Broaster E 24 Series User manual

Broaster Company
2855 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511-3991
608/365-0193 broaster.com
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Manual #21469 Rev 11/23
OPERATION MANUAL
BROASTER® E-SERIES 24
PRESSURE FRYER

W-1
All adjustments and repairs shall be made
by an authorized Broaster Company repre-
sentative.
If there is a power failure, turn the power
switch OFF. DO NOT attempt to operate
unit during a power failure.
Failure to read and
understand this manual
completely could result in serious injury
or death. Be sure ALL operators read,
understand and have access to this
manual at all times.
Rags or paper containing
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.
DO NOT operate the unit
without the filter pan in its
proper position and the piping securely
connected.
Make sure Pressure Relief
Valve port in the cover
and Pressure Transducer port in the
cooking well are clear of any oil or
grease buildup.
Gas Fryers:
Post, in prominent locations, instructions to
be followed in the event that the user smells
gas. This information can be obtained from
your local gas supplier.
The installation shall be
made with a restraining
device that complies with the Standard
for Connectors for Movable Gas
Appliances, ANSI Z21.69 • CSA 6.16, and
a quick-disconnect device that complies
with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect
Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI
Z21.41 • CSA 6.9. Adequate means must
be provided to limit the movement of the
appliance without depending on the
connector and the quick-disconnect
device or its associated piping to limit
the appliance movement. The restraining
device shall be attached to the appliance
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Improper installation, adjustments, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and mainte-
nance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
For the sake of safety and clarity, the following words used in this manual are defined as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor injury, property damage or both.
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Failure to restrain the
fryer could allow it to
move or tip, causing hot oil to splash or
spill out, or a possible break in the gas
line causing an explosive condition.
Always lock front castors. Other means
of restraint may be the manner of
installation, such as connection to a
battery of appliances, installing the fryer
in an alcove, by a restraining cable to the
back of the fryer or separate means,
such as adequate ties.
The installation must
conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as
applicable, including;
i) The appliance and its individual shutoff
valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
ii) The appliance must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The appliance, when
installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. WARRANTY PAGE ......................................................................................................1 - 1
2. OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................2 - 1
3, INSTALLATION INSPECTION ......................................................................................3 - 1
4. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRESSURE FRYER ........................................................4 - 1
5. PRE-COOKING PREPARATION
O-RING LUBRICATION ...........................................................................................5 - 1
COVER CHECK .......................................................................................................5 - 1
COOKING OIL .........................................................................................................5 - 1
OIL LEVEL ...............................................................................................................5 - 2
FOOD & CONDIMENTS ..........................................................................................5 - 2
ES24G LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................5 - 3
6. SMART TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
SMART TOUCH FAMILIARIZATION ........................................................................6 - 1
COOK TAB ...............................................................................................................6 - 2
COOK TIME DISPLAY ........................................................................................6 - 2
AUTO COMP .....................................................................................................6 - 2
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ..................................................................................6 - 2
SELECT PRESET ...............................................................................................6 - 3
CYCLES SINCE LAST FILTERED ......................................................................6 - 3
FILTER TAB ..............................................................................................................6 - 4
SETUP TAB ..............................................................................................................6 - 5
TIME & DATE ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................6 - 5
TEMPERATURE .................................................................................................6 - 5
ENERGY SAVE SETTING ...................................................................................6 - 6
PIN MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................6 - 6
PRESETS ...........................................................................................................6 - 7
NAME EDIT ........................................................................................................6 - 7
POSITION EDIT ..................................................................................................6 - 7
TIME & TEMPERATURE EDIT ............................................................................6 - 7
AUTO COMP ON/OFF .......................................................................................6 - 7
ADD NEW ..........................................................................................................6 - 8
MENU TRANSFER .............................................................................................6 - 8
EXPORT MENU ..................................................................................................6 - 8
LOAD MENU ......................................................................................................6 - 9
SHORTENING MANAGEMENT .........................................................................6 - 9
