12 OM-TDB/TDBC
Operation
C. To Start Kettle with Advanced Controls
1. EVERY DAY make sure the jacket water level is above the mid-point of
the round sight glass. If the level is too low, see “Jacket Filling” and
“Water Treatment” on page 18 of this manual.
2. Check the pressure gauge. If the gauge does not show 20-30 inches
of vacuum (that is, a reading of 20 to 30 below 0), see “Jacket Filling”
and “Water Treatment” on page 18 of this manual.
3. Turn on the electrical power to the unit.
4. Turn on the main power switch on the control face, controller will show
SET TnnP in the display.
5. Press the MANUAL button and turn the temperature knob to the
desired setting using the display (if a temperature is not selected after
the MANUAL button is pressed, the kettle will default to a heat setting
of 4). The heating indicator light indicates that the kettle is heating,
and cycling of the on and off indicates that the kettle is being held at
the set temperature. Once in each cycle the contactors in the support
housing will make a clicking sound. This is normal.
D. To Transfer Product or Empty Kettle
1. TDB: The kettle is designed and manufactured to be tilted in a
controlled manner. Grasp the insulated plastic ball firmly. Maintain
a firm grip on handle when tilting, while keeping the kettle body in a
tilted position and slowly return the kettle body to an upright position.
DO NOT release handle when kettle is partly tilted. It will impact in
either the upright or fully tilted position and may cause burns.
2. TDBC w/ STD Control: The kettle is tilted using its crank tilt hand wheel.
Turning the crank clockwise tilts the kettle; counter-clockwise returns it
to an upright position. The kettle will remain in any cranked position.
3. TDBC w/ C or A Control: The kettle is tilted using its crank tilt hand
wheel. Turning the crank counter-clockwise tilts the kettle; clockwise
returns it to an upright position. The kettle will remain in any cranked
position.
E. Common Accessories
1. Lift-Off Cover
As with stock pot cooking, an optional lift off cover can speed up the
heating of water and food products. A cover helps retain heat in the
cooking vessel and reduces the amount of heat and humidity released
into the kitchen. Use of a cover can reduce some product cook times
and help maintain the temperature, color and texture of products
being held or simmered for extended periods.
Make sure the plastic ball handle is secure on the lift off cover before
using. ALWAYS use the plastic handle to place or remove cover from
the kettle.
Wear protective oven mitts and a protective apron.
When putting the cover on the kettle, position it on top of kettle rim,
with its flat edge facing the pouring lip.
On TDB and TDBC units, the jacket water level is
shown in a sight glass on the kettle body.