Use and Care Manual

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Cooking Chart
FRYING NON-FROZEN FOODS
(Oil may take up to 30 minutes to reach desired temperature)
Food Maximum Qty. Temperature Time
French Fries 2 lbs. (0.91 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 10-12 min.
Fried Chicken 6 pieces 350°F (177°C) 14-18 min.
Mushrooms 2 lbs. (0.91 kgs.) 325°F (163°C) 10-12 min.
Fish Fillets 2 lbs. (0.91 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 6-8 min.
Whole Turkey 20 lbs. (9.07 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 3.5-4 min. per lb. (0.45 kg.)
Hot Wings 2 lbs. (0.91 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 10-15 min.
FRYING FROZEN FOODS
(Refer to instructions on food packaging fi rst)
Fried Okra 1 lb. (0.45 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 5-7 min.
Chicken Nuggets 1 lb. (0.45 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 7-8 min.
Mushrooms 2 lbs. (0.91 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 8-9 min.
Fish Sticks 1 lb. (0.45 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 6-7 min.
Corn Dogs 8 lbs. (3.6 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) See Packaging
Cheese Sticks 1 lb. (0.45 kgs.) 325°F (163°C) See Packaging
BOILING NON-FROZEN FOODS*
Corn on the Cob (short ears) 12 Cobs 375°F (191°C) 5-8 min.
Shrimp 5 lbs. (2.3 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 3-4 min. or Until Pink
Red Potatoes 3 lbs. (1.36 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 25 min.
Eggs 1 Dozen 375°F (191°C) 10 min.
Pasta Shells 2 lbs. (0.91 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) Until Tender
Hot Dogs 25 375°F (191°C) 2-3 min.
STEAMED FOODS*
(Refer to instructions on food packaging fi rst)
King Crab Legs 5 lbs. (2.3 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 5-8 min.
Clams/Mussels 5 lbs. (2.3 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) 5-7 min. or Until Open
Yellow Squash w/Red Peppers 2 lbs. (0.91 kgs.) 375°F (191°C) Steam Until Tender
Blue Crabs 8 375°F (191°C) 6-10 min.
Lobster 1-3 375°F (191°C) 10-12 min.
* Water will boil at 212°F (100°C). When steaming or boiling, turn dial to 375°F (191°C) to
ensure appliance will not cycle and water will continue boiling.
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Operating Instructions
When using the drain clips on the basket, make sure that the basket is fi rmly in
place in the drain clip mounting hole before releasing the handle so that the basket
will not fall back into hot oil or water causing personal injury.
WARNING
DRAIN
CLIP
Figure B
DRAIN CLIP
MOUNTING HOLE
Figure A
1. Mount the control panel and element onto the bracket on the outer shell. See step 2
on page 8.
NOTE: The control panel is correctly attached when the heating element is
positioned inside of the inner pot and fully submerged in oil or water during use.
2. If cooking with water, ll pot to the MIN 1.5 gallons (6 qts.) or MAX 2.75 gallons (11
qts.) fi ll line. If cooking with oil, always fi ll pot to the MAX fi ll line.
3. Attach the breakaway power cord to the control panel. See step 4 on page 9. Plug
the breakaway power cord into an outlet (refer to the “WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS” section of the manual). The orange power light will turn on indicating
that the appliance is plugged in and the element and control panel are mounted
correctly to the mounting bracket.
4. Turn the dial to set the temperature. The green ready light will turn on when the
appliance has reached the set temperature and is ready for use.
5. When cooking time has elapsed and food is done, unplug the power cord from the
outlet. Carefully lift the basket with the double lifting hook (see Figure A below).
Allow excess oil or water to drain by hooking the drain clip on the basket into the
drain clip mounting hole (see Figure B below).