LANGUAGE SELECTION ...................................................................................6 - 9
ALERT SETTINGS ..............................................................................................6 - 9
HELP TAB ..............................................................................................................6 - 10
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7. COOKING OIL CARE AND FILTERING
OIL CARE ...............................................................................................................7 - 1
FILTERING ..............................................................................................................7 - 2
FILTERING TIPS .....................................................................................................7 - 3
8. CLEANING
COOKING WELL ....................................................................................................8 - 1
FOOD BASKET ......................................................................................................8 - 2
UNIT SURFACES ...................................................................................................8 - 2
CONDENSATE PAN ...............................................................................................8 - 2
SLIDE ROD ............................................................................................................8 - 2
COVER ...................................................................................................................8 - 2
SPLASH SHIELD ....................................................................................................8 - 3
FILTER PAN & COVER ...........................................................................................8 - 3
PROBE GUARD & GASKET GUIDES .....................................................................8 - 4
MINIMUM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................8 - 5
9. SHUTDOWN
NIGHTLY ................................................................................................................9 - 1
SEASONAL ............................................................................................................9 - 1
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRICAL TIPS ...............................................................................................10 - 1
SMART TOUCH CONTROLLER TIPS ..................................................................10 - 2
PRESSURE SYSTEM TIPS ..................................................................................10 - 4
PRODUCT TIPS ...................................................................................................10 - 5
FROZEN IQF CHICKEN .......................................................................................10 - 6
FILTERING TIPS ...................................................................................................10 - 7
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1 - LIMITED WARRANTY - Parts and Labor
1-1
Subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty, The Broaster Company (Company) warrants that all equipment
and parts manufactured or sold by the Company and purchased new from an authorized Company distributor are free
from defects in material and workmanship. The warranty begins on the date of installation, or one year from the date
of manufacture, whichever occurs earlier. The term of the warranty is one year for all non-wearable parts, two
years on Solid State controllers, and ten years on the Welded Stainless Steel Cooking Well. To qualify for war-
ranty coverage, all units must be installed by a qualified installer under supervision by an authorized distributor in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Warranty coverage is extended to the original purchaser only and
is void if the equipment is resold or relocated. If an authorized Company distributor is notified of a warranty claim
during the warranty period, the Company will at its option replace, recondition, or repair at its factory any part or parts
of the equipment which the Company judges defective, provided the equipment has been subjected to normal usage,
properly installed, operated and serviced in accordance with Company operating instructions, and there is no evi-
dence of accident, alteration or abuse of the equipment or the use of unauthorized repair methods. All parts replaced
under this warranty carry only the unexpired term of the warranty.
Extended cooking well warranty will cover the cooking well only and does not include any parts attached to the cook-
ing well, including: probe guards, basket guides, latch columns, latch column blocks, insulation, splash shield inter-
lock, drain valve, filter lines and fittings, high limit, thermostat, temperature sensor probe, combustion chamber and
flue, elements, burner, all mounting hardware. The aforementioned excluded parts are covered under the 1-year
parts warranty. The extended warranty does not cover any cooking well that fails due to any misuse or abuse.
Any warranty claim on the cooking well must be presented to The Broaster Company or authorized Broaster Distribu-
tor from whom the pressure fryer was purchased. Repairs will be made by The Broaster Company only. Any freight
charges and distributor labor costs to install the repaired cooking well, as well as the cost of any other parts replaced
will be the responsibility of the equipment owner.
Service under this warranty shall be furnished only by an authorized Company distributor. The Company does not
send service representatives to furnish warranty service. Your authorized Company distributor should be contacted
for warranty service.
This warranty covers on-site labor charges only, at a fixed rate, for one year, on new equipment only. The warranty
period begins on the date of installation or one year from the date of manufacture, whichever occurs earlier. Trans-
portation charges, trip charges, zone fees, or other expenses in connection with warranty service are the obligation of
the owner.
This warranty shall be void unless genuine Broaster® parts & filter paper, Bro-Clean Lite filtering compound, and
Broaster Cooking Well Cleaner is used in conjunction with the equipment.
This warranty does not apply to consumable items and supplies such as O-rings, food baskets, bulbs, gaskets and
lamps.
The foregoing warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and the Company specifically dis-
claims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Company's full obligation
under this warranty, and the purchaser's sole remedy, shall be limited to replacement, reconditioning or repair as
specified above.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
EQUIPMENT COVERED HEREBY, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE.
