Steam Jacketed Cooking Kettle Maintaining
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07/20/2022
Steam Jacketed Cooking Kettle Maintaining
Use non-caustic cleaners when washing and sanitizing these units each day. Refrain from using such items as chloride detergents, steel pads, wire brushes and scrapers.
Proper cleaning and regular maintenance can help extend a kettle's service life. Here are nine maintenance tips to help foodservice operators get the biggest return on their investments in steam-jacketed kettles.
Change any steam seals on direct-steam kettles once a year or as required by use.
Regularly lubricate the trunion bearing and test the pressure relief valve every six months to ensure proper operation.
Promptly replace missing screws in the control cover to ensure water tight seals and reduce the chance of water infiltrating the control box.
For kettles with a marine latch, make sure it works properly and is not clogged with starch or other sticky food products.
The compound gauge should be checked before use to make sure it is in the "green zone" and not in the "vent air zone".
Replenish internal hemi water with distilled water and liqua-phase rust inhibitor or equivalent product when required.
Periodically check for any pitting or stress fissures as well as any possible leakage.
Refrain from spraying water directly or indirectly on electrical or gas components during cleaning.
