Brinkmann 815-3500 - Manual (Page 12)

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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.
• Never exceed maximum fill line on cooking vessel.
• 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. 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 36 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 should be below oil level.
WARNING