Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Tri-Leg 2/3 Jacket, 20 Gallon — 12KW, 208V, 1PH
Model KELS-20_12KW_208V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend KELS-20, KELS-25, KELS-30, KELS-40, KELS-60, KELS-80, and KELS-100 tri-leg kettle is mounted on legs. The KELS-20 kettle has a capacity of 20 gallons (76 liters). The Southbend KELS-20, KELS-25, KELS-30, KELS-40, KELS-60, KELS-80, and KELS-100 kettle uses a self-generating closed steam system. The steam jacket of the Southbend KELS-20 through KELS-100 steam kettle surrounds the lower two-thirds of the kettle. The KELS-20 kettle has 12 kW available as standard electrical power. The KELS-20 and KELS-25 12-kW single-phase configuration draws 57.7 A per line at 208 V. The controls are integrally mounted and include a power switch, thermostat, pilot light, low water light, vacuum/pressure gauge, safety relief valve, and low water shut off. Construction is all welded #4 finish stainless steel, type 304. The KELS-20, KELS-25, KELS-30, KELS-40, KELS-60, KELS-80 and KELS-100 kettles have a minimum clearance of 3 inches (76 mm) at the sides. The KELS-20, KELS-25, KELS-30, KELS-40, KELS-60, KELS-80 and KELS-100 kettles have a minimum clearance of 3 inches (76 mm) at the back.
Specifications
- Amperage
- 57.7 A
- Back clearance
- 3 in
- Capacity
- 20 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 12 kW
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 23.75 in
- Phase
- single-phase
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Side clearance
- 3 in
- Steam jacket coverage
- lower two-thirds of the kettle
- Voltage
- 208 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.
