Southbend®
Electric Counter Tilt Kettle, 2/3 Jacket, 12 Gallon, Left — 12KW, 240V, 1PH
Model KECT-12-L_240V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
KECT-12-L. The KECT-12-L kettle has a capacity of 12 gallons (45 liters). steam jacket type: 2/3 steam jacket around the lower 2/3 of the kettle. The Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L, and KECT-12-L kettles are electric. KECT-12-L kettles each have a phase 1 electrical rating at 240 V. The KECT-12-L kettle has rated input power of 12.0 kW at phase 1. The Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L and KECT-12-L kettles have solid-state temperature control. The controls are water resistant, integrally mounted, and include a power switch, solid state thermostat, pilot light, vacuum/pressure gauge, safety valve, and low water shut off with low water light for each kettle. The interior cooking surface of the Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L and KECT-12-L kettles is type 316 stainless steel. The Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L, and KECT-12-L kettles have a tilting configuration. Standard features include a “Clean lock” to hold the kettle in cooking position or at 105° for ease of cleaning, a stainless steel console and trunnion, and a faucet bracket. The Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L and KECT-12-L kettles are NSF certified.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 12 gal
- Control type
- solid-state
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Highest temperature setting
- 285 F
- Input kW
- 12 kW
- Installation type
- countertop
- Lowest temperature setting
- 165 F
- NSF certified
- Yes
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 26.25 in
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Steam jacket coverage
- 2/3 steam jacket around the lower 2/3 of the kettle
- Voltage
- 240 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.
