8 OM/SM-EE-CE
4.0 Initial Start-Up
3.8 Check the following to confirm that your kettle
is properly installed:
• 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
• Room for cleaning and servicing
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
EE-20 EE-40 EE-60 EE-80
KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP
230 Volts-Single Phase 11 48 22 96 N/A N/A
400 Volts-Three Phase 11 16 22 32 33 48 33 48
208 Volts-Three Phase 11 30 22 60 32 90 32 90
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.
4.1 Remove all literature and packing materials
from inside and outside of the unit.
4.2 Clean out any material which might clog or
damage the draw-off (product outlet).
4.3A Install the draw-off valve (packed separately)
by sliding the assembly into the tangent and
hand-tightening the large stainless steel nut.
Slide the assembly into the tangent and hand-
tighten the large stainless steel nut.
4.3B Some EE models are equipped with a ball
valve and tri clamp fittings.
4.4 Turn on the electrical service to the unit.
4.5 Pour water into the kettle until it is about six
inches deep (150 mm).
4.6 Test draw-off valve operation by opening it all
the way, then closing it before all the water
runs out.
4.7 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 water boils.
4.8 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.
WARNING
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN 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.