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MODEL #700-701 BAYOU FRYER ™ OWNER’S MANUAL Safety Aler ts, Assembly & Operating Instr uctions General Maintenance & Storage This Instruction Manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of this appliance. Carefully read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using this appliance.
CONTENTS Positioning the Fryer Warnings & Dangers 1 - 8 Assembly Instructions Lighting Instructions Re-igniting Burner; Turning off the Fryer Thermometer Testing and Attachment LP Gas Cylinder Specifications 11 - 12 How to Determine Proper Amount of Oil for Cooking Regulator Hose Asssembly Frying Instructions 20 - 21...
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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 fryer and appliance in this manual and on warning tags. Same as a kitchen stove, this appliance does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS WARNING This fryer does not have automatic thermostat controls. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause property damage, personal injury or death! ALWAYS OUTDOOR USE ONLY! NEVER NEVER operate in a clear open Do not operate inside patios, use under any LEAVE APPLIANCE...
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WARNING This fryer is a high pressure gas appliance for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. • This fryer does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored • at all times during oil heat up and frying. If having any doubts or concerns about your ability to use this appliance call 800-864-6194. •...
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• Do not allow cooking oil/grease to exceed 400˚F (200˚C) which is the FIRE HAZARD zone on the thermometer. Cooking oil/grease will ignite and catch fire at 550˚F to 700˚F (287˚C to 371˚C). • Due to varying heating and cooking times, check thermometer every 3 minutes to ensure cooking oil does not exceed 400˚F (200˚C).
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DANGER IF OIL OR GREASE FIRE OCCURS In the event of an oil/grease fire, do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call your local Fire Department. A Type BC or ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher may in some cases contain the fire. If a fire occurs INSIDE THE FRYER VESSEL follow these steps.
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WARNING THERMOMETER & OIL TEMPERATURE • This gas appliance does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and thermometer monitored at all times during use. • When cooking with oil or grease, a thermometer MUST be used for reasonable temperature reading.
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WARNING LP GAS CYLINDER • Use only a 20 pound LP Gas Cylinder or smaller with a protective collar. Never use with natural gas. • LP (propane) gas is colorless, tasteless, heavier than air, and is both flammable and explosive. Combustion of propane consumes oxygen and produces carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas.
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• Even when burner is set at a low flame, never leave the fryer unattended. Cooking oil/grease will heat up quickly and ignite at 550˚F to 700˚F (287˚C to 371˚C). • Should the burner flame go out during use, turn all gas valves off. Wait 5 minutes for gas to evacuate before re-lighting.
YOUR COOKER. Inspect contents in the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. FOR MISSING PARTS OR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-864-6194 M-F 8am - 5pm CST. Proof of purchase will be required. Model #700-701 TOOLS REQUIRED: PARTS INCLUDED:...
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THERMOMETER TEST INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Always use a thermometer when frying any food products. A thermometer is a sensitive measuring device which may not work properly if dropped, bent, or twisted. Always check to be sure thermometer is working properly before frying. There is a simple way to test a thermometer.
LP GAS CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home. WARNING LP GAS CYLINDER (NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS APPLIANCE) The LP (Liquid Propane) gas cylinder specifically designed to be used with this fryer must have a 20 lb...
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WARNING Turn off the cylinder valve when your fryer is not in use. • Cylinder Handle the LP gas cylinder with care. Valve • Always secure the LP gas cylinder in an upright position. • Never connect an unregulated LP gas cylinder to your fryer. •...
REGULATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY Regulator Valve TYPE-1 Your fryer is equipped with a Type-1 connection device Connector Coupling Nut with the following features: 1. The system will not allow gas flow from the cylinder until a positive connection to the cylinder valve has been made. NOTE: The cylinder valve must be turned off (clockwise) For connection to before any connection is made or removed.
WARNING Insure the cylinder valve is CLOSED (valve turned clockwise) prior to connecting the LP gas cylinder to your fryer. Turn brass valve on the regulator clockwise to properly close the flow of gas. Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the supply hose safety tags. Read and follow all warnings in this manual concerning the safe use of LP gas cylinders and the regulator hose assembly, before connecting cylinder to fryer.
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GAS LEAK TEST INSTRUCTIONS Note: The gas leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to see if bubbles are developing. DO NOT use a flashlight to check for bubbbles. 1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
PRE-COOKING CHECK LIST WARNING DO NOT operate this appliance 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. These steps should be performed after the fryer has been assembled, stored, moved, cleaned, or repaired.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY: Keep head, hair and face away from exhaust vent when lighting. A flash flame can emit from the exhaust vent during initial burner lighting, igniting hair and clothing. Follow these instructions exactly. Read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual before using your fryer.
HOW TO REIGNITE BURNER ON FRYER 1. If burner flame does NOT ignite immediately, or is accidentally extinguished, turn the valve on LP Gas Cylinder clockwise to OFF. Then turn regulator valve clockwise to OFF position. Wait 5 minutes for gas to evacuate before re-lighting. Always use caution when re-lighting as appliance frame and oil will be hot.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. • Make sure fryer is positioned at least 10-ft from all combustible materials including building overhangs and tree branches.
FRYING INSTRUCTIONS (Read pages 21 - 22 about Cooking Oil) WARNING This appliance does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. When cooking with oil/grease, the thermometer provided must be used to monitor temperature.
It is almost universal knowledge that over-heated cooking oil will catch fire and burn. Cooking oil has a flashpoint temperature ranging from 550˚F to 700˚F, depending on type of oil used, altitude and ambient temperature. However, most people do not realize that cooking oil typically does not burn when below its flashpoint temperature.
Re-used Vegetable and Peanut Oil both have reduced Smoke and Flash Point temperatures. • As a result, Flash Point temperature of cooking oil ranges from 550˚F to 700˚F. Remember; Think Safety and use Common Sense when frying with cooking oil/grease.
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STORAGE OF FRYER 1. Store fryer in a dry place. Do not store outside exposed to weather. Storage of a gas appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected. If storing fryer indoors, detach and leave LP cylinder outdoors.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Burner lights but the flame Rapid gas flow from propane Repeat lighting instructions and remains very small tank activates EXCESS FLOW be certain to S-L-O-W-L-Y open safety device cylinder valve one full turn, then S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator valve to light burner Burner will not light...
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