5. Attach the cord to the unit by aligning the magnetic plug end with the two electrical pins located on the back of the control unit
(Fig. A2, page 2). The plug can be attached in either direction.
Important: The magnetic cord was designed to detach easily from the fryer. As a result, if it is bumped or touched during
use it could possibly detach causing the unit to stop heating. Avoid contact with cord during operation. If contact occurs,
verify that the cord is still properly connected.
6. Plug cord into a 120 volt wall outlet. Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children.
7. Turn the thermostatic control to the desired temperature (see page 5 for proper cooking temperatures). The recommended setting
for most frying is 375˚. While oil is heating, the signal light will be illuminated.
8. When the selected temperature is reached, the signal light will go out. (Preheat time is approximately 20 minutes.)
9. While oil is heating, prepare food for cooking.
Note: The black cover vents will expand and appear to change shape when the fryer is heating. When the cover cools, the vents will
contract and appear to return to their original position. Both the expansion and contraction are normal.
10. Assemble basket handles for frying, see page 3.
To insure against accidental detachment of handles from baskets during use, always make sure both pegs are in the bracket holes
and the handle bars are in the brackets (Fig. C and D, page 3).
11. Place baskets on countertop and fill each basket up to
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full with food. (For raw fries, only fill basket ½ full.) Before deep frying,
remove excess moisture from food by blotting with toweling—moist foods cause excess foaming and spattering.
Note: The fryer may be used with the jumbo basket or with one or both of the smaller baskets.
12. Attach either one or both of the filled fry baskets to the removable pot using the drain hooks. If using just one of the small baskets,
place it on either the right or left side. Then position cover over basket or baskets with cover vents away from basket handles. Slowly
lower the filled baskets one at a time into the preheated oil until the bottom of the basket rests on top of the heating element. If frying
french fries or other high moisture foods, immediately remove cover after lowering baskets into oil.
For crisper foods, fry without the cover.
Note: When lowering baskets that contain raw fries, observe that the oil does not bubble up to the rim of the removable pot. If it
appears that the oil will bubble up to the rim, raise the baskets and allow the oil bubbles to subside and then slowly lower the baskets
again. Repeat until the baskets are completely lowered into the fryer.
Warning: To prevent the risk of severe personal injury or property damage, use caution when cooking with hot oil.
13. Set the timer by pressing the button to the desired time. See page 3 for timer operating instructions. Refer to page 5 for recommended
times.
Note: The timer works independently from the unit; it does not turn power to the unit on or off.
Caution: It is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents during frying. To prevent steam burns keep hands and face
away from the vents.
14. When the set time has expired, check that the food is golden brown. Then lift the baskets and hook them onto the fryer rim to allow
oil to drain from food.
15. Empty the food onto absorbent paper. Season to taste.
16. If frying additional food, repeat steps 11 through 15. If signal light is on, allow oil to reheat until signal light goes out.
17. When frying is completed, remove plug from wall outlet and then from deep fryer. Allow oil and fryer to cool completely before
removing control assembly and before cleaning.
Helpful Hints for Deep Frying
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If unit fails to preheat or if the cooking process stops:
1. Check cord assembly to assure magnetic plug is attached to the appliance and the cord is plugged into the wall outlet.
2. Check to see that both guides on the front of the control unit are properly positioned in the tracks on the back of the base
(see Fig. F and Fig. G, page 3).
3. The reset button may have tripped. The deep fryer is equipped with a sensor which will automatically shut the unit off if
it is heated without oil or water or with insufficient oil or water. older oil that has become thick and solid fats may not
conduct heat well and may also cause the sensor to trip and the unit to shut off. Should any of these things occur, unplug
and allow the unit to cool. Correct the cause of overheating. Then with the tip of a pen, press the red RESET button on the
back of the control unit (see Fig. A2, page 2). The unit will not operate until it is reset. Before plugging the unit back in,
make sure there is sufficient oil or water in the fryer, or if the oil is old, replace the oil with fresh oil.
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When using fryer for the first time, a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates. This is normal
during initial use.
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Before deep frying, always remove excess moisture or ice crystals from food by patting it dry with toweling. Moist foods may cause
excess foaming, spattering, and crackling.
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Fry foods of equal size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed.
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