Market Forge FT-20CE Operation Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

Self-Contained Electric Steam Jacketed Kettle

Model:

FT-20CE

COVERING:

INSTALLATION
OPERATION

SERVICE & PARTS

Form No. S-3117 10/03

An Employee Owned Company

35 Garvey Street l Everett l MA l 02149

Tel: [phone] l Fax: [phone] (Ex. MA) l [phone] (MA and Overseas)

E-Mail: [e-mail] l Website: www.mfii.com

Table of Contents

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Section 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description .................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Basic Functioning .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Service .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Section 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Section 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Cooking ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Cleaing .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.3 Venting .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.4 Filling Reservoir ............................................................................................................................................ 3-2

Section 4 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS

4.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Ordering Information ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1

List of Illustrations

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Section 2 INSTALLATION

2-1 Front of Kettle ................................................................................................................................................ 2-1

Section 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3-1 Kettle (FT-20CE) ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Safety Valve/Airvent (Rear of Kettle)............................................................................................................. 3-2

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Section 4 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTS

4-1 Kettle Exterior & Components ....................................................................................................................... 4-1

4-3 - 4-6 Wire Diagrams .............................................................................................................................................. 4-2

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Section 1 INTRODUCTION

THIS OWNERS MANUAL CONTAINS DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION, INSTALLATION, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING INFORMATION FOR MODELS FT6CE, FT10CE & FT12CE STEAM-JACKETED
KETTLES. PARTS LISTS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN WHICH EACH REPLACEABLE PART IS IDENTIFIED AND SHOWN IN
AN ACCOMPANYING ILLUSTRATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Market Forge Model FT-20CE (20 gallon capacity) is
electrically powered, self-contained, counter-top, tilting
Kettle. Each model has a jacket of double-wall construction
forming a sealed reservoir around the lower 2/3 of the kettle.
The reservoir is charged with water and anti-freeze solution.
Kettles are equipped with a removable electric heating
element and controls, including a low water cutoff device for
protection of the heating element. Both models are of
identical construction, except for kettle size and element
heating capacity.

1.2 BASIC FUNCTIONING

Self-contained kettles operate by generating steam in the
kettle reservoir. The sequence of operation is as follows:

1. Operator flips the power switch to the ON position and
sets the temperature control dial at the desired setting
from 1 to 10 (90°F to 300°F, 32°C to 149°C, jacket
temperature).

2. Control circuit is normally completed to the temp- erature

controller if the following conditions exist:

a. Water level in kettle reservoir is adequate to prevent

circuit interruption by the low water cutoff device. An
activated cutoff is indicated by the amber low water light
turning on, and the heating element shutting off.

3. Thermostatic 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 shown on the temperature control dial the
temperature controller opens to break the contacts and
shut off the heating element. ON/OFF cycles will occur as
required to maintain temperature control. See Section 3.

1.3 SERVICE

Required service. both preventive and corrective. is
explained in Section 3. Should repairs be required. a network
of authorized agencies is available to assist with prompt
service. A current Directory of Authorized Service Agencies
may be obtained by contacting:

Product Service Department

Market Forge Co.

35 Garvey Street

Everett. Massachusetts 02149-4403

Telephone: [phone]

b. Kettle is in vertical position with circuit completed

through the tilt interlock switch (Micro switch).

The model and serial numbers must be referenced when
corresponding with Market Forge. These numbers can be
found on the data plate located on the right side of the
control box.

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Section 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 INSTALLATION

a) Position kettle on counter allowing sufficient rear clearance from wall to tilt freely and completely without obstruction.

b) Mark (4) corner locations of kettle base, as shown below.

1 1"/4

MARK (4) CORNERS

ON COUNTER

32mm

10"

254mm

12 1/2"

317mm

14 1/2"

368mm

18"

457mm

Figure 2-1 Front of Kettle

c) Remove kettle from counter and locate position of 4 holes as per above drawing. Drill four 7/6" diameter holes.

d) Apply a continuous bead of Silastic or other equivalent sealant along the complete perimeter edge of the kettle base.

e) Use 5/16 - 18 x 1 1/2" Hex Cap Screws with suitable flat washers to bolt down.

f) Wipe off excess sealant.

g) A Control Box with power supply equivalent to Electrical Rating of kettle should be located conveniently nearby.

h) A waterproof electrical connection for power supply to console housing must be provided.

i) Ground kettle to terminal provided inside console housing.

j) Turn power ON and check for proper operation. (See Section 3).

2 1/4"

57mm

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