Carolina Cooker M78097 User manual

Large Cast Iron Pot and Burner Owner’s Guide
Read and understand this manual to safely operate and maintain this product.
M78097
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Failure to follow these hazard instructions when using the Carolina Cooker® Large Cast Iron Pot and
Burner (appliance) could result in a re or explosion causing property damage, personal injury, or even
death.
If you smell gas:
1. Shut o gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open ame.
If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your re department.
• Do not store a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or other heat sources.
    •  NEVERllanLPcylinderbeyond80percentfull.
Note: Not following these instructions could result in a re, causing death or serious injury.
   •  Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammableliquidsorvaporsinthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.
    •  AnLPcylindernotconnectedforuseshallnotbestoredinthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.
    •  Thisinstructionmanualcontainsimportantinformationnecessaryfortheproperassemblyand
      safeuseoftheappliance.
    •  Readandfollowallwarningsandinstructionsbeforeassemblingandusingtheappliance.
    •  Followallwarningsandinstructionswhenusingtheappliance.
    •  Keepthismanualforfuturereference.
Even though all the safety instructions in this Owner’s Guide are important and should be read and understood before
using this appliance, these are some of the more important user instructions. Failure to comply could result in a re,
property damage, or personal injury.
1. This appliance is for outdoor use only and should never be left unattended. Constant supervision is necessary.
2. Never operate this appliance within 10 feet (3m) of any structure, extended awnings, combustible material, or other
LP cylinder. Never operate this appliance within 25 feet (7.5m) of any ammable liquid.
3. Read all the operating instructions before lighting the burner. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner
control OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.
4. Do not ll a cooking pot beyond its maximum capacity.
5. Never allow oil or grease to smoke or get hotter than 400° F (200° C). If this happens, immediately turn the
burner and gas supply OFF.
6. Hot cooking liquids remain at dangerous temperature levels long after the burner is OFF. Never touch the
appliance until liquids have cooled to 115° F (45° C) or less. Do not move or put the appliance into storage
until it is cool to the touch.
7. If a re should occur, immediately move away from the appliance and call your local re department. Do not
attempt to extinguish an oil or grease re with water.
8. Disconnect the LP cylinder whenever this appliance is not in use.
DANGER
!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
!
WARNING
!

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1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Welcome to the Carolina Cooker® Family . . . . . . 2
1.2 It’s All AboutSafety....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Unanswered Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 End of Life Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Safety Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.2 Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.3 Safety Icon Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.3.1 Personal Protection/Important
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3.2 Prohibited Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3.3 Hazard Avoidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Propane Gas Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Carbon Monoxide Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 General Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Location Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Personal Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.6 Protection Against Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.7 LP (Propane) Gas and LP Cylinder Safety . . . . . . 8
3.7.1 LP Cylinder Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7.2 Transporting and Relling an
LP Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7.3 Using an LP Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7.4 Storing an LP Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Terminology and Appliance Nomenclature. . . 9
4.1 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. Assembly and Startup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.1 General Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.4 Connecting the LP Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.4.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.4.2 Connecting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.5 Soapy Water Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.6 Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.7 Cast Iron Seasoning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.8 Cleaning Cast Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Cooking Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.1 Prior to Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.2 While Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.3 After Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 Typical Cooking Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.3 Reusing Cooking Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.3.1 Base and Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.3.2 Care of Cast Iron Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.1 Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.2 Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
12. Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
13. Parts Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
14. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Read and Understand Owner’s Guide
TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY. Even though the
safety instructions and informational text in this
Operator’s Guide may seem long and tiresome, they are
provided for your safety and those nearby the appliance
when it is operating.
To prevent property damage, personal injury, or even death,
carefully read, understand, and follow ALL warnings and
instructions contained within this Owner’s Guide and/or
other referenced publications.
This appliance, if not used and maintained properly, can
be dangerous to users unfamiliar with its operation. Do
not operate, maintain, adjust, or clean this appliance until
you have read this Owner’s Guide and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety precautions and
functions of the appliance.
This appliance is designed for the specic purpose of
preparing food for human consumption. DO NOT modify or
use this equipment for any application other than that for
which it was designed.
Appliance maintained or operated improperly, or by
untrained users, can be dangerous; exposing the user and/
or bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
1.2 It’s All About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important.
The proper and safe use of this appliance is an important
responsibility and should be taken seriously. This
Operator’s Guide contains important safety information.
Keep this Owner’s Guide for future reference.
The information, specications, and illustrations / photos
in this Owner’s Guide are based on the information that
was available at the time this material was published. We
reserve the right to change specications or design at any
time without notice.
Thisapplianceisnotintendedfor
commercialuse.Itisalsonot
intendedtobeusedasaturkeyfryer.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
FOR OUTDOOR
USE ONLY !
!
NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE
Think SAFETY!
Work SAFETY!
1. General Information
No part of this publication may be reproduced without
written permission from Direct Distributors, Inc. which is a
Carolina Cooker® Distributor.
To help you make informed decisions about safe operation
and maintenance of this appliance, you will nd important
safety information in a variety of forms, including:
• Safety labels on the appliance or LP cylinder.
