1
8
12
9
16
11
10
5
3
6
(not shown)
2
7
4
13
15
5
5. Pour approximately one gallon (3.8 L) of good quality vegetable, corn,
canola, soybean, or peanut oil into reservoir until it reaches between
the “Min” and “Max” marks inside container. DO NOT OVER-FILL OR
UNDER-FILL.
6. Put lid on deep fryer.
7. Attach breakaway cord to the back of the appliance, and then plug
into outlet.
8. When unit is plugged in power light will turn on.
9. Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The oil
“Ready” light will turn green once the oil has reached the desired tem-
perature.
10. Lift lid and place basket onto hook in oil container. Put food into bas-
ket. Do not exceed the MAX fill line on the basket. Replace lid and
then lower basket into oil.
11. Set timer (up to 30 minutes) to cooking time specified, depending on
what you are cooking.
12. Timer will ring when set time has elapsed. Raise the basket to see
if the food has reached the required golden colour. This can also be
checked through the viewing window on the lid. If the food is done,
carefully lift and hang basket on hook inside the oil container. Allow oil
to drain 10 to 20 seconds. Open lid, remove basket, and place cooked
food onto absorbent paper towels.
NOTE:
To preserve oil quality, do not add salt or spices to the food
until after it has been removed from the fryer.
13.
WARNING: The timer does not switch appliance off.
14. When cooking is finished, turn temperature control to standby. Unplug
the breakaway cord from the wall outlet before detaching from the
appliance.
CLEANING AND CARE
1.
Always unplug appliance, detach the breakaway cord and let the oil
cool down to room temperature before cleaning.
2.
Remove lid.
3.
Lift out basket.
4.
The control panel should never be immersed in water or other liquids.
Clean the outer surface of the heating element with a damp cloth
containing mild soap solution or plain water.
5.
Once oil has cooled, use spout on the corner to pour oil into suitable
container.
6.
The frying basket should be hand washed before first use and should
be seasoned in oil before going into the dishwasher for the first time.
Lid and oil container are dishwasher safe. Dry parts thoroughly after
cleaning.
7.
The stainless steel body is submersible and should be washed by
hand with warm soapy water.
8.
Ensure that both the lid and the oil container are completely dry after
washing and before use.
9.
After cleaning, reassemble oil container, heating element, basket and
lid onto deep fryer. The heating element must be seated properly or
appliance will not operate.
10.
Warning: When cleaning, use care – under-edge of deep fryer is
sharp.
11. For storage, basket handle can be folded down to fit inside container.
12. Tip: For ease in cleaning, wipe control panel with damp microfiber
cloth. Microfiber cloths are available in most kitchenware stores.
NOTE: Oil staining on the heating element and oil container can be
easily cleaned with a plastic scrubbing pad.
4
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Stainless steel body
2. Viewing window
3. Collapsible basket handle
4. Lid with Handle
5. Basket
6. Basket Hook (Not Shown)
7. Enamel coated oil container
with pouring spout
8. Hand grips
9. Mechanical timer
10. Standby/temperature control
11. “POWER” On indicator light
12. Oil “READY” indicator light
13. Heating Element
14. Breakaway Cord
(Not Shown)
15. Reset button
16. Control Panel
Before the first use:
Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from
your deep fryer. Be sure all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) of your
new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging materi-
als. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later
date.
Before using your Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer for the first time,
remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base with a moist cloth.
Thoroughly clean the oil container, lid, and basket. Never immerse the
appliance in water. The control panel should never be immersed in water or
other liquids. Clean the outer surface of the heating element with a damp
cloth containing a mild soap solution or plain water.
HOW TO USE YOUR CUISINART
TM
PROFESSIONAL DEEP FRYER
1.
This appliance is designed for household use only. It is not intend-
ed for commercial use.
2. Before you use the Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer for the first
time, remove all packaging materials and follow cleaning instructions
in this book.
3. Lift off lid covering oil container.
4. Remove basket from oil container. Attach handle to basket by squeez-
ing posts and assembling as in diagram.
