ASSEMBLY
When cooking with oil or grease, the thermometer provided
MUST
be used. Follow instructions in this
manual for proper installation and use of thermometer. Follow instructions to make sure thermometer is
working properly.
NEVER
let the oil or grease temperature get hotter than 350°F (177°C). If the temperature goes above
400°F (200°C) or if oil begins to smoke,
IMMEDIATELY
turn burner
OFF
. Wait for the temperature to
decrease to less than 350°F (177°C) before relighting burner. If there is a lid or cover, do not remove.
After reaching 450°F (230°C), oil or grease temperature can rapidly increase to its point of spontaneous
combustion or a serious grease fire. Therefore, never leave cooker unattended, always monitor the
thermometer.
When cooking with oil or grease have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available. In the event
of an oil or grease fire
DO NOT
attempt to extinguish with water. Turn off the gas at the supply cylinder.
Immediately call the fire department. A Type BC or ABC fire extinguisher may, in some circumstances
contain the fire.
NEVER
overfill the cooking pot with oil, grease or water. Follow instructions in this manual for establishing
proper oil, grease or water levels.
Failure to completely thaw and dry food may cause oil or grease to overflow. When frying with oil or
grease, all foods products
MUST
be completely thawed and towel dried to remove excess water. Follow
instructions in this manual for frying foods.
In the event of rain, snow, hail,sleet or other forms of precipitation while cooking with oil or grease, cover
the cooking vessel immediately and turn off burner(s) and gas supply.
DO NOT
attempt to move the
appliance or the cooking vessel.
DO NOT
place an empty cooking vessel on the appliance while in operation. The intense heat will melt
an empty pot. Use caution when placing anything on the cooking vessel.
NEVER
use a cooking vessel larger than the capacity and diameter recommended by the manufacturer.
In sunlight or other bright light, the flame may be almost invisible. Use extreme caution keeping hands,
hair and clothing away from the cooker. Never put face or hands over burner while lighting. Make sure to
turn cooker off when not in use. Always wear cooking mitts when handling the cooker, cookware, cooking
utensils and accessories.
NEVER
fill the Cylinder beyond 80% full. All LP Cylinders in excess of 2.2 lbs(1.0 Kg.) propane capacity,
must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
The valve on the propane tank is the “
ON/OFF
” valve. When finished cooking, or in case of an emergency,
turn the tank valve clockwise to the “
OFF
” position. Be sure to close the tank valve before disconnecting
the hose. Caution - The valve on the hose and regulator assembly controls the flame intensity only. It is
not an “
ON/OFF
” valve.
ALWAYS
check for gas leaks before lighting.
Follow lighting procedures as stated in this manual. Use a fireplace match or gas appliance butane lighter.
This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot
surfaces or splatter from hot cooking liquids. Always wear shoes while cooking.
Use Barton appliances only in accordance with state and local ordinances and codes. In the absence of
local codes, installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Storage
and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.
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