HSN_DeepFryerManual 6/21/10 10:48 AM Page 13
Operating the Control Panel
in Manual Mode
1Add the appropriate amount of oil to the oil pot. Do not fill with oil above the maximum level or below the minimum level marked on the inside of the Deep Fryer pot.
2When the unit if first plugged in the blue backlight will illuminate and the temperature and the time will display. The temperature display will blink.
3While the temperature is blinking turn the Adjustment dial to select the desired temperature. Turn clockwise to increase the temperature and turn
4Once you have set the temperature press the Adjustment Dial to change to timer setting. The timer display will blink. Turn the dial to select the desired time. Turn clockwise to increase the time and turn
5Once you have made your settings to TIMER and TEMP press START/STOP to begin the preheating cycle. The °F on the Temperature display will blink indicating that the fryer is preheating. Once the oil has reached at least 120°F the temperature will begin to display the actual oil temperature.
6You can adjust the temperature and the timer during the preheating cycle by pressing and turning the Adjustment Dial. Follow step 3 to 5 to adjust the temperature and the time.
7Your oil is ready when the READY light illuminates, 1 beep will sound and the F on the display stops blinking.
8Place your food in the basket ensuring that you do not exceed the MAX line indicated on the basket near the handle.
9To fry without using the optional timer, simply lower the food into the Fryer while the READY light is ON and visually track the cooking process. If the Timer is set 0.00, press the START/STOP button once and lower your food into the Fryer. The Timer Display will indicate the elapsed cooking time and the set temperature. You cannot start the Timer until the oil is preheated. Place the lid on top.
10To stop the frying process, press the START/STOP button. You will hear one beep and the Deep Fryer’s heating element will turn off and display the previously selected temperature which will be blinking. The READY light will turn off indicating that the unit has turned itself off. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
Using the Optional Countdown Timer
1To fry with the optional timer, lower the food into the Fryer while the READY light is ON and press START/STOP to start the countdown timer. The timer should be set to at least one minute or more for the countdown timer to function. The timer will not start until the oil is preheated. Place the lid on top. The panel will display the desired temperature and the countdown timer.
2The countdown timer mode features an
3You can adjust the temperature and the timer while your food is cooking by pressing and turning the Adjustment Dial. Press the dial once to change the temperature setting. The temperature display will blink for 3 seconds. Follow step 3 to 5 to adjust the temperature and the time. If you do not make any adjustments to the Temp or Timer the display will stop blinking and go back to your original settings.
A Note about using the Timer Modes
Countdown Timer: | Deep Fryer will turn off when set time |
| has elapsed |
Elapsed Timer | Deep Fryer will stay on and display |
| cooking time |
No Timer | Deep Fryer will display default time of 5 minutes |
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