Paragon 8080 (120V) Classic Dog - Manual (Page 6)

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PERATING
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NSTRUCTIONS
1. Always clean unit thoroughly before each use.
2. Make sure the water release valve is turned to the off position. Fill the
water pan with water, up to 8 quarts. The element should be
submersed. See Figure 1 for a detailed view of the water pan. Distilled
or filtered water is recommended for optimal performance to avoid lime-
scale buildup. **Eight quarts of water will last approximately 6-8 hours.
3. Insert the dog trays into the unit as shown in Figure 3. There is the
option of warming hot dog buns by placing the stainless steel flat over
the holes on one of the dog trays.
4. Insert the drop door as shown in Figure 4.
5. Plug cord in and turn the POWER switch to ON. *Connect to properly
grounded voltage supply as specified on the data plate.
6.
Turn heat control to “HIGH” position and allow the unit to warm up for
45 minutes.
7. Before heating and serving hot dogs read and follow the food handling
safety guidelines that came on the hot dog package.
8. Place hotdogs on the dog tray and steam accordingly. All meats should
be precooked. Be sure to arrange hotdogs loosely to allow the steam
to circulate freely between each of them. **We suggest placing 45-50
hotdogs in at a time. Hot dogs should reach an internal temperature of
170 degrees Fahrenheit before serving. This will take around 30-45
minutes to get to the suggested internal temperature. The time will vary
based upon placement and quantity of the hot dogs.
9. Once the hot dogs have reached proper internal temperature the
thermostat can be turned down to between 160-
170˙F to keep them
warm. CAUTION: Use tongs to remove hotdogs from the steamer as
the product will be hot to the touch.
10. Check the water level in the unit every 6-8 hours, the element should
be submersed.