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2. Toggle the boil/simmer switch to boil enter the boil mode which is approximately 212°F
(100°C). If you do not intend to immediately begin cooking, toggle the boil/simmer switch to
simmer which is approximately 190°F (88°C). To re-enter the boil mode, press the boil/simmer
switch to boil.
3. Water will occasionally need to be added to the cookpot by opening the fresh water valve, on the
front of the cooker, to keep the level of the cookpot topped off.
4. To skim, turn the water valve until water drains into the overflow for 10 seconds.
3.3.3 Boiling Out the Cookpot
To ensure that the cooker is free of contamination from manufacture, shipping, or handling during
installation, the cookpot must be boiled out before first use.
1. Close the drain valve and fill the cookpot with a mixture of cold water and 1 cup of detergent.
2. Place the unit into operation (see Sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2).
3. Ensure the boil/simmer switch is set to simmer and allow the solution to simmer for at least 1
hour.
4. After the solution simmers for 1 hour, turn the unit off and add cold water until the solution is
cool. Drain the solution and clean the cookpot thoroughly with a solution of dishwashing
detergent and hot water.
5. Rinse the cookpot at least twice by filling with clean water and draining. Dry the cookpot
thoroughly with clean, dry towel.
6. For units equipped with a rinse tank, clean the tank with a solution of dishwashing detergent and
hot water. Drain the tank and dry it thoroughly with a clean, dry towel.
3.4
Shutting the Cooker Down
Turn the unit off by pressing the power button to the OFF position. If shutting down at the end of
the day, place the gas valve in the OFF position, drain and clean the cookpot (and rinse tank, if so
equipped), and put the cookpot and rinse tank covers in place.
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