3.2.3 Boiling Out the Cookpot
To ensure that the cooker is free of contamination from manufacture, shipping, or handling during installation, the cookpot must be boiled out before first use.
1.Close the drain valve and fill the cookpot with a mixture of cold water and 1 cup of detergent.
2.Place the unit into operation (see Section 3.2.1).
3.Press the Simmer Mode switch 
and allow the solution to simmer for at least 1 hour.
4.After the solution simmers for 1 hour, turn the unit off and add cold water until the solution is cool. Drain the solution and clean the cookpot thoroughly with a solution of dishwashing detergent and hot water.
5.Rinse the cookpot at least twice by filling with clean water and draining. Dry the cookpot thoroughly with clean, dry towel.
6.For units equipped with a rinse tank, clean the tank with a solution of dishwashing detergent and hot water. Drain the tank and dry it thoroughly with a clean, dry towel.
3.3Shutting the Cooker Down
Turn the unit off by pressing the power 
switch. If shutting down at the end of the day, place the gas valve in the OFF position
