Instructions / Assembly

18
2-inches
1-inch
Oil Line
Thermometer clipped
to Basket
1. Make sure clip on thermometer is about 2" below the dial.
2. For frying, attach the thermometer clip on the inside of the basket
with the stem immersed in oil at least 1-inch.
3. DO NOT insert thermometer stem into food. This can cause
incorrect thermometer reading.
4. During frying, the thermometer dial indicator will continue to rise.
Remain with the cooker and check the thermometer every 3 minutes
to ensure the dial indicator does not stop before reaching optimum
fryng temperature range from 325˚F to 350˚F (162˚C - 175˚C).
5. This cooker can heat 3 quarts of cooking oil/grease to
350˚F (175˚C) in 3 to 5 minutes.
6. DO NOT allow cooking oil/grease to exceed 400˚F (200˚C). Cooking oil/grease will ignite and catch fire at
550˚F to 700˚F (287˚C to 371˚C).
7. 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 your thermometer.
A new Fry Thermometer can be purchased at most grocery stores; or contact www.thebayou.com.
Model #5020 (5" Stem) or #5025 (12" Stem).
PLACEMENT OF YOUR THERMOMETER
THERMOMETER TEST INSTRUCTIONS
2-STEP METHOD for Thermometer Testing
1. TEMPERATURE ACCURACY:
While wearing protective gloves, hold the thermometer by the dial and insert stem into boiling water. The needle should
quickly move around the dial and register approximately 212˚F (100˚C) (plus or minus 5˚F). This indicates whether or
not temperature reading is accurate. NOTE: Due to water evaporation, the maximum reading possible on a thermometer
in hot water is 212˚F (100˚C).
2. TEMPERATURE RANGE:
Hold thermometer by the dial and place end of the stem above a lit match or lighter. The needle should quickly move
around the dial and register a temperature reading far above 350˚F. If the needle stops at a low temperature reading
such as 225˚F; then the thermometer is damaged and cannot be used.
DO NOT attempt frying if your thermometer is not working!
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 your thermometer is
working properly before frying. DO NOT use a boiling thermometer or meat thermometer for frying.
Cooking Vessel & Thermometer Sold Separately
THERMOMETER NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS COOKER
For use with cooking vessels that have and do not have Maximum Fill Line
Do not use a cooking vessel with strainer baskets, larger than 100-quart for boiling or 36-quart for fyring on this cooker.
Do not use a cooking vessel smaller that 12" diameter on this cooker.
HOW TO DETERMINE PROPER AMOUNT OF LIQUID FOR COOKING
WARNING
If too much water or oil is inside the cooking vessel, it is possible for spillovers to occur when adding a basket
filled with food product, or during a rolling boil. Spillover of hot liquids can cause severe burns and property
damage. Carefully read and follow these instructions.