Bayou Classic 700-701 - Manual (Page 26)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Burner will not light
and burner tube is clean
Not enough gas flow from
propane tank Open cylinder valve all the way,
then S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator
valve to light burner
CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty Check gas level in propane tank,
re-fill or exchange tank
Burner lights but the flame
remains very small Rapid gas flow from propane
tank activates EXCESS FLOW
safety device Repeat lighting instructions and
be certain to S-L-O-W-L-Y open
cylinder valve one full turn, then
S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator valve
to light burner
Burner will not light Blockage in burner tube from
spider webs, insects, dirt
dobbers and debris Disconnect hose from burner.
Clean and check burner tube for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Hissing or gurgling sounds
coming through regulator hose
assembly from tank to burner Water in burner tube Check burner tube for moisture,
make sure burner is dry
Damaged hose Perform soapy water test to check
for cracks in hose.
See pages 14-15; Model M5HPR1
Gas leak Perform soapy water test to check
all connections - See pages 14-15
Flame has gone out Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty Check gas level in propane tank
Too much wind Check wind direction and set
Fryer away from windy areas
Do not use this appliance if gas
leaks cannot be stopped and
corrected.