Instructions / Assembly

WARNING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip
any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual.
• Do not use a cooking vessel larger than 10-quart for frying on this cooker.
Do not use a cooking vessel larger than 15-inches diameter on this cooker.
Do not use a cooking vessel smaller than 12-inches diameter on this cooker.
• Make sure cooker is positioned at least 10-ft from all combustible materials including building
overhangs and tree branches. Follow positioning instructions on page 15.
• Check for gas leaks. Follow Gas Leak Testing Instructions on page 13 - 14.
• Test cooking thermometer to ensure accurate temperature reading.
• Never exceed 3 quarts of oil/grease in a 10-qt cooking vessel, 1.5" deep.
• Follow Lighting and Re-lighting Instructions on pages 16 - 17.
• Follow instructions on How to Determine Proper Amount of Oil on page 19.
• Never leave oil unattended during preheating or cooking process as it can ignite and cause a fire.
Hot cooking oil is extremely hazardous and must be monitored at all times.
• Remain attended to the cooker and check the thermometer every 3 minutes.
• Pre-heating oil/grease will reach optimum frying temperature in 3 to 5 minutes. (325˚F - 350˚F)
• Never allow oil to reach FIRE HAZARD zone on the thermometer.
• Smoking oil is an indication that the oil is too hot and may ignite and cause a fire.
Cooking oil/grease ignites at varying temperatures, so check thermometer every 3 minutes during
oil heat-up and frying. Never allow the oil to exceed 400˚F and NEVER LEAVE HEATING OIL
UNATTENDED.
• Use extreme care when lowering food into and removing from hot oil or liquid.
• When cooking is completed, turn off gas to the cooker. Follow Disconnecting Instructions in this manual.
• Follow General Maintenance and Storage Instructions of page 25.
WARNING
Always use a thermometer when frying any food products. A thermometer is a sensitive measuring
device which may not work properly if dropped, bent, or twisted. Always check to be sure the
thermometer provided with this cooker is working properly before cooking.
THERMOMETER TEST INSTRUCTIONS
18
2-STEP METHOD for Thermometer Testing
1. TEMPERATURE ACCURACY:
While wearing protective gloves, hold the thermometer by the dial and insert stem into boiling water.
The needle should quickly move around the dial and register approximately 212˚F (100˚C)
(plus or minus 5˚F). This indicates whether or not temperature reading is accurate. NOTE: Due to
water evaporation, the maximum reading possible on a thermometer in hot water is 212˚F (100˚C).
2. TEMPERATURE RANGE:
Hold thermometer by the dial and place end of the stem above a lit match or lighter. The needle
should quickly move around the dial and register a temperature reading far above 350˚F. If the needle
stops at a low temperature reading such as 225˚F; then the thermometer is damaged and cannot be
used. Discard the thermometer and call 1-800-864-6194 M-F 8am - 5pm CST for assistance.
Replacement thermometer Model #5020.
DO NOT attempt frying if the thermometer is not working!