• The LP gas supply cylinder to be used must be
constructed and marked in accordance with the
specications for LP gas cylinders, U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) or the Standard for Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA-B339;
• The General Safety section in this Owner’s Guide.
• Specic safety instructions in sections, such as
Operation, Maintenance, Cleaning, etc. in this
Owner’s Guide.
WARNING
!
1.1 Welcome to the Carolina Cooker®
Family
Congratulations on your choice of a Carolina Cooker® Large
Cast Iron Pot and Burner
Allergy Alert
This product is pre-seasoned with soybean oil.
The Carolina Cooker® cast iron stew pot with a free
standing burner stand is pre-seasoned and ready to
cook. This stew pot and burner combination is ideal for
making stews, soups, gumbos, beets and more. Use
this large capacity stew pot when preparing food for a
family gathering, church function or fund raiser.
The 95,000 BTU burner is 10 inches in
diameter to evenly distribute heat to your stew pot, and
has a 6 inch wind shield to keep the ame on the pot.
The cooking stand is 18 inches high and has a 19-1/2 inch
ring that holds the stew pot above the heat. The stew pot
and burner has a 10 gallon capacity.
The Carolina Cooker® Cast Iron Pot and Burner
(appliance) has been engineered for safe and
ecient operation. This appliance is energy-saving,
environmentally friendly, and convenient to operate.
When properly maintained and seasoned, the cast iron
pot can last for generations.

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1.3 Unanswered Questions
If you have any questions not answered in this guide,
require additional copies, or the Owner’s Guide is
damaged, please contact:
Carolina Cooker®
P.O. Box 799
Garner, NC 27529
Orders: 800-345-0169
Inquires: 844-478-4334
Web: www.CarolinaCooker.com
1.4 Contents
The appliance does not include an LP cylinder.
The appliance is supplied with a pressure regulator
and hose assembly designed for an LP cylinder Type 1
connection. Do not use any other type of gas regulator
or LP cylinder. The contents also include the base and
cast iron pot.
Specications
Description Specication
CookingPotCapacity 10Gallons
CastIronPot 3/8”ThickSides,Pre-seasoned
BurnerStand 18in.Highx19-1/2in.Diameter
Burner 10 Inch Diameter
BTU Output 95,000BTU
WindShield 6Inch
WeightofPot 57lbs.
Regulator 10 PSI Regulator with Brass
Control Valve Included
MaximumFlameHeight 5/1/2 Inches
1.5 End of Life Cycle
This appliance is designed to prepare food for human
consumption. When the appliance is no longer capable
of performing its designed function, destruction of the
appliance should be conducted according to federal and
local environmental regulations. Do not use any materials
or components from the appliance or the LP cylinder for
any other purpose.
1.6 Specications

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Do not assemble, operate, or maintain the
appliance until you read and understand the
information contained in this Owner’s Guide.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided
in this Owner’s Guide and on the appliance.
If these hazard warnings are not heeded,
bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other
persons.
Carolina Cooker® cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this Owner’s Guide and on the
appliance are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If a method
of assembly, use, or maintenance not specically
recommended by us is used, you must satisfy yourself
that it is safe for you and for others. You should also
ensure that the appliance will not be damaged or be
made unsafe by the methods that you choose.
2. Safety Nomenclature
2.1 General
Safety of the user and bystanders is one of the main
concerns in designing and developing a new product.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety
features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a
few seconds of thought and a more careful approach
to handling the appliance.
Most accidents are caused by failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. An accident can often
be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations before an accident occurs. As you assemble,
use, or maintain the appliance, you must be alert to
potential hazards. You should also have the necessary
training, skills, and tools to perform any assembly or
maintenance procedures.
Improper operation and maintenance of this appliance
could result in a dangerous situation that could cause
injury or death.
!
WARNING
!
This Owner’s Guide contains DANGERS, WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, IMPORTANT
NOTICES, and NOTES which must be followed to
prevent the possibility of improper service, damage to
the equipment, personal injury, or death. The following
key words call the readers’ attention to potential
hazards.
Hazards are identied by the “Safety Alert Symbol”
and followed by a signal word such as “DANGER”,
“WARNING”, or “CAUTION”.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
2.2 Safety Alert Symbols
• Indicatesspecicsafety-relatedinstructionsor
procedures.
Note: Contains additional information important to a
procedure.
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,willresultinseriousinjuryordeath.This
signalwordislimitedtothemostextremesituations.
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,mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.
Indicates that equipment or property damage can
result if instructions are not followed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2.3 Safety Icon Nomenclature
Pictorial icons signal a type of hazard and warn of
personal protection issues, prohibited actions, and
hazard avoidance.
