Cooking times are slightly affected by factors such as:
Number and size of hot dogs cooked:
More hot dogs cooked at one time
increases cooking time. Larger ho
t dogs increase cooking time.
Temperature of hot dogs prior to cooking:
Very Cold hot dogs require longer
cooking time than room temperature hot dogs. If hot dogs were frozen, thaw fully
Temperature and amount of water used:
water increases cooking time
by approx. 1 minute. More water used increases cooking time.
Length of time hot dogs remain in hot dog cooker following cooking cycle:
the hot dog cooker cycles off and is "barking ", there is still steam and heat from
the heater plate inside, so cooking continues for several minutes.
A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord. Because this is a heating appliance containing hot
water and steam, extension
cords are not advised. However, Extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is
used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the ap
pliance (350 watts at 120 Volts AC).
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet in only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into th
e outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any
