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SAFETY ALERTS, ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL MAINTENANCE & STORAGE This manual is for Barbour International "Bayou Classic" products only. If you are using another manufacturer’s product, refer to the manual supplied with that product. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This Instruction Manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of this appliance.
please do not return If you have a missing or damaged part, this item to the store. Call Barbour International, Inc. for assistance: 1-800-864-6194 Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm CST LIMITED W ARRANTY Barbour International, Inc. ("Vendor") warrants to the original retail purchaser of this gas cooker and no other person, that if this gas cooker is assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it, then for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, all parts in such gas fryer/cooker shall be free from defects in material and workmanship.
NOTE TO CONSUMER This LP Gas Cooker is a specialized high pressure gas appliance having greater heat output than traditional kitchen stoves. It is referred to as cooker and appliance in this manual and on warning tags. Same as a kitchen stove, this cooker does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use.
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Safety Precautions & W arnings Outdoor gas appliances do not have automatic thermostat contr ols so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. WARNING FIRE HAZARD READ MANUAL NEVER LEA VE UNATTENDED BEFORE USE WIND DIRECTION 20-IN 25-FT 10-FT OUTDOOR USE...
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DANGER • Never operate this appliance unattended. A sober, adult must attend and monitor this appliance at all times during use. • Never operate this appliance within 10 feet (3.0m) of any structure, combustible material or other gas cylinder. • Never operate this appliance within 25 feet (7.5m) of any flammable liquids. •...
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WARNING GENERAL W ARNING • This cooker shall be used OUTDOORS ONLY. DO NOT use in a building, home, garage, balcony, porch, tent or any other enclosed area. Gas cookers shall not be used on or under apartment, condominium balcony or deck. DO NOT install or use in or on recreational vehicles or boats. •...
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YOUR COOKER. Inspect contents in the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. FOR MISSING PARTS OR ASSIST ANCE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-864-6194 M-F 7:30am - 4:30pm CST. Proof of purchase will be required. Model #KDS-144 TOOLS REQUIRED: PARTS INCLUDED:...
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Turn Air Control Shutter to 5. Attach Regulator Hose Assembly to Burner - Turn CLOCKWISE adjust flame quality Insert brass male end of hose into the threaded Wrench Tighten hole at the end of the cast iron burner. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the hose to the burner.
LP GAS CYLINDER INFORMA TION NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS COOKER The LP (Liquid Propane) gas cylinder specifically designed to be used with this cooker must have a 20 lb (9.1 kg) capacity incorporating a Type-1 cylinder valve, an over-filling protection device (OPD), and a protective collar. The Type-1 valve can be identified with the large external threads on the valve outlet.
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WARNING LP GAS CYLINDER • Read and follow all warnings/instructions that are on the cylinder and that accompany this product. • DO NOT connect to a cylinder that uses any other type of valve connection device, including #510 POL cylinder valve with Left Hand Threads. •...
• DO NOT attempt to connect it to any other fuel supply source such as a natural gas line. • DO NOT use any other pressure regulator/hose assembly than the one supplied with your cooker. • DO NOT attempt to adjust or repair the regulator. Contact Bayou Classic customer service for a replacement hose.
WARNING WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST : • After assembling your cooker and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled. • Every time the LP gas cylinder is refilled or if any of the gas components are replaced. •...
POSITIONING THE COOKER 1. Position cooker prior to lighting the burner. 2. Never operate an outdoor cooker appliance inside a building or confined area where ventilation may be restricted. Make sure the LP cylinder and the cooker are placed in an open area. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
BEFORE LIGHTING S-L-O-W-L-Y Turn LP Cylinder Valve One Full Turn Make sure Regulator Valve is OFF Make sure LP Cylinder is OFF COUNTER-CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE Gas will flow to and stop at closed regulator LIGHTING S-L-O-W-L-Y ADJUST Air Control Shutter Turn Regulator Valve ON Place lit Match over Burner COUNTER-CLOCKWISE...
PRE-COOKING CHECK LIST AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT operate this cooker until you have read and understand ALL of the warnings and instructions in this manual. Property damage, bodily harm, severe burns and death could result from failure to follow these safety steps.
STEAMING INSTRUCTIONS Use Bayou Classic stockpots having baskets elevated above the bottom of the vessel. ® • Typically 2 to 3 inches of water is used for steaming. Heat up time will be fast so be certain to first have food in the basket.
11% chromium to make it resist rust, or stain "less" than other steels. Please note the name is not "stain-never", but stainless and that is precisely what it will do. It will stain less. Bayou Classic ®...
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Sometimes the burner does not light or has a only a meager match flame. Other times, the flame blows out, burns yellow, or there is a flame inside the burner tube. These symptoms are common and easy to remedy.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Repeat lighting instructions and be certain Burner lights but the flame Rapid gas flow from propane to S-L-O-W-L-Y open cylinder valve one full remains very small tank activates EXCESS FLOW turn, then S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator valve Repeated from page 14 safety device because regulator to light burner.
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Stainless Steel Economy Brew Kettle Stainless Steel 20, 30 & 40-Qt. Stainless Steel 6-PC. Brew Kettle Set Stockpots with Spigot 8, 10 & 16-Gallon 36-Qt. & 44-Qt. 800-775 Brew Spigot 1051 with Bulkhead Fittings for a water tight seal Stainless Steel 24"...
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