MODELS #2625 #3025 #1118 TURKEY FRYING STOCKPOT OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY ALERTS, ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL MAINTENANCE & STORAGE This Instruction Manual contains important information necessary for the proper and safe use of this stockpot. You must carefully read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual before using this stockpot. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING • The maximum size turkey for frying in this stockpot is 18-lb.
CONTENTS Warnings & Dangers Cooking with Oil or Grease General Warnings for Gas Cookers Placement and Positioning of your Cooker Gas Leak Testing Testing & Placement of the Thermometer 1-2 3 4-5 5 6-7 8 Operating Instructions Oil & Grease Level Determination Preparation & Frying Instructions Cooking with Oil: Important Facts to Know Frequently Asked Questions about Frying Care and Use Instructions 9 9 10 - 12 12 - 13 14 - 16 16 If you have a missing or damaged part, please do not return this item to the
WARNING A. DO NOT store a spare LP cylinder under or near a gas cooker appliance. B. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. C. If the information in (A) and (B) are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur. IMPORTANT NOTE TO CONSUMER In addition to regular cooking, this stockpot can be used for frying whole turkeys or chickens on outdoor gas cookers. It can be used on most brands of outdoor gas cookers which have far greater heat output than traditional kitchen stoves.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS WARNING Outdoor Gas Cookers do 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 operate in a open area a minimum of 10-ft from buildings, trees and overhangs. NEVER use on decks, boats or any combustible surface! NEVER! No barefeet or sandals when cooking.
WARNING COOKING WITH OIL OR GREASE • Outdoor gas cooker appliances do not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during oil heat up and frying. • The maximum size turkey for frying in this stockpot is 18-lbs. • The maximum amount of oil for frying in this stockpot is 3.5 gallons. • When cooking with oil/grease, the thermometer provided must be used. Follow instructions in this manual for proper testing, installation and use of the frying thermometer.
WARNING GENERAL OPERATING WARNINGS for Outdoor Gas Cookers • Outdoor Gas Cookers do not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. • Gas Cookers have an open flame. In sunlight or other bright light, the flame may be almost invisible. Use extreme caution keeping hands, hair and clothing away from the cooker. Do not lean over the cooker when lighting burner. Loose hair and clothing can catch fire during lighting and operation.
WARNING PLACEMENT OF GAS COOKER APPLIANCES • Gas cookers shall be used OUTDOORS ONLY. DO NOT use in a building, home, garage, balcony, porch, tent or any other enclosed area. Gas cookers shall not be used on or under apartment, condominium balcony or deck. • DO NOT operate a Gas Cooker closer than 10 feet (3m) from any combustible materials including walls or railing, or under overhead construction and tree branches as these materials could ignite should oil/grease fire occur.
GAS LEAK TESTING for all brands of Gas Cookers DANGER LEAK TESTING To prevent fire or explosion hazard: • DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test. • Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area at least 10-ft. away from any structure or trees. • Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame. • Never perform a leak test while the cooker is in use or while cooker is still hot.
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. 2. Turn the gas cylinder valve to the OFF position (clockwise). Then turn regulator valve to OFF position. 3. To turn ON the fuel supply, turn the cylinder valve knob one turn counter-clockwise.
THERMOMETER TEST INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Always use a thermometer when frying any food products. A thermometer is a sensitive measuring device which may not work properly if dropped, bent, or twisted. Always check to be sure the thermometer provided with this stockpot is working properly before frying. 2-STEP METHOD for Thermometer Testing 1. TEMPERATURE ACCURACY: While wearing protective gloves, hold the thermometer by the dial and insert stem into boiling water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. • Follow instructions to determine proper liquid level for cooking. • Make sure cooker is positioned at least 10-ft from all combustible materials including building overhangs and tree branches. • Check your cooker appliance for gas leaks. • Test cooking thermometer to ensure accurate temperature reading. • Do not exceed 3.5 gallons of cooking oil inside the stockpot.
PREPARATION & FRYING for Whole Turkeys/Chickens Instructions for safely performing cooking operations, as applicable to an outdoor gas cooker. WARNING • The maximum size turkey for this vessel is 18-lbs. • Allow poultry to thaw completely...
3. Add the determined amount of oil/grease into the cooking vessel. 4. Attach thermometer to the pot, making certain the stem is immersed into the oil at least 1-inch. 5. Light the burner on your cooker as described in its Instruction Manual. NOTE: Spend a few moments to adjust the flame up and down to become familiar with flame adjustment process. 6. Reduce burner flame to lowest possible setting and carefully set cooking vessel with oil and thermometer onto the cooker. 7.
WARNING Regardless of thermometer reading, if the oil/grease starts to smoke, turn OFF fuel supply to the burner and STOP COOKING IMMEDIATELY. This indicates the thermometer is not working properly. Discard the thermometer and call 1-800-864-6194 M-F 8am - 5pm CST for assistance. Replacement thermometer Model #5025. 10. When poultry is done, turn cooker off at the propane tank. Leaving pot on cooker, place lift hook through top loop of the rack and very carefully remove rack with poultry from pot.
On average, every year in the U.S. there are 80,000 kitchen/house fires caused by burning cooking oil that are responded to by a Fire Department. Imagine a 3- ft high kitchen stove supporting a cooking vessel emitting a 7- ft flame… that is a dangerous house fire! The vast majority of these kitchen fires are the result of leaving cooking oil unattended.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FRYING 1. How much cooking oil do I use? The required amount of cooking oil for frying whole turkeys or chickens in this vessel varies depending on the size of the poultry. To determine the proper amount of oil needed to fry poultry, perform the Oil/Grease Level Determination Test as outlined on Page 9. Typically, the proper amount of cooking of oil needed for frying whole turkeys or chickens ranges from 3 to 3.5 gallons.
7. How long can cooking oil be stored? Clean, unrefrigerated oil can be stored 9 to 12 months. Store cooking oil in original container and set in a dark, cool place. Do not store inside the cooking pot or in metal containers. 8. How do I clean & strain cooking oil for storage? Typically, the upper portion will remain clean and clear. After the oil has cooled, below 115˚F, simply dip a large measuring cup (or any container with a pour spout) into the cooking oil and pour it into the original container.
CARE & USE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COOKWARE Polished Aluminum Pots 1. Using dishwashing liquid and warm water, wash the cooking vessel to remove all residue machining fluids; towel dry. Do not set an empty aluminum pot on a cooker with an open flame as it will melt. CAUTION Empty aluminum pots will melt if placed on cooker over an open flame. 2. After cooking, let pans and lids cool gradually. Do not pour cold water into a hot pan.
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