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How to Use a Hot Dog Roller Grill

Cooking delicious hot dogs and sausages is easy with the right equipment. If you’ve just had a new unit shipped to your business or you're new on the job, you might be uncertain how to operate it. This guide on how to use a hot dog roller grill will help you get it cooking and holding delicious product for your customers. 

Operation Instructions

  • Step 1. Start up the unit - Plug in the power cord and turn on the unit to put it into operation.
  • Step 2. Adjust the temperature - Use the controller to set the unit to the proper temperature setting. 
    • Note: Some models let you adjust the temperature by zone.
  • Step 3. Preheat the unit - Once your temperature setting is adjusted, wait for the unit to fully heat up.
    • Note: Some models have indicator lights for when the unit is ready to cook.
  • Step 4. Load product - Carefully load hot dogs onto the rollers. Be sure to use proper protective gloves and utensils to load product as the unit will be hot.
    • Note: Let the hot dogs cook until they reach about 165°F.
  • Step 5. Hold product - Once the hot dogs are fully cooked, set the unit to HOLD mode.

Please contact a local authorized service agent who can help with these specific units and all your commercial kitchen equipment needs.