Read the Owner’s Guide
Damaged hazard label
Eye protection
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Hand protection
Protective shoes
Think safety
Handling hot surfaces
Maintain safe distance to combustible materials
Safe cooking temperature
2.3.2 Prohibited Actions
Do not alter or modify
Do not weld
No alcoholic inuence
No drug inuence
No smoking
No use by young children
Do not operate inside a vehicle, such as a food truck
Do not operate inside a tent or other temporary
structure
2.3.1 Personal Protection/Important Information
2.3.3 Hazard Avoidance
Do not leave unattended
Do not use near ammable liquids
Do not use on combustible surfaces
Do not use on boats or other oating structures
Hot cooking liquid, do not touch
Do not place cover over pot when deep frying
Do not use under overhanging structures
Do not use inside garage or living structure
Keep small children and pets away
Do not operate without proper foot wear
Replace defective or broken part
Fire hazard
Hot liquid, burn hazard
Hot surface, burn hazard
Dangerous fumes hazard
Operate outdoors and in a well ventilated area
Safety alert symbol

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• headaches or dizziness
• breathlessness
• nausea
• loss of consciousness
• tiredness
• pains in the chest or stomach
• erratic behavior
• visual problems
3.3 General Operating Safety
Failure to comply with the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury and possibly even death.
Outdoor Use Only
ThisapplianceisforOUTDOORuseonly.
Do NOT use this appliance indoors. This
applianceshallbeusedonlyoutdoors,and
shallnotbeusedinabuilding,garage,or
anyotherenclosedarea.Afryerorboilershallnotbe
usedonorunderanyapartmentorcondominiumbalcony
ordeck.
DoNOTuseunderatree,parkshelter,or
otheroverhangingroofstructure.
DoNOTuseinsideavehicle,suchasafood
truck.
Do NOT use in or on a recreational structure
orvehicle,boat,orsleepingfacility.Thisappliance
isnotintendedtobeinstalledinoronaboatoron
arecreationalvehicle.
Not a Source of Heat
NEVER use this appliance as a heat
source.Itisnotintendedasasourceof
heat,norshoulditbeusedasaheater.
No Unattended Use
Neverleavetheapplianceunattended.
Evenwithlowame,heatwillbuildup
quicklyandmayignitefoodsorothercom-
bustible
material.
No Unauthorized Modications
Donotmodifytheapplianceoranyof
itssafetydevices.Donotweldonthe
applianceorburner.Unauthorizedmodicationsmay
impairitsfunctionandsafety.Personalinjuryor
deathcanresultfromunauthorizedmodications.
Iftheappliancehasbeenalteredinanywayfromthe
originaldesign,thedistributordoesnotacceptany
liabilityforinjuryorwarranty.
3.1 Propane Gas Hazard
If you smell gas:
1. Shut o gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open ame.
3. Carefully open the cooker lid.
If odor continues, keep away from the appliance
and immediately call your gas supplier or your re
department.
3.2 Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Combustionofpropanegasproduces
poisonouscarbonmonoxidegasthat
canbuilduptodangerouslevelsinenclosedareas.
Breathingcarbonmonoxidecancause
unconsciousness,braindamage,anddeath.Never
use the appliance in an enclosed or partially enclosed
area.
Carbonmonoxideisodorless,colorless,and
tasteless,whichmakesitdiculttodetect.Most
casesofcarbonmonoxidepoisoningaredueto
inadequateventilationorpoormaintenanceofthe
appliance.
Earlysymptomsofcarbonmonoxide(CO)poisoning
canmimicmanycommonailmentsandmayeasilybe
confusedwithfoodpoisoning,viralinfections,u,or
simpletiredness.Symptomstowatchforinclude:
3. General Safety
Thisapplianceisnotintendedfor
commercialuse.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR OUTDOOR
USE ONLY !
!
NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
DO NOT modify or use this equipment for any application
other than that for which it was designed.

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3.4 Location Safety
Failure to comply with the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury and possibly even death.
Use Only on Noncombustible Surfaces
Alwaysplacetheapplianceonalevel,stable,
noncombustiblesurfacesuchasbrick,concrete,ordirt.
• Donotuseonsurfacesmadeofwood(suchasa
deckortable),asphalt(suchasadriveway),plastic,
orpaintedmetalwhichmayburn,blister,ormelt.
•Donotusethisapplianceunderoverheadcombustion
surface.Theapplianceshallnotbelocatedorused 
underoverheadunprotectedcombustibleconstruction.
•Donotuseonacombustiblesurface,suchasawooden
picnictable,plasticfoldingtable,orothersimilar
combustiblesurfaces.
• Do not use onthesurfaceofapassengervehicle,such
asthetailgateofapickuptruck.
Minimum Safe Clearance
Keepcombustiblematerialatleast10ft.(3m)from
theappliance.Forafryerorboiler,theminimumclearance
shallbeatleast10ft(3m)fromanystructureor
combustiblematerial.Minimumclearancefromsideand
backofunittocombustibleconstruction:24”(60.96mm)
fromsidesand24”(60.96mm)fromback.
Outdoor Ambient Temperature
Donotusewhenoutsidetemperatureis
below21°F(10°C).
3.5 Personal Protection
The following safety instructions are provided to
help prevent potential injury. Not following these
instructions may lead to injury.
Personal Protection Equipment
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor
goggles,slip-resistant,closedtoeshoes,glovesormitts.
Wearlongsleeveswhenusingtheappliancewithcookingoil.
Burn Protection
Usewell-insulated,properlyttingpotholdersor
ovenmittsforprotectionfromhotsurfacesorsplatter
fromcookingliquids.
