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Cast Iron Pot & Bruner Owner’s Guide M68853 Read and understand this manual to safely operate and maintain this product. 5015287...
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Failure to follow these hazard instructions when using the Carolina Cooker® Cast Iron Pot and Burner (appliance) could result in a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury, or even death. DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
Family written permission from Direct Distributors, Inc. which is a Carolina Cooker® Distributor. Congratulations on your choice of a Carolina Cooker® To help you make informed decisions about safe operation Cast Iron Pot and Burner and maintenance of this appliance, you will find important...
Do not use any other type of gas regulator Weight of Pot and Lid or LP cylinder. The contents also include the base and 42 lbs. cast iron pot. Weight of Pot 33 lbs. Maximum Flame Height 5-1/2 Inches BTU Output 46,000 BTU Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
NOTICE Carolina Cooker® cannot anticipate every possible Indicates that equipment or property damage can circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. result if instructions are not followed.
No drug influence Safety alert symbol No smoking No use by young children Do not operate inside a vehicle, such as a food truck Do not operate inside a tent or other temporary structure Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
No Unattended Use Never leave the appliance unattended. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and Even with low flame, heat will build up tasteless, which makes it difficult to detect. Most quickly and may ignite foods or other combustible cases of carbon monoxide poisoning are due to material. inadequate ventilation or poor maintenance of the No Unauthorized Modifications appliance. Do not modify the appliance or any of its safety devices. Do not weld on the Early symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning appliance or burner. Unauthorized modifications may can mimic many common ailments and may easily be impair its function and safety. Personal injury or confused with food poisoning, viral infections, flu, or death can result from unauthorized modifications. simple tiredness. Symptoms to watch for include: If the appliance has been altered in any way from the original design, the distributor does not accept any liability for injury or warranty. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
Wear long sleeves when using the appliance with cooking oil. needed, and know how to use it. The proper type of fire extinguisher may, but not necessarily always, Burn Protection contain a cooking fire. Use well-insulated, properly fitting pot holders or oven mitts for protection from hot surfaces or splatter Fire Hazard – DO NOT USE WATER from cooking liquids. In the event of an oil/grease fire, do not Eye Protection attempt to extinguish with water. If a Safety goggles are recommended for eye fire extinguisher is not available, use dirt, sand, or protection whenever using hot cooking liquids. baking soda. Stay Clear Clear the area of people, especially small children Do not use the appliance if it is damaged in and pets, before using the appliance. Under no any way. If in doubt, do not use the appliance. circumstances should children, pets, or unauthorized persons be allowed near the appliance. Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
Use an open vehicle, such as a pickup truck. 2. Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to properly fill or repair the LP cylinder. DO NOT OVER FILL. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
The rapid burning of propane gas which Combustion produces heat. A manually-operated device which permits Valve the control of gas flow. The manual devices designed to regulate the Control gas or air supply of the appliance. Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
Gas Pressure Regulator and Hose Assembly (10 PSI) Hose Gas Pressure Regulator Control Valve (ON/OFF) Gas Pressure Regulator Gas Pressure Regulator Connector (black threaded portion) Item 4 Item 1 Item 5 Item 2 Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
Base with legs and burner. b. Cast iron pot and lid. c. Air shutter, spring, and brass orifice connector in a shipping bag. d. Regulator hose assembly in a shipping bag. Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
Do not tighten the connection using a single wrench. wrench. Do not tighten the connection using a single wrench. 2. Remove the protective cap from the LP cylinder valve, if installed. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
6. Retighten the loose connection and repeat the test. Remove the cast iron pot from the base. The regulator shut-off valve and the LP cylinder valve should be in the OFF or closed position. Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
To remove any blockage: Close the LP cylinder gas valve and shutoff valve. Open the LP cylinder valve. b. Use a narrow bottle brush or a stiff wire to re move any blockage. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
19 for cleaning guidelines. not obstructed, replace the burner assembly. Obstruction of combustion and WARNING ventilation airflow can prevent proper gas mixture inside the burner, resulting in a burner tube fire which can cause personal injury. Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
Leaking oil will ignite and cause a fire. cooking liquids. Safety glasses or goggles are also rec- Never use a cooking container larger than the ca- ommended to protect from oil splatter. pacity of the appliance. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
LP gas can cause severe burns form freezing. 2. Light the burner. Refer to section “5.5 Soapy Water Test” on page 13. Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
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13. Keep your appliance and pot clean – burnt food and basket and then lowered into the oil. fat does cause fires. 14. Place the cover over the appliance once it has cooled to a safe temperature. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
2. Simply wipe the pot clean with a cloth and coat the inside of the HOT pot with a thin layer of flaxseed, sunflower, or soybean oil using an oil-soaked paper towel. Carolina Cooker® Model M68853 844-478-4334 January 2021...
LP Cylinder Safety” on page 8. 4. Store the appliance away from the reach of children. 5. For long-term storage, cover the burners and close the air shutter to prevent potential blockage. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
10. Warranty Carolina Cooker® warrants, to the original purchaser, Note: Paint finish may burn off under normal use and, the appliance to be free of defects in material and therefore, it carries no warranty. workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase.
Cast Iron Pot and Lid 109416 Contact us at: Lid for 14 Quart Cast Iron Pot 109417 1-833-926-6537 (phone) 1-919-284-2306 (fax) Our mail order hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 8:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST). Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
13. Parts Breakdown M68853 Component Parts Item Part Material Qty. Steel Stand Steel Burner Cast Iron Long Bolt Steel Spring Steel Shutter Steel Brass Orifice Connector Steel Regulator and Hose Assembly Steel, Brass and PVC Cast Iron Pot Lid Cast Iron...
Blockage in the burner tube or Clean the burner. diffuser. Water in burner head. Remove water and make sure burner is completely dry before relighting. Faulty burner. Replace burner with factory certified replacement part. Model M68853 Carolina Cooker® January 2021 844-478-4334...
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