Southbend®
Electric Steam Kettle, Stationary Tri-Leg 2/3 Full Jacket, 20 Gallon — 18KW, 240V, 1PH
Model KELS-20F_18KW_240V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The KELS Full Jacket Electric Steam Tri-Leg Kettle's listed electrical operation options are rated 50/60 Hz. KELS-20F. The KELS-20F kettle capacity is 20 gallons (76 liters). The KELS kettle has an operating power range of 12 to 18 kW for the listed 1-phase options. The KELS kettle has a specified 1-phase operating option at 240 VAC. The KELS kettle’s 1-phase operating options at … 240 VAC … are specified at 50/60 Hz. The KELS kettle has a full steam jacket around the full kettle. The food-contact interior liner of the KELS kettle is standard 316 stainless steel for high-acid-content cooking. 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.
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
- 30.25 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
- around the full kettle
- Voltage
- 240 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.