The Cleveland KDL-60-T is a high-performance batch cooker designed for busy commercial kitchens. With its generous 60-gallon (225 L) capacity, this unit can produce up to 960 eight-ounce servings per batch, making it ideal for commissaries, catering operations, and institutional kitchens that require speed, consistency, and durability. Featuring a tri-leg open base and a 2⁄3 steam jacket, the KDL-60-T utilizes direct steam power in a space-saving design. The stainless steel interior ensures long-lasting performance and easy cleaning.

Why this kettle?:

• This kettle is highly efficient at direct-steam heating. It can connect directly to an in-house boiler (10–45 psi) to provide instant and even heat.
• The 2⁄3 steam jacket surrounds the product with gentle, uniform heat, preventing hot spots, scorching, or the need for constant stirring.
• The interior is made of 316 series stainless steel, which offers superior corrosion resistance against acidic or salty recipes.
• The manual tilting mechanism with a self-locking worm drive provides smooth and precise pour control, and the side tilt handle saves space.
• The open tri-leg base has 1 5⁄8 in. Ø 304 stainless legs with flanged, height-adjustable feet, allowing for rock-solid floor bolting and easy floor cleaning.
• The high-capacity pouring lip speeds up emptying while minimizing drips and spills.
• The factory-mounted steam control valve allows for fingertip adjustment, enabling fast heat-up or gentle simmering.
• With a 50 psi jacket rating and an ASME safety valve, this kettle is engineered for years of dependable service.
• The kettle is NSF & ASME certified and built in the USA by Cleveland Range.

Common add-ons (sold separately):

• Spring-assisted, domed stainless steel cover for the kettle
• 2-inch or 3-inch tangent draw-off valve (the 3-inch valve raises the kettle height by 5 5⁄8 inches)
• Hot and cold water faucet with a swing spout
• Basket and tri-basket cooking systems for added versatility
• Butterfly valve, food strainer, or flow diverter to control the flow of liquids
• Kettle accessory kit including a 36-inch paddle, whip, brushes, ladle, and clean-up tools
• Pressure reducing valve for use with high-pressure steam lines