Oster CKSTDFZM70 user manual Food Temp Time Setting, Problem Cause Solution

Replacing and Cleaning Filters

NOTE: Replace every 3 months or after 12 uses.

•Open the Filter Cover, and remove filters.

•Foam white Grease Filter may be washed in hot soapy water. Allow to air dry.

•Charcoal Filters are not meant to be washed and it is recommended to replace every 3 months or after 12 uses.

•Clean the inside of the cover with a damp soapy sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

•Place clean White Grease Filter on Lid, followed by Black Charcoal Odor Filter, then replace Filter Cover.

NOTE: For replacement Charcoal Odor or Grease Filter, order through our website at www.oster.com or by calling 1-800-334-0759.

Replacing the Timer Battery

This deep fryer is equipped with a Digital Timer that works on its own battery source. From time to time it might be necessary to change the battery in the timer.

1.Insert a small screwdriver into the slot next to the timer display and “pop” out the whole timer.

2.Remove battery and replace with battery type #LR44.

3.Line up the timer with the hole and push the timer back into the housing until it snaps into place.

Frying Time and Temperature

The frying times in this chart are a guide and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of food and to suit your own taste.

Preheat time is 7-10 minutes for fryer to reach desired temperature. (Ready light will cycle On/Off during frying as temperature fluctuates due to food load.)

Food	Temp.	Time
	Setting	(minutes)
Chicken Strips	375°F	5-8
Chicken Pieces, Bone-In	360°F	15-20
Fish, Battered	340°F	8-10
French Fries, Frozen	375°F	3-5
Fritters	375°F	2-4
Onion Rings	375°F	3-5
Shrimp, Breaded	375°F	2-4

NOTE: Prepackaged frozen cooked chicken may cook faster than above time.

Reset the Overheat Protection Button

Resetting the Overheat Protection Reset Button may be necessary if unit will not turn on at start up (power indicator light illuminated and temperature dial set to selected temperature) or if unit appears to have stopped working during use.

1. Unplug the unit from the wall electric outlet. 2. Allow the unit to cool down.

3. Check the oil level in your unit. If it is below the minimum level, oil should be added before resetting the

unit and resuming cooking cycle.

4. Remove the control box with heater.

5.Using a narrow slotted screwdriver or pen, gently press the recessed reset button on the back of the control box, located on the lower right hand side as indicated by the arrow (see figure 3).

6.Replace the control box with heater onto the main body

and plug unit in for continued use.Figure 3

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem	Cause	Solution
Fryer not operating	Control Panel Assembly not	Reinstall Control Panel
	seated properly.	Assembly.
	Power Strip not in correctly	Reinstall Power Strip
	Not turned ON	Turn to ON
	Not plugged in	Insert plug into outlet
	Outlet not energized	Check fuses or circuit breaker
Oil spills over	Oil reservoir over filled	Remove excess oil (when cool)
	Too much water in food	Dry food with towel
Food greasy or not	Food batches too large	Use less food in basket
crisp	Oil temperatures too low	Increase oil temperature
	Using wrong type of oil	Use good vegetable oil
		(See Hints for Best Results)
Unpleasant smell	Oil not fresh	Replace oil

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