Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Tri-Leg 2/3 Full Jacket, 30 Gallon — 18KW, 208V, 1PH
Model KELS-30F_18KW_208V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
Category: Floor Steam Kettles. KELS-30F. The KELS-30F kettle capacity is 30 gallons (114 liters). The KELS kettle has a full steam jacket around the full kettle. The KELS kettle's steam system is self-generating. The KELS kettle is electrically operated. The KELS kettle is specified for 1-phase operation at 208 VAC. The KELS kettle has an operating power range of 12 to 18 kW for the listed 1-phase options. The KELS-30F has standard available electrical capacity of 18 kW. The food-contact interior liner of the KELS kettle is standard 316 stainless steel for high-acid-content cooking. Construction shall be all welded #4 finish stainless steel, type 304. 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.
Specifications
- Back clearance
- 3 in
- Capacity
- 30 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 18 kW
- NSF certified
- Yes
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 33.75 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
- Steam system type
- boiler
- Voltage
- 208 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.