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MODEL #2212 LP GAS COOKER OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY ALERTS, ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL MAINTENANCE & STORAGE This Instruction Manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of this appliance. You must carefully read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual before assembling and using this appliance.
NOTE TO CONSUMER This LP Gas Cooker is a specialized high pressure gas appliance having greater heat output than traditional kitchen stoves. It is referred to as cooker and appliance in this manual and on warning tags. Same as a kitchen stove, this cooker does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS WARNING This cooker does not have automatic thermostat controls. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause property damage, personal injury or death! ALWAYS OUTDOOR USE ONLY! NEVER NEVER operate in a open area Do not operate inside use under any LEAVE COOKER...
WARNING This cooker is a high pressure gas appliance for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. • This cooker does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored • at all times during use. If having any doubts or concerns about your ability to use this product call 800-864-6194. •...
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WARNING COOKING WITH OIL OR GREASE • This cooker does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. • For frying with this cooker, do not use a cooking vessel larger than 10-quart or smaller than 12 inches diameter.
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DANGER IF OIL OR GREASE FIRE OCCURS In the event of an oil/grease fire, do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call your local Fire Department. A Type BC or ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher may in some cases contain the fire. If a fire occurs INSIDE THE COOKING VESSEL follow these steps.
WARNING THERMOMETER & OIL TEMPERATURE • This gas appliance does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. • When cooking with oil or grease, a thermometer MUST be used for reasonable temperature reading.
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WARNING LP GAS CYLINDER • Use only a 20 pound LP Gas Cylinder or smaller with a protective collar. • LP (propane) gas is colorless, tasteless, heavier than air, and is both flammable and explosive. Combustion of propane consumes oxygen and produces carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. Therefore, never operate an outdoor cooker appliance inside a building or confined area where ventilation may be restricted.
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WARNING GENERAL OPERATING - CONTINUED • Keep children and pets away from the cooking area at all times. Carefully monitor all activity around cooker to avoid burns or other injuries. • This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR COOKER. Inspect contents in the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. FOR MISSING PARTS OR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-864-6194 M-F 8am - 5pm CST. Proof of purchase will be required.
LP GAS CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home. WARNING LP GAS CYLINDER (NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS COOKER) The LP (Liquid Propane) gas cylinder specifically designed to be used with this cooker must have a 20 lb...
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WARNING Turn off the cylinder valve when your cooker is not in use. • Cylinder Handle the LP gas cylinder with care. Valve • Always secure the LP gas cylinder in an upright position. • Never connect an unregulated LP gas cylinder to your cooker. •...
REGULATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY Regulator TYPE-1 Connector Control Knob Coupling Nut Your cooker is equipped with a Type-1 connection device with the following features: 1. The system will not allow gas flow from the cylinder For connection to until a positive connection to the cylinder valve has been made. LP Gas Cylinder NOTE: The cylinder valve must be turned off (clockwise) before any connection is made or removed.
WARNING Insure the cylinder valve is CLOSED (valve turned clockwise) prior to connecting the LP gas cylinder to your cooker. Turn the regulator control knob counter-clockwise to properly close the regulator valve. Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the supply hose safety tags. Read and follow all warnings in this manual concerning the safe use of LP gas cylinders and the regulator hose assembly, before connecting cylinder to cooker.
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GAS LEAK TEST INSTRUCTIONS Note: The gas leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to see if bubbles are developing. DO NOT use a flashlight to check for bubbbles. 1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
PRE-COOKING CHECK LIST WARNING DO NOT operate this cooker until you have read and understand ALL of the warnings and instructions in this manual. Property damage, bodily harm, severe burns and death could result from failure to follow these safety steps. These steps should be performed after the cooker has been assembled, stored, moved, cleaned, or repaired.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT stand with head, body or arms over the cooker when lighting. Loose clothing and hair can catch fire. Follow the instructions exactly. Read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual before using your cooker. 1.
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BURNER FLAME CHECK ORANGE Adjust flame height using regulator control knob. Rotate air control shutter BURNER BLUE FLAME to achieve mostly blue flame. The air control shutter mounted on the front of burner helps to control the amount of air that mixes with the LP gas. A blue flame with little or no yellow flame indicates a proper air/gas mixture and provides the best heat.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. • Do not use a cooking vessel larger than 10-quart for frying on this cooker. DO NOT use a cooking vessel smaller than 12"...
PLACEMENT OF YOUR THERMOMETER Thermometer clipped to Basket 1. Make sure clip on thermometer is about 2" below the dial. 2. For frying, attach the thermometer clip on the inside 2-inches of the basket with the stem immersed in oil at least 1-inch. 3.
FRYING INSTRUCTIONS (Read page 22 about Cooking Oil) WARNING This cooker does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. When cooking with oil/grease, a thermometer must be used to monitor temperature. Oil/grease heated above 400˚F (200˚C) will ignite and catch fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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Leaving burner flame at lowest setting, and wearing a protective glove, carefully and S-L-O-W-L-Y lower the basket, with thermometer attached and food product, into the cooking oil. Inserting the food product into hot oil will cause a brief and furious spatter, and will quickly reduce oil temperature. 10.
COOKING OIL: Important Facts to Know Since early times when human civilization first developed pots and pans, people have used various forms of cooking oil for frying. Originally animal fat (grease/lard) was used for frying which now is mostly replaced by olive, vegetable and peanut oil. It is almost universal knowledge that over-heated cooking oil will catch fire and burn.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Sometimes the burner does not light or has a only a meager match flame. Other times, the flame blows out, burns yellow, or there is a flame inside the burner tube. These symptoms are common and easy to remedy.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Burner lights but the flame Rapid gas flow from propane Repeat lighting instructions and remains very small tank activates EXCESS FLOW be certain to S-L-O-W-L-Y open Repeated from page 23 safety device cylinder valve one full turn, then S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator valve to light burner Burner will not light...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Intense heat from the cooker will burn away paint from parts of the frame and windscreen flashing. This is normal and will cause a slight 'odor' for a few minutes during the initial use. The exposed steel will rust.
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