Avantco 177GRCLP, User Manual

User Manual

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14.  If applicable, the vent line from the gas appliance pressure regulator shall be installed to the outdoors in 

accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 
Z223. 1/NFPA 54.

Always follow these lighting and shut down instructions when lighting the rice cooker. A 5 minute complete 
shut off period is required before lighting or relighting pilot. Check for gas leaks before relighting unit. Use 
soapy water or other suitable leak detector. Rinse off the soapy water after testing. 

Notice to the Installer- the following must be performed to insure proper operation.

1. Remove pot, wind shield, and base cover.

2. Turn gas valve to 

ON

 position.

3.  Gently push on the

 THEN COOK

 button. It should stop half way down and not engage. This is a safety 

feature that does not allow accidental start of the main burner unless the warming button has already been 
pushed. 

4.  Push the left button marked 

FIRST IGNITE

 down until the unit clicks, then release it. This is the ignition 

leaver and should light the pilot. The red button labeled 

WARMING

 controls the pilot and is hidden by the 

FIRST IGNITE

 button when off. Pushing the

 FIRST IGNITE 

button also engages the 

WARMING

 button 

and exposes it. It will stay down until pushed up to extinguish the pilot. If the pilot has not lit, repeat until 
the pilot lights. 

5. If the pilot fails to remain lit, refer to 

Trouble Shooting

 on page 13.

6.  Replace the pot, wind shield, and base cover in their proper order. With the pilot lit, push the 

THEN COOK

button down to its position without water in the pot, The unit should shut off within 3 to 4 minutes. If it fails 
to shut off , push the 

THEN COOK

 button up to the

 OFF

 position and see 

Trouble Shooting

 on page 13. 

If it shuts off normally, add a gallon of water and wait for the click indicating that the sensor has reset. With 
the pilot lit, press the 

THEN COOK 

button again. The rice cooker should boil the pot dry and the shut off. 

If it fails to shut off normally, press the 

THEN COOK

 button up to it’s off position and refer to the 

Trouble 

Shooting 

section on page 13 for additional causes and remedies.

WARNING

When igniting the pilot, position the jacket window directly over 

FIRST IGNITE

 and 

THEN COOK

 buttons. 

Use caution when igniting pilot and maintain a safe distance from wind shield window. 

SHUT DOWN 

When removing the pot, make sure to push the red

 WARMING

 button up until it clicks and is hidden by the 

FIRST IGNITE

 button- it is then in the 

OFF

 position. A 5 minute complete shut off period is required before 

lighting or relighting the pilot.