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Basket Handle Assembly/Storage
Your fryer will be shipped with the basket handle in the storage position (Fig. B). To use the basket, simply
lift the handle out of the basket. Then, gently squeeze the handle bars together (Fig. C), keeping the pegs
in the peg pockets on the sides of the wire bracket. Rotate the handle towards the basket rim until the
handle bars fit behind the two wire lock tabs (Fig. D). Release the handle. It is now in the locked position.
CAUTION!
To ensure against accidental detachment of handle from basket during use, which could result in
burns, always make sure both pegs are in the peg pockets and the handle bars are behind the lock tabs (Fig.
D).
To unlock the basket handle for storage, gently squeeze the handle
bars (Fig. C), keeping the pegs in the peg pockets, and fold the
handle into the basket.
How To Use
1. Check the rubber pads on the bottom of the deep fryer be-
fore each use to be sure they are free of oil or other debris.
Wipe pads with warm, soapy water if necessary. Then dry
thoroughly.
2.
Place deep fryer in the center of a clean, dry, level, stable,
and heat-resistant surface.
3. Open cover to upright position. If the basket is in the fryer,
remove it and set it aside.
4. Fill fryer with vegetable oil or shortening up to the MAX oil level line, which is located on the inside
of the unit (Fig. E). Use four, 8-ounce cups of vegeable oil (approximately 1 liter) or two pounds of
shortening. Do not allow the oil to go beneath the MIN level mark.
5. Close the fryer cover.
6. Attach the cord to the unit by aligning the magnetic plug end of the cord assembly with the two
electrical pins located in the recessed area of the fryer body (Fig. F). When properly aligned, the plug
will magnetically attach itself to the appliance. For proper connection, the magnetic plug end must
be parallel with the countertop.
IMPORTANT:
The magnetic cord was designed to detach easily
from the fryer. As a result, if it is bumped or touched during use, the cord could detach causing the
unit to stop heating. Avoid contact with cord during operation. If contact occurs, verify that the cord
is still properly connected.
7. Plug cord into a 120VAC electrical wall outlet only. The red signal light will glow whenever the
fryer is plugged in.
Always make sure the fryer and cord are out of reach of children.
8. Turn the temperature control knob (Fig. A, page 2) to the desired temperature (see page 5 for proper
frying temperatures).
9. Preheat oil for 15 minutes. While oil is preheating, prepare food for cooking.
10. Place basket on countertop and fill basket up to ¾ full for most foods.
NOTE:
For homemade fries,
only fill basket with a single layer of uncooked potatoes.
11. Fully open the cover. Using the cover handles, rotate cover until it stops in the vertical position being careful not to touch the stainless
steel body.
WARNING!
To prevent the risk of severe personal injury or property damage, use caution when cooking with hot oil.
12. Place filled basket over fryer so the handle is positioned above the signal light. If frying homemade fries, skip to step 13. For all other
foods, slowly lower the basket into the oil. Close the cover, fitting the cover grooves over the basket handle.
13. When frying homemade fries, leave the cover in the open position until the basket has been completely lowered into the oil. When
lowering a basket containing uncooked potatoes, make sure the oil does not bubble up to the rim of the fryer. If it appears that the oil
will bubble up to the rim, raise the basket and allow the oil to subside. Then slowly lower the basket again. Repeat until the basket
is completely lowered into the fryer.
14. Begin timing. Refer to page 5 for recommended times.
CAUTION!
It is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents during fry-
ing. To prevent steam burns, keep well away from the vents.
15. When frying time has elapsed, open cover using the cover handles. Tilt the cover back to an upright position being careful not to touch
hot surfaces. Grasping the rubber-coated portion of the basket handle, lift the basket out of the oil and check to see that the food is
golden brown. If more cooking time is needed, lower the basket back into the oil and close the cover.
Fig. E
Fig. F
Electrical
pins
Recessed
area Magnetic
plug end
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. D
Peg in peg
Handle bar
Basket
rim
Lock tab
LOCKED POSITION
Lock tab
