Hickory Industries, Inc. Table of Contents Installation Tips ..........3 Overview Of The Unit ......... 4 Unpacking The Unit ........... 5 Setting Up The Rotisserie ........5 Control Panel Overview ........7 Spit Preparation Using Angle Spits ....8 Spit Preparation Using Spits & Skewers ... 13 Daily Operation ..........
Hickory Industries, Inc. Installation Tips When installing these units, it is important to comply with the most recently established rules and regulations as deemed pertinent by the local and national electrical, gas, ventilation, sanitation, and fire codes. These units are classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as Gas-Fired Food Service Equipment in accordance with American National Standards Institute ANSI Z83.11b-1991, Gas Food Service Equipment - Ranges and Unit Boilers.
Hickory Industries, Inc. After connecting the unit, make sure that the line has been bled and that a static pres- sure reading of at least 7" water column pressure is obtained. The unit is equipped with a water connection to facilitate filling of the drip pan with water.
Hickory Industries, Inc. Unpacking the unit: After the unit is un-crated, roll the unit and all accessories into place. Remove all vinyl paper on the stainless steel Remove all tape from glass surfaces and metal surfaces Carefully remove and inspect parts that are inside the unit. Ensure that all materials...
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Place the ceramic logs on the rear ceramic log holder. Note the placement of the left ceramic log - it must be located over the ignitor box to prevent fat from clogging the burner holes. Insert the drain overflow tubes and reinsert the wire rack.
Hickory Industries, Inc. Water connection and drip pan water inlet valve. Drain valve "open position" Gas inlet, pressure regulator & main shutoff valve Thermostat: Cycles heat ON and OFF during cooking. Product that has marinades, citrus, rubs etc.. may burn which can be remedied by turning the thermostat at a lower temperature.
Hickory Industries, Inc. Spitting Chickens The most important part in getting started with a rotisserie is knowing how to properly spit the product. This is quite easy, but it must be learned! As an operator, you will become an expert in spitting chickens within half an hour! There are two types of commonly used spits: the angle spit and the regular spit.
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 4. Trussing Legs While pulling on the tie, loop the strings over the legs of the chicken. Figure 5. Trussed Legs Make sure that both legs are securely held by the tie. Figure 6. Trussed wings Make sure that both wings are securely held by the tie against the breast of the chicken.
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 7. Pop-up Thermometer The only way to tell if a chicken is done is take the internal temperature. Since it can be difficult to probe the chickens while they are in the rotis- serie, we recommend the use of pop-up ther- mometer.
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 10. Using the Angle Spit Insert the bottom (square-end) of the spit into one of the holes in the Spit Holder. Figure 11. Spitting a Chicken Spit the chicken through the cavity. The chicken should be inserted through the “head” (or at least where the head used to be) first.
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 13. Incorrectly Spitted Chicken This picture shows a chicken with the legs improperly placed. Note how the chicken seems to hang to one side. When spitted this way, the chickens will tend to “bounce” up and down causing the chicken to breakup.
Hickory Industries, Inc. B. Using Regular Spits Figure 15. Inserting Single Bottom Skewer Attach a single skewer with a thumb screw at least 1/2" from the square end of the spit. The skewer must be on the round section of the spit.
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 18. Inserting Chicken Take the chicken, with the drumsticks in the direction of the attached skewer, and slide the spit through the cavity of the chicken. Figure 19. Tucking the Legs The legs must be tucked between the skewer prongs and the center spit.
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 21. Locking Wings The wings must be locked or tucked in place. When using the models N/5.5 and N/10.10, the locking method (pictured here) is only recommended with birds up to 2¾ lbs! With larger birds, the wings must be tucked under the breast, with elastic ties or “wing...
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 24. Inserting Double Skewers With the first chicken in place, insert a double skewer down the length of the spit into the shoulders of the first chicken. No thumb screw is required for the double skewers!
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Figure 13. Completing the Load Slide a single skewer with a thumb screw into place from the top, Figure 14. Tightening Final Skewer Compress the chickens by exerting pressure on this last skewer, and tighten the thumb screw securely.
Hickory Industries, Inc. Cooking Preparations Morning Preparation: 1. Cover the center shaft with aluminum foil. 2. Shut the drain valve and add water into drip pan (approximately one inch of water should be sufficient. If the unit will be in operation all day, you will need to add more water accordingly.).
Hickory Industries, Inc. 8. After the programmed time has elapsed, the timer will beep, but the cooking process will continue. Always check the product’s internal temperature and ensure that they are at least 180°F. If the product needs additional time to cook, you can do so by pressing the cook pot symbol („B“) and then pressing the + button (E“).
Hickory Industries, Inc. Thermometer Guidelines When checking product temperature, ensure that you have a calibrated thermometer. A good thermometer should be 1/8" thick and about 6 inches long. The thermometer should not have a dimple. If it does, this is where the thermometer actually measures temperature. This dimple must be placed in the thigh area.
Hickory Industries, Inc. Temperature Chart Product Internal Temperature Poultry 185F Beef 135-140F Rare 150F Medium 160F Well Lamb 140F Rare 150F Medium 160F Well Pork 160F Medium 170F Well 4900 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 N/5.7G - 9/01...
Hickory Industries, Inc. Do's and Don'ts Don'ts Do's Do Not use a powerwasher to clean the unit Do read the manual before operating this unit. Do Not use abrasives or razors on the glass Do clean the rotisserie every day.
Hickory Industries, Inc. WARRANTY HICKORY INDUSTRIES, INC., WILL WARRANTY ALL ROTISSERIES FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL INVOICE. WARRANTY INCLUDES ALL PARTS EXCEPT BULBS AND GLASS. WARRANTY CONDITION IS THAT ALL WARRANTY DOCUMENTS MUST BE SIGNED AND MUST BE RETURNED TO HICKORY BY THE USER AFTER RECEIPT OF THE ROTISSERIE.
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