Bayou Classic 700-701 - Manual (Page 6)

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WARNING
COOKING WITH OIL OR GREASE
• This fryer does not have automatic thermostat controls so must be attended and monitored at
all times during oil heat up and frying.
• Lid must be open during oil heat up and frying. Closing the lid when frying greatly increases the
potential of over-heating the oil to ignition and fire.
• When cooking with oil/grease, a thermometer must be used. Follow instructions in this manual
for proper installation and use of the provided frying thermometer.
• Follow instructions contained in this manual for proper assembly and positioning of the fryer,
gas leak and thermometer test, heat-up and frying operation, cleanup and storage.
• Cooking oil pre-heat up to over-heat times can vary significantly with relatively small adjustments
to regulator; variable wind, ambient temperature, altitude, starting oil temperature, and type of
cooking oil used. When using 4
1/2 gallons of oil in this fryer, oil preheat time to 350˚F can range
from 10 to 15 minutes.
• 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). This is an ATTENDED appliance. DO NOT leave appliance
unattended while heating oil/grease, cooking food or cool down period after use.
• Smoking oil is an indication that the oil is too hot and may ignite. Regardless of thermometer
reading, if the oil/grease starts to smoke, turn OFF fuel supply to the burner and
STOP COOKING IMMEDIATELY. This indicates the thermometer is not working properly.
Discard the thermometer and call 1-800-864-6194 M-F 8am - 5pm CST for assistance.
Replacement thermometer Model #5070.
• Never overfill the cooking vessel with oil/grease or water. Follow instructions in this manual for
establishing proper oil/grease level for cooking. The maximum amount for this fryer is 4
1/2 gallons.
• When frying with oil or grease, all food products MUST be completely thawed and towel dried
to remove excess water. Failure to completely thaw and dry foods may cause oil or grease to
overflow from cooking vessel. If ice is present on the food, it means the thawing process is not
complete and may cause a boil over when placed into HOT oil causing a fire and severe burns.
• Never drop food or accessories into hot oil/grease. Wear protective gloves and S-L-O-W-L-Y lower
food and accessories into cooking oil in order to prevent splashing or overflow. Be careful when
removing food from oil. It is hot and could cause burns.
• In the event of rain, snow, hail, sleet or other form of precipitation while cooking with oil,
close the lid and immediately turn off the burner and gas supply. DO NOT MOVE the fryer.
• When cooking with oil/grease, have a BC or ABC type fire extinguisher readily accessible.
• The fryer remains at scalding temperatures long after cooking has ended. Allow appliance to cool
below 115˚F (45˚C) before cleaning or storing. Cool down period varies with the amount of
oil/grease used, wind and ambient temperature.
• Always keep childern and pets away from the cooking area during and after use, until the
cool-down period is completed.
• This appliance is not to be used to fry whole turkeys!