fryer will automatically turn off. To reset,
unplug the unit from the wall outlet and allow
it to cool down. Remove the control panel
and heating element from the unit.
CAUTION:
The heating element is extremely hot.
Allow it to cool thoroughly before removing it.
You will find a reset button on the front of the
control panel below controls. Using a toothpick
or another long, thin object, push the reset
button and place the control panel back into its
proper position.
NOTE:
The unit will not work if the control panel
is not properly mounted. Plug the unit back in,
turn on and continue use. If the unit still does not
operate, repeat the steps above or call a
Cuisinart Consumer Customer Service Centre for
assistance.
TIPS AND HINTS
• When cooking foods dipped in fresh batter,
first lower basket. Using tongs, add food
directly to oil. Use basket to lift out food
when finished cooking.
• Do not exceed the MAX fill line in the basket.
This helps maintain temperature of oil for
better cooking results.
• Sort or cut food into pieces of uniform size.
All the food will then be cooked in the same
amount of time. To reduce splattering,
remove excess moisture or ice from food.
• The oil does not need to be changed after
each use. In general, the oil will be tainted
rather quickly when frying food containing a
lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish).
When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and it
is filtered after each use, it can be used an
additional 4 to 6 times.
• Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with
cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the
removable oil container and lift upward. Pour
the oil through the sieve and strain the used
oil through it to remove food particles,
crumbs and impurities. This process is safe
to repeat 3 or 4 times without the
oil deteriorating.
• It is important to follow the temperature
recommendation for every recipe. If the
temperature is too low, the fried food
absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high, a
crust quickly forms on the outside while the
inside remains uncooked.
• For best results, drop freshly sliced food into
basket one piece at a time.
Frying frozen foods
• Due to their extremely low temperature,
frozen foods inevitably lower the temperature
of the oil. For best results, do not overload
the basket with frozen foods.
• Follow the instructions on the frozen food
package for cooking time and temperature.
• Frozen foods are frequently covered with a
coating of ice crystals, which should be
removed before frying. Lower the basket very
slowly into the oil in order to ensure that oil
does not boil over.
Tips for Frying
Heat oil to 190°C unless recipe specifies
otherwise. A cube of bread should brown in
approximately 60 seconds. Correct temperature
is extremely important. If the temperature is too
high, bread will brown before the inside has
cooked; if it is too low, the bread will absorb the
fat and become soggy and greasy.
Cook only as much as will float easily in the oil.
Too much added to the Cuisinart
®
Compact
2-Litre. Deep Fryer will cause the temperature to
drop, and the pieces will be difficult to turn. Turn
bread when it rises to the top of the oil, taking
care not to pierce it. Lift cooked breads from the
fryer; allow them to drain for a moment, then
place on paper towels to drain.
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