Cleveland Range KDL40SH Short Series Steam Kettles
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Cleveland Range KDL40SH Short Series Steam Kettles
Description
Short Series™ 40-Gallon Direct-Steam Kettle
Model KDL-40-SH | Cleveland RangeBrew, braise, blanch or bulk-cook with confidence. Built for high-volume commercial kitchens, the Short Series™ 40-gallon kettle delivers rapid, even heat transfer through a full-jacket design while maintaining a comfortable short rim height of 34.8 inches for easy access and ergonomic stirring.
Why you’ll love it
- Full 50 psi steam jacket – faster heat-up and recovery than stock pots or gas kettles.
- 316 stainless-steel interior resists acidic foods, salt and chlorides for a longer service life.
- Spring-assisted domed cover opens smoothly and stays put at any angle—no more lid mishaps.
- 2″ tangent draw-off valve & removable drain strainer make portioning and clean-up quick.
- Solid-state temperature control maintains precise simmer-to-boil settings.
- Open tri-leg base with adjustable flanged feet bolts securely to the floor and leaves plenty of room for cleaning underneath.
- Factory-installed faucet mounting bracket—add a rinse faucet in minutes.
- NSF & ASME certified, built in the USA and backed by a 1-year parts & labor warranty plus 4-year prorated kettle body coverage.
Batch capacity
Portion counts based on 8 oz (237 ml) servings.
| Usable volume | 40 gal │ 150 L |
|---|---|
| Servings / batch | ≈ 640 |
Technical specifications
| Model | KDL-40-SH |
|---|---|
| Steam source | Direct, 5–45 psi (1/2″ NPT inlet) |
| Jacket rating / safety valve | 50 psi |
| Capacity | 40 gal │ 150 L |
| Rim height | 34.8 in │ 884 mm (32.1″ standard; 34.8″ with tall leg set supplied on this configuration) |
| Interior material | 316 SS |
| Exterior / supports | 304 SS, #4 finish |
| Overall width (A) | 29.5 in │ 749 mm |
| Overall depth (B) | 19.2 in │ 488 mm |
| Overall height (G) | 62.6 in │ 1590 mm |
| Steam inlet / condensate | 1/2″ NPT / 1/2″ copper return |
| Shipping weight | ≈ 425 lb │ 193 kg |
Popular factory options
- 3″ tangent draw-off valve or 3″ butterfly valve
- Steam control kit (trap, strainer & check valve)
- Hot / cold water swing faucet kit
- Pressure-reducing valve for incoming steam >45 psi
- Tri-basket strainer support system
- Insulated outer jacket, heat deflector shield & more
Standard warranty: 1 year parts & labor (18 months from shipment), plus 4-year prorated kettle body coverage. Extended warranties available.