The Company reserves the right to change or improve its products in any way without obligation to alter products pre-
viously manufactured.
Used Company equipment or Company equipment not purchased from an authorized distributor carries no
warranty.
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2 - OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY
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It is the owner’s responsibility to:
• Ensure the Broaster® Pressure Fryer is
properly maintained.
• Ensure all safety devices and warning
signs are in their original location and
are legible.
• Allow only properly trained personnel to
operate, clean and maintain a Broaster®
Pressure Fryer.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
• Ensure main power supply is discon-
nected before the unit is serviced.
• When you sell, trade, dispose of or give
away your Broaster® Pressure Fryer,
you must make sure that all safety
devices and warning signs are intact
and legible and the operation manual is
included with the unit.
•ES24G: Keep burner area free and clear
of all combustible materials.
•ES24G: DO NOT obstruct exhaust flue
or open area around gas valve blower
intake.
If you need replacement warning signs or
manuals, contact an authorized Broaster
Company representative or the Broaster
Company at 608/365-0193 or toll free at
800/365-8278.
The Customer Service Department at the
Broaster Company should be contacted at
the time of sale or disposal of the Broaster®
Pressure Fryer so records may be updated.
If you are a new owner of a used unit or
have relocated your Broaster Pressure
Fryer, please take a minute to notify us by
completing the Pre-Owned Equipment Reg-
istration page on our website. It is NOT a
warranty registration.
broaster.com/preowned-registration.htm
This information enables the Broaster Com-
pany to better serve you and keep you
informed of changes in equipment, condi-
ments, or service bulletins.
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3 - INSTALLATION INSPECTION
3-1
Before operating unit, be sure installa-
tion meets all requirements in the Instal-
lation Manual provided with your unit.
Follow cleaning instruc-
tions as outlined in this
manual before operating the first time.
See section 9 - CLEANING.
• A remote circuit breaker or fuse should
be installed in the main power supply
located in a path of exit and clearly iden-
tified.
• To avoid splashing of hot liquid, unit
must be restrained to prevent tipping.
Always lock front casters. This can be
done by installing the unit in a battery of
appliances, in an alcove or with ade-
quate ties.
• See Safety Relief Valve under GET-
TING TO KNOW YOUR BROASTER®
PRESSURE FRYER (Section 4). DO
NOT install unit where traffic area’s are
on either side or in back of unit.
The appliance, when
installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.2, as applicable.
ES24G:
Electrical Grounding
Instructions - The Model
ES24G is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection
against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. DO
NOT cut or remove grounding prong
from this plug.
• A gas shutoff valve, installed in gas sup-
ply line, should be located in a path of
exit and clearly identified.
Gas Conversion: Contact your local
Broaster Company representative for con-
verting from one type of gas to another.
The installation must
conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as
applicable, including;
i) The appliance and its individual shutoff
valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
ii) The appliance must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
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4 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
BROASTER® PRESSURE FRYER
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Model ES24
1. Cooking Well: Holds 70# cooking oil.
Normal operating pressure is 12-14
psi.
2. Handle and Cover Assembly: Seals
the cooking well during pressure fry-
ing. Safely locks the cover in place
while pressure is in the cooking well.
Safely diverts steam toward the rear of
the appliance in the event the O-ring
leaks.
Never operate the pres-
sure fryer with a damaged
or defective cover assembly. It is recom-
mended that the cover assembly and its
operation be inspected routinely by an
authorized service representative.
3. Combustion Exhaust Flue: Safely
conducts combustion exhaust prod-
ucts into a vented hood area.
4. Cooking Well Exhaust Stack: Safely
conducts steam from the cooking pro-
cess into a vented hood area.
5. ON/OFF Switch: Applies and removes
electrical power to and from the appli-
ance.
6. Smart Touch Touchscreen Control:
Provides a human machine interface
for all fryer operations.
7. Front Cabinet Door: Allows access to
the fryer cabinet for condensate pan,
filter pan and oil reservoir tank
removal.
8. Filter Pan: Holds filter components
and filtering compound used to filter
hot oil and allows capture and efficient
removal of crumbs produced during
the cooking process.
