2. Filling the Stainless Steel Container With Oil
Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to specified level. Always make sure control panel (# 23) is securely in place in the body (#1) and the heating element (# 6) is inside the oil in the container before plugging in.
•Use blended vegetable oil or pure corn oil. Do not use olive oil, canola oil, margarine, lard or drippings.
•The oil level must always be maintained between the minimum 3.75 liter and the maximum 4.5 liter levels marked inside the oil container (#3). Check the oil level before each use. For best results, keep the oil close to the maximum level 4.5 liter. Fig. 2
•Never mix different oils and fats together. Do not mix old and new oil.
Fig. 2
Using Solid Fat
Warning: Do not put solid shortening in the oil reservoir (#3) or the frying basket (#14).
•If using solid vegetable shortening, melt it first in a separate pan and then very carefully pour the melted fat into the oil reservoir (#3).
•Previously used solid vegetable shortening which has curdled and hardened in the oil reservoir (#3) should be removed from the oil reservoir and melted in a separate pan before reusing.
Warning: If you try to melt the solidified fat in the oil reservoir (#3), there is a risk of warm melted fat suddenly sputtering from below through the still solid top layer of fat. Therefore use only the following procedure:
•Make sure the fat is at room temperature. If the fat is very cold, there is a greater risk of splashing.
•Using a fork, carefully make some holes in the fat. Make sure the lid is securely closed while fat is melting. Set temperature dial (#8) to 320° F (160 °C).
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