating indicator light should come on immediately and heating should continue until the BETWEEN ult water boils n B Slide the assembly into the tangent and hand tighten the bd large stainless steel nut Each day confirm the jacket water level by checking the water gauge WARNING AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES DIRECT SKIN
26. treatment compound used These amounts may be used again if the same water sources and compound are used in the future However it is best to check the pH each time treated water is prepared OM SM EE 11 Cleaning 81 Suggested Tools a Cleaner such as Klenzade HC 10 or HC 32 from ECOLAB Inc b Kettle brushes in good condition and a bottle brush for the draw off c Sanitizer such as Klenzade XY 12 d Film remover such as Klenzade LC 30 8 2 Precautions Before cleaning shut off the kettle by turning the thermostat dial to OFF and shut off all electric power to the unit at a remote switch such as the circuit breaker WARNING KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS AWAY FROM CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NEVER SPRAY THE SUPPORT HOUSING OR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING gt WEAREYE PROTECTION 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 READ THE WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF THE CLEANER CAREFULLY 8 3 Procedure a Clean food contact surfaces as soon as possible after use If the unit is in continuous use thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior and exterior at least once every 12 hours b Scrape and flush out food residues Be careful not to scratch the kettle with metal implements Close the draw off c
27. using will make a clicking sound This is normal B To Transfer Product or Empty Kettle 1 The kettle is emptied by means of its draw off valve by ladling product out or with the optional tri basket insert WARNINGS AVOID STEAM CONTACT OM SM EE WARNING OPEN THE KETTLE LID CAREFULLY TO AVOID STEAM WHICH MAY ESCAPE DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS KEEP WORK AREA GLEAN _ CAUTION KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE KETTLE WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY IF SPILLS OCCUR CLEAN AT ONCE TO AVOID SLIPS OR FALLS Use of Optional Basket Insert The optional kettle basket insert set will assist in cooking water boiled products such as eggs potatoes vegetables shell fish pasta and rice The nylon mesh liner must be used for products smaller than the basket mesh size approximately 1 4 6 mm This includes rice and small pasta shapes Tips For Use a Allow for displacement of the three baskets and product This may mean only filling the kettle half way Test baskets and product displacement with the kettle OFF and with cold water in the kettle CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING HOLDING CLEANING KEEP LIQUIDS AT LEAST 2 3 5 8 cm BELOW THE KETTLE RIM TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING BOILING AND SAFE PRODUCT TRANSFER WARNING AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS b Load baskets on a
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