OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Frying Tips
Filtering & Changing The Oil
Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.
•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. 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 frying basket, you should not exceed 1.25 lb. (568 gr.). For best results, limit quantity to 1 Lb. (454 gr.) or less.
Temperature Settings
•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. Remove the glass oil container carefully and then empty the oil from the glass oil container into another container or bottle. Fig. 6
•Wash and dry the glass oil container and basket. Refill the oil container with the oil, pouring the oil through a wire strainer or paper filter. Fig. 7
Fig. 6 |
| Fig. 7 |
Using for the First Time
Warning: Never plug in the control panel when it is not installed in the
fryer body with heating element in the oil container. Do not immerse the control panel, cord or plug in water.
Warning: This unit should not be used to boil water.
Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly
Warning: Always let the fryer cool completely for 2 hours before taking it apart for cleaning. Never carry or move the Glass Deep Fryer with hot oil inside. Before cleaning, always make sure the magnetic power plug is not in the wall socket.
• | All components with the exception of the |
| electrical parts, can be washed in warm |
| soapy water. Dry thoroughly before use. |
• | Use basket handles to remove the |
| frying basket. Always make sure the |
| basket handle is securely attached to |
| the basket. To attach the handle to the |
| frying basket, insert the metal part of |
| the handle inside the metal bracket on |
| the frying basket. Lift the handle up over |
| the basket to secure in place. |
Warning: Never immerse the control panel in water or any other liquids.
Warning: All components must be completely dried before filling with oil or using. Special care must be
taken to ensure the filter in the lid is completely dry, otherwise the filter will not function properly and may lead to steam being trapped within the fryer during use.
Warning: Never exceed "MAX" line when filling the basket with food.
Filling the Glass Container With Oil
Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to
specified level. Always place the control panel into the glass oil container before filling because the “MIN” and “MAX” levels are shown on the element support plate. (See fig. 2) Always make sure control panel is securely in place in the body and the heating element is inside the oil in the container before plugging in.
• | Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn oil |
| or canola (rapeseed) oil. Do not use |
| olive oil, margarine, lard or drippings. |
• | The oil level must always be maintained |
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.
Food | Cooking Time | Temperature |
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French Fries | 375°F | |
Fish Fillets | 320°F | |
Chicken Fingers | 350°F | |
Chicken Pieces | 350°F |
(Fig. 1) |
• Lift the control panel with heating |
element out of its slots by pushing it up |
from the bottom with one hand while |
holding the body of the deep fryer with |
your other hand. |
• Remove the oil container. |
• Clean the oil container and the frying |
basket with hot water, dishwashing |
liquid or other |
and |
between the minimum marked inside the |
oil container. Maximum oil capacity is |
12.5 cups (3 liters). Check the oil level on |
the control panel before each use. For |
best results, keep the oil close to the |
maximum level (12.5 cups/3 liters). Fig. 2 |
• Never mix different oils and fats together. |
Do not mix old and new oil. |
Fried Zucchini | 3 minutes | 320°F |
Fried Mushrooms | 3 minutes | 320°F |
Onion Rings | 320°F | |
Donuts | 350°F | |
Apple Beignets | 4 minutes | 350°F |
Shrimp | 320°F |
6
MAX
MIN
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
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