12. Close drain valve. Wipe inside of
cooking well dry before filling with new
oil.
FOOD BASKET
Clean each time oil is filtered or when new
oil is used. DO NOT put food basket in a
dishwasher. Use warm water and a low
suds organic household dish cleanser.
Rinse basket with vinegar and water solu-
tion (1/2 cup vinegar per gallon of water).
Rinse with clear water and completely dry
before returning to oil.
UNIT SURFACES
Frequently wipe off excess oil and crumbs
with a clean cloth or paper towel. DO NOT
use harsh abrasives and chemicals.
WARNING: Rags or papers contain-
ing cooking oil can catch fire if
exposed to heat. Laundering will not
remove the oil. Dispose of all oil-soiled
papers and rags in a trash container that is
in a ventilated area away from all cooking
equipment or other heat sources such as
direct sunlight.
CONDENSATE PAN
Check liquid level several times daily.
Empty as needed.
WARNING: Water and hot oil DO
NOT mix. DO NOT pour contents into
cooking well or filter pan. Hot oil could
splash causing serious burns.
SLIDE ROD
Clean daily along with the cover, see
COVER. Wipe with a clean cloth or paper
towel. No lubrication is necessary.
COVER
Note: Keep a spare O-ring on hand in case
of accidental damage.
1. OPEN cover and slide back 2 to 3
inches.
2. Lift up on left side and pivot assembly
to an upright position. DO NOT drop
assembly.
3. Rotate cover handle to CLOSED posi-
tion and push in on center of cover bot-
tom to lock cover and handle. Using
O-ring tool #12791 or a small dull tool
such as a spoon handle, remove cover
O-ring.
4. Clean O-ring using warm water only.
DO NOT use detergents. Hold wet rag
around O-ring and pull through several
times.
5. Clean O-ring groove and cover top and
bottom. Use O-ring tool #12791 to
clean O-ring groove. Use a non-metal-
lic heavy duty commercial scouring
pad that is USDA approved to clean
cover.
6. Remove any oil or grease build-up
from Pressure Relief Valve and Pres-
sure Gauge Ports on bottom of cover.
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