Turn fryer to desired temperature position.

Turn Timer knob to “ON” position. Power Light will turn on.

Ready light will turn on when oil is pre-heated. Press the Open Lid button and place

Frying Basket onto basket hook inside Oil Reservoir behind Control Panel.

Place food inside Frying Basket (Do not over stack food). Place Lid back onto the unit and close. Lower Frying Basket into Oil Reservoir. CAUTION: Always replace and close Lid before immersing food in oil. Do not immerse or drain food with Lid removed or open.

Turn timer knob to desired time.

After time is up a bell with sound. Lift Frying Basket and hang basket onto basket hook in Oil Reservoir. To remove excess grease and retain crispness, let food drain in Frying Basket at least 10-20 seconds. Open Lid, then lift Frying Basket by handle and pour contents onto plate covered with paper towels before serving.

When finished cooking, make sure fryer is in OFF position.

WARNING: DO NOT USE SURE RELEASE POWER CORD SYSTEM TO DISCONNECT THE FRYER. ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM WALL OUTLET FIRST TO DISCONNECT FRYER.

Use only Model #PL1215 magnetic cord set with this product. The use of any other magnetic cord set may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

CAUTION: The Sure Release Power Cord is only for accidental disconnection and is not to be removed during normal operation. If the cord becomes disconnected, the user should immediately unplug the cord set from the wall outlet, then reconnect the magnetic cord to the deep fryer.

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WARNING: Always turn control to OFF then disconnect plug from wall outlet BEFORE disconnecting BREAK AWAY CORD.

CAUTION:

Do not immerse cord sets in water or any liquids

Do not attempt to defeat the detachable magnetic Sure Release Cord system by trying to permanently attach cord set to product.

Do not stick pins or other sharp objects in holes on magnetic cord set.

Do not use any type of steel wool to clean magnetic contacts.

NOTE: Make sure fryer has cooled before cleaning.

Turn unit OFF.

Unplug from outlet and allow unit to cool completely.

Remove Sure Release magnetic cord from the fryer socket.

Remove the Lid. (See TO REMOVE AND REPLACE LID for detailed instructions)

Open the Filter Cover and remove the Filters.

Remove Frying Basket. Wash the Frying Basket in the dishwasher with hot soapy water. Rinse and towel dry carefully.

Lift Control Panel Assembly up from the front of the fryer.

Carefully lift Oil Reservoir straight up out of the exterior housing by holding the rim of the bowl. Store in an airtight container. See Tips for Oil Use and Storage.

Oil Reservoir is also dishwasher safe.

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WARNING: Do not remove Oil Reservoir until the unit has cooled and is unplugged.

Remove power strip from the interior of the back of the fryer.

NOTE: Control Panel must be removed before the Power Strip can be removed.

A removable Condensation Trap is located on the top rear of the fryer housing.

NOTE: This trap will collect any water that has been condensed on the inside of the Lid when the Lid is opened after frying. Remember to empty and clean the Condensation Trap after each use. To clean simply rinse with warm water and dry.

The Basket, Lid, Oil Reservoir, Housing and Condensation Trap are dishwasher safe.

Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning.

The Control Panel and Power Strip should never be immersed in water or other liquids. Gently clean the outer surface of the Control Panel with a damp cloth containing mild soap solution or plain water.

Ensure that both the Lid and Oil Reservoir are completely dry after washing and before use.

Insert the Power Strip back into fryer Housing.

Insert Oil Reservoir back into housing.

Insert Control Panel into front of the unit.

Place Basket into Oil Reservoir.

Put Filters back into Lid and put Cover on.

Close lid.

To Remove and Replace Lid

To remove Lid, press Open Lid Button and lift Lid to a vertical position. Remove

Lid by pulling firmly upwards. Reverse the sequence to secure Lid from the vertical position to secure back in place. When replacing the Lid, the spring on the Lid must be inserted down in front of the metal clip that is located on the fryer housing.

NOTE: Always remove Lid before emptying the Oil Reservoir or cleaning.

CAUTION: Ensure that Lid is in place prior to operation of unit.

Replacing and Cleaning Filters

Open the Filter Cover, and remove filters.

Foam white Grease Filter may be washed in hot soapy water. Allow to air dry.

Clean the inside of the cover with a damp soapy sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Place clean White Grease Filter on Lid, followed by Black Charcoal Odor Filter, then replace Filter Cover.

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