Eye Protection
Safetygogglesarerecommendedforeye
protectionwheneverusinghotcookingliquids.
Stay Clear
Cleartheareaofpeople,especiallysmallchildren
andpets,beforeusingtheappliance.Underno 
circumstancesshouldchildren,pets,orunauthorized
personsbeallowedneartheappliance.
Impaired User Hazard
Donotattempttoassemble,use,or
maintainthisapplianceunderthe
inuenceofdrugsoralcohol.Consultyourdoctor
beforeusingtheappliancewhiletakingprescription
ornon-prescriptionmedications.
Tripping Hazard
Trippingoverthegassupplyhosecan
causespillageofhotoil,resultinginseri-
ousburns.Positionthehosetopreventhumanoranimal
entanglement.
Slipping Hazard
Keeptheoorcleananddry.Immediately
cleanupspilledoil.Anoilyorwetoor
cancauseslipsandfalls.
First Aid
Havearstaidkitavailableforuseshouldthe
needariseandknowhowtouseit.
3.6 Protection Against Fire
Failure to comply with the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury and possibly even death. The
vast majority of res are the result of leaving cooking oil
unattended.
911 Call 911
Intheeventofareimmediatelycall
theFireDepartment(911).
Fire Hazard – No Smoking
PropanegasisHIGHLYFLAMMABLE
andEXPLOSIVE,whichcouldresultin
burnsorseriousinjuries.Donotsmokewhileusing
the appliance.
Fire Hazard – Proper Extinguisher
Have aTypeBCorABCre
extinguisheravailableforuse,if
needed,andknowhowtouseit.Thepropertypeof
reextinguishermay,butnotnecessarilyalways,
containacookingre.
Fire Hazard – DO NOT USE WATER
Inthe eventofanoil/greasere,donot
attempttoextinguishwithwater.Ifa
reextinguisherisnotavailable,usedirt,sand,or
bakingsoda.
Donotusetheapplianceifitisdamagedin
anyway.Ifindoubt,donotusetheappliance.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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3.7 LP (Propane) Gas and LP Cylinder
Safety
Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings
could result in a re or an explosion, which could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
UseCarolinaCooker®products(appliances)only
inaccordancewithFederal,state,andlocallaws
and/orordinances.Wheneverconnecting,using,
storing,ortransportinganLPcylinder,thetank
anditsconnectionsmustbeincompliancewiththe
following:
•NationalFuelGasCode,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54
•Storage&HandlingofLiqueedPetroleumGases,
ANSI/NFPA58
•NaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCode,CSAB149.1
•PropaneStorageandHandling,CSAB149.2
•StandardforRecreationalVehicles,
ANSIA119.2/NFPA1192
•RecreationalVehicleCode,CSAZ240RVSeries
3.7.1 LP Cylinder Specications
When purchasing or exchanging an LP cylinder for
this appliance, it must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the applicable standards of the US
and/or Canadian governing agencies.
The cylinder must also be equipped with:
• A shut-o valve terminating in a Type 1 LP cylinder
valve outlet.
• A Type 1 valve that prevents gas ow until a positive
seal is obtained.
• A collar to protect the cylinder shut-o valve.
• An overlling prevention device (OPD).
• The cylinder supply system must be arranged for
vapor withdrawal.
Note:For use with 20, 30, or 40 lb. cylinders of LP gas only.
3.7.2 Transporting and Relling an LP Cylinder
1. Never transport an LP cylinder inside a car or in
the trunk of a car. Use an open vehicle, such as a
pickup truck.
2. Allow only qualied LP gas dealers to properly ll
or repair the LP cylinder. DO NOT OVER FILL.
WARNING
!
3. Check the dates on the cylinder collar, and if the
cylinder is past its re-qualication date, return it
for a new LP cylinder. Do not rell an out-of-date
LP cylinder.
3.7.3 Using an LP Cylinder
1. Never use the LP cylinder in a position other
than upright. Do not lay an LP cylinder on its side
during use.
2. Propane gas is heavier than air and will collect
in low areas. Proper ventilation is extremely
important.
3. When the appliance is not in use, the gas must
be turned OFF by closing the LP cylinder valve
and the gas pressure shuto valve.
4. Before storing the appliance after use, always
disconnect the LP cylinder.
5. Never use an LP cylinder if it shows signs of
dents, gouges, bulges, re damage, corrosion,
leakage, excessive rust, or other forms of visual
external damage. The cylinder may be hazardous
and should be checked by a qualied LP supplier.
3.7.4 Storing an LP Cylinder
1. LP cylinders must be stored outdoors, out of
reach of children, and must not be stored in
a human dwelling place, garage, or any other
enclosed area.
2. Never place a connected LP cylinder under the
appliance.
3. Do not store an LP cylinder within 10 feet (3m)
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4. Terminology and Appliance Nomenclature
Terminology
Term Description
Air Shutter and
Spring
Part of burner assembly that regulates the
amount of air being mixed with propane gas.
Appliance A product which may include fryers, cookers,
and/or grills.
Base Supporting frame for the burner and pot with
legs.
