CULINO KETTLE
CULINO / CULINO COMBI
DIRECT STEAM HEATED
TYPE: 40S, 60S, 80S, 100S, 150S, 200S, 300S, 400S
Accessories
MIXER
COOLING ATTACHMENT
TIMER
AUTOMATIC WATER FILLING
Installation and Operation Manual
S/N: 10911002080010 Valid from: 14.6.2012 Rev.: 1.7
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You
made an excellent choice. We will do our be st to make you a satisfied Metos customer
like thousands of customers we have around the world.
Please read this manual carefully. You will learn correct, safe and efficient working meth-
ods in order to get the best possible benefit from the appliance. The instructions and hints
in this manual will give you a quick and easy start, and you will soon note how nice it is
to use the Metos equipment.
All rights are reserved for technical changes.
You will find the main technical data on the rating plate fixed to the equipment. When you
need service or technical help, please let us know the serial number shown on the rating
plate. This will make it easier to provide you with correct service.
For your convenience, space is provided below for you to record your local Metos service
contact information.
METOS TEAM
Metos service phone number:...............................................................................................
Contact person:....................................................................................................................
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1. General .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Symbols used in the manual .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ...................................................................................... 1
1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual .......................................... 1
2. Safety .............................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Safety features ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Emergency-stop switch ................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 4
3. Functional description .................................................................................. 5
3.1 Operating principle ........................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Construction and control panel ...................................................................................... 6
4. Operating instructions ................................................................................. 9
4.1 Before use ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 After the installation .............................................................................................. 9
4.1.2 Before the first use ................................................................................................. 9
4.1.3 Daily ....................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.4 Quarterly ................................................................................................................ 9
4.1.5 Yearly ................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.6 Emptying of surplus condensate water ................................................................ 11
4.1.7 Total emptying of the kettle jacket ..................................................................... 11
4.2 Operation ..................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 Cooking ................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.2 Tilting the kettle ................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 Filling water into the kettle (Culino 40-400) ....................................................... 14
4.2.4 Mixer operation .................................................................................................... 14
4.2.5 Manual cooling C1 (optional) .............................................................................. 22
4.2.6 Operation of the timer (optional) ......................................................................... 24
4.2.7 Automatic water filling (option) .......................................................................... 26
4.3 After use ...................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.1 Cleaning the kettle ............................................................................................... 28
4.3.2 Treatment of stainless steel .................................................................................. 30
4.3.3 Notes on service work .......................................................................................... 31
5. Installation ................................................................................................... 32
5.1 Before installation ....................................................................................................... 32
5.1.1 Transport and reception ....................................................................................... 32
5.1.2 Storage ................................................................................................................. 32
5.1.3 Facilities ............................................................................................................... 33
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5.1.4 Unpacking the unit ............................................................................................... 33
5.1.5 Industrial safety during installation ..................................................................... 33
5.2 Installation ................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.1 Installation on subsurface frames cast into the floor ........................................... 34
5.2.2 Installation on surface installation frames ........................................................... 35
5.3 Electrical and water connections ................................................................................. 35
5.3.1 Electrical connection ............................................................................................ 36
5.3.2 Water connection ................................................................................................. 36
5.3.3 Steam and condensate connections ...................................................................... 36
5.4 Ventilation ................................................................................................................... 36
5.5 Other installations ....................................................................................................... 36
5.6 Adjusting the tilting ..................................................................................................... 37
5.7 Testing the kettle ......................................................................................................... 38
5.7.1 Cooking mode ...................................................................................................... 38
5.7.2 Checking the safety valve .................................................................................... 38
5.8 Testing the mixer ......................................................................................................... 40
5.8.1 Checking the functions ........................................................................................ 40
5.8.2 Checking the safety equipment ............................................................................ 40
5.9 Combination of machines ............................................................................................ 41
6. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 42
8. Technical specifications ..........................................
.................................... 45
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1. General
Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re-
garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance.
The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions and following local regulations. The connection of the appliance to the
electric, steam and water supply must be carried out by qualified persons only.
Persons using this appliance should be specifically trained in its operation.
Switch off the appliance in the case of failure or malfunction. The periodical function
checks requested in the manual must be carried out according to the instructions. Have the
appliance serviced by a technically qualified person authorized by the manufacturer and
using original spare parts.
Not complying with the above may put the safety of the appliance in danger.
1.1 Symbols used in the manual
This symbol informs about a situation where a safety risk might be at hand. Given instruc-
tions are mandatory in order to prevent injury.
This symbol informs about the right way to perform in order to prevent bad results, appli-
ance damage or hazardous situations.
