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water. Use a Type BC dry chemical fire
extinguisher or smother fire with dirt,
sand or baking soda.
13. NEVER overfill the cooking pot with oil,
grease or water. Follow instructions in this
manual for establishing proper oil, grease
or water levels.
14. When frying with oil or grease, all food
products MUST be completely thawed
and towel dried to remove excess water.
Failure to completely thaw and dry food
may cause oil or grease to overflow.
Follow instructions in this manual for
frying foods.
15. When frying, slowly submerse food
products into the oil or grease. Do NOT
drop.
16. DO NOT place an empty cooking vessel
on burner while in operation. Use caution
when placing anything in the cooking
vessel while burner is in operation.
17. In the event of rain, hail, sleet or other
forms of precipitation, while cooking
with oil or grease, IMMEDIATELY turn
off burner(s) and gas supply, then cover
cooking vessel. Do NOT attempt to move
the appliance or the cooking vessel.
18. Avoid bumping or impact with the
appliance to prevent spillage or splashing
of hot cooking liquid.
19. Do NOT move the appliance when in use.
Allow unit to cool to 45°C / 115°F before
moving or storing.
20. 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.
21. In case there is a fire, call the local fire
department. Stay clear from flames.
Do NOT attempt to extinguish an oil or
grease fire with water.
22. Use only accessories, such as
cooking vessels recommended by the
manufacturer, to allow safe and proper
performance of the product. Never use
a cooking vessel larger than the capacity
and diameter recommended by the
manufacturer. Max pot diameter 25.4 cm /
10 in.
23. This product is not intended for
commercial use.
24. Do NOT put a cover or anything flammable
on the appliance while it is in use or hot.
25. Always cover the appliance, with patio
cover (if supplied), when not in use.
26. In the event the appliance has been
exposed to water, tilt the appliance
forward and allow water to drain from the
burners before attempting to ignite.
• Use appliance only with LP (propane) gas
and the regulator/valve assembly supplied
with the appliance.
• Installation must conform with local codes,
or in their absence with National Fuel Gas
Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1. Handling and
storage of LP cylinders must conform to LP
Gas Code NFPA/ANSI 58. Appliance is not
for use in or on recreational vehicle and/or
boats.
• Do NOT modify this appliance. Modifications
will result in a safety hazard.
• Apartment Dwellers: Check with
management to learn the requirements and
fire codes for using an LP Gas appliance at
an apartment. If allowed, use outside on
the ground floor with a 3 m / 10 ft clearance
from walls or rails. Do NOT use appliance
on or under any apartment, condominium
balcony or deck.
• Before opening LP tank valve, check the
coupling nut for tightness. When appliance is
not in use, turn off control knob and LP tank
valve on supply cylinder.
• Never use LP tank if visibly rusted,
damaged, or out of date.
• If you notice grease or other hot material
dripping from appliance onto valve, hose
or regulator, turn off gas supply at once.
Determine the cause, correct, clean and
inspect valve, hose and regulator before
continuing. Perform a leak test.
• The regulator may make a humming or
whistling noise during operation. This will
not affect the safety or use of the 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 put
into operation. See product sheet for hose
and regulator information.