BTU
Abbreviation for British Thermal Unit. The
quantity of heat required to raise the
temperature of 1 pound of water 1° F(0.45 kg
of water 0.56° C).
Burner
A device for the nal conveyance of the
gas, or a mixture of gas and air, to the
combustion zone.
Burner Diuser That portion of a burner head that evenly
diuses the ame into a circular pattern.
Burner Head
That portion of a burner beyond the outlet
end of the mixer tube which contains the
ports.
Burner Stand Supporting frame with legs for the burner and
pot.
Burner Venturi
The bell shaped portion of the burner tube. As
propane ows through the restricted orice
in the brass tting and into venturi it creates
a suction which draws air through the air
shutter.
Combustion The rapid burning of propane gas which
produces heat.
Control The manual devices designed to regulate the
gas or air supply of the appliance.
4.1 Terminology
This table contains a list of common terms used within
this manual.
Terminology
Term Description
Cooking Liquid Oil, grease, or water.
Flash Point The temperature at which oil or grease will
catch on re.
Gas Pressure
Regulator
A device, which is adjustable, for
controlling and maintaining a uniform
outlet gas pressure.
Gas Supply Line
Hose, solid tubing, and/or ttings used as a
gas conduit to carry propane from the LP
cylinder to the burner.
Ignition Device A device for igniting gas at the burner,
such as a match or spark igniter.
Liqueed
Petroleum Gases “LP gas” or propane.
LP Cylinder
Customer supplied tank in which propane
gas is stored. For use with 20, 30, or 40 lb.
cylinders of LP gas only.
Port
Any opening in a burner head through which
gas or a gas-air mixture is discharged for
ignition.
Primary Air
The air introduced into a burner which
mixes with the gas before it reaches the
ports of the burner head.
Type I Cylinder
Connection
Device
A non-removable device on a portable LP
cylinder which connects the tank to the gas
pressure regulator.
Valve A manually-operated device which permits
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Nomenclature
Term Description
1Burner Stand With Legs and Pot Support
210 Gallon Cast Iron Pot
310 Inch Burner
(brass tting, spring, and air shutter)
3a Burner Diuser
3b Burner Venturi
4Air and Gas Mixture Control
4a Brass Orice Fitting
4b Spring
4c Air Shutter
5Gas Pressure Regulator and Hose Assembly
(10 PSI)
5a Hose
5b Gas Pressure Regulator Control Valve (ON/
OFF)
5c Gas Pressure Regulator
5d Gas Pressure Regulator Connector (black
threaded portion)
4.2 Nomenclature
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5

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5. Assembly and Startup Procedure
Beforebeginningassembly,readandunderstand
theinformationcontainedinthisOwner’sGuide.
 Safetyprecautionsandwarningsareprovidedin
 thisOwner’sGuideandontheappliance.Ifthese
hazardwarningsarenotheeded,bodilyinjuryordeath
could occur to you or to other persons.
5.1 General Assembly Instructions
1. This appliance is specically designed to be used
with a LP cylinder with a Type 1 cylinder valve and an
overlling protection device (OPD).
a. A Type 1 valve can be identied by its large
external threads. Do not connect to a cylinder that
uses any other type of valve connection device.
Note: Any LP cylinders used with this appliance must meet
the standard, as outlined in “3.7 LP (Propane) Gas and LP
Cylinder Safety” on page 8.
2. Make sure all the parts have been shipped with
the appliance before starting assembly. The
shipping box should contain:
a. Burner stand with legs and pot support.
b. Cast iron pot.
c. Air shutter, spring, and brass orice connector in a
shipping bag.
d. Regulator hose assembly in a shipping bag.
e. Three attachable foot plates.
WARNING
!
!
5.2Contents
Check the contents of the box to be sure all parts are pres-
ent prior to assembly. If parts are damaged or missing, call
800-345-0169.
Contents
Item Description Qt y.
1Burner Stand 1
210 Gallon Cast Iron Pot 1
3Brass Orice Connector, Air Shutter,
and Spring 1
4Regulator Hose Assembly 1
5Pot Lifting Handles 1
6Heat Shield 1
7Foot Plates 3

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5.3 Assembly
1. Verify the burner is fastened securely to the
base
5.4 Connecting the LP Cylinder
5.4.1 Safety Instructions
• Do not connect this appliance to any other fuel
supply source, such as natural gas.
• If the regulator is not working correctly, do not
attempt to adjust or repair it.
• Never use an LP cylinder if it shows signs of dents,
gouges, bulges, re damage, corrosion, leakage,
excessive rust, or other forms of visual external
dam age. This type of damage may be hazardous
and should be checked by an LP service technician.
Keep the fuel supply hose away
from any heated surface(s).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The burner comes bolted to the frame but could
have become loose during shipping.
2. Assemble the air shutter, cone shaped spring,
and brass tting, as shown.
WARNING
!
6. Connect the regulator hose assembly to an LP
cylinder, as described in section “5.4 Connecting the
LP Cylinder” on page 12.
7. Perform the Soapy Water Test, as described in
section “5.5 Soapy Water Test” on page 13.
8. Follow the safety and cooking guidelines, as
described in section “6. Cooking Guidelines” on
page 16.
