Avantco 177GRCLP User Manual page 7

14. If applicable, the vent line from the gas appliance pressure regulator shall be installed to the outdoors in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223. 1/NFPA 54.
Always follow these lighting and shut down instructions when lighting the rice cooker. A 5 minute complete
shut off period is required before lighting or relighting pilot. Check for gas leaks before relighting unit. Use
soapy water or other suitable leak detector. Rinse off the soapy water after testing.
Notice to the Installer- the following must be performed to insure proper operation.
1. Remove pot, wind shield, and base cover.
2. Turn gas valve to ON position.
3. Gently push on the THEN COOK button. It should stop half way down and not engage. This is a safety
feature that does not allow accidental start of the main burner unless the warming button has already been
pushed.
4. Push the left button marked FIRST IGNITE down until the unit clicks, then release it. This is the ignition
leaver and should light the pilot. The red button labeled WARMING controls the pilot and is hidden by the
FIRST IGNITE button when off. Pushing the FIRST IGNITE button also engages the WARMING button
and exposes it. It will stay down until pushed up to extinguish the pilot. If the pilot has not lit, repeat until
the pilot lights.
5. If the pilot fails to remain lit, refer to Trouble Shooting on page 13.
6. Replace the pot, wind shield, and base cover in their proper order. With the pilot lit, push the THEN COOK
button down to its position without water in the pot, The unit should shut off within 3 to 4 minutes. If it fails
to shut off , push the THEN COOK button up to the OFF position and see Trouble Shooting on page 13.
If it shuts off normally, add a gallon of water and wait for the click indicating that the sensor has reset. With
the pilot lit, press the THEN COOK button again. The rice cooker should boil the pot dry and the shut off.
If it fails to shut off normally, press the THEN COOK button up to it's off position and refer to the Trouble
Shooting section on page 13 for additional causes and remedies.
WARNING
When igniting the pilot, position the jacket window directly over FIRST IGNITE and THEN COOK buttons.
Use caution when igniting pilot and maintain a safe distance from wind shield window.
SHUT DOWN
When removing the pot, make sure to push the red WARMING button up until it clicks and is hidden by the
FIRST IGNITE button- it is then in the OFF position. A 5 minute complete shut off period is required before
lighting or relighting the pilot.
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