Using the Countdown Timer

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Once you have selected the appropriate temperature as indicated on page 14, you can use the automatic timer to turn the Fryer off and sound a notification when the cooking time is completed.

You cannot adjust the temperature while you are in timer countdown mode. Once the COOKING indicator is blinking the Time / Temp button is disabled.

1The countdown timer will not start until the oil is preheated. The display must be blinking READY before starting the timer.

2Press the Temp/Time button twice and the time will blink. You cannot change the time unless it is blinking.

3While blinking, press +/– to adjust the timer, then press the on/off to begin the timer.

4The panel will display a blinking COOKING indicator and will remain in Timer mode while the countdown timer is working.

5You can adjust the countdown timer while cooking by pressing the +/– button.

6Lower the food into the oil and place lid on top. At the end of the cooking cycle you will hear five beeps and the Deep Fryer’s thermostat will turn off and display the previously selected temper- ature. The Heating, Ready, and Cooking indicators will not appear in the display indicating that the unit has turned itself off.

Note: You must be in timer mode to use the timer function.

Operating the Control Panel

in Program Mode

Using the Program Function

Your Deep Fryer comes equipped with four pre-programmed settings for French Fries, Chicken, Fish, & Shrimp. These settings are based upon frying no more than the recommended volume of food, i.e. 3.0 lbs, and not to exceed the MAX line on the frying basket.

1Press the PROGRAM button to switch among the pre-set functions

2The LCD will display the preset temperature value according to the chosen figure.

3You can adjust the time and temperature settings according to your own personal preferences (see pages 14 and 15).

4Press ON/OFF to start preheating the oil. The HEATING indicator will blink on the control panel display and the yellow heating light will illiminate during the preheating cycle.

5 Your oil is preheated when the READY indicator displays and 5 beeps sound.

6Lower your basket with food into the Fryer and press the on/off button to start the Timer. The display will change to a countdown timer and the control panel display will show a blinking COOKING. The yellow heating light will cycle on and off during cooking to maintain the set temperature.

7At the end of the cooking cycle you will hear five beeps and the Deep Fryer’s thermostat will turn off and display the previously selected temperature.

8Place the basket into the basket clip which will allow the excess oil to drain from the food for a minute or two. Do not leave the cooked food in the basket in the draining position for more than five minutes or it may lose its crispness and become soft.

You can adjust the Time in PROGRAM mode during the cooking process to suit your personal preference. While the COOKING indicator is blinking and the Time is displayed, press +/– to adjust the time up or down. You cannot change the Temperature once the COOKING indicator is blinking.

You can stop the frying process at any time by pressing on/off to cancel the program and manually set the Time/Temp as outlined on Pages 1 4 and 15.

Note: Every time you switch on the Deep Fryer, the Programs will revert back to the default setting. The following are the default settings for the Programs:

French Fries (crinkle cut)	375° F	7 minutes
Fish (batter dipped)	350° F	10 minutes
Boneless Chicken Breast (breaded)	350° F	12 minutes
Shrimp (batter dipped)	350° F	4 minutes
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