King Kooker 2292 V Bottom Outdoor Cooker - Manual (Page 14)

reAd And understAnd beFore usInG tHIs APPlIAnce
FAIlure to FolloW tHese InstructIons And WArnInGs could result In FIre,
exPlosIon, burn HAzArd or cArbon monoxIde PoIsonInG WHIcH could cAuse
ProPerty dAmAGe, PersonAl Injury or deAtH.
tHermometer InstructIons And sAFety PrecAutIons For
deeP FryInG WItH outdoor cooKers
1. Always use the deep fry thermometer when using this appliance as a fryer/boiler.
a. Before each use of the appliance make sure that the thermometer is properly calibrated by
placing the tip in a pot of boiling water. The thermometer should register within +/-20° of
212°F or +/-10° of 100°C. If the thermometer is miscalibrated, contact Metal Fusion, Inc.
to obtain a replacement before using the appliance.
b. Make sure that the thermometer is correctly installed according to the assembly
instructions located on page 13. Always fill to the minimum fill line when cooking with oil.
Never place a lid over a pot when monitoring the temperature of oil.
c. Once the fire has been lit monitor the temperature on the thermometer at all times. Water
boils at 212°F(100°C). The temperature of hot oil should never be allowed to exceed
350°F(177°C).
ImPortAnt: Oil can ignite at high temperatures. Most King Kooker® thermometers have a Red
Zone above 350°F(177°C) to signify Danger. Never allow the temperature to exceed 350°F(177°C).
If the temperature goes above 350°F(177°C) immediately turn the burner and gas supply OFF
and wait for the temperature to decrease to below 350°F(177°C) before relighting according to
instructions in the manual. If at any point during the cooking process the oil begins to smoke,
immediately turn the burner and gas supply OFF regardless of the reading on the thermometer.
Allow time for the oil to cool, then contact Metal Fusion, Inc. for further instructions.
d. When the cooking is complete and the cooker has been turned off, allow the temperature
of the oil to fall below 100°F(38°C) before moving the pot, cooking oil, or cooker.
e. Please call Metal Fusion, Inc. at (800) 783-3885 with any questions concerning the use or
operation of the thermometer.
2. Never cover the pot when cooking with oil.
3. Always thaw and dry food completely before placing it into hot oil. Frozen or wet food may cause
oil or grease to overflow.
4. Never put an empty pot over an open flame.
5. In the event of rain, snow, hail, sleet or other forms of precipitation while cooking with oil/grease,
cover the cooking vessel immediately and turn off the appliance burners and gas supply. Do not
attempt to move the appliance or cooking vessel.
6. When cooking with oil or grease, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily accessible. In the
event of an oil or grease fire do NOT attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call your Fire
Department. A Type BC or Type ABC fire extinguisher may, in some circumstances, contain the
fire.
determInInG ProPer FIll leVels For cooKInG Vessels
Your cooker includes a pot which has been stamped with a line which indicates the exact
level to which the oil should be filled before it is heated and food is added. Approximately 4.5
gallons of cooking liquid is required to reach the fill line. It is also indicated that the maximum
size turkey that can be cooked in this appliance is 14 lbs. (6.4 kg).
Fill the pot with oil to the fill line before lighting the cooker or adding food. Never overfill the
cooking vessel with oil, grease or water. Never fill a pot beyond the maximum fill line. Always fill
to the fill line when cooking with oil.
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use And cAre
Throughout this manual the words appliance, cooker, fryer/boiler, burner and stove will be used
interchangeably to refer to the King Kooker ® Outdoor Cooker.