• Do not use gas fryer on or under any apartment, or condominium balcony or deck. • Keep gasoline and other flammable liquids and vapors well away from unit. ¦ Do not attempt to operate until you have read and understood all General Safety Information in this manual and all assembly is complete and leak checks have been performed. To Light WARNING • BURN HAZARD • 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. • Never leave fryer unattended when hot or in use. • Keep out of reach of children. INSTASTART™ Electronic Ignition 1. Close the lid. 2. Open the control knob counterclockwise to HIGH (Fig. 10). Fig. 10 3. Depress and hold the Automatic Valve (Fig. 11). 4. Push the electronic igniter repeatedly (4 to 5 times) until the flame ignites (Fig. 11). 5. After burner ignition, continue to hold the Automatic Valve in for 8-15 seconds. 6. If the flame doesn’t immediately light, turn off the control knob and wait five minutes for gas to clear, then repeat Steps 2 through 5. 7. If the burner does not light after trying again, turn off the control knob and try match lighting the burner. If the fryer is wet the igniter may not spark. English-6 Fig. 11 Depress and Hold Push Repeatedly ¦ Observe the flame through the observation hole (Fig. 12). ¦ Flame should be blue with a hint of yellow on tips. Fig. 12 ¦ Adjust flame with the control knob (Fig. 13). Fig. 13 Match Lighting CAUTIONUse a LONG wooden match or a match extension. 1. Close the lid. 2. Light a LONG wooden match or use the match extension supplied with the unit, and place through the observation hole so the flame is near the burner (Fig. 14). 3. Open the control knob counterclockwise to HIGH (Fig. 15). Fig. 15 4. Depress and hold the Automatic Valve (Fig. 16). 5. After burner ignition, continue to hold the Automatic Valve in for 8-10 seconds. Fig. 16 Depress and Hold ¦ Adjust flame with the control knob. (Fig. 17) Fig. 17 ¦ A good flame should be blue with minimal yellow tip. Some yellow tips on flames are acceptable as long as no carbon or soot deposits appear (Fig. 18). GOOD BAD Fig. 14 Yellow Blue Holes in Burner Blue Yellow Fig. 18 English-7 ¦ If your unit displays a poor flame or will not ignite, the burner may have a blockage due to dirt or an insect nest. Firmly pull the burner upward to remove (Fig. 19). Fig. 19 ¦ Inspect and clean the venturi (Fig. 20). ¦ Inspect and clean the burner. ¦ Replace the burner by aligning the burner onto the venturi and firmly pushing back into place. An audible “click” will indicate that the snap ring is properly engaged. NOTE: The burner will assemble in place only when it is properly aligned with the notches in the venturi. NOTE: If the burner flame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the control knob and wait 5 minutes before relighting the appliance. Fig. 20 Clean blockage from the Venturi To Turn Off ¦ Turn off control knob (Fig. 21). Fig. 21 Cooking Tips CAUTION • Hot Steam is produced during cooking and will escape from the filter vent during normal operation. Keep your face and hands away from the escaping hot steam. • Hot Oil will tend to splatter when the lid is open. Wear protective clothing on exposed skin to help prevent injury. ¦ For information about suggested cooking time and temperature, check the package of the food to be fried. ¦ The temperature is manually controlled. ¦ Continuously monitor the thermometer. Use the control knob to keep the oil temperature in the desired cooking range. ¦ Never overfill the food basket. Overfilling can cause the temperature to drop below the optimal frying temperature. Maintaining the oil at the recommended temperature will help produce foods that are light and crispy. ¦ The lid must be raised in order to remove the fryer basket from the oil. ¦ Raise the fryer basket and engage it in the upper position above and out of the oil after frying. This will allow excess cooking oil to drain back into the oil reservoir before placing the food on a serving plate (Fig. 22). Fig. 22 English-8 To Clean ¦ Make sure cooking oil is sufficiently cool. ¦ Carefully remove the oil reservoir from the fryer. ¦ Pour the oil into a container with a resealable cap for storage or to discard. ¦ Move the fryer away from flame (including pilot lights) and other ignition sources. ¦ Remove the propane ¦ Replace the cylinder from the protective cap on the fryer (Fig. 23). propane cylinder (Fig. 24). Fig. 23 Fig. 24 ¦ Wash the oil and food contact surfaces with hot soapy water and dry completely. These items include the Wire Basket, Oil Reservoir, and the Thermometer. ¦ Open the Steam Vent Cap. Remove the Steam Vent Filter and wash with hot soapy water and dry completely after each use. ¦ Wipe the inside and outside surfaces clean with a soft cloth and mild dish detergent. Do not use abrasives (Fig. 25). Fig. 25 To Carry ¦ Make sure the fryer is cool. ¦ Pour the oil into a container with a rese...