LP GAS CYLINDER INFORMATION
King Kooker®
Outdoor Cookers are manufactured for use with
20lb. (9 kg) LP Gas Cylinders
.
Important information to remember about LP Gas cylinders include:
1. Always read and follow the cylinder manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Make sure that the gas cylinder is not overfilled. The maximum weight of a properly filled 20 lb.
(9 kg) LP gas cylinder is approximately 38 lbs (17 kg). Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
3. Make sure that the cylinder valve has the proper connection for a Type 1 appliance fitting.
4. Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
5. Disconnect the cylinder from the cooker for storage.
6. Store the cylinder out of the reach of children.
7. Do not use or store the cylinder in a building, garage or enclosed area.
8. Always use a 20 lb. (9 kg) cylinder in the proper upright position for the proper vapor withdrawal.
It should also be stored and transported in the upright position.
9. The cylinder must have a protective collar to protect the cylinder valve.
10. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type
of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of
caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
11. Cylinder must be turned OFF while not in use.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THESE AND THE CYLINDER MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION,
BURN HAZARD OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHICH COULD CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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DETERMINING PROPER FILL LEVELS FOR COOKING VESSELS
Never overfill the cooking vessel with oil, grease or water. Never fill a pot beyond the maximum fill
line. If the pot being used does not have a maximum fill line, follow these instructions to determine
the amount of cooking liquid to be used:
a. Place the food product in or on the holder.
b. Place the food product and holder into the empty vessel.
c. Fill the vessel with water until the food product is completely submerged. There must be a
minimum of 3 inches (7.5cm) between the water level and top of the vessel.
d. Remove the food product from the vessel and either mark the water level on the side of
the vessel or measure the amount of water in the vessel.
e. Remove the water and completely dry the vessel and the food product.
f. This is the amount of cooking liquid the vessel is to be filled with to cook the food product.
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