WARNING
• Do not leave the appliance unattended. Keep children and pets away from the appliance
at all times. Carefully monitor all activity around fryer to avoid burns or other injuries.
• Do not place empty cooking vessel on the appliance while in operation as it could melt.
Use caution when placing anything in cooking vessel while the appliance is in operation.
• Check all gas connections by following directions in the "Gas Leak Testing" section on
page 8 of this manual. Never test for gas leaks with a lighted match or open flame. Do not
operate this fryer with a gas leak.
• Storage of this appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and
removed from the appliance and left outdoors. Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of
the reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
• The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance must be used.
Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies may be purchased by calling
1-800-527-0717.
• Use caution when walking or standing near fryer as splattered oil may have created a
slick surface.
• Avoid bumping of or impact with the appliance to prevent spillage or splashing of hot
cooking liquid.
• Never drop food or accessories into hot cooking liquid. Lower food and accessories slowly
into the cooking liquid in order to prevent splashing or overflow. When removing food from
the appliance care shall be taken to avoid burns from hot cooking liquids.
• Hot oil or water can cause severe burns and permanent disfigurement; use caution and
common sense when operating this product.
• DO NOT use external electrical sources with this appliance.
• Clean and inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. If there is evidence of
abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose must be replaced prior to the appliance being
used. This hose can be obtained by contacting The Brinkmann Corporation at
1-800-527-0717. Replace hose at least every two years.
• Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair your ability to
properly assemble or safely operate this appliance. Use caution and common sense.
• Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the cooking vessel to cool to 115˚F (45˚C)
before moving or storing.
• This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for
protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• Never use a cooking vessel larger than 42 quarts or one that does not fit within the
retaining brackets of the fryer stand.
• Do not use this fryer for other than its intended purpose.
• Combustion by-products from the use of this product contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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