Blodgett KTG-E User Manual

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Models KTG-6E (6 gallon capacity) and KTG-10E (10 gallon capacity) and KTG-12E (12
gallon capacity) electrically powered, self-contained, countertop, tilting kettles.  Each model
has a jacket of double-wall construction forming a sealed reservoir around the lower two-
thirds of the kettle.  The reservoir is charged with distilled water and anti-freeze solution.
Kettles are equipped with a removable electric heating element and controls, including a
low water cutoff device for protection of the heating element.  All models are of identical
construction, except for kettle size and element heating capacity.

Self-contained kettles operate by generating steam in the kettle reservoir.  The sequence of
operation is as follows:

1.  Operator turns the power switch to the ON position and sets the temperature control

dial to the desired setting from 1 to 10.

2.  Control circuit is normally completed to the temperature controller if the following

conditions exist:

A.  Water level in the kettle reservoir is adequate to prevent circuit interruption by the

low water cut off device.  An activated cutoff is indicated by the amber low water
light turning on, and the heating element shut off.

B.  Kettle is in vertical position with circuit completed through the tilt interlock switch.

3.  Thermostat control contacts close to energize contactor coils.

4.  Power is supplied to the elements through closed power contactors.

5.  As the temperature of water rises in the kettle reservoir, increase in steam pressure is

indicated on the pressure gauge.

6.  When the temperature of steam in the reservoir reaches the setting of the temperature

control dial, the temperature controller opens to break the contacts and shuts off the
heating element. The heating elements will cycle on and off as required to maintain
temperature setting.