HOW TO CLEAN UNIT
WARNING 
•Do not place control panel under running water. Immersing control panel and cord in water can cause electrocution.
•Disconnect electric cord from outlet, before cleaning, servicing, and/or removing heating element. Electrical shock can result in personal injury or death.
•Do not pour used oil in sink. Drain it back into oil containers.
•Masterbuilt recommends cleaning unit prior to and after each use.
•Turn appliance off, unplug and let cool for 2 hours before cleaning and storing.
•Clean lid, inner pot, and basket with a damp cloth or sponge using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Only these parts may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
•Clean outer shell, cord, control panel and element with a damp cloth or sponge using a mild detergent. Dry thoroughly. NEVER put these parts in a dishwasher or submerge in water.
HOW TO REPLACE FILTER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FIRST TIME USE:
•Remove all printed documents and any other packaging materials.
•Pull out all removable parts and wash gently with hot water. Do not immerse the power cord, control panel or heating element into any liquid.
•Dry all parts thoroughly before assembling.
PREHEAT
•Always fill to the MIN or MAX fill line. Do not fill over the MAX marking or lower than the MIN marking.
•Peanut oil is recommended because of the great taste and higher smoke point but any common cooking oil may be used. Do not mix different types of oil for frying.
•Replace the oil after each
•When you fry several different kinds of food, always fry the food that uses the lowest temperature
setting first.
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3. Plug the breakaway cord into the outlet. The Power indicator light | TEMP F | HEAT | TIMER |
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4.Set the desired temperature and set the timer to five minutes.* The Heat indicator light will turn on.
5.While the oil is preheating, take time to prepare the food that is going to be cooked.
6.When the oil has reached the set temperature, the Heat indicator light will turn off.
7.Reset the timer to the desired frying time.
Note: The Heat indicator light will periodically go on and off to maintain the set temperature. *Depending on the set temperature and the amount of oil, the
Your filters should be changed every 6 months.
1.Unclip and remove the filter cover.
2.Take out both black filter pieces and discard.
3.Replace with new filters.
4.Replace filter cover to lid.
FILTER COVER
FILTERS
COOKING
•Do not touch the control panel during the frying process. Hot steam may be released and could cause injury.
•If you are frying more than one load, ensure the oil
•Do not move unit while in use. Wait until deep fryer has completely cooled to move.
1.Fill basket with food. Do not overfill the basket. When placing food into the basket, make sure it is as dry as possible. Remove any ice crystals or water from food to reduce hot oil splatter.
2. Lower basket of food into hot oil.
3. Cover with lid.
4. Timer will sound when desired cooking time has been reached. The unit will shut off when timer reaches the 0 position. Turn the Temperature control knob to 0 position and unplug the unit.
5. Carefully remove the lid. Removing the lid will release hot steam. Take extreme care when handling. Keep face and hands clear of steam release.
6. Lift the basket up slowly out of the hot oil and use the drain clip on the back of the basket to drain excess oil.
7.Use handle to remove basket from unit and transfer food to plate lined with paper towels to absorb remaining oil.
CAUTION 
•Place unit on level and stable surface to prevent tipping.
•Hot when in use.
• Never melt fat or lard in this unit. | 6 |
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