Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Tri-Leg 2/3 Jacket, 40 Gallon — 18KW, 240V, 3PH
Model KELS-40_18KW_240V_3PH · 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-40 kettle has a capacity of 40 gallons (152 liters). The Southbend KELS-20, KELS-25, KELS-30, KELS-40, KELS-60, KELS-80, and KELS-100 kettle operates electrically. KELS-40 … 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 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-40 kettle has 18 kW available as standard electrical power. The KELS-40, KELS-60 and KELS-80 18-kW three-phase configuration draws 43.3 A per line at 240 V. The Southbend KELS steam kettle includes the draw-off valve as a standard feature.
Specifications
- Amperage
- 43.3 A
- Back clearance
- 3 in
- Capacity
- 40 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 18 kW
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 29.75 in
- Phase
- three-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
- Voltage
- 240 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.