Groen DEE/4 Operation Manual

IMPORTANTINFORMATION KEEP FOR OPERATOR IMPORTANTINFORMATION

OPERATOR MANUAL OM-DEE/4

Part Number 148783 DOMESTIC

MODEL: DEE/4

Steam Jacketed Kettle

Self-Contained
Electrically heated
Floor mounted
Tilting

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

OPERATOR MANUAL

Part Number 148783 Rev. C

Information contained in this document is
known to be current and accurate at the time
of printing/creation. Unified Brands recom­mends referencing our product line websites,
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product information and specifications.

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IMPORTANT — READ FIRST — IMPORTANT

CAUTION: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL.

WARNING: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE COMMERCIAL HEATING, COOKING AND

HOLDING OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY OTHER USE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID
WARRANTY.

WARNING: KETTLE MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH

ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO
PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

DANGER: ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO

GROUND UNIT COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH.

WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT EQUIPMENT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN

CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.

WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE.

DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING.

KEEP LIQUIDS A MINIMUM OF 2-3” (5-8 cm) BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO
ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING, BOILING AND SAFE PRODUCT TRANSFER.

WARNING: TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT KETTLE BODY OR HOT

PRODUCT WHEN ADDING INGREDIENTS, STIRRING OR TRANSFERRING
PRODUCT TO ANOTHER CONTAINER.

WARNING: WHEN TILTING KETTLE FOR PRODUCT TRANSFER:

1) USE CONTAINER DEEP ENOUGH TO CONTAIN AND MINIMIZE PRODUCT
SPLASHING.

2) PLACE CONTAINER ON STABLE, FLAT SURFACE, AS CLOSE TO KETTLE AS
POSSIBLE.

3) DO NOT OVER FILL CONTAINER. AVOID DIRECT SKIN CONTACT WITH HOT
CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS.

CAUTION: KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF KETTLE WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. IF SPILLS

OCCUR, CLEAN IMMEDIATELY, TO AVOID SLIPS OR FALLS.

WARNING: FAILURE TO CHECK SAFETY VALVE OPERATION PERIODICALLY COULD RESULT

IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE

SAFETY VALVE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS STATED ON THE

LABEL OF THE WATER TREATMENT COMPOUND.

WARNING: BEFORE REPLACING ANY PARTS, DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRIC

POWER SUPPLY.

WARNING: KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT. NEVER SPRAY OR HOSE 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. CAREFULLY READ
THE WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF THE
CLEANER TO BE USED.

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IMPORTANT — READ FIRST — IMPORTANT

CAUTION: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN

OR THEIR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS CAN CAUSE OPERATOR INJURY AND
DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT, AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.

IMPORTANT: SERVICE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN FACTORY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

WILL VOID WARRANTIES.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT OPERATOR WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INSPECTION & UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

INITIAL START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MAINTENANCE LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

References

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
60 Battery March Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

NFPA/70 - The National Electrical Code

NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION
3475 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
NSF/ANSI-4

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
UL / ANSI-197

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FRONT VIEW

Equipment Description

The Groen DEE/4 is a floor-mounted, tilting,
steam jacketed kettle with a thermostatically
controlled, self-contained, electrically-heated
steam supply and appropriate controls, mounted
on a sturdy base. The Model DEE/4 is available
in 20, 40 or 60 gallon capacities.

The body of the DEE/4 Kettle is constructed of
stainless steel, welded into one solid piece. The
kettle is furnished with a reinforced rim and a
butterfly shaped pouring lip. It has a steam
jacket rated for working pressures up to 50 PSI.
Kettle finish is 180 emery grit on the inside and
bright semi-deluxe on the outside.

The kettle can be tilted with a hand crank to pour
out its contents. Stainless steel panels enclose
the controls and the base. Four stainless steel,
tubular legs support the unit. Bullet feet on each
of the legs can be adjusted to level the kettle.

A built-in steam generator, sized for the kettle
capacity and heated by electricity, delivers steam
into the jacket. “Airless” operation of the steam
jacket permits uniform, efficient heating at
temperatures as low as 150°F and as high as
298°F. In addition to the adjustable thermostat
for operating control, the unit has a tilt cut-off
switch, low water cut-off, safety valve, and high­limit pressure switch as safety features. A
heating indicator light, pressure gauge, and sight
glass are provided for monitoring kettle
operation.

A single electrical connection is required for
installation. The unit may be ordered for use with
208/240, 400 or 480 volt power. All kettles are
wired for three-phase operation. Single-phase
units are also available.

KETTLE CHARACTERISTICS

DEE/4-20 DEE/4-40 DEE/4-60

Before

January 1989.

After

January 1989

Before

January 1989.

After

January 1989

Kettle Capacity 20 gal (75 l) 40 gal (150l) 40 gal (150l) 60 gal (226l) 60 gal (226l)

Kettle Diameter 20 in (51 cm) 26 in (66 cm) 26 in (66 cm) 30 in (76 cm) 30 in (76 cm)

Rim Height 39 in (99 cm) 40 in (102 cm) 40 in (102 cm) 43 in (110 cm) 44 in (112 cm)

Total Width 38 in (97 cm) 44 in (112 cm) 42 in (107 cm) 50 in (127 cm) 47 in (119 cm)

Front to Back 28 in (71 cm) 31 in (79 cm) 32 in (81 cm) 33 in (84 cm) 35 in (90 cm)

Thermostat Dial

Indicator Light

Tilting Crank

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REAR VIEW

Optional equipment available with DEE/4 kettles:

1. 2” or 3" diameter tangent draw-off (product
valve)

2. Lift-off or counterbalanced cover

3. Water fill faucets

4. TRI-BC basket cooking system

5. Powered agitators (TA/3 or INA/2)

6. Kettle brush kit

7. Gallon etch marks

Inspection & Unpacking

The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping carton
and will be bolted or banded to a skid.
Immediately upon receipt, inspect the carton
carefully for exterior damage.

CAUTION
SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION
AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT. TAKE
CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT BY STAPLES LEFT
IN THE WALLS OF THE CARTON.

Carefully cut any polyester straps around the
carton and detach the sides of the box from the
skid. Pull the carton up off the unit.

Thoroughly inspect the unit for concealed
damage. Report any shipping damage or
incorrect shipments to the delivery agent.

Write down the model number, serial number,
and installation date, and retain this information
for future reference. Space for these entries is
provided at the top of the Service Log at the
back of this manual. Keep this manual on file
and available for operators to use.

CAUTION
THIS UNIT IS VERY HEAVY. INSTALLER
SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED TO
LIFT THIS WEIGHT SAFELY.

When installation is to begin, carefully cut any
straps which hold the unit on the skid. Lift the
unit straight up off the skid. Examine packing
materials to be sure loose parts are not
discarded with the materials.

Pressure/Vacuum
Gauge

Water Gauge
Glass

Safety
Valve

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