Owner manual

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OPERATION
Using the appliance
Use the deep fryer for frying food such as French fries, chicken or sh pieces.
NOTE: The appliance has a rated power of 1800W. Before plugging it into the wall
outlet, ensure that the electrical circuit is not overloaded with other appliances. This
appliance should always be operated on a separate 120V~ 60Hz wall outlet.
Pour cooking oil into the oil reservoir • (8) (ill. ).
DO NOT OVER OR UNDER FILL (ill. • ). The minimum oil capacity is 3.5L, the
maximum oil capacity is 4L.
Spread a little oil on the inside of the view window • (2) to prevent condensation.
Place the lid • (3) onto the housing (9).
Attach the magnetic plug • (11) to the socket on the back side of the control
assembly (14). The magnetic plug (11) is designed to only t one way. Be sure
the side stating THIS SIDE UP is facing up (ill. ).
NOTE: Make sure the appliance is switched o before connecting it to the electric
circuit.
Insert the plug • (10) into a wall outlet (ill. ). The POWER indicator (21) and
READY indicator (20) turn on.
CAUTION: Do not fry food without the basket (4, 5) (ill. ).
Turn the temperature control knob • (19) to the required temperature ( Frying
time and temperature). The READY indicator (20) will turn on when the set
temperature is reached.
Approximate time durations until set temperature is reached:
TEMPERATURE SETTING TIME
375°F / 190°C about 13 minutes
340°F / 170°C about 10 minutes
300°F / 150°C about 8 minutes
265°F / 130°C about 7 minutes
OPERATION
After the oil has been preheated, remove the lid • (3).
You have the choice of using either the large frying basket • (4), one of the small
frying baskets (5) or both of the small frying baskets (5) depending on the
quantity and number of dierent food you want your fry.
Lift out the frying basket • (4) and place the basket on a heat resistant surface or
trivet.
Fill the frying basket• (4 or 5) with food (ill.
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the frying basket (4 or 5) (ill.
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Carefully lower the frying basket • (4 or 5) into the oil reservoir (8).
Cover the appliance with the lid • (3) (ill.
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CAUTION: After immersing the frying basket (4 or 5) in the oil, immediately place
the lid (3) on the appliance. Danger of hot oil splashing out.
CAUTION: Food added to the appliance must be dry. If frying frozen foods such as
French fries or chicken wings, remove all ice particles from the frozen foods prior to
frying to prevent oil from overowing.
CAUTION: Always remove excess moisture from food by patting with paper towel
before frying. Even a small amount of water can cause severe splattering of hot oil.
NOTE: When frying fresh cut potatoes and high moisture content food, lower the
basket slowly into the oil. If the oil boils or foams too rapidly raise the basket for
a few seconds and lower again. Do this until the basket can be lowered without
excess foaming. Do not use the cover when frying fresh cut potatoes or other high
moisture content foods.
NOTE: For frying times, see Frying time and temperature or use the recommended
times for your recipe.
After the frying time has elapsed, remove the lid • (3).
Lift out the frying basket • (4 or 5) and hang it onto the basket hook (7) on the rim
of the oil reservoir (8).
Let the food drain in the frying basket • (4 or 5) for a few seconds to remove excess
oil and retain crispness.
Carefully lift the frying basket • (4 or 5) and pour the food onto a place that has
been covered with a paper towel to collect remaining oil.
After the cooking process is nished, turn the temperature control knob • (19) to
OFF position.
To completely switch o the appliance, always disconnect the plug • (10) from
the wall outlet before removing the magnetic plug (11) from the socket on the
appliance (ill.
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