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11. Place cover on fryer so the two slots are over the basket handle. (Note: Cover may be at a slight angle). Begin timing; see chart
below for recommended times.
Caution: Steam will escape from the unit during boiling and steaming. To prevent steam burns keep hands and face away
from the escaping steam.
12. When cooking time has elapsed, remove cover and then remove basket from fryer if the food was steamed. Remove skewers from
basket. If food was boiled, lift the basket and hook it onto the fryer rim to allow food to drain.
13. Empty the food into serving bowls. Season to taste.
14. When cooking is completed, remove plug from wall outlet and then from deep fryer. Allow fryer to cool completely before removing
control assembly and before cleaning.
Steaming and Boiling Chart
FOOD
Approximate Steaming
and Boiling Time
VEGETABlE
*Asparagus,
thin spears
3 to 4 minutes
*Asparagus,
thick spears
4 to 5 minutes
*Beans,
whole or 1-inch pieces
7 to 8 minutes
*Broccoli,
spears or florets
5 to 7 minutes
*Brussels Sprouts,
1 to 1½
-inch diameter
9 to 11 minutes
*Cabbage,
2-inch wedge
15 to 20 minutes
*Carrots,
whole
18 to 22 minutes
*Carrots,
¼-inch slices
6 to 7 minutes
*Carrots,
baby-cut
11 to 14 minutes
*Cauliflower,
whole head
18 to 20 minutes
*Cauliflower,
florets
7 to 9 minutes
Corn-on-the-cob
10 to 15 minutes
Potatoes, white,
small (1 to 2 ounces each) whole
13 to 15 minutes
Potatoes, white,
medium, quartered
13 to 15 minutes
Potatoes, sweet
, 1-inch slices
17 to 19 minutes
*Rutabaga
, ½
-inch cubes
15 to 20 minutes
*Turnips
, ½
-inch cubes
15 to 20 minutes
SEAFOOD
Shrimp,
fresh
4 to 5 minutes
Shrimp,
frozen
5 to 7 minutes
Crab legs,
fresh
5 to 7 minutes
Crab legs,
frozen
7 to 9 minutes
*Steaming is recommended to minimize nutrient loss.
Note: It is recommended that you NOT use this fryer to boil pasta as the pasta may fall through the basket openings and stick to the
heating element.
Care and Cleaning
1. After unit and oil have cooled completely, carefully lift control assembly out of fryer and wipe with a damp cloth to clean.
Never
immerse the control assembly in water or wash in a dishwasher.
2. Then, grasping two opposite corners of the removable pot, carefully lift the pot out of the deep fryer.
If you plan to reuse the cooking oil, it is recommended that you strain the oil to remove any food particles. Store the oil in a tightly
sealed container and keep where it will not be exposed to heat or direct light.
3. Wash the removable pot, fry/steam basket, fryer cover, and base in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy water.
Important:
To prevent damage to the removable pot, cover, or base, do not use steel wool scouring pads, abrasive kitchen cleaners,
bleach, vinegar, lemon juice, or other acid-based cleaners. When cleaning in the dishwasher, do not use dishwasher rinse aids or