8
Installation
Operation
and to the building gas line.
NOTE: some noodle cookers are configured for a rigid connection to the gas supply line. These
units are connected directly to the gas supply line. When using thread compound, use very small
amounts on male threads only. Use a pipe thread compound that is not affected by the chemical
action of LP gases (Loctite™ PST56765 Sealant is one such compound). DO NOT apply compound
to the first two threads. This will ensure that the burner orifices and control valve do not become
clogged.
2.
Open the gas supply to the cooker and check all piping, fittings, and gas connections for leaks. A soap and
water solution should be used for this purpose.
NOTE: the cooker must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of
the gas supply piping pressures equal to or greater than ½ psig (3.45kPa or 13.84 in. W.C.).
3.
Close the cooker drain valve and fill the water tank with water or boil-out solution to the bottom WATER
LEVEL line at the rear of the water tank. Light the cooker and perform the boil-out procedures that are
described in the “start-up procedure” and “boiling out the water tank” topics.
4. It is suggested that the burner manifold pressure be checked at this time by the local gas company or
an authorized service agent. Refer to “check burner manifold pressure” in this manual for the proper
procedure.
WATER AND GAS CONNECTION
This model is specially designed to boil pasta and noodles. Water should be connected to this unit. The black
pipe is for gas connection. The middle pipe is for waste water drainage. Please make sure you have the right
connection. Wrong connection would damage the valve and cause gas leakage.
OPERATING THE GAS VALVE
The knob on the gas valve is placed in the PILOT or ON position by rotating it counter-clockwise. To return
the knob to the OFF position, the knob must be depressed slightly to disengage its stop tab, then rotated
clockwise.
LIGHTING THE PILOT AND BURNER
1. Open the door.
2.
Turn the thermostat OFF (see figure below, view A). The thermostat is located behind the door.
3.
Push the gas control valve knob and turn to OFF. Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent.
4.
Push and turn gas control valve knob to the “L” in PILOT (see figure below, view B).
5.
While still holding the knob in, light the pilot with a lit flame. Continue to depress the knob until pilot remains
lit when knob is released. If the pilot does not remain lit, repeat step 3 through 5.
6.
Depress and turn gas control knob to ON (See figure below, view C).
7. If gas supply is interrupted, repeat steps 2 through 6.
