Southbend®
Electric Counter Tilt Kettle, 2/3 Jacket, 12 Gallon, Left — 12KW, 208V, 1PH
Model KECT-12-L_208V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The KECT-12-L is shown as a tilting kettle; the side elevation depicts the kettle tilted from its upright position. The KECT-12-L kettle has a capacity of 12 gallons (45 liters). The Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L and KECT-12-L kettles are available in a 1-phase configuration at 208 VAC. 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 operate in a temperature range with a lower setting of 165°F (74°C). KECT-12-L … kettles operate in a temperature range with an upper setting of 285°F (140°C). 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 Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L and KECT-12-L kettles have a 2/3 steam jacket around the lower 2/3 of the kettle. The interior cooking surface of the Southbend KECT-6-L, KECT-10-L and KECT-12-L kettles is type 316 stainless steel.
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
- lower 2/3
- Voltage
- 208 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.
