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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Mr. Heater | Portable Buddy Flex Cooker
NEVER LEAVE THE COOKER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
NEVER LEAVE THE COOKER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
NEVER LEAVE THE COOKER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
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WARNING:
Always inspect
propane cylinder and cooker propane
connections for damage, dirt, and debris
before attaching propane cylinder. Do
not use if head of cylinder is damaged,
punctured or deteriorated.
CAUTION:
After turning cooker off,
metal cooking grate will remain hot.
Allow to thoroughly cool before storing.
CAUTION: C
lean stove frequently to
avoid grease accumulation and possible
grease fires.
Maintenance
•
Always keep the cooker area clear
and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
•
Keep the vent areas (slots in the
bottom and top of the cooker) clear at
all times.
IMPORTANT:
The cooker and its
surroundings should be kept clean and
free of dust.
•
The burner should be bright orange
(with a slight blue color around the
border, a red-orange haze that is visible
on the burner material is acceptable)
and without a noticeable flame.
•
If the burner has a noticeable flame,
cleaning may be required. Use the
following procedure to inspect the
casing assembly and main burner
assembly.
Cleaning Instructions (Refer to
Exploded Parts on Page 6):
IMPORTANT:
Allow cooker to
thoroughly cool before performing any
maintenance.
1. Inspect the interior of casing for
accumulation of dust, lint or spider
webs. If necessary, clean the interior
of the casing assembly with a vacuum
cleaner or compressed air (max 30
psi). Do not damage any components
within the casing assembly when you
are cleaning.
2. The exterior of the cooker can be
cleaned with a damp cloth. Avoid the
direct use of any aerosol or spray-on
cleaners. Do not use abrasive materials
or cleaners on the decals or control
knob.
OFFSEASON
• If the cooker is to left “OFF” for a
considerable period of time, the
propane (LP) gas supply to the heater
and cooker should be turned off as
close to the gas source as possible.
In the case of portable use, the gas
should be turned off at the propane
(LP) gas supply cylinder.
•
If the cooker is put into storage, make
sure to disconnect the propane (LP)
gas cylinder from heater.
•
When the LP-gas cylinder is not
disconnected from the heater, the
heater, cooker and cylinder must be
located outdoors, in a well-ventilated
space, out of the reach of children,
and must not be stored in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
•
Storage of the cooker indoors is
permissible only if the cooker is
disconnected and removed from
the heater. Cylinders must be stored
outdoors, in a well-ventilated space,
out of the reach of children, and must
not be stored in a building, garage, or
any other enclosed area.
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