Just bought a 2001 bayliner 2855. Anyone know how to operate the acohol electric stove?

Question

Can it run solely on electricity? If so how do I turn it on? How does the alcohol operation work? Does anyone have a manual or link to an online manual.

Answer 1

The Electric stove has a breaker on the main 120V. switch panel, once that is turned on the black k**b on the stove will turn it on and adjust the temp.  The black top surface is the cooking surface and the alcohol unit is under it.  I hope this helps.  I'll check for a manual, but Perco has one for alcohol stoves, but I'd not use it until someone shows you how.  After filling the tank with "stove" alcohol and pressurizing the tank by using the pump.  You have to put a little alcohol in the bowl of the burner, open the burner k**b for just a second, then turn it off, use a BB-Q grill lighter to light it, wait until in burns almost completely out then crack open the k**b of a second. to see if it will "gas", The burning alcohol heats a dome inside the burner, when it's hot enough the liquid alcohol will vaporize into gas, and burn as it escapes the holes in the top of the burner. Looks like a gas stove. When you first "pre-heat it the burner, the flames flare up and scares you to death, so get someone to show you, or don't use it.  PS. Water in a pan will put the alcohol fire out, but not grease that's from what you are cooking. You need a dry fire extinguisher  handy!  Good luck!............... Edited 0954hr. The reason for using alcohol stoves on boats is the explosive danger from other types of stove and fires.  Do not use non marine stoves or grills!  I've personally seen a boat explode because a propane grill had leaked gas inside the cabin.  I've also repaired damage caused by charcoal grills, hibachi, propane (backyard) grills, camp stoves ,  and electric skillets.  There are propane grills made to mount on the sternrails and hang over the back of the boat.  Yes, alcohol takes some getting comfortable with but it's safe.............I googled "alcohol stove owners manual"  and  found a free manual for your stove, and a site where you can get a Bayliner owners manual for $16 with info on your stove.  Good Luck!

Answer 2

hmmmm

Answer 3

Yes, if you have electricity

Did you check the breaker panel first?

You never mentioned the brand of stove?  Try visiting their website...

Be real careful with the alcohol....

Have someone show you how this all works before sumthin' happens!

I hope you are not slipped near me!!!