Blodgett KTT-E Series User Manual

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Models KTT-6E (6 gallon capacity) and KTT-10E (10 gallon capacity) and KTT-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.  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.  On/off cycles will occur as required to maintain temperature setting.