OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO
NOT skip any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this
manual.
• Never leave heating oil unattended - it can ignite.
• Smoking oil is an indication that the oil is too hot and may ignite. Oil ignites at varying
temperatures; therefore, never allow the oil to exceed 400˚F and NEVER LEAVE HEATING OIL
UNATTENDED.
• Never allow oil to reach "Fire Hazard" zone on the thermometer.
• Make sure fryer is at least 10 ft from all combustible materials including overhangs.
• Aluminum pots will melt if placed over burner empty.
• It will take approximately 20-30 minutes to preheat your oil (5-10 minutes if using small pan &
basket). Never leave oil unattended during preheating or cooking process as it can ignite and
hot oil is extremely hazardous and should be monitored at all times.
• Use extreme care when lowering or removing food from hot oil or liquid.
HOW TO DETERMINE PROPER AMOUNT OF OIL
(For Use With Cooking Vessels That Do Not Have Maximum Fill Line)
1. Place the food product on or in the holder. (turkey stand or strainer basket)
2. Place the food product and holder into the empty vessel.
3. Fill the vessel with water just until the food product is completely submerged. (Bird elbows
need not be covered. There must be a minimum of 3 inches between the water level and top
of the vessel.)
4. Remove the food product from the vessel and either mark the level on the side of the vessel
or measure the amount of water in the vessel.
5. Remove the water and completely dry the vessel and the food product.
6. This is the amount of cooking oil the vessel is to be filled with to cook the food product.
DEEP FRIED WHOLE TURKEY – USING BOILING POT WITH TURKEY
STAND AND HANGER OR BASKET
NOTE:
When deep frying a whole turkey, select a turkey in the 10 to 18 lb. range and thaw
completely. (if using a 42 quart pot, do not exceed 22 lb. turkey.)
Step 1:
Determine the amount of oil required by following instructions above. If pot has a spigot, make
sure spigot is tightly closed and safety cap is secure.
WARNING:
Fryer thermometer should not be inserted into food or touching food when
measuring temperature of cooking oil. End of thermometer must be below
oil level.
WARNING:
Only use the basket support ring with strainer basket in the 42-Qt. boiling pot.
Do not use with Turkey Stand and Hanger.
WARNING
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