Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Tri-Leg 2/3 Full Jacket, 40 Gallon — 18KW, 220V, 1PH
Model KELS-40F_18KW_220V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
Category: Floor Steam Kettles. KELS-40F. The KELS-40F kettle capacity is 40 gallons (152 liters). fuel type: electric. 18KW, 220V, 1PH. steam jacket type: full steam jacket around the full kettle. The controls shall be integrally mounted and shall include a power switch, thermostat, pilot light, low water light, vacuum/pressure gauge, safety relief valve and low water shut off. Construction shall be all welded #4 finish stainless steel, type 304. The food-contact interior liner of the KELS kettle is standard 316 stainless steel for high-acid-content cooking. The KELS kettle is standard with a 2-inch (50 mm) sanitary draw-off valve.
Specifications
- Back clearance
- 3 in
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 18 kW
- NSF certified
- Yes
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 37 in
- Phase
- 1-phase
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Side clearance
- 3 in
- Stainless steel grade
- 316 stainless steel
- Steam jacket coverage
- full steam jacket around the full kettle
- Voltage
- 220 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.