Never use a cooking pot or
other vessel that does not
correctly t or is not properly
suspended inside the circular frame of the appliance.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
4. Place the appliance on a level surface.
5. Connect regulator hose assembly to the burner.
To prevent damage to ttings or
burner assembly when tighten-
ing connection, hold brass tting with one wrench while
tightening regulator hose assembly tting with the other
wrench. Do not tighten the connection using a single
wrench. wrench. Do not tighten the connection using a
single wrench.
NOTICE
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NOTICE
WARNING
!
5.4.2 Connecting Instructions
1. Make sure the LP cylinder is upright and the valve is
closed by turning the knob clockwise.
2. Remove the protective cap from the LP cylinder
valve, if installed.
3. Connect the hose and gas regulator assembly to the
LP cylinder.
Be careful not to cross thread
the connector. Hand tighten only.
Do not use tools to tighten this connection.
4. Make sure the hose is not kinked and is routed away
from any sharp edges or hot surface. The LP cylinder
should be placed at least 24 inches away from the
appliance.
The supply hose can be a trip
hazard. Tripping over the gas
supply hose can cause spillage of hot oil or food,
resulting in serious burns. Place the LP cylinder away
from human or pet trac. Do not walk between the
appliance and the LP cylinder.
5.5 Soapy Water Test
• Thesoapywatertestmustbeperformedoutdoorsina
 well-ventilatedarea.
• Donotperformthetestaroundopenames,sparks,lit
 matches,lighters,orcigarettes.
• Neveruseanopenametotestforgasleaks.
The “soapy water test” must be performed each time:
• the LP cylinder is reconnected, or
• any time the appliance has been moved, or
• at least once per year and/or the appliance has not
been used for more than 60 days.
1. The regulator shut-o valve and the LP cylinder
valve should be in the OFF or closed position.
2. Prepare a soapy water solution by combining one
part dish washing liquid with three parts water.
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3. Open the LP cylinder valve.
(with the shut-o valve in the closed position).
4. Apply the soapy water solution to all connections
between the LP cylinder and the shut-o valve.
5. Inspect the connection(s) for bubbles. Close the LP
cylinder valve immediately if bubbles appear.
6. Re-tighten the loose connection(s) and repeat the test.
7. If bubbles continue to appear after tightening any loose
connections, close the LP cylinder valve. Disconnect the
LP cylinder and do not use the appliance. Contact the
local retailer where the appliance was purchased.
8. If the appliance will not be used immediately, close the
LP Cylinder valves and disconnect it.
9. Replace the protective LP cylinder cap when the tank is
not connected.
5.6 Lighting Instructions
Note: To prevent leaving the appliance unattended, have
the food prepared, safely stored, and outdoors before light-
ing the appliance.
To prevent burns, do not place
any part of the body inside the
frame of the appliance when lighting. Keep your hands,
hair, and face away from the burner. Do not lean over
the appliance when lighting the burner or cooking.
1. Place the detachable foot plates under the legs of
the burner stand.
WARNING
!
2. Place the cooking pot onto the stand.
The pot weighs 57 pounds and
with food inside can easily weigh
more than 130 pounds. To prevent possible physical
injury, use two people when moving the pot.
3. Open the LP cylinder valve.
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If the burner does not light
within ve seconds, rst close
the shut‑o valve and then close the LP cylinder valve
OFF. Wait ve minutes for fumes to diminish before
relighting.
6. If the burner does not light, inspect the inside of
the burner tube for blockage caused by insects or
other small animals and/or outdoor debris such as
leaves, grass, etc.
To remove any blockage:
a. Close the LP cylinder gas valve and shuto
valve.
b. Use a narrow bottle brush or a sti wire to re
move any blockage.
WARNING
!
4. Open the shut-o valve.
5. Use a long match or spark igniter and slowly open
the regulator shut-o valve until the burner lights.
7. After the burner is lit, open the shut-o valve until
the ame is blue in color.
8. Use the air shutter on the burner to adjust the ame
until it turns blue. Rotate the air shutter by hand to
either increase or decrease the amount of airow.
9. If the burner ame does not burn blue, check the
burner venturi for any obstructions. Dirt daubers,
spiders, and other insects will build nests blocking
air and gas ow.
10. After each use, close the shut-o valve rst;
then close the LP cylinder valve. Always
allow the oil to cool completely
Note: Due to the intense heat from the burner, it is normal
for discoloration to occur on the appliance during the rst
few uses.
11. Disconnect the LP cylinder from the appliance when
it is not in use.
12. If the burner is hard to light or does not appear to be
working correctly, check for an internal obstruction. If
not obstructed, replace the burner assembly.
Obstruction of combustion and
ventilation airow can prevent
proper gas mixture inside the burner, resulting in a
burner tube re which can cause personal injury.
5.7 Cast Iron Seasoning Process
Even though the cast iron pot is pre-seasoned, a continu-
ing process of seasoning is recommended to keep the
pot’s non-stick characteristics, as well as adding a protec-
tive coating against the elements.
1. Using warm soapy water, use a nylon brush to clean
the cast iron pot. Immediately dry with a cotton towel.
