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Barbour International Bayou Classic products only. If you are using another manufacturer’s product, ® refer to the manual supplied with that product. Only use approved Bayou Classic replacement parts ® and accessories with this appliance. For Questions, or to order, please contact: Barbour International, Inc.
SAFETY SYMBOLS CAUTION WARNING DANGER Not following these instructions Hazard or unsafe practices could Hazard or unsafe practices possibly will most certainly result in fire or result in severe property damages, resulting in minor property damages, explosion which will cause property personal injury, or death.
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WARNING • Sober adult operation ONLY! Use of alcohol, prescription or nonprescription drugs may impair ability to properly assemble or safely operate appliance. • Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended purpose. • This appliance is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY, and shall not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
Safety Precautions & Warnings Outdoor gas appliance does not have automatic thermostat controls and must be attended and monitored at all times during use. NEVER USE UNDER NEVER LEAVE OUTDOOR USE NEVER USE ON KEEP CHILDREN FLAMMABLE AND PETS AWAY FLAMMABL E UNATTENDED ONLY...
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT This product is a specialized high pressure gas appliance having greater heat output than traditional kitchen stoves. It can be referred to as a “cooker” or “appliance” in this manual. The appliance is only designed to operate with the cooking vessel (pot) provided. The appliance is only designed to operate with the approved hose and regulator (HVR) utilizing Liquid Propane gas for fuel as outlined in this manual.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully assemble this appliance according to these instructions. Inspect contents in the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. Please contact Barbour International, Inc. if any parts appear damaged or missing. Proof of purchase will be required. Parts Included: Tools required: 2- Serrated Washers...
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7.Attach Hose to Burner – Hold the air shutter up against the end of the burner. Place small end of spring onto tip of hose, and insert hose into threaded hole at the end of the burner. Tighten the hose into the burner until spring is mostly compressed and connection is firm.
LIQUID PROPANE (LP) CYLINDER This appliance is designed to only operate using Liquid Propane (LP) gas in a self-contained gas supply system (tank). Please follow these instructions for proper specifications and operation. DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD This appliance can produce Carbon Monoxide, an odorless and poisonous gas. Never operate this appliance in a building or confined area where ventilation may be restricted.
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WARNING • Do not attempt to alter or disconnect the LP cylinder while the appliance is in use. • Do not move the LP cylinder while it is connected to the appliance. Always disconnect to move the appliance and/or tank. •...
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WARNING 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. •...
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PLACEMENT OF COOKER DANGER • This appliance is portable and should not be installed into cabinetry or any other enclosed casing. Any placement or installation of the appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58;...
(approximately a 15 minute operational cycle) unless manually reset by the user. This timer/hose/regulator assembly should ONLY be used on this Bayou Classic Outdoor Cooker with the pot provided ®...
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LIGHTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The Cooker must not be lit until the preceding placement instructions have been completely followed. (Illustrations page 10) LOW BATTERY GAS FLOW Light Light START Button POWER Button 1. Open tank cylinder control valve by turning it to OPEN Direction (Figure 1).
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5. The timer will run 15 minutes before shutting off gas flow. The timer can be reset manually throughout the cooking process without shutting off the gas flow by pressing the red “START” button. This will start a new 15 minute operational cycle. At 5 minutes remaining in an operational cycle, the gas flow light (green) will blink slowly.
BURNER FLAME CHECK Follow these instructions to adjust to the optimal burner flame. 1. Adjust the Regulator Valve to achieve the desired flame height. 2. Adjust the air shutter by rotating it until a mostly blue flame is achieved. ORANGE BURNER BLUE FLAME...
MAINTENANCE & CARE Follow these simple steps to keep your appliance looking good and functioning properly for years. 1. Before first use of the appliance, light the cooker and let it run for 5-7 minutes. This initial fire will burn away the manufacturing oil and residue.
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6. Always check the burner/venturi tubes for any High Pressure obstructions such as insects or insect nests in the burner. Remove bolt Water or Air To remove burner obstructions: and flame • Use a narrow bottle brush or stiff wire bent into a small spreader hook to run up and down the length of the burner tube.
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WARNING • Do not use a cooking pot or vessel larger than pot supplied with the unit. Cooking Pot or vessel must fit inside the windscreen of the fryer. CORRECT INCORRECT POT SITTING POT SITTING INSIDE WINDSCREEN WINDSCREEN PLACEMENT OF THERMOMETER 1.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THESE STEPS ON HOW TO PROPERLY DEEP FRY A TURKEY • STEP 1 - If a max fill line is indicated on the pot, then STEP 1 is not needed. Fill the pot with oil to the fill line and go to STEP 2.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Contact Barbour International, Inc. customer service at 1-800-864-6194, or visit www.thebayou.com. Symptom Cause Possible Solution Model # Disconnect hose and regulator. Inspect and clean burner. Obstruction in the burner Flush burner if necessary. Inspect LP tank, burner, and HVR assembly for Part of appliance is damaged damage.
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