Bayou Classic DB375 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY ALER TS, ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL MAINTENANCE & STORAGE LP GAS COOKER MODEL #DB375 MODEL #DB250 For Questions and Information call us at: 1-800-864-6194 • Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm CST KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE Barbour International, Inc. • 101 Cypress W[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY Barbour Inter national, Inc. ("V endor") warrants to the original retail purchaser of this gas fr yer/cooker and no other person, that if this gas fr yer/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 [...]

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 dur[...]

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND W ARNINGS AL W A YS wear protective mitts, gloves, goggles and long sleeve clothing when cooking. OUTDOOR USE ONL Y! Do not operate inside garages, carports or patios. NEVER! No barefeet or sandals when cooking. NEVER use under any roof or overhang. NEVER! allow children or pets near the cooking area during and after use. N[...]

W ARNING • This cooker is a high pressure gas appliance for OUTDOOR USE ONL Y . • This cooker does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. • If having any doubts or concerns about your ability to use this product call 800-864-6194. • Should you still have concerns about operating thi[...]

4 W ARNING COOKING WITH OIL OR GREASE • This cooker does not have automatic ther mostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during oil heat up and fr ying. • For fr ying with this cooker , do not use a cooking vessel larger than 36-quar t or smaller than 12 inches diameter . • When cooking with oil/grease, a thermometer mu[...]

W ARNING W ARNING A. DO NOT store a spare LP cylinder under or near a gas cooker appliance. B. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. C. If the infor mation in (A) and (B) are not followed exactly , a fire causing death or serious injur y may occur . 5 PLACEMENT OF COOKER • This cooker shall be used OUTDOORS ONL Y . DO NOT use in a building, ho[...]

6 M2HPH W ARNING THERMOMETER & OIL TEMPERA TURE • This gas appliance does not have automatic ther mostat controls so must be attended and monitored at all times during use. • When cooking with oil or grease, a thermometer MUST be used for reasonable temperature reading. Follow instructions for proper testing, installation and use of a therm[...]

7 W ARNING LP GAS CYLINDER • Use only a 20 pound LP Gas Cylinder or smaller with a protective collar . • 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. Therefore, never operate an outdoor cooker appliance insid[...]

8 W ARNING GENERAL OPERA TING - CONTINUED • Even when bur ner is set at a low flame, never leave the cooker unattended. Cooking oil/grease will heat up quickly and ignite at 550˚F to 700˚F (287˚C to 371˚C). • Keep children and pets away from the cooking area at all times. Carefully monitor all activity around cooker to avoid burns or other [...]

ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY W ARNINGS & ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERA TING YOUR COOKER. Inspect contents in the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. FOR MISSING P ARTS OR ASSIST ANCE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-864-6194 M-F 8am - 5pm CST . Proof of purchase will be required. TOOLS REQUIRED: Adjust[...]

LP GAS CYLINDER T o check your local codes, see your local LP gas dealer or natural gas company . This cooker is not intended to be connected to a natural gas supply line. When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas cooker , it must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders by the U.S. Department[...]

W ARNING • T ur n off the cylinder valve when your cooker is not in use. • Handle the LP gas cylinder with care. • Always secure the LP gas cylinder in an upright position. • Never connect an unregulated LP gas cylinder to your cooker . • DO NOT expose LP gas cylinders to excessive heat or ignition sources. • DO NOT store a spare LP gas[...]

12 REGULA TOR HOSE ASSEMBL Y Y our cooker is equipped with a T ype-1 connection device 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) before any connection is made or removed. 2. A flow limit[...]

1. Check that cylinder is upright and the valve is closed by tur ning the knob clockwise. 2. Remove the protective safety cap from the cylinder valve and the T ype-1 Coupling Nut on the regulator 3. Insert the nipple of the large coupling nut into cylinder valve outlet. Insure that the coupling nut is centered properly . 4. T urn the large coupling[...]

GAS LEAK TEST INSTRUCTIONS Note: The gas leak test must be perfor med 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. 2. T urn the gas cylinder valve to the OFF position (clockwise). Then turn both brass [...]

Wind Direction 10 ft. Clearance 20 in. Minimum 10 ft. Clearance W ARNING DO NOT operate this cooker until you have read and understand ALL of the warnings and instr uctions in this manual. Proper ty damage, bodily harm, severe bur ns and death could result from failure to follow these safety steps. These steps should be perfor med after the cooker [...]

