User Manual

8
Deep Fry
When using the multi-cooker for deep frying, you will need to attach the handle to the basket as instructed on page 2. Prior to each use,
make sure the lock bar on the basket handle is in the down (locked) position, see page 2, Fig. C.
CAUTION!
♦ Do not let cord hang or drape over edge of counter or table within reach of children.
♦ Remove cover for all deep frying. Never use any cover while oil is heating or while deep frying in this unit.
♦ CAUTION! OIL AND WATER DO NOT MIX. The combination can be dangerous. When the oil is heated, any water droplets in the
oil superheat, becoming a volatile steam that can cause hot oil to spatter, boil over, or even erupt out of the multi-cooker. Hot oil can
cause severe burns! Accordingly, before pouring oil into the multi-cooker be sure that it is COMPLETELY dry. Before placing
food in multi-cooker, always remove ice crystals and excess moisture from food by patting dry with paper towels.
♦ Use caution when deep frying doughs, such as beignets, donuts, dumplings, fritters, and hushpuppies. These foods may develop air
bubbles during heating, which may burst and cause burns. Use a slotted spoon or tongs, rather than a fork, when turning food during
frying and when removing food from oil.
♦ Usecautionwhendeepfryingourtortillas.Flourtortillascontainairbubbles.Duringdeepfrying,oilcanbecometrappedwithinthese
bubbles. If not properly drained, the bubbles can burst and cause burns. Therefore, after deep frying tortillas, carefully raise them out
of the cooking oil, but not out of the multi-cooker, and allow oil to drain from the tortilla for approximately 30 seconds.
♦ Always allow multi-cooker to cool completely before moving, removing oil, or cleaning.
How To Use:
1. Place multi-cooker on a dry, level, stable, heat-resistant surface away from countertop edge.
2. Fill unit with vegetable oil up to the oil level line, which is located on the inside of the unit. Never use more than seven, 8-ounce
cups of vegetable oil.
3. Plug cord into a 120VAC wall outlet only. Set the heat control at 400° and preheat for 20 minutes. Leave heat control at 400° for
frying.
4. During preheat time, prepare food for deep frying, making sure to remove excess moisture by patting food dry with paper towels.
Placesteam/frybasketoncountertop.Basketcanbelledtotherimformostfoods.CAUTION!Forrawfries,onlyllbasket½full.
Overllingcanresultinoilboilingoverwhichmaycauseburnsordamagetotheunit.
5. Once oil has preheated, slowly lower basket into oil. Fry food until golden brown.
6. Lift basket and, using the drain hook, hook the basket onto the multi-cooker rim to drain. Empty the basket on paper towels.
7. Allow oil to cool completely before handling the unit. If you plan to reuse the oil, strain it to remove any food particles. Store strained
oil in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place.
Helpful Hints
♦ Donotoverllthebasket.Toomuchfoodlowerstheoiltemperaturecausingfoodtoabsorbtoomuchoil.
♦ Usevegetableoil,suchascanola,corn,sunower,peanut,orsoybean,fordeepfrying.Deepfryingfoodsinbutter,margarine,olive
oil, or animal fat is not recommended because of lower smoking temperatures.
♦ Foods that are battered rather than breaded may stick to the basket; therefore, you may wish to fry these types of foods without using
the basket.
♦ The number of times the oil can be reused will depend on the food that is fried. For example, the oil will need to be replaced more
oftenifshorfoodcoatedwithbreadorcrackercrumbsisfriedfrequently.
♦ It is time to replace the oil if any of the following occur: the oil is dark in color, has an unpleasant odor, smokes when it is heated, or
foams excessively during frying.
♦ Fry foods of uniform size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed.
Frying Timetable
Food Frying Time Food Frying Time
Chicken, Raw, breaded 13–18 minutes
Fish, Raw, battered or breaded 3–4 minutes
Fish, Frozen 7–8 minutes
French Fries, Frozen 11–12 minutes
French Fries, Raw (see recipe on page 9) 10–12 minutes
Onion Rings, Frozen 2–3 minutes
Onion Rings, Raw, battered 1½–2½ minutes
Shrimp, Raw, breaded or battered 3–5 minutes