Sunbeam 3240, 3241 manual Frying Basket

! Wipe the inside of the viewing window with a little oil to prevent condensation.

!Place food into the basket. Do not overfill the basket.

!Place food as dry as possible into the basket.

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Do not add water or wet foods to cooking oils. Water will cause oil to splatter. Be sure to pat dry all foods before frying.

Place uniform sized pieces of food into the basket to ensure even cooking. Place the basket back into the pot.

Press the lid gently to close it.

Insert the plug into appropriate outlet.

Turn the Main Power to “ON”. Both the red ‘power’ and yellow ‘temperature’ lights will turn on.

Adjust the sliding thermostat to the desired temperature

When the desired temperature is reached, the yellow ‘temperature’ light will turn off. Pre-heat deep fryer for 15 minutes before the first use; pre-heating is not necessary for consecutive use.

Press the button on the handle. Lower the gently lowering the handle. Rotate the timer knob to desired cooking time (maximum 15 minutes).

During cooking, you may see steam rising through the filter vent openings in the top of the lid -this is normal; however, avoid this area while frying. Also, use caution when opening the lid, as the steam generated during cooking will escape when

the lid is opened.

!When desired cooking time is reached, the timer will ring (not applicable for Model

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indicating that it is time to raise the basket handle to its highest horizontal position (position until a “click” sound is heard), which will raise the basket out of the oil, strain the oil from the foad, and keep it in the warming chamber until you are ready for it. Press the OPEN button and open the lid.

Take out the basket and place the food on dishes (or first place on a paper towel to help absorb any excess oil that may remain on the outside of the food). Unplug the fryer.

Oil can be poured out and strained when the fryer has cooled (you may choose to use basket to hold a strainer/filter above your storage container as you pour the oil through it).

FRYING BASKET

!To use the basket, first lock the handle into the basket bracket. You can raise and lower the basket by simply lifting the handle until a click sound is heard; to lower the basket, simply press the button on the handle and slowly lower it. Using this feature you can safely raise and lower the basket into and out of the oil, without even opening the lid.

!With the Basket Control in the “UP” position, the basket can be removed from, and replaced into the Deep Fryer.