OverviewThe Metos Viking 4G cooking kettle is manufactured in Finland as a professional, electrically powered tilting kettle designed for high-volume food production. The unit is steam-jacketed (steam supplied from an external generator) and does not include an integrated mixer. Temperature-controlled operation, washable removable parts and ergonomic raised controls make it suitable for commercial kitchens requiring hygiene, efficiency and compliance with EU safety standards.
Delivery includes- Viking 4G kettle complete with hydraulic tilting (600 mm pouring height)
- Stainless steel lid
- Ergonomic, fully raised control panel
- Emergency stop controls
- Accessory hooks
- Separate measuring stick
- Support pillar
- Stainless steel construction (EN 1.4404)
ConstructionThe kettle features a double jacket and is electrically powered, receiving steam from an external steam generator. Standard bowl panels are fully insulated with a reflective foam pad delivering up to ~90% energy efficiency. Optional polyurethane foam insulation and seamless welded bowl construction are available. Installation can be surface-mounted, recessed or free-standing according to site requirements.
Control panelThe large electromechanical control panel is ergonomically positioned and fully raised above spray zones. Controls include temperature setting, tilting control and jacket water level indicator, plus an emergency stop. Simple turn-and-select operation. Panel protection rating IPX5.
Heating functionTemperature in the steam jacket is adjustable from 0°C to 120°C. Maximum operating pressure in the steam jacket is 1.0 bar (approx. +120°C); design pressure is 1.5 bar.
Tilting functionsHydraulic tilting provides powerful, reliable discharge at the press of a button. Pouring spout height to floor is 600 mm, compatible with decanting trolleys for efficient transfer of product.
Handshower options- S1 Standard
- S2 Heavy Duty
- S3 Reel-in hand shower
Occupational safetyTilting is activated only by deliberate button operation. A clearly visible emergency stop is fitted for immediate shutdown in hazardous situations.
Optional features- Automatic food water filling — one-button filling via waterspout through the safety grid lid (option)
- Automatic jacket water filling — automated jacket filling (option)
- Extra power socket — 230 V 16 A outlet on rear of control panel (option)
- Digital temperature display — product temperature on control panel (option, typically for mixing kettles)
- Cooling — available with Viking Combi models with mixer (option)
- Strainer plate — for straining stocks, sauces, rice, potatoes or other liquids (option)
- Drain valve options — D1 (tangent valve) or D2 (connection for pumping)
- Safety grid lid (option)
Characteristics / technical specifications- SKU: 4224132
- Gross Volume: 333 L
- Net Volume / Capacity: 300 L
- Weight: 350.0 kg
- Dimensions: 1560 × 1100 × 900/1535 mm
- Material: Stainless steel (EN 1.4404)
- Power / Electrical: 400/230 V, 10 A, 0.9 kW, 3NPE, 50/60 Hz
- Cold water (CW) connection: R½" (Ø15)
- Hot water (HW) connection: R½" (Ø15)
- Temperature setting range (steam jacket): 0°C … 120°C
- Max operating pressure (steam jacket): 1.0 bar (approx. +120°C); design pressure 1.5 bar
- Insulation: reflective foam pad standard (up to ~90% energy efficiency); polyurethane foam optional
- Tilting height (pouring spout to floor): 600 mm
- Control panel protection: IPX5