This symbol informs about recommendations and hints that help to get the best perform-
ance out of the appliance.
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance
This symbol on a part informs about electrical terminals behind the part. The removal of
the part must be carried out by qualified persons only.
1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual
The rating plate of the appliance indicates the serial number of the appliance. If the man-
uals are missing, it is possible to order new ones from the manufacturer or the local rep-
resentative. When ordering new manuals it is essential to quote the serial number shown
on the rating plate.
If language versions have information contradictions, the original language Finnish is the
primary language regarding the information content.
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This manual covers the following Culino and Culino Combi kettles and all their options:
• direct steam heated Culino kettles 40, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300 and 400 litres
• mixer (Culino Combi)
• cooling attachment (option)
• timer (option)
• automatic water filling (option)
The user panel and the available functions of the Culino kettle are different depending on
the kettle version:
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2. Safety
2.1 Safety features
The kettle is built for 1,5 bar pressure, and the working pressure is 1,0 bar. The working
height is 900 mm.
The double steam jacket is isolated with a third casing jacket, throughout equipped with
a foil and foam insulation, which limits the top temperature of the outer steam jacket under
the skin burn limit. The control panel works with 12 V low voltage. The kettle can be
cleaned with a cleaning hose (IP65). Water jets directed towards the vent holes and con-
trol panel from a near distance should be avoided.
The kettle is fitted with many different safety devices to ensure smooth and safe operation.
The safety equipment at the rim behind the kettle includes a pressure gauge, a safety valve
and an automatic vacuum valve. The safety valve opens if the steam pressure exceeds 1,5
bar.
In addition to t he safety valve, the kettle has a built-in electronic temperature control
which operates as a backup safety device of the safety valve. The control does not allow
the steam jacket temperature to exceed 120°C. This temperature corresponds to a 1,0 bar
steam pressure.
A limit switch which is attached to the tilting axle turns off the heating during the tilting.
Due to the safety switch which is on the safety lid it is not possible to start mixing (Culino
Combi), if the safety grid is not in position. The kettle will not tilt, if the lid is on the kettle.
2.2 Emergency-stop switch
All Culino kettles are equipped with an emergency-stop switch, which disconnects the
control circuit and all functions of the kettle and the mixer will be stopped. To restart the
cooking/mixing, turn the emergency-stop switch clockwise until it jumps to its upper po-
sition. After this has been done, all other switches and buttons can be activated again.
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2.3 Warnings
Please take careful note of the following instructions and warnin gs. Further on in this
manual, there are warnings which are to be noted in special operation situations. To pre-
vent damage and accidents, please read the whole manual before attempting to operate the
appliance.
• Culino kettles are to be used only for food preparation. Interacting or corrosive
substances are not to be prepared in the kettle. Note that also long-term effect of
some food preparation substances, such as salt, acetic acid, lemon acid and lactic
acid, can be corrosive.
• To prevent burns, do not during the use touch the inner surface and the rim of the
kettle, safety lid and mixing tool. Do not put your hands, without appropriate pro-
tection, above the kettle while cooking.
• Beware of hot steam when removing the lid.
• Do not open the filling and emptying valves and the drain valve of the kettle jacket
when there is pressure in the steam jacket. Releasing hot steam might cause burns.
• Do not stand behind the kettle during tilting.
• The mixer must be turned off before removing the mixing tool.
• Do not push utensils or your fingers through the openings in the safety lid into the
kettle during mixing.
• It is under all circumstances absolutely forbidden to use the mixer without the safe-
ty lid.
• To prevent stress injuries do not lift the mixing tool from the kettle when it is in a
vertical position. Tilt the kettle in a horizontal position and remove the mixing tool.
We recommend the use of a trolley to help removing of the mixing tool of larger
kettles (200-400 l).
• After using the kettle, check that the shower gun and the water inlet tap of the kettle
are closed.
• After using the kettle, clean it according to the cleaning instructions given in this
manual to keep the high hygiene level.
• It is forbidden to use the kettle without cover plates or if the cover plates are not
properly fitted.
• The factory pre-set program paramet ers of th e kettle and mixer may on ly be
changed by authorized personnel according to the instructions given by the facto-
ry.
• Beware of sharp edges on the sheet construction inside the kettle pillars during in-
stallation and service work.
• The following danger of electrical shock mark is fitted on cover plates protecting
electrical components from being touched which would cause danger to life.
The manufacturer will not take responsibility for potential damage caused to units or per-
sons if the given instructions have not been followed.
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3. Functional description
3.1 Operating principle
The Culino kettle is heated with direct steam provided from the facility’s steam network.