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Carefullymonitortheappliance,especially
whenthecookingoil,grease,orwateris
above100°F(38°C).
Neveroverllthecookingcontainerwithoil,
grease,orwater.
For Boilers, the appliance is only
intended for heating water (not
oil or grease).
Thisappliancegetsdangerouslyhotwhilein
use.Usewell-insulatedpotholdersorovenmitts
forprotectionfromhotsurfacesorsplatterfromcooking
liquids.Safetyglassesorgogglesarealsorecommended
toprotectfromoilsplatter.
Thepotandlidtogetherweigh57poundsandwith
foodandcaneasilyweighmorethan100pounds.
Usecareifremovingthepotfromthebase.
6.1.2 While Cooking
Neverleavehotcookingliquidsunattended.
Cookingoilorgreasecanignitewhenthe 
temperaturereachestheignitionpoint.
Keeptheoorcleananddry.Immediately
cleanupspilledoil.Anoilyorwetoor
cancauseslipsandfalls.
Wearappropriatefootwearthatisclosedtoeand
slip resistant.
Itwilltakeapproximately20to30minutesto
preheatcookingoil.Carefullycontrolthe 
cookingoilorgreasetemperaturebetween325°F
to350°Fduringpreheatingorcookingprocess. 
Hotoilorgreasecanignite.
6.1 General Safety
Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings
could result in a re or an explosion, which could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
Readandfollowallinstructionsandwarningsin
thisOwner’sGuide,onthecylinder,andonthe
supplyhosesafetytagsbeforeconnectingthecylinderto
the appliance.
Donotallowanyonetoconductactivities
aroundthisapplianceduringorfollowingits
useuntiltheapplianceandthecookingliquidhascooled.
Theapplianceishotduringoperationandremainshotfor
alongperiodoftimefollowingitsuse.
Donotusetheapplianceifitisdamagedin
anyway.Ifindoubt,donotuseorreplace
 theappliance.Ifthereisevidenceofabrasion,
wear,cuts,orleaks,tothehose,thehosemustbe
replacedpriortotheappliancebeingputintooperation.
Thereplacementhoseassemblyshallbethatspecied
bytheappliancemanufacturer.
Neveroperatethisappliance
in an enclosed structure
suchasahouse,pavilion,
tentstructure,orfoodservingvehicle.
6.1.1 Prior to Cooking
DoNOTleavetheapplianceunattendedwhilethe
burnerislitorwhileheatingoil,grease,water,or
whencookingfood.
2. Using a paper towel, rub a light coating of axseed
oil, sunower oil, soybean oil, lard, or shortening on
the inside and outside of the pot. Be conservative
when applying; using too much can result in a sticky
residue.
3. Light the burner and heat the pot until the oil coating
begins to smoke.
4. Turn OFF the burner and allow the pot to cool to the
outside ambient air temperature.
Note: Based upon the selected oil or other coating, this
process can produce a lot of smoke.
5. Turn o the burner and let the pot cool.
6. Wipe o drips and excess oil with a paper towel.
7. Repeat at least three times to build up the seasoned
coating.
8. The pot is now ready to start cooking.
5.8 Cleaning Cast Iron
After each use, your cooled cast iron pot should be
cleaned so that harmful bacteria and other pests are not
attracted to the leftover food residue. Refer to “7. Cleaning”
on page 19 for cleaning guidelines.
6. Cooking Guidelines
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If the temperature of the cooking oil exceeds
350° F (177° C), or if oil begins to smoke,
immediately turn OFF the burner and wait for the
temperature to decrease to 350° F (177° C) or less
before relighting.
When cooking with oil or grease, a thermometer
MUST be used to prevent overheating of the oil.
Always completely thaw and towel dry food before
placing it in the appliance. Introduction of water or
ice, especially from frozen or thawed food products, into
the oil/grease may cause overow and severe burns from
hot oil and steam.
Use extreme care when lowering food into hot cook-
ing liquid. Never drop or throw food or accessories
into hot cooking liquid. Slowly lower food or accessories into
the cooking liquid in order to prevent splashing or overow.
Carefully remove food from the appliance to prevent
burns from hot cooking liquids.
Do not place an empty cooking container on a lit
burner. Empty aluminum cooking containers will melt
if placed over a lit burner.
Discard any cooking vessel that may be pitted with
holes that could allow cooking oil to leak onto the open
ame of the burner. Leaking oil will ignite and cause a re.
Never use a cooking container larger than the ca-
pacity of the appliance.
Never use glassware, plastic, or ceramic cookware
on the appliance.
Incasesofbadweathersuchasrain,snow,hail,
sleet,orotherformsofprecipitationwhilecooking
withoilorgrease,coverthecookingvesselimmediately.
Turnotheburnersandgassupplyanddonotattemptto
movetheappliance.
DoNOTmovetheappliancewheninuse.Allowthe
cookingliquidtocoolto100°F(38°C)before
movingorstoring.
Avoidbumpingtheappliancetopreventcontact
withhotsurfaces,spillage,orsplashingofhot
cookingliquids.
