WARNING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip
any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual.
•
The maximum size cooking vessel for frying with this cooker using oil/grease is 36-quart.
The maximum size cooking vessel for boiling or steaming with this cooker is 60-quart.
Do not use a cooking vessel smaller than 12-inches diameter.
• Determine what size cooking vessel to use and proper amount of liquid for cooking.
Follow instructions on Pages 19 - 20.
• Make sure cooker is positioned at least 10-ft from all combustible materials including building
overhangs and tree branches. Follow positioning instructions on Page 15.
• Check for gas leaks. Follow Gas Leak Testing Instructions on Page 13 - 14.
• Follow lighting and Re-lighting Instructions on Pages 16 - 17
• When frying, test cooking thermometer to ensure accurate temperature reading.
Follow Thermometer Test and Placement Instructions on Page 18 - 19.
• Never leave oil unattended during preheating or cooking process as it can ignite and cause a fire.
Hot cooking oil is extremely hazardous and must be monitored at all times.
• Remain attended to the cooker and when frying check the thermometer every 3 minutes.
• Never allow oil to reach FIRE HAZARD zone on the thermometer.
• Smoking oil is an indication that the oil is too hot and may ignite and cause a fire. Cooking
oil/grease ignites at varying temperatures, so check thermometer every 3 minutes during oil
heat-up and frying. Never allow the oil to exceed 400˚F and NEVER LEAVE HEATING OIL UNATTENDED.
• Use extreme care when lowering food and utensils into and removing from hot oil or liquid.
• When cooking is completed, turn off gas to the cooker. Follow Turning Off Instructions on Page 17.
• Follow General Maintenance and Storage Instructions of page 28.
WARNING
Always use a thermometer when frying any food products. A thermometer is a sensitive measuring
device which may not work properly if dropped, bent, or twisted. Always check to be sure your
thermometer is working properly before frying. DO NOT use a meat thermometer when frying.
THERMOMETER TEST INSTRUCTIONS
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2-STEP METHOD for Thermometer Testing
1. TEMPERATURE ACCURACY:
While wearing protective gloves, hold the thermometer by the dial and insert stem into boiling water.
The needle should quickly move around the dial and register approximately 212˚F (100˚C)
(plus or minus 5˚F)
. This indicates whether or not temperature reading is accurate.
NOTE:
Due to
water evaporation, the maximum reading possible on a thermometer in hot water is 212˚F (100˚C).
2. TEMPERATURE RANGE:
Hold thermometer by the dial and place end of the stem above a lit match or lighter. The needle
should quickly move around the dial and register a temperature reading far above 350˚F. If the needle
stops at a low temperature reading such as 225˚F; then the thermometer is damaged and cannot be
used. Discard the thermometer and call
1-800-864-6194 M-F 8am - 5pm CST for assistance.
Replacement thermometer Model #5020 or #5025.
DO NOT attempt frying if the thermometer is not working!
