Using Your Deep Fryer
CAUTION: Never turn on the fryer when the oil pan is empty. Always ensure the fryer is out of the reach of children. Always use fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface.
1.Place oil container inside base of unit.
2.Slide control panel with heating elements downward until it connects with the power junction module on the outside of the fryer.
3.Make sure fryer on/off switch is in “off “ position.
4.Attach the detachable power cord. When attaching cord - you will feel a magnetic pull on the cord when attaching cord correctly. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
5.Pour cooking oil into oil container. Do not exceed max level for cooking oil. (See instructions on filling the oil container on page 4.)
6.Turn On / Off switch to “On” position. The power “On” light will come on.
7.Set the temperature control to the desired temperature and close the cover for the oil to pre-heat.
8.When cooking oil reaches desired setting, the temperature ready light
will turn on.
Note: The temperature ready light will cycle off and on during the frying cycle as the unit maintains the selected temperature.
Filling the Frying Basket
When frying frozen foods such as French Fries, remove the frying basket from the deep fryer before filling with frozen food because oil will spatter and may cause burns. You should not fill the frying basket more than halfway. 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.
•Do not fill the frying basket when it is immersed in oil.
•For optimum results and shorter frying time, basket should be only 1/2 full.
•The basket has approximately 1.5 lb. food capacity. It will hold 4-5 average size pieces of chicken.
Frying Food
•Always use the frying basket to fry food.
•Always close the lid cover during frying.
•When the oil is pre-heated, the ready indicator light will come on, 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.
1.When the oil in the deep fryer has reached the set temperature, open the cover, place the frying basket onto the oil draining hook, put food into the frying basket and carefully lower the frying basket into the hot oil. Close the cover. If you wish, you can set the
60-minute timer to the desired cooking time. To set the 60-minute timer, turn the knob clockwise to the desired time.
2.Cook food according to the suggested recommended cooking chart or until desired doneness. It is normal for steam to escape through the sides of the cover while frying.
3.If you have pre-set a time for the deep fryer, you will hear a ring when
the cooking time has elapsed. NOTE: If you are using the 60-minute timer when you are frying food, please note that the heating element will NOT turn off when the timer is up.
4.When cooking is complete, open the cover carefully to avoid burns caused by escaping steam. Lift the frying basket and hook it onto the oil draining hook to allow the food to drain.
5.Remove the food from the frying basket by:
Lifting the frying basket by its handle and CAREFULLY pouring food onto a plate covered with paper towels or into desired serving utensil.
Using tongs to grasp the food from the frying basket and placing into serving utensil.
6.Repeat procedure for remaining food to be cooked.
NOTE: Always replace or remove the Frying basket carefully when cooking. Oil is very hot and can cause severe injury.
Using the Auto-Lift Frying Basket
Your deep fryer is equipped with an auto- lift frying basket.
To raise the auto-lift frying basket:
•Depress the handle lock button to unlock the basket handle, lift the basket up and remove from deep fryer before placing food to be fried into the fryer basket.
•Depress the handle lock button that is on the handle of the frying basket to unlock the handle and the frying basket will lower into the oil.
•Once the food has finished frying, lift up the lid cover slowly and wait to allow the steam to escape before opening the lid cover completely.
•Depress the handle lock button once more to unlock the handle and then lift the frying basket out of the oil.
•Let the fried food drain for a few seconds and then remove the basket from the deep fryer.
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, when color becomes dark, 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.
•To cook evenly, pieces should be the same size and thickness.
•Thicker pieces will take longer to cook.
Cleaning Instructions Warning: Always press the “On/Off” switch to the “Off” position to stop the heating element from heating and remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning. Allow the Deep Fryer and the oil to to cool completely (approximately 2 hours) before cleaning. Never immerse the Control Panel, cord, plug or main enclosure in water or any other liquid.
•Follow the cleaning instructions on page 3. (Before Using for the First Time)
•Never immerse the control panel, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
•Do not place the control panel, cord or plug in the dishwasher.
•Clean the control panel only with a damp cloth.
•The oil container, frying basket, and cover can be washed in the dishwasher. To remove the cover, open it and pull straight up. To replace the cover onto the unit after cleaning, insert the spring tang into the spring tang slot in the back of the main unit.
•Wipe the body of the deep fryer and the control panel with a damp cloth. Do not put the body of the deep fryer and the control panel in the dishwasher.