The steam jacket reaches the upper edge of the kettle. The cooking procedure is regulated
by electronic temperature control. The kettle tilts by means of a tilting motor (high tilting).
The inner surface of the kettle and the jacket are of acid proof stainless steel (AISI 316).
All other construction is of stainless steel (AISI 304). The kettle is provided with a third
jacket and it is throughout thermally isolated.
The motor and power transmission (Culino Combi) are situated below the mixing tool.
The kettle with a mixer is provided with a safety lid having a large lid opening. When the
safety lid is open the mixer does not work. The control panel for both the kettle and the
mixer are in the control pillar.
The optional cooling system is based on cold water circulating inside the steam jacket.
Cold water runs in a connection hose from the water faucet, which is in the control pillar,
to the jacket drain valve and further to the outlet pipe of the upper edge and to the floor
drain, which is in front of the kettle.
The optional programmable timer enables to pre-set the starting and cooking times. When
the program is completed, the cooking temperature is automatically set to the Hold tem-
perature (+ 70°C).
The optional automatic water filling enables filling of the kettle with a desired amount of
water. Thus water filling takes place automatically, without supervision.
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3.2 Construction and control panel
The main features of the Culino kettle are described in the following pictures.
1. safety block
2. safety lid
3. safety grid for opening
4. lid hinge
5. control panel
6. cleaning hose
7. control pillar
8. support pillar
9. peg for hanging tools
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1. fixing screw of lid
2. cover for lid opening
1. safety grid for lid opening
2. safety switch
1. one-arm faucet for cleaning hose
2. spout for kettle filling
1. emptying valve of kettle jacket
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The control panel and its functions are described in the following picture. Please note that
the function buttons for mixing, timer and automatic water filling are not in the control
panel if the kettle is not equipped with these options.
Functions of the Culino kettle
1. digital temperature display
2. temperature increasing button
3. temperature decreasing button
4. tilting button
5. tilting button to upright position
6. kettle on-off switch with indicator light
7. low water level indicator light (on electrically heated models only)
8. emergency-stop button
Timer functions
9. starting time programming button
10. cooking time programming button
11. digital timer display
12. time increasing button
13. time decreasing button
Mixer functions
14. mixer on-off switch with indicator light
15. start/stop-button
16. function light
17. auto-reverse button
18. mixing speed indicator lights
19. mixing speed increasing button
20. mixing speed decreasing button
21. indicator lights of pre-set programs
22. buttons of pre-set programs 1-4
Water filling system
23. 3-digit display
24. automatic water filling
25. manual water filling + reset
26. setting is decreasing
27. setting is increasing
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4. Operating instructions
4.1 Before use
Check the following points before using the kettle.
4.1.1 After the installation
Check that
• the kettle has been installed horizontally according to the installation instructions
• all connections (electricity, water and steam) are tight and correctly made.
4.1.2 Before the first use
• Clean the kettle thoroughly with warm detergent solution and remove the dust and
dirt with a cloth. Dry all surfaces after cleaning.
4.1.3 Daily
Check that
• the kettle is in its upright and horizontal position. The kettle does not heat if it is
tilted.
• the scrapers are correctly attached to the mixing tool. See "Positioning the mixing
tool and scraper".
• the mixing tool has been locked in its place: locking part (one end of the handle)
in the groove of the mixer axle, with the handle turned in a horizontal position. Se-
cure fixing by trying to lift the tool out of the kettle by the upper blade.
4.1.4 Quarterly
Check that the safety valve functions correctly:
1. Do the checking when the kettle is empty.
2. Switch the kettle on by turning the green kettle on-off switch to the ON position.
3. Set the cooking temperature to 120°C by pressing the temperature increasing but-
ton marked with "+".
4. When the display indicates 120°C, check that the pressure gauge shows 1,0 bar
pressure.
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5. Keep the temperature increasing and decreasing buttons ("+" button and "–" but-
ton) simultaneously pressed until the display indicates 125°C and 1,5 bar. The
safety valve should now open and release steam. Release both temperature buttons.
NOTE! On kettles with jacket cooling C2 the test button on the right hand side of
the control pillar has to be kept pressed together with the + and the - buttons
1. kettle on-off switch
2. temperature adjustment buttons
1. Test button
If the safety valve does not open at the latest when the pressure gauge indicates 1,5 bar,
the power must immediately be switched off using the green on-off switch. Contact qual-
ified service personnel. It is not allowed to use the unit before it has been checked.
The safety valve function must be checked at least four times per year. The manufacturer
is not responsible for damag e caused by n eglecting the regular checking of the safety
valve.
