Bella 13401, Instruction Manual & Recipe Manual

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HELPFUL HINTS
Frying
• Never­over-fill­the­fry­basket­with­food.­Maximum­basket­capacity­is­2/3­full,­
1.0­Kg./2.2­lb.
• Fry­more­batches­of­smaller­amounts­of­food.­Best­results­are­obtained­when­the­hot­oil
can­freely­circulate­all­around­the­food.
• In­general,­pre-cooked­foods­require­higher­temperatures­and­less­cooking­time.
• Cut­or­sort­food­into­uniform­sizes.­Cook­same-size­pieces­together­so­they­will­be­cooked
in­the­same­amount­of­time.
• Be­sure­foods­are­free­from­ice­crystals­and­excess­moisture­before­frying.
Water­on­the­surface­of­the­food­can­cause­the­oil­to­spatter­and­foam.
• When­using­a­breading,­evenly­coat­the­food­to­be­fried.­Fine,­uniform­crumbs­stick
better­than­coarse,­uneven­ones.­Shake­off­all­extra­breading­to­help­keep­oil­clean.
• To­prevent­contamination­of­the­oil,­do­not­add­salt­or­other­spices­to­the­food
during­frying­or­when­the­food­is­draining­above­the­oil.
• Space­coated­foods­so­they­do­not­touch­while­cooking.
• For­best­results­when­frying­doughs­or­foods­dipped­in­a­liquid­batter,­place­the­foods
into­the­basket­first­and­then­lower­the­fry­basket­into­the­hot­oil.­
• Always­use­the­fry­basket­to­lift­food­out­of­the­oil;­hook­the­basket­to­the­rim­
and­allow­oil­to­drain.­Then­remove­fried­food­from­the­fry­basket.
Oil
WARNING!
Never, under any circumstances, add water or any other liquid to the oil.
• Never­over-fill­or­under-fill­the­fryer­with­oil.­The­minimum­oil­capacity­is­2.5­liters­
(2.7­qt./86.4­oz.).­The­maximum­oil­capacity­is­3.0­liters­(3.2­qt./104.2­oz.).­
Both­the­MIN­and­MAX­oil­levels­are­marked­on­the­inside­of­the­tank.
WARNING: Under-­or­over-filling­the­oil­tank­may­damage­the­Deep­Fryer­
and­could­result­in­serious­personal­injury.
• Always­use­sunflower­oil,­vegetable­oil­or­corn­oil.­Never­use­hard­fats,­olive­oil­
or­oil­with­a­high­water­content.
• Never­mix­different­oils­together­to­fry­foods.
• Never­use­butter­or­margarine­to­fry­foods.
• When­frying­fish­or­seafood,­the­oil­may­absorb­a­"fishy"­taste­or­odor.­
To­eliminate­transferring­this­"fishy"­taste­or­odor­to­other­foods,­
we­suggest­changing­the­oil­before­frying­other­foods.
Draining and Recycling Oil
WARNING!
Be careful around hot parts and hot spitting oil. Remember that the oil
is actually hotter than boiling water! Never put hands in the oil. Always keep hands
and face away from rising steam or spitting oil.
• Oil­should­be­filtered­regularly.
• DO­NOT­pour­oil­from­the­Deep­Fryer­without­first­removing­fry­basket,­control
panel/heater­assembly­and­tank­from­the­Deep­Fryer­body.
NOTE: DO­NOT­pour­used­oil­down­any­household­drain.­Discard­used­oil­
into­a­container­with­a­lid­and­dispose­in­garbage.
• Filter­the­cooled­oil­through­a­fine­sieve­into­a­wide-neck,­airtight,­covered­container.­
If­necessary,­use­a­funnel­to­avoid­oil­spillage.­
NOTE: A­coffee­filter­or­piece­of­clean­cotton­material­can­be­placed­in­a­colander­
and­used­to­filter­used­oil.
• As­oil­will­absorb­food­flavors­and­odors,­it's­a­good­idea­to­label­the­container­
with­the­type­of­food­the­oil­was­used­to­cook­in.­For­example:­desserts,­chicken,­fish,­etc.­
• Store­oil­in­the­refrigerator­until­next­use.
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