Never operate the pres-
sure fryer without the fil-
ter pan in place and the piping securely
connected. HOT OIL may spill out or leak
as a result. This unit has integrated
sensors to indicate if filter pan is
installed completely.
Surfaces may be
extremely HOT during fil-
tering operation. Always wear protective
gloves and clothing to prevent burns
when accessing the filter pan. Allow the
filter pan to cool to room temperature
before removing its contents at every
possible opportunity.
HOT OIL! DO NOT use this
container to transport
HOT OIL. HOT OIL could splash causing
serious burns.
9. Condensate Pan: Holds condensa-
tion drained from the exhaust tank.
Check liquid level several times daily.
Empty as needed.
Water and HOT OIL
DO NOT mix. DO
NOT pour contents of condensate
pan into cooking well or filter pan.
HOT OIL could splash causing seri-
ous burns.
10. Oil Replenishment Reservoir: Stores
fresh oil for automatic replenishment
of the oil when it is low.
11. Oil Management Pump: Allows for
safe filtering, replenishment and dis-
charge of the oil.
12. Gas Shutoff Valve: (Gas units only)
Allows isolation of the appliance from
the gas utility.
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13. Combustion Blower and Gas Valve
Assembly: Allows for safe mixing of
air and gas to supply to the burner.
14. Automatic Drain Valve: Used to drain
cooking oil from cooking well into filter
pan or container made for handling
HOT OIL.
15. Safety Relief Valve: This valve will
open in the event pressure in the
cooking well meets the relief pressure
of valve. A properly installed valve has
the outlet facing toward rear corner of
the countertop. DO NOT use valve to
release pressure at the end of a cook-
ing cycle. If valve leaks during normal
operation, DO NOT operate the unit
until valve is replaced by an authorized
Broaster Company representative.
Keep away from safety
relief valve opening
unless wearing heat and steam protec-
tive apparel. Escaping steam could
cause serious burns.
Test valve once a month.
Also test before and after
an extended shutdown. Using a hot mitt,
lift valve handle during a cook cycle until
pressure is released from cooking well.
Allow valve to snap closed.
16. Cover O-Ring: Forms a seal when
cover is lowered into the cooking well.
17. Hot Oil Level: Indicates proper level
when oil is at operating temperature.
HOT OIL level is indicated by top line
and cold oil fill is indicated by lower
line on all 3 inner well guards.
Check oil level before
turning on the power
switch.
18. Probe Guards: There are 3 guards,
rear fill tube, front left upper temp
probes and front right vat temp probe
and pressure transducer. These
guards protect these components
from damage.
19. Cover Lift Switches (2): Use the
rocker switches on the front panel to
raise and lower the cover to get
access to the shelves and rack. To
raise cover, push the top half of either
the LH or RH switch. To lower cover,
push and hold the bottom half of both
switches at the same time.
Never attempt to operate
the lift switch mechanism
while the cover is closed and locked and
the fryer is under pressure. Severe injury
or damage to the fryer may result.
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5 - PRE-COOKING PREPARATION
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O-RING LUBRICATION
Lubricate oil reservoir riser line O-ring and
cover O-ring with cooking oil (see COVER
instructions one through three under
CLEANING).
COVER CHECK
Never use force to OPEN
cover. OPEN only when no
pressure is present in the cooking well.
TO OPEN: Push down on cover handle
then rotate handle clockwise. After cover
handle is fully at the open position, push the
top half of either the LH or RH cover lift
switch to raise the cover.
TO CLOSE: Push and hold the bottom half
of both cover lift switches simultaneously to
lower cover onto latch pins.
If cover does not move up or down, turn the
power off. DO NOT operate unit until it has
been serviced by an authorized Broaster
Company representative.
COOKING OIL
The words “oil” and “shortening” are used
to describe a high quality cooking medium
manufactured for deep frying.
Check oil level before
turning power switch on.
Use care when handling
HOT OIL. Oil could splash
causing serious burns.
Liquid Oil:
Use Broaster® liquid oils or a high quality
liquid oil manufactured for deep frying.
