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OPERATION
14 L20-294, rev. 0 (1/06)
2. OPERATION
An operator’s manual for your appliance’s specific control type should be included with this manual.
Refer to that manual prior to operating this appliance.
2.1. OPERATIONAL FEATURES
The diagram below outlines some of the key operational components of your appliance. Refer to the
following sections of this manual to learn more about these features.
1. Cook Tank
2. Controller (Not on all Models)
Controls the water temperature inside the cook tank.
Optional timers are located on the controller (if equipped).
Includes button to switch between boil mode and simmer mode (not on all models).
If the controller has an ON/OFF button, it will be used to turn ON the controller as well as other
features on the appliance.
3. Door (Shown Open)
Provides access to the drain valve handle, high temperature reset button and gas valve, pilot,
burners and shutoff valves.
4. Drain Valve Handle (Shown in the closed position)
Opens the drain valve so water can be drained from the cook tank.
If the drain valve interlock feature is equipped, the appliance will stop heating if the drain valve is
opened.
5. Drain Outlet
Water exits the cook tank through the drain outlet when draining or overflowing.
6. Overflow Line
When the cook tank water level reaches the overflow, water will flow unobstructed through the
overflow line and eventually exit the appliance through the drain outlet.
7. High Temperature Reset Button
This button may need to be pressed in the event that the high temperature limit has tripped.
8. Basket Hanger
For hanging and/or draining baskets when they are outside of the cook tank.
9. ON/OFF Switch
Turns the appliance ON and OFF. Some controllers require that they are turned ON by another
button after the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position.
10. Boil/Simmer Switch
Switches the appliance between boil and simmer mode.
11. Manual Water Fill Knob (Not on all Models)
Fills the cook tank with water. May be adjusted for the proper water flow into the cook tank.
12. Gas Valve Knob
The gas valve controls the flow of gas to the pilot and burners.
Turning the gas valve knob to the OFF position shuts off the gas supply to the pilot and burners.
13. Pilot
The pilot lights the burners when the water in the cook tank requires more heat.
14. Burners
Heats the water inside the cook tank.