HOW TO STEAM USING APPLIANCE
MAX FILL
LINE
ELEMENT
DRAIN
VALVE
VALVE
SPOUT
RESET FUNCTION
RESET
BUTTON
CAVITIES
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• Add water to Max Fill Line. Do not add water past this line. Do
nnot allow water to evaporate. This will cause element to overheat
aand damage the unit.
• Water will boil at 212°F (100°C). When steaming or boiling
turn dial to 375°F (191°C) to ensure unit will not cycle and
water will continue boiling.
DRAIN VALVE
• Valve must be in OFF position.
• Remove safety cap on drain valve.
• Screw valve spout attachment onto drain valve. Do not
oovertighten. This could damage threads and cause leakage.
IIIf spout becomes snug in the up position turn
ccounterclockwise until it is in the down position.
• Align spout over container with opening facing downward.
O
Open valve to drain.
• Close valve when complete.
• Unused oil may be stored in appliance. Do NOT store water
i in appliance.
• Your appliance is equipped with an overheat safety feature.
• If appliance overheats it will shut off automatically.
• To reset appliance, unplug from outlet, then insert
a toothpick into small hole found on inside of control panel.
This will reset unit.
CAVITIES
• Cavities in unit are designed to catch grease and
condensation from steam. Wipe out cavities using
damp cloth after each use.
HOW TO CLEAN UNIT
WARNING
Do not place control panel under running
•
water. Immersing control panel and cord can
cause electrocution.
Masterbuilt recommends cleaning unit prior to use.
Clean lid, inner pot, and basket with a damp cloth or
sponge using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. These parts may also be cleaned in a
dishwasher.
Clean outer shell, cord, control panel and element
with a damp cloth or sponge using a mild detergent.
Dry thoroughly. NEVER put these parts in a
dishwasher or submerge in water.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Power light won't come on.
Unit not plugged into wall.
Break-away cord is loose or not
connected.
Control Panel is not attached to outer
shell correctly.
If none of these solutions work, reset
unit (see page 7). If unit still does
Household fuse tripped.
not work, contact Masterbuilt
at 1-800-489-1581.
Power light is on, unit isn't heating.
Temperature dial has not been set.
Temperature setpoint already
reached.
Controller malfunctioning.
Unit takes excessive amount of time
Unit plugged into an extension cord.
to heat up (longer than 1 hr 15 mins).
Lid not in place.
Controller malfunctioning.
Appliance overheats, then shuts off.
Temperature sensor malfunctioning,
overheat sensor shutting unit off.
If symptom is not listed here OR in FAQ section,
please contact Masterbuilt at 1-800-489-1581.
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
•
Disconnect electric cord from outlet, before
cleaning, servicing and/or removing heating
element. Electrical shock can result in personal
injury or death.
Do not pour used oil in sink. Drain it back
•
into oil containers.
Turn appliance off, unplug and
let cool for 2 hours if using
water, 5 hours if using oil
before cleaning or storing.
CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Check wall connection.
Disconnect and reconnect power
cord sections.
Remove and reinstall. Make sure
control panel is mounted onto the
outer shell bracket to engage safety
switch.
Make sure other appliances are not
operating on the same electrical
circuit. Check household fuses.
Unit will not begin heating until
temperature is set.
Allow unit to cool below setpoint or
enter higher setpoint.
Contact Masterbuilt at
1-800-489-1581.
Place unit close to an outlet so an
extension cord is not needed.
Close lid on unit to retain heat.
Contact Masterbuilt at
1-800-489-1581.
Contact Masterbuilt at
1-800-489-1581.
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