• Before each use of the appliance, light the cooker and let it run for 5-7 minutes. This initial fire will burn away the
manufacturing oil and residue. It is normal to have smoke or slight odor.
• Make sure you clean off the cooker after each use and before storing. Wait until the cooker is completely cool,
and simply spray off the frame with a water hose to rinse away residue from any splatter or spill-over. Use a soft
Follow these simple steps to keep your appliance looking good and functioning properly for years.
MAINTENANCE & CARE
14
Check and clean the burner with
every use. A clogged tube can lead
to a fire beneath the appliance.
WARNING
cloth if necessary. Allow to fully dry before storing.
NOTE: The next
time your use the cooker, it may burn off any remaining residue
from a previous spill-over, causing an odor and/or smoke.
• Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the cylinder enclosure free and
clear from debris.
• Always check the burner/venturi tubes for any obstructions such as
insects or insect nests in the burner. To remove burner obstructions:
A. Use a narrow bottle brush or stiff wire to run up and
down the length of the burner tube.
B. Use a water hose or compressed air to flush out any
debris.
C. If necessary, disassemble the burner by removing the
serrated nut and unscrewing the mounting bolt from
the center of the burner.
• If the red “Low Battery” light becomes lit during use, the batteries
need to be replaced.
Wear eye protection when flushing out
the burner.
CAUTION
Stiff wire
with hook
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Blue
Orange
4a. Alternative Lighting: It is possible to light this appliance with a
standard paper book match. To light:
A. BEFORE turning on (open) the Control Knob, strike the paper
book match and place it in the cup of the burner with the
flame of the match over the serrated edge of the flame
spreader.
B. Remove hand a safe distance from the burner.
C. Turn on (open) the Control Knob. The burner should light in
less than 5 seconds.
5. After lighting the burner, visually check the burner and adjust to the
optimal burner flame. A blue flame with little or no yellow flame
indicates a proper air/gas mixture and provides the best heat. To
adjust:
A. Fully open the LP Cylinder Valve
B. Adjust Control Knob to desired flame height/intensity
C. Rotate Air Shutter until mostly blue flame is achieved and the
flames burn at all ports without lifting above the burner.
6. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, completely turn off (close)
the LP Cylinder Valve and the Control Knob
wait 5 minutes
, and
repeat the lighting procedure.
7. If the timer expires before cooking is complete, or if the appliance
is accidentally extinguished, completely turn off (close) the LP
Cylinder Valve and the Control Knob,
wait 5 minutes to allow gas
to evacuate/dissipate
, and repeat Steps 1 thru 4.
Flame
Spreader
Paper Book
Match
(hand away
from burner)
