CARE AND CLEANING
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
Important: Always unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely before discarding the oil and cleaning.
STORING OIL
Note: You do not have to change the oil after each use. Oil can be reused until it gets dark or there is visible debris (such as batter or bits of food) in it.
1.Unplug unit from wall outlet.
2.Remove magnetic end of power cord from the unit socket.
3.Be sure the oil is completely cool before removing the cooking pot.
4.Store the cooled oil in its original container.
CLEANING
Cooking Pot and Frying Basket
1.Wash frying basket in the dishwasher, or wash by hand with a nonabrasive liquid cleanser using a nylon pad to remove any remaining oil.
2.Wash cooking pot by hand with a nonabrasive liquid cleanser using a sponge or nylon pad to remove remaining oil.
•Do not use any abrasive cleaners, coarse cleansers, or metal pads as they may damage the nonstick coated surface.
•Be careful not to bang the pot as any dents can affect future performance.
Note: To remove tough stains or
3. After washing, dry the cooking pot, frying basket and handle thoroughly.
Note: Over time and repeated use, there may be some fat buildup in the pot and on the basket. This is normal.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
Important: Do not immerse appliance in water or any other liquid.
Wipe exterior surfaces clean with a damp sponge or cloth and liquid detergent.
HEATING ELEMENT
Important: Do not immerse heating element assembly in water or any other liquid. In addition, take care not to damage thin wires on heating element; if these become damaged or broken, unit must be replaced.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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| The fryer is not heating. | • It is not plugged in. | • Check to be sure appliance | |
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| • The overheat protection | is plugged in to a working | |
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| has been activated. | outlet; check that the | |
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| magnetic plug is correctly | |
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| placed into the back of the | |
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| fryer. | |
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| • Check the directions for the | |
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| reset function of the fryer. |
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| The oil in the fryer | • There may be too much | • Check that the oil does not | |
| overflows. | oil in the fryer. | exceed the MAX line in the | |
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| fryer. | |
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| • The food being fried is | • Remove any ice from frozen | |
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| too wet. | foods and dry thoroughly. | |
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| • There may be too much | • Remove some of the food | |
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| food in the basket. | from the basket; do not | |
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| overfill the basket. | |
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| • Make sure to use only one | |
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| type of oil to fill the fryer. |
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| The food remains soft and | • The food is not dry | • Make sure food is dry and | |
| does not have a golden | enough or is cut too thick. | cut into thinner pieces, if | |
| color. |
| necessary. | |
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| • There is too much food | • Do not overfill the basket. | |
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| in the basket. | Cook in 2 batches instead | |
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| of 1. | |
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| • The frying temperature | • Make sure the set | |
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| is not hot enough. | temperature is correct. | |
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| • Raise the frying temperature | |
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| about 15 degrees. |
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| Freshly made French fries | Potatoes were not | Frying French fries in 2 | |
| stick together. | soaked before frying. | steps results in crisp fries that | |
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| are separated. |
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| Oil has an unpleasant | Oil is old or has been used | • Empty cooking pot; wash it | |
| aroma. | too many times. | thoroughly. | |
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| • Add good quality vegetable | |
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| oil. Do not mix oils in fryer. | |
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| • Filter oil after each use and | |
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| store it in a cool dark place. | |
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