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OIL LEVEL
Ensure the drain valve is closed. Fill the
cooking well with 70# of oil to the cold oil fill
line. When the oil is at the set temperature,
the oil should be at the hot oil line.
Be sure HOT OIL is at HOT
OIL level before starting a
cooking cycle.
There are 3 probe guards. The hot oil level
is the same on all three.
FOOD AND CONDIMENTS
Make sure the food you purchase is high
quality. For best results, chicken should be
fresh, trimmed for portion control and uni-
form in size.
Broaster Company offers a wide variety of
marinades and coatings under the Broaster
Foods® brand name.
In order to use Broaster Company
trademark terms, marks & logos on your
menu, merchandising or in any other
materials you must adhere to all policies
and procedures and have a licensed
operator trademark agreement on file at
Broaster Company. Contact your local
authorized Broaster Distributor to obtain a
copy of the agreement for review or to
update your agreement on file.
You may not at any time use Broaster®,
Broasted®, Broaster Chicken®, Broasted
Chicken or any variation therein without
prior and proper authorization.
ES24G LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
The manual gas shut-off valve is located at
the back of the fryer.
Start Up:
1. Open manual gas shut-off valve.
2. Turn power switch ON.
3. Check OIL LEVEL if low, add oil to
bring up to cold oil level.
Shut Down:
See NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN page 10-1
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6 - SOLID STATE CONTROL PANEL
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SMART TOUCH FAMILIARIZATION
You will then see a display asking you to
verify the serial number of your fryer. Enter
the serial number using the keyboard and
press enter.
The date/time display and
the serial number display
will not appear again when the power
switch is turned off and back on.
A CAUTION screen will appear to remind
you to check the oil level before the heating
elements or burner are activated. If the oil is
at the proper level, press the green OK but-
ton in the bottom right corner of the screen.
1
2
3
3
1. Power Switch: This switch has two posi-
tions: ON (UP) or OFF (DOWN).
2.Touch Control Screen: Touching this
screen controls the many options of the
fryer.
3. Dual Cover Lift Switches: These
switches control the cooking well cover.
Both for down, one for up.
INITIAL SETUP:
On initial power up you may be asked to
enter the current date and time, and verify
the Serial Number. Or the screen will have
the word CAUTION flashing on the screen.
If the date and time entry screen appears
press the box after “Month” and a keypad
will appear. Enter the number of the month
and press the enter key. Repeat this action
for the Day, Year, Hours, Minutes, AM and
PM boxes. When finished press the green
OK button in the bottom right corner of the
screen. The next display will ask you if this
date should be used to establish the war-
ranty start date. Press the green OK button.
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Along the top of the screen are four tabs
(Cook, Manage Oil, Setup and Help) to help
you setup and use your fryer.
This tab is the main working screen. From
this screen you can set the Cook Cycle
Time, Cook Temperature, or select a Prod-
uct Preset.
CookTime Display:
The cook time is indicated in the box next
to the clock face. To change the time press
the time display twice and a keypad will
appear.
Enter the cook time for the product you are
cooking, as you enter the time it will appear
above the keypad. To save this time press
the enter key the new time will be entered
and the keypad will disappear.
If no entry is made or the enter key is not
pressed within 25 seconds, no change is
made to the time.
When a cooking cycle is started the box
below the cook time turns yellow and
shows the amount of time remaining in the
cycle. The right box displays “CUSTOM”.
The word “CUSTOM” also replaces the
tabs across the top of the display. “CUS-
TOM” indicates you are in manual cooking
mode.
At the end of the cycle the left box alter-
nates between red and white, the alert
sounds and continues until the exhaust
valve opens automatically.
Auto Comp
In the upper right corner of the cook time
display is the Auto Comp indicator. It will be
blank if Auto Comp is off and green if Auto-
Comp is on.
To turn Auto Comp on or off press the cook
time display twice. When the keypad
appears the Auto Comp toggle switch is in
the upper right corner of the keypad. If the
button is red Auto Comp is off, if it is green
Auto Comp is on. Press the Auto Comp
button to change it then press the enter key.
The Broaster Company recommends Auto
Comp should be on when cooking a load of
product.
COOK TAB
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