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GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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• Do NOT use a cooking pot or vessel larger than 30 quarts. Cooking pot must fit inside the security ring of the cooker.
• Do NOT fill cooking pot beyond maximum fill line.
• Never overfill the cooking pot with oil/grease or water. Follow instructions in manual for proper oil/grease or water levels.
• Instructions for determining the maximum fill level when using a pot without a maximum fill line:
A. Place the food in the pot or basket, if using.
B. Fill the pot with water just until the food is completely submerged. There must be a minimum of 3 in (8 cm) between
the oil/grease or water level and top of the pot.
C. Remove the food and basket from the pot and either mark the water level on the side of the pot or measure the
amount of water in the pot.
D. Remove the water and completely dry the pot, basket, and food.
E. This is the amount of oil/grease or water the pot is to be filled with to cook food.
• Failure to completely thaw and dry foods may cause oil or grease to overflow. When frying with oil or grease all food
must be completely thawed and towel dried to remove excess water before being immersed in the pot. If ice is present
on the food, this means the thawing process is not complete and may cause a boil over when placed into hot oil causing
a fire.
• Introduction of water or ice, from any source, into the oil/grease may cause overflow and severe burns from hot oil and
water splatter.
• Use caution when placing food in the cooking pot while the appliance is in operation.
• Never drop food or accessories into hot cooking liquid. Lower food and accessories slowly into the cooking liquid in order
to prevent splashing or overflow. When removing food from the appliance, care shall be taken to avoid burns from hot
cooking liquids.
• Check the thermometer before each use by inserting it into a pot of boiling water and ensuring that it registers approxi
mately 212°F ± 20°F (100°C ± 10°C). If it does not function properly, obtain a replacement thermometer specified by the
manufacturer before using the appliance.
• Even when burner is set on low flame, oil will heat up quickly and ignite at 550°F to 700°F.
• Heated liquid can remain at scalding temperatures long after the cooking process. Never touch the cooking appliance
until the cooking liquid has cooled below 115ºF (45ºC) or less.
• Tripping over the appliance hose may result in the spilling of hot oil or water, causing personal injury and property
damage.
• If oil starts to smoke, turn burner off. This means the oil has exceeded 400ºF and will catch fire. Allow oil to cool to 350ºF
before relighting burner.
• When cooking with oil, always turn off burner before lowering food into oil. Relight after food is submerged into the oil.
• Do not turn burner to a low setting to keep oil/grease hot for later use. The temperature of the oil/grease will continue to
rise and catch fire.
• This is an attended appliance. Do not leave appliance unattended while heating oil/grease or water, cooking food, or after
it's use. The appliance remains at scalding temperatures long after cooking has ended. Allow to cool below 115ºF (45ºC)
before cleaning and storing.
• If a fire occurs inside the pot, follow these steps.
1. Turn off gas supply.
2. Wearing a protective glove, cover the pot with a lid.
• If a fire occurs outside the pot, follow these steps.
1. Call the fire department.
2. Turn off the gas supply if possible.
3. Attempt to extinguish using fire extinguisher specified.
• If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department. Do not attempt to extin
guish an oil/grease fire with water.
• Installation of unit must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gasses, ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural
Gas Installation Code; Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI
A119.2/NFPA 1192; and Recreational Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series as applicable.
• Before each use inspect gas hose for signs of damage.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.
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