General Operating - Bayou Classic SP31 Owner's Manual

WARNING

GENERAL OPERATING

• This appliance does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times
during use. Even when burner is set at a low flame, never leave the cooker unattended.
• This appliance has an open flame. In sunlight or other bright light, the flame may be almost invisible.
Use extreme caution keeping hands, hair and clothing away from the cooker. Do not lean over the cooker
when lighting burner. Long hair and loose clothing can catch fire during lighting and operation.
• This is an ATTENDED appliance, DO NOT leave this appliance unattended while heating oil, grease or
water, cooking food or when hot after use. Heated liquid can remain at scalding temperatures long after
cooking has ended.
• Keep children and pets away from the cooking area at all times. Carefully monitor all activity around cooker
to avoid burns or other injuries.
• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot
surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids. Always wear closed toe shoes while cooking with this appliance.
• Use caution when walking or standing near cooker as splattered oil may have created a slick surface. Do
not walk between cooker and propane tank as this creates a trip hazard. Tripping over the hose could
overturn the cooker causing severe burns.
• Avoid bumping of or impact with the appliance to prevent spillage or splashing of hot cooking liquid which
can cause sever burns.
• DO NOT move the appliance when in use. Allow cooking vessel to cool down to 115˚F (45˚C) before
moving, cleaning or storing.
• Should the cooker flame go out during use, turn all gas valves off. Wait 5 minutes for gas to evacuate before
re-lighting. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
• Never overfill a cooking vessel with oil, grease or water. Overfilled cooking vessels can boil over and cause
a fire.
• After a period of storage or nonuse, check this appliance for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use.
See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
• Sober adult operation ONLY! The use of alcohol, prescription or nonprescription drugs may impair the ability
to properly assemble or safely operate this appliance.
• DO NOT place an empty cooking vessel on the cooker while in operation as it could melt. Use caution when
placing anything in a cooking vessel while the appliance is in operation.
• When cooking with oil/grease, have a Type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily accessible.
• This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
• Do not use this cooker for other than its intended purpose.
• Never use glassware, plastic, or ceramic cookware on this appliance.
• Only use replacement/accessory parts manufactured by Barbour International, Inc.
• Combustion by-products from the use of this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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