6.1.3 After Cooking
Thepotandlidtogetherweigh57poundsandwith
foodandcaneasilyweighmorethan100pounds.
Usecareifremovingthepotfromthebase.
Heatedcookingliquidsandequipmentwillremain
attemperaturescapableofcausingsevereburns
andinjurieslongaftercookinghasended.
Donotleavetheapplianceunattendeduntil
theoil,grease,orwatertemperaturefalls 
below100°F(38°C).
ThevalveontheLPcylindermustbeclosedwhen
not in use.
6.2 Typical Cooking Guidelines
1. Visually inspect the entire appliance, including the
base, LP cylinder, regulator hose assembly, hose,and
burner assemblies before each use. Replace any
damaged or worn parts.
Note: Check the ll level of the LP cylinder prior to cooking.
If the level is low, use a new or relled LP cylinder. Do not
attach a new LP cylinder once cooking has started.
Do not disconnect the regulator
hose assembly or loosen any gas
tting while the appliance is in operation because the
LP gas can cause severe burns form freezing.
2. Light the burner. Refer to section “5.5 Soapy Water
Test” on page 13.
To prevent personal injury from
an open ame, be careful of
placing loose hair and clothing near the ame during
operation as they could catch re. Keep a grease‑rated
re extinguisher nearby.
3. Place the pot into the base and ll. If cooking oil is
being used, maintain a minimum of three inches
between the cooking oil and the top of the pot.
4. Heat the food or the cooking liquid to the desired
temperature.
a. If using cooking oil, remember that it can take
anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour to heat
cooking oil, depending on the amount, outside
temperature, and weather conditions.
b. A typical temperature for deep frying oil is
350° F. However, it can quickly reach its ash
point once this temperature is achieved.
5. When used for stews or soups:
a. Remember, cast iron heats unevenly, but once it
gets hot, it stays hot.
b. Preheat the pot over very low heat.
c. Once food has been added, slowly increase the
heat to the desired temperature.
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The sides of the base (frame ) and pot become dan-
gerously hot, posing a severe burn hazard. To prevent
injury, always use properly‑tting oven mitts or pot
holders when handling hot stew pots or other accesso-
ries.
6. When using cooking oil to fry food, turn burner OFF
before placing the food item into the pot. This is
especially important when placing large food items
into the pot, as outlined in Step 7.
7. Large food item cooking tips.
a. Do not deep fry any food item which has been
stued with another food item.
b. Make sure the food item is completely thawed
before cooking.
Make sure the food item is completely thawed and dry
before placing it into the hot oil. Introduction of water
or ice from any source into hot oil could cause overow
and severe burns from hot oil and water splatter.
c. Completely dry the food item with cloth or
paper towels.
d. Make sure the food item is completely submerged
and covered in at least two inches of oil.
e. Turn OFF the burner.
f. Slowly and carefully lower the food item into the
hot oil.
g. Relight the burner. Make sure the food is
completely cooked before removing.
h. Turn OFF the burner.
i. Slowly and carefully remove the food item
making sure to drain any possible trapped oil.
8. Whenever placing a large food item into hot cooking
liquid, make sure the food item will not cause the
liquid in the pot to overow onto the burner.
a. Pre-measure the cooking liquid by placing the
large food item into the cooking pot.
b. Cover the food item with at least two inches of
water while still allowing at least three inches of
space between the top of the pot and the water.
c. Remove the food item, making sure to drain all
the water back into the pot.
d. The water level in the pot is now the maximum ll
level for the cooking oil.
e. Pour out the water and dry the pot prior to lling
it with oil.
9. Begin cooking.
a. Use the same size pieces to ensure even cooking.
b. Carefully lower basket into oil.
c. Batter-covered foods should be lowered carefully,
one by one, into the basket or placed into the
basket and then lowered into the oil.
d. Do not add food while the basket is submerged
in oil to prevent splattering oil.
e. Avoid water-based marinades.
f. Always use metal tongs or slotted spoons to
remove food. Never use plastic utensils.
g. Do not overcrowd the frying basket, which can
cause under cooking, uneven cooking, and
overowing of the oil.
h. Do not salt foods over the appliance as this will
contaminate the oil and can cause damage to
the vats or mesh baskets.
i. Because frying is a very fast cooking process,
food can blacken, burn, and become a potential
re hazard if cooked only a few minutes too long.
j. Keep all ammable products such as paper
towels and other cloth items away from the
appliance.
k. While in close proximity to the appliance, wear
eye protection and use oven mitts to protect
against burns.
Note: Do not test the internal temperature of the food while
it is submerged in the hot oil, as this will lead to an inaccu-
rate temperature reading.
10. Remove the cooked food and test it with an accurate
food grade thermometer.
USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal
Temperatures
Meat Temperature
Poultry 165° F
Ground meats 160° F
Fresh beef, lamb, or veal 145° F
Pork and ham 145° F
11. When cooking is complete, always close the
   gaspressureshuto󰀨valverst,thenclosetheLP 
cylinder valve last.
12.Allow the cooking liquid to cool (approximately two
hours) and dispose of or store it properly. Refer to
section “6.3 Reusing Cooking Oil” on page 19 for
storage tips.