Brinkmann 812-3325-7 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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TURKEY FRYER

Gas Cooker with 30-Qt. Boiling Pot, Deep Fry

Thermometer, Turkey Stand & Hanger

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR COOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR COOKER.

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR COOKER.

1

WARNING

• This cooker is to be used outdoors only. Do not operate indoors (house, tent, garage) or in any unventilated or
enclosed area. In windy weather, cooker should be located in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.

• Only use cooker on a level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) Do not use on wooden or other
surfaces that could burn. Do not place cooker within 10 feet of materials that could burn (house, fence, tall grass, etc.)

• Do not use on apartment balconies, patios,

recreational vehicles, campers or boats.

• Propane gas is extremely flammable, follow these instructions:

• Use only LP gas cylinders marked "Propane" which are U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.

• Always use the gas pressure regulator supplied with this product which is regulated for an outlet pressure of 15

PSI; the use of other regulators or no regulator could result in dangerous gas leakage.

• Check all gas connections by following directions in the "Gas Leak Testing" section on page 4 of this manual. Never

test for gas leaks with a lighted match or open flame. Do not operate this cooker with a gas leak.

• Propane is heavier than air and can accumulate in low places. Keep propane tank, at all times, in a well ventilated

area. If you smell gas – leave the area immediately and call for help.

• Turn the cooker "ON" and "OFF" with the propane tank valve; use the “T„valve ONLY to adjust the flame. Read all

warnings on or accompanying propane tank.

• Never store propane tank in an enclosed area (house, garage, etc.). Store outdoors in a well ventilated, shaded

area, away from any heat source or open flame and away from children’s reach.

• Disconnect the propane tank from the cooker when not in use. A safety plug should be placed in the propane

tank valve.

• In case of grease fire, do not use water to extinguish flame. Turn gas OFF at propane tank and use fire extinguisher
approved for use with gas appliances or other appropriate means to extinguish flame.

• Keep hands, face and hair away from burner. Use long matches or long-nosed lighter to light the burner. Do not
wear loose clothing or allow long hair to hang freely while lighting or using cooker.

• Do not leave cooker unattended when hot or in use. Only adults are to operate this cooker; keep children and pets
safely away. Carefully monitor all activity around cooker to avoid burns or other injuries.

• Hot oil or liquid can cause severe burns and permanent disfigurement; use caution and common sense when
operating this product.

• Do not move cooker while in use or while pot contains hot liquid.

• Do not attempt to lift or move boiling pot with hot liquid inside. Hot liquid could spill and cause severe burns. Allow

liquid and pot to cool before moving.

• Avoid touching hot surfaces, wear oven mitts to protect your hands and non-slick shoes. Use caution when walking
or standing near cooker as splattered oil may have created a slick surface.

• Avoid bumping into cooker or boiling pot to prevent hot liquid spills or overturning cooker.

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WARNING

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• Do not walk between cooker and propane tank as this creates a trip hazard. Tripping over the hose could overturn
the cooker or knock pot of hot liquid from cooker causing severe burns.

• Fully extend hose between propane tank and cooker to protect hose from contact with hot surfaces which could
create a leak. Never use a hose that shows signs of cracking or damage. Replace hose every two years.

• Only use flat bottom metal cookware and center evenly over burner. Never put an empty pot over an open flame;
the bottom of the pot could melt.

Always have liquid in boiling pot prior to placing over flame.

Do not use plastic,
ceramic or glassware. Any pot larger than the retaining ring will rest on top of the ring. Use caution to avoid
knocking pot from retaining ring.

• Do not fill cookware beyond one-half full with liquid to allow room for the addition of food and to avoid boil-over
of hot liquid. In some cases, depending on the weight or size of food, even less liquid will be required.

• Should oil spill-over/boil-over occur, be sure to check that flame was not extinguished by liquid. Gas could
accumulate creating a highly flammable and very dangerous situation. Allow all gas to dissipate prior to
relighting cooker.

• Smoking oil is an indication that the oil is too hot and may ignite. Reduce flame immediately to avoid igniting oil.
Never exceed 375° F.

• Frozen food should be completely thawed before placing in hot oil. Pat food dry before placing in hot oil. Never
add water or food that is dripping wet to hot oil as this could cause oil to splash and cause severe burns.

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Use extreme care when removing food from hot oil or liquid. Remove food from pot SLOWLY. As contents may
be heavy and oil may drip or splatter during removal, extra attention must be used during this process to avoid
overturning pot of hot liquid.

• To remove the Turkey Stand, grip the Turkey Hanger firmly with both hands and insert through hole at top of
Turkey Stand. Only use the Turkey Hanger provided with this stand. Use of any other item or hanger could lead to
personal injury.

• Always remove the Turkey Stand

SLOWLY

using Turkey Hanger from boiling pot to allow hot liquid to drain. Lifting
Turkey Stand out of pot too quickly may cause hot liquid to splash out of boiling pot and could result in severe
burns for anyone near the pot.

• When lifting Turkey Stand out of pot, be sure to lift straight up and attain proper clearance above rim to prevent
overturning pot with hot liquid.

• After food is cooked, turn off cooker and remove food. Allow cooker, pot and liquid to cool completely
before handling.

• Children can fall into pot and drown in even a small amount of liquid. Keep boiling pot out of reach of children. Do
not store pot with liquid inside.

• Do not use or store cooker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may
be present.

• Do not use this cooker and boiling pot for other than their intended purpose.

• Only use replacement/accessory parts manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation. Repairs should be

performed by The Brinkmann Corporation.

• Properly dispose of all packaging materials.

USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR COOKER.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL

COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR COOKER.

Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.

FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717.

(Proof of purchase will be required.)

Tools required to assemble your cooker:
2 Adjustable wrenches

OR

Adjustable wrench and the following

wrenches:

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d" Open end wrench

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w" Open end wrench

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f" Open end wrench

PARTS LIST:

1Owner’s Manual
1Cooker Stand
1Burner Assembly
1Hose & Regulator with Safety Tag
1Boiling Pot with Lid
1Turkey Stand and Hanger
1Deep Fry Thermometer

PROCEED TO “GAS LEAK TESTING” SECTION ON PAGE 4.

Step 1

Remove nut from bottom of burner assembly.

Step 2

Position the stand upside down as shown.

Step 3

Place burner assembly
inside stand with
threaded bolt protruding
through support strap
as shown.

Step 4

Thread nut onto bolt and securely tighten. Do not overtighten.

Step 5

Set cooker with burner assembly upright on flat surface. Make
sure burner assembly is securely attached to cooker.

Step 6

Attach female SAE fitting on
hose assembly (using

w"
wrench) to the male SAE fitting
on the burner (using

d"
wrench). Hold the male SAE
fitting securely with one wrench
and turn the female fitting with
the other wrench until they are
tightly joined.

Turkey Fryer

Gas Cooker

Rotating
Air Shutter

Air Hole

Type 1

Connector

Female

SAE

Fitting

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NOTE: Make sure the male SAE fitting on the

cooker is screwed into the air shutter
and tightened securely. Do not
over-tighten as the air shutter needs
to move freely in order to adjust air
intake. Check the attachment for
proper connection every time propane
tank is connected to cooker.

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