Pre-Heating (cont.)
Warning: In order to avoid injury or burns, never touch any metal parts on the deep fryer because they may be hot.
•Pre-heating the oil will take up to 15 minutes depending on the temperature selected.
•The temperature indicator light will come on when the temperature is set and the deep fryer is “on” showing that the heating element is in operation. This light goes off when the set temperature is reached. (Fig. 6) The temperature light may go on and off several times during frying. This indicates that the temperature is being thermostatically maintained.
Temperature
Indicator
Light
On/Off
Switch
Fig. 6
Filling the Frying Basket
• Do not fill the frying basket when it is |
Frying Food
•Always use the frying baskets to fry food.
•Always close the lid cover during frying.
•When the oil is pre-heated, ready indicator light will come on it indicating that the desired temperature is reached.
•Slowly lower the frying basket into the hot oil. Lowering the frying basket too quickly can result in the oil overflowing and splashing.
•Replace the lid carefully.
•It is normal for steam to escape through the sides of the lid while frying.
•Avoid standing too close to the deep fryer while it is working.
Warning: When opening the lid cover after frying, lift up the lid slightly, then wait to allow steam to escape before opening the lid completely. Keep face away from unit to avoid burns caused by escaping steam.
At the End of Cooking
Warning: When you have finished frying, always turn the temperature setting dial to lowest position, turn off power switch and
unplug the deep fryer from wall outlet. To avoid injury or burns, do not touch any metal surfaces as they are hot.
• Set the temperature setting dial to the |
lowest position, (turn fully counter |
Frying Tips
•Do not mix different oils or new and old oil together.
•Replace oil regularly. In general, oil will be tainted fast when frying food containing a lot of protein, (such as poultry, meat and fish). When oil is used mainly to fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, it can be used up to 8 to 10 times, but do not use the same oil for more than 6 months.
•Always replace all oil as soon as it starts foaming when heated or when color becomes dark or when it has a rancid smell or taste or becomes syrupy.
•Make sure that the food to be fried is dry.
•Remove loose ice from frozen food before frying. Rinse and pat dry.
•To cook evenly, pieces should be the same size and thickness.
•Thicker pieces will take longer to cook.
Important: When frying frozen food such as French Fries in the large frying basket, you should not exceed
1.25lb. (568 gr.). For best results, limit quantity to 1 Lb. (454 gr.) or less.
Filtering & Changing The Oil
•Make sure the deep fryer is unplugged and the oil has cooled before cleaning or storing the deep fryer.
•The oil does not need to be changed after each use. In general, the oil will be tainted rather quickly when frying food containing a lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish). When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, it can be used 8 to 10 times. However, do not use the same oil for longer than 6 months.
•To filter the oil first make sure the oil has cooled and then empty the oil from the oil container into another container or bottle. Fig. 7
Wash and dry the oil container and basket. Refill the oil container with the oil, pouring the oil through a wire strainer or paper filter. Fig. 8
immersed in oil. |
• Place the food in the frying basket. Do |
not overfill it and never exceed the |
maximum quantities. For optimum |
results and shorter frying time, basket |
should be only 1/2 full. |
• The large basket has approximately |
1.5 lb. food capacity. It will hold 3-4 |
average size pieces of chicken. The |
clockwise.). |
• Turn On/Off switch to the "OFF" position. |
• Unplug the main cord from the wall |
socket. |
• Lift up the lid cover slowly and wait to |
allow steam to escape before opening |
the lid cover completely. |
• Lift up the frying baskets by the handle. |
Temperature Settings
The following cooking times reflect only the approximate time needed to fry one basket 1/2 full. The exact time may be different depending on actual quantity, personal cooking preferences, size and thickness of pieces, etc...
In general, use lower settings for delicate foods (vegetables, fish) and higher settings for frozen foods, French Fries and Chicken.
small baskets should be filled ONLY till |
the MAX line on the fryer basket. |
• Do not fill the baskets higher than the |
MAX line on the baskets with frozen |
food. |
Warning: When frying foods, always remove the frying baskets from the deep fryer before filling with food because oil will spatter and cause burns. Be especially cautious when frying frozen foods. Caution: When frying frozen foods such as French Fries, you should not exceed
1.25Lb. (564 gr.) in the large basket. For best crispy results limit quantity to 1 Lb. (454 gr.). Clean off any ice from frozen food prior to frying. Failure to do so may cause fryer to overflow when food is placed in oil.
Place it (them) on the oil container and |
allow the food to drain for a minute. |
• Once the oil has drained from the |
frying basket, the basket may be lifted |
off and the food served. |
Warning: Always let the deep fryer cool completely (approximately 2 hours) before cleaning or storing. Never carry or move the deep fryer with hot oil inside.
Food
French Fries
Fish Fillets
Chicken Fingers
Chicken Pieces
Fried Zucchini
Fried Mushrooms
Onion Rings
Donuts
Apple Beignets
Shrimp
Cooking Time | Temperature |
| |
6-9 minutes | 375°F |
3-5 minutes | 320°F |
6-8 minutes | 350°F |
13-20 minutes | 350°F |
3 minutes | 320°F |
3 minutes | 320°F |
3 minutes | 320°F |
3-5 minutes | 350°F |
4 minutes | 350°F |
4-6 minutes | 320°F |
