southbend
A MIDDLEBY COMPANY
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
USER'S GUIDE
ELECTRIC TRI-LEG FULL JACKET KETTLE
KELS-20F, KELS-30F, KELS-40F MODELS:
KELS-60F, KELS-80, KELS-100
ELECTRIC PEDESTAL KETTLE
KEPS-20, KEPS-30, KEPS-40 MODELS:
KEPS-60, KEPS-80, KEPS-100
These instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting installation. Set up, installation and
Performance Check should be performed by a qualified service technician. The Manufacturer.
Southbend (1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526), informs you that
unless the installation instructions for the above described Southbend product are followed and
performed by a qualified service technician, (a person experienced in and knowledgeable
concerning the installation of commercial gas and/or electrical cooking equipment) then the terms
and conditions of the Manufacturer's Limited Warranty will be rendered void and no warranty of any
kind shall apply.
If the equipment has been changed, altered, modified or repaired by other than a qualified service
technician during or after the 12-month limited warranty period, then the manufacturer shall not be
liable for any incidental or consequential damages to any person or to any property which may result
from the use of the equipment thereafter. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion thereto may not apply to
you.
In the event you have any question concerning the installation, use. care. or service of the product,
write Customer Service Department, Southbend Corporation. 1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., FuquayÂVarina. North Carolina 27526.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MANUAL
SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED KETTLES
MODELS
EL-20
EL-30
EL-40
EL-60
EL-80
EL-100
EP-20
EP-30
EP-40
EP-60
EP-80
southbend
A MIDDLEBY COMPANY
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed carefully. This
manual should be retained for future reference.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS UNIT IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE
ADEQUATE CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION
I N D E X
DESCRIPTION PAGE
INDEX 1
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4
INTRODUCTION 5
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 7
CLEANING INSTRUCTION 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS
Model 208V 230V 240V 380V 415V 480V
KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP
EL-20 12 33.4 12 30.1 12 28.9 12 18.3 12 16.7 12 14.5
EL-30 15 41.7 15 37.7 15 36.1 15 22.8 15 20.8 15 18
EL-40 18 50 18 45.2 18 43.4 18 27.4 18 25 18 21.7
EL-60 18 50 18 45.2 18 43.4 18 27.4 18 25 18 21.7
EL-80 18 50 18 45.2 18 43.4 18 27.4 18 25 18 21.7
Model Capacity A B C D E F G H J M N
EL-20
EL-30
EL-40
EL-60
EL-80
20 U.S. gal.
76 liter
30 U.S. gal.
174 lifer
40 U.S. gal.
752 liter
60 U.S. gal.
227 liter
80 U.S. gal.
303 liter
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
21
533
24
670
26
660
29-1/2
749
33
838
18
457
20
508
22-1/2
572
26
660
28
777
38
965
38
965
38
965
42
1067
45
7743
22-3/4
578
25-3/4
654
27-3/4
705
31-1/4
1029
34-3/4
883
18
457
16
406
13-1/2
343
14
356
15
387
13-3/4
350
15
387
16
406
17
432
18-1/2
470
18-1/2
470
20
508
21
533
19
483
20-1/2
527
60-1/2
7537
63-1/2
7673
65
7657
75
7905
81
2058
14
356
12-1/2
378
9
229
11
250
123/4
324
24-3/4
629
27-3/4
705
29-3/4
756
33-3/4
857
36-3/4
933
21
533
19
483
17
432
171/4
438
18
458
As continued product improvement is a policy of Crown. specifications are subject to change without notice