Oster CKSTDFZM70 user manual Hints for Best Results, Care and Cleaning

Hints for Best Results

•Fill the unit with oil between the maximum and minimum capacity lines only.

•Do not over fill the basket. To achieve quality results deep frying food needs to be surrounded by oil. Too much food causes the oil temperature to drop, resulting in “soggy” food. Food should be no higher than the top of the basket.

•Be sure that all ice crystals are removed from the food and food is completely dry.

Excessive water and ice can cause the oil to splatter and/or overflow.

•Coated foods (bread crumbs, batters, etc.) are best for deep frying. The coating acts as a protective layer keeping food moist on the inside and crisp on the outside.

•For best results, defrost frozen foods for 20 minutes prior to frying.

•Fry foods at the correct temperature for best results. This will prevent burning and give you even colored, crispy food.

•Prepackaged frozen cooked chicken may cook faster than uncooked food.

•For even cooking, shake basket half way through cooking time.

•Do not use seasoned or flavored oil such as walnut, olive oil, lard or drippings because they have a low smoke point. Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil or grape seed oil (canola oil) because these oils have a high smoke point. Peanut oil is not recommended because it impacts the flavor greatly.

•Oils should never be mixed when deep frying.

•High heat, water and burnt food particles break down the oil’s smoke point.

•Replace oil if you notice:

-Excessive smoking at normal temperatures

-Strong oil discoloration

-A rancid smell

-Excessive foaming around the frying food

•Oil darkens with use because the oil and food molecules burn when subjected to high/prolonged heat. The more you use an oil, the more slowly it will pour.

Its viscosity changes because of changes to the oil’s molecular structure. When smoke appears on the oils’ surface before the temperature reaches 375°F, your oil will no longer deep-fry effectively.

•When frying foods with strong flavor and/or aroma like fish or chicken, use the oil only once.

•Filtering the oil with a cooking oil filter or fine-mesh strainer can keep it fresher.

Although storing oil in a refrigerator may extend the life of the oil, this should never be done. This process of chilling oil then bringing the oil to room temperature causes excessive splattering during the heat up process.

•Store the covered oil in a cool dark place, for up to three months. Check the oil before using for color, smell, or excessive foaming. Discard the oil if it shows any of these qualities.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING: Always turn control to OFF then disconnect plug from wall outlet BEFORE disconnecting Sure Release Powercord.

CAUTION:

•Do not immerse cord sets in water or any liquids

•Do not attempt to defeat the detachable magnetic Sure Release Cord system by trying to permanently attach cord set to product.

•Do not stick pins or other sharp objects in holes on magnetic cord set.

•Do not use any type of steel wool to clean magnetic contacts.

NOTE: Make sure fryer has cooled before cleaning.

•Turn unit OFF.

•Unplug from outlet and allow unit to cool completely.

•Remove Sure Release magnetic cord from the fryer socket.

•Remove the Lid.

•Open the Filter Cover and remove the Filters.

•Remove Frying Basket.

•Lift Control Panel Assembly up from the front of the fryer.

•Carefully lift Oil Reservoir straight up out of the Housing by holding the rim

of the bowl. The built-in oil pour spout allows you to better drain the oil into your storage container. Store oil in an airtight container. See Hints for Best Results.

Oil Reservoir is also Dishwasher Safe.

WARNING: Do not remove Oil Reservoir until the unit has cooled completely and is unplugged.

•Remove Condensation Trap from the back of the fryer.

NOTE: This trap will collect any water that has been condensed on the inside of the

Lid when the Lid is opened after frying. Remember to empty and clean the

Condensation Trap after each use.

•The Frying Basket, Lid, Oil Reservoir and Condensation Trap are dishwasher safe.

Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning.

•The Control Panel Assembly and Power Strip should never be immersed in water or other liquids. Gently clean the outer surface of the Control Panel Assembly with a damp cloth containing mild soap solution or plain water, and dry thoroughly.

•Ensure that both the Lid and Oil Reservoir are completely dry after washing and before use.

•Insert Oil Reservoir back into Housing.

•Insert Control Panel into front of the unit. The Control Panel assembly must be attached properly to the front of the housing or the fryer will not operate. (see figure 1)

•Place Frying Basket into bowl.

•Put Filters back into Lid and put Cover on.

•Replace and close Lid.

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