Groen Steam Jacketed Kettle TDB-20

WARNING! KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS AWAY FROM CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. NEVER SPRAY THE SUPPORT HOUSING OR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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

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

WARNING! AVOID ANY DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS

Scrape and flush out food residues. Be careful not to scratch the kettle with metal implements

Prepare a hot solution of the detergent/ cleaning compound as instructed by the supplier. Clean the unit thoroughly. A cloth moistened with cleaning solution can be used to clean controls, housings, and electrical conduits

Rinse the kettle thoroughly with hot water, then drain completely

As part of the daily cleaning program, clean soiled external and internal surfaces. Remember to check the sides of the unit and control housing

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

Warning: Ensure the kettle is cold before starting the procedure

Enter the initial pressure/vacuum gauge reading

Is there water or product in the kettle?

Start the unit as per the 'Operation' section of the manual

Enter the pressure/vacuum gauge reading after starting the unit

Has the pressure/vacuum gauge reached a positive pressure reading of five PSI?

Release the trapped air and steam by pulling up on the safety valve for about 1 second

Repeat the previous step, then let the chain snap back into the closed position

Sign off on the Jacket Vacuum Service

IMPORTANT! Pressure gauge must read 0 PSI or less before you fill jacket with water

1. 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 3, “Water Treatment Procedure”

2. Remove fill plug with open-end wrench or crescent wrench

3. Open shutoff valve (turn handle 90° on ball valve)

4. Use a funnel and add water to jacket

5. Check water level in jacket, by viewing water level indicator glass

6. Continue to add water until the water level indicator glass is 3/4 full

7. Close shutoff valve, and install fill plug. Follow procedure in “Jacket Vacuum” to remove air from kettle jacket

NOTICE: Contact Groen or an authorized Groen representative when repairs are required

Is the pressure/vacuum gauge showing a vacuum of 20 to 30 inches when the kettle is cold?

If the gauge does not show a vacuum of 20 to 30 inches, see “Jacket Vacuum” on page 14

Is the jacket water level above mid point of the round sight glass?

If the jacket water level is low, see “Jacket Filling and Water Treatment” on page 14

NOTICE: Contact Groen or an authorized Groen representative when repairs are required

Test the safety valve at least twice each month

Enter the kettle operating pressure

Test the valve by pulling up the test chain for at least five seconds

Release the chain and let the valve snap shut

Is there any evidence of discharge or leaks?

If the valve does not activate, (there is no evidence of discharge, or the valve leaks) stop using the kettle immediately and contact a qualified Groen service representative

Sign off on the safety valve test