OPERATION

2.2. FILLING THE COOKER TANK

Both liquid and solid shortening can be used in this appliance, but liquid is preferred. If solid shortening is used it is recommended that you melt the shortening before adding it to the appliance. You can melt solid shortening in the appliance, but you must be very careful not to scorch the shortening.

 

 

Tank Capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model

 

Capacity

 

 

SG6H

 

85 lbs. (38 kg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

This appliance is NOT designed for cooking with water. Fill with oil or shortening only.

2.2.1.FILLING THE TANK WITH LIQUID SHORTENING

To fill the tank with liquid shortening refer to the following procedure.

1.Ensure that the drain valve is completely closed and that there is no residual moisture in the tank.

2.Fill the tank with oil. You may fill the tank to the “MIN LEVEL” mark or slightly below the nominal level mark: the oil will expand slightly when it heats up, raising the level slightly.

2.2.2.FILLING THE TANK WITH SOLID SHORTENING

To fill the tank with solid shortening refer to the following procedure.

WARNING

NEVER melt blocks of solid shortening on top of the heat tubes This will cause a fire and could result in personal injury.

1.

Remove the tank rack.

 

 

2.

Cut the solid shortening

 

 

 

into cubes no larger than

 

 

 

one inch. ALWAYS pack

1.

Fill Line

 

the shortening below,

2.

Heat Tubes

 

between, and on top of the

3.

Solid Shortening

 

burner tubes. Do NOT

4.

Excessive Air Gaps

 

leave any large air gaps.

 

 

Use care when packing the solid shortening into the tank. Do NOT bend or break the temperature or high limit sensor probes. If these are damaged the appliance will not function properly.

3.Once the appliance tank is firmly packed with shortening, the shortening must be melted. Melt the shortening by cycling the

main burners on for 4 seconds and off for 30 seconds repeatedly, using the thermostat knob. If your appliance has a Melt Cycle option, use this to melt the shortening automatically.

WARNING

Oil/shortening must completely cover the heat tubes at all times while appliance is on.

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L20-332 specifications

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