O N - C O U N T E R - C L O C K W I S E O N - C O U N T E R - C L O C K W I S E 16 LIGHT BURNER HERE! Place lit Match over Burner S-L-O-W-L-Y T urn Brass V alve ON 3 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING DO NOT stand with head, body or arms over the cooker when lighting. Loose clothing and hair can catch fire during lighting and operation. Follow these in[...]

O F F - C L O C K W I S E T urn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to Disconnect O F F - C L O C K W I S E 17 BURNER FLAME CHECK Adjust flame height using brass valves. Rotate air control shutter to achieve mostly blue flame. The air control shutter mounted on the front of bur ner helps to control the amount of air that mixes with the LP gas. A blue flame with litt[...]

W ARNING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Read, understand and follow all warnings and instr uctions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip any of the war nings and instr uctions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. • The maximum size cooking vessel for fr ying with this cooker using oil/grease is 36-quar t. The maximum size cooking vessel f[...]

19 1. Make sure clip on thermometer is about 2" below the dial. 2. For fr ying, attach the thermometer clip on the inside of the basket with the stem immersed in oil at least 1 - inch. 3. DO NOT inser t thermometer stem into food. This can cause incorrect thermometer reading. 4. During fr ying with oil, the thermometer dial indicator will cont[...]

20 FR YING OIL/GREASE LEVEL DETERMINA TION: F ollow the 6 steps below to determine the proper amount of oil to use in cooking vessels that do not have maximum fill lines. 1. Place the food product in the strainer basket. 2. Place the food product and strainer basket into the empty vessel. 3. Add water into the vessel until the food product is almos[...]

21 7. Using an insulated mitt, carefully lower the food basket into th e boiling water , then place lid back on the cooking vessel. NOTE: Immersing the food basket will quickly reduce water temperature. 8. Increase cooker flame to desired level by turning regulator control knob as directed. It will take several minutes for water temperature to incr[...]

22 1. Follow instructions to properly assemble and position the cooker . Perfor m gas leak and thermometer test, and oil level determination. 2. After making certain food product is thawed and towel dried, add food product into the empty basket. CAUTION Before lighting cooker , always have all food product prepared and ready for fr ying. This will [...]

23 W ARNING DO NOT cover cooking vessel with a lid during oil heat-up or fr ying. This can cause oil to heat faster , overheat, ignite and cause a fire. 8. When temperature reaches 325˚F - 350˚F , reduce burner flame to lowest level. W earing a protective glove, remove thermometer from pot and attach to side of per forated basket with food produc[...]

24 11. When fr ying is complete, first turn off gas supply at the cylinder valve, then close regulator valves. Do this before removing the basket from hot oil. 12. W earing protective gloves, carefully remove basket from oil. Keep basket above the pot to drain. 13. After hot oil has sufficiently drained, carefully remove food from basket. Allow liq[...]

25 The following is a typical scenario of what happens as vegetable oil, contained in a cooking vessel, reaches its flashpoint temperature and self ignites: • The oil first becomes darker and emits an unpleasant odor . • At about 440˚F , the oil begins emitting a pale vapor smoke. • At about 500˚F , the smoke turns black. • Soon a heavy ,[...]

O N - C O U N T E R - C L O C K W I S E High Pressure W ater TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Sometimes the burner does not light or has a only a meager match flame. Other times, the flame blows out, bur ns yellow , or there is a flame inside the burner tube. These symptoms are common and easy to remedy . The following T rouble Shooting Tips cover most questi[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Burner will not light and bur ner tube is clean Not enough gas flow from propane tank Open cylinder valve all the way CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Low gas level in propane tank, or tank is empty Check gas level in propane tank, re-fill or exchange tank Faulty burner Contact 1-800-864-6194; Model BG10 or BG12 Hissing or gur[...]

GENERAL MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Intense heat from the cooker will bur n away paint from par ts of the frame and windscreen flashing. This is normal and will cause a slight 'odor' for a few minutes during the initial use. The exposed steel will rust. Occasional care must be taken to prolong the life of your cooker . 1. Store cooker in a [...]

2. After cooking, let pans and lids cool gradually . Do not pour cold water into a hot pan. This can cause the bottom of the pan to warp, and it can cause oil/grease to splatter . Always wash the pans thoroughly in hot, soapy detergent after each use to remove all traces of food, salt, or grease particles that will burn causing stains when the pan [...]

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