Masterbuilt 20020107 Fryer User Manual


 
1. Check the regulator to be certain it is in the OFF position before connecting to the gas cylinder.
Perform soapy water test before each use.
2. Open tank cylinder valve.
3. To start timer operation, push POWER button; both lights will blink once.
4. Press START button; green light will remain on, allowing 15 minutes of gas
flow.
5. Turn regulator on.
6. Place a lit match to the burner from under the wind shield as shown below.
7. Slowly turn regulator control knob clockwise until the burner lights.
•Timer will run 15 minutes before shutting gas flow off.
•At 5 minutes remaining, gas flow light will blink slowly. At 2 minutes remaining gas flow light will
blink quickly.
•If burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn regulator control valve OFF, then turn gas cylinder valve
OFF. Wait 5 minutes for fumes to diminish, turn timer knob clockwise until its stops before relighting.
•If the flame is blown out wait 5 minutes for fumes to diminish before resetting timer and relighting.
•After the burner is lit, open the regulator valve until the flame increases. Use the air shutter on the
burner to adjust the flame until it turns blue. Reduce flame.
•Fill Pot with water or oil. DO NOT fill pot more than 1/3 the pots full capacity. This will help avoid
dangerous boil-overs. Note: DO NOT place your empty pot over the open flame. This will damage pot.
•Bring water or oil to the desired temperature by adjusting regulator control valve. Oil should never
exceed 400°F (204°C). Oil will ignite at 550°F (287°C) to 700°F (371°C).
•Always use a thermometer when frying.
•After each use, first turn the regulator control valve OFF, then turn the gas cylinder OFF. Always allow
fryer stand and pot with water or oil to cool completely before touching, moving, or storing.
BURNER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Burner will not light Not enough gas flow from propane
tank
Open propane tank all the way
Low gas level in propane tank, or
tank is empty
Check gas level in propane tank
Blockage in burner Clean and check burner for spiders,
insect nests, or other debris
Faulty burner Contact Masterbuilt at
1.800.489.1581
Hissing or gurgling sounds coming
through gas train from tank to
burner
Water in burner Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Damaged hose Perform soapy water test to check
for cracks - See page 14
Gas leak Check all connections in gas train for
possible leaks - See page 14
Timer does not work Batteries are dead Replace batteries - See page 11
Did not press power or start button Follow timer instructions - See page
10
Faulty timer Contact Masterbuilt at
1.800.489.1581
Timer stopped before time was up Batteries are dead Replace batteries - See page 11
Excessively yellow and irregular
flame
Blockage in burner Clean and check burner for spiders,
insect nests, and other debris.
Air damper not adjusted correctly Adjust air shutter to the burner until
the burner flame is as blue as
possible - See page 9
Flame has gone out Low gas level in propane tank, or
tank is empty
Check gas level in propane tank
Too much wind Check wind direction and set cooker
away from windy areas - See page 3
Blockage in burner Clean and check burner for spiders,
insect nests, and other debris
Water in burner Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Faulty burner Contact Masterbuilt at
1.800.489.1581
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LOW BATTERY
Basse Batterie
Batteria Baja
POWER
ENERGIA
PUISSANCE
GAS FLOW
Flujo el gas
Ecoulement de gaz
START
DEBUT
COMIENZO
LIGHTING POSITION
FLAME VIEWING HOLE