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4.1.5 Yearly
• It is advisable to have the unit checked once a year by qualified personnel. Preven-
tive checking is the best guarantee for operational reliability and saves breakdown
costs.
Fill out the form “Notes on service work” with information on service work which has
been done according to the instructions. Maintenance work ensures the safe and reliable
function of the kettle.
4.1.6 Emptying of surplus condensate water
It is not allowed to open the emptying valve of the kettle jacket, if the temperature of the
steam jacket of the kettle is over +100°C. Watch out for releasing hot steam and water
when you open the above mentioned valve.
1. emptying valve of kettle jacket
• Check that the kettle is in its upright position.
• Open the emptying valve by turning the handle downwards.
The kettle does not heat, if there is a lot of surplus condensate water or undrained cooling
water in the kettle jacket.
4.1.7 Total emptying of the kettle jacket
It is not allowed to open the emptying valve of the kettle jacket, if the temperature of the
steam jacket of the kettle is over +100°C. Watch out for releasing hot steam and water
when you open the above mentioned valve.
1. Open the emptying valve.
2. Tilt the kettle approximately 45°.
3. When water stops to flow out, tilt the kettle slightly forwards and backwards until
water no longer flows out.
4. Return the kettle to the cooking position.
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4.2 Operation
4.2.1 Cooking
The cooking temperature can be set with one degree accuracy between 0...120°C. The
temperature of the steam jacket of the kettle is always at least the same as the room tem-
perature or the same as the temperature of the cooling agent, if the kettle is equipped with
a cooling attachment (option).
Starting to cook
• Check that the emergency-stop button is not pressed down. The emergency-stop
button can be released by turning it clockwise until it jumps up.
• Switch on the power by turning the green on-off switch to the right (the green sig-
nal lamp illuminates).
• Press once either one of the temperature adjustment buttons.
• Press again the tempera ture button and set the temperature. When you keep the
temperature button pressed down, the temperature changes with one degree at a
time.
1. on-off switch
2. digital temperature display
3. low water level indicator light (on electrically heated models only)
4. temperature increasing button
5. temperature decreasing button
If the set temperature is higher than the actual temperature, the kettle starts to heat imme-
diately.
Temperature display
The digital temperature display always indicates the temperature of the kettle. When you
want to measure the temperature of the food, use a separate thermometer.
Mixing makes the temperature differences in different parts of the food more even.
Checking the set temperature
Press either one of the temperature adjustment buttons. The digital display indicates for
five seconds the set temperature, after which the display switches back to the actual tem-
perature of the kettle.
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Changing the set temperature
1. Press once either one of the temperature adjustment buttons. The digital display in-
dicates the set temperature (for five seconds).
2. Choose the temperature by pressing the temperature increasing or decreasing but-
ton. When you keep the temperature button pressed down, the temperature changes
with one degree at a time. Release the button when the digital display indicates the
desired set temperature. After approximately five seconds the disp lay switches
back to the actual temperature of the kettle.
Stopping the cooking
Turn the green on-off switch lightly to the left. The green indicator light goes off and the
kettle stops cooking.
The kettle tilts only if the kettle is switched on. Since the kettle chills slowly, you can stop
cooking and begin the simmering by decreasing the set temperature to e.g. +70°C.
The cooking will automatically stop when the kettle is tilted. The cooking goes on auto-
matically when the kettle is returned to an upright position.
4.2.2 Tilting the kettle
Open the safety lid of the kettle before tilting and ensure that there is enough space for
tilting behind the kettle.
1. The kettle is emptied by pressing the tilting button
2. The kettle goes back to its upright position by pressing the upright position
button.
For security reasons, th e kettle tilts only when the tilting button is kept continuously
pressed.
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4.2.3 Filling water into the kettle (Culino 40-400)
Depending on the kettle version, the water supply fittings can consist of
1. a faucet (1)
2. a faucet (1) + a two-arm faucet with spray gun (2)
3. a spout for automatic water filling (3)
4. a spout for automatic water filling (3) + one-arm faucet with spray gun (4)
Use only cold tap water for cooking.
4.2.4 Mixer operation
The mixer operates only when the safety lid and the safety grid of the lid opening are at-
tached and closed.
If one of the safety features has interrupted the operation of the mixer, a green indicator
light in the control panel blinks to indicate the interruption.
When the cause of the interruption has been removed, the preset program can be contin-
ued from where it was interrupted.
Positioning the mixing tool and scrapers
Attach the scrapers by placing the pins on the mixing tool into the holes on the scrapers.
After that turn the scraper into place by lif ting the scraper’s lower part. Finally pull the
scraper forward. The bevel (1) will on the lower scraper point upwards and on the side
scraper away from the mixer axle.
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