Brinkmann QXD-01, QXD-25, QXD-9 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.

(PROPANE TANK
NOT INCLUDED)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

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WARNING

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1. 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.

2. 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 ten feet of materials that could burn (house, fence, tall grass, etc.)

3. 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.

4. Do not use on apartment balconies, campers or patios.

5. Hot oil or water 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 pan contains hot liquid.

• Use caution when walking or standing near cooker as splattered oil may have created a slick surface.

• Avoid bumping into cooker or pan/pan handle to prevent hot liquid spills or overturning cooker.

• 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 thawed before placing in hot oil to avoid burns from splattered oil.

• Use extreme caution when lifting basket out of pan; lift slowly to ensure pan and basket are not stuck together and to allow
oil to drain into pan. As contents may be heavy and oil may drip or splatter from basket, extra attention must be used
during this process to avoid overturning pan of hot liquid.

• Always hang basket directly over pan.

• Avoid touching hot surfaces, wear oven mitts to protect your hands and non-slick shoes.

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

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

IS TO A TTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS

AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR COOKER.

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ,

P AY CLOSE A TTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERA TING YOUR COOKER.

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6. 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 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.

• Never use a hose that shows signs of cracking or damage. Replace hose every two years.

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

• 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.

• Turn the cooker "OFF" with the propane tank valve; use the needle valves when lighting the burners and to adjust the flame.
Read all warnings on or accompanying propane tank.

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

7. 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.

8. Only use flat bottom metal cookware and center evenly over burner. Never put an empty pan over an open flame; the bottom of
the pan could melt. Do not use plastic, ceramic or glassware. Any pan larger than 14 1/2" may not sit properly on burner stand
and could cause hot liquids to spill or overturn cooker.

9. 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. If spill-over/boil-over occurs, check to
make sure flame was not extinguished by liquid. Gas could accumulate causing a highly flammable, very dangerous situation.
Allow gas to dissipate prior to relighting cooker.

10. 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.

11. Do not use this cooker on recreational vehicle or boat.

12. Do not use this cooker for other than its intended purpose.

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

14. 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.

WARNING

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