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Using your VersaCook in the
Deep Fryer mode
Before using your VersaCook for the first
time, remove the aluminium pan, lid and
basket and wash them in warm soapy water.
Place the VersaCook on a flat, level surface
away from any heating source and where it
cannot be splashed with water.
1. Remove the lid and take out the deep
frying basket. Pull the handle backwards
(1) until the handle locks into position.
2. Pour good quality vegetable, nut or
seed oil into the oil tank until it reaches
between the ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX” markings
on the inside of the pan. Never use the
Deep Fryer without oil or with insufficient
oil in the tank.
Note:
Do not mix different types of oil.
3. Lower the basket into the oil
4. Replace the lid.
5. Plug in the VersaCook into a 230 – 240
volt power outlet.
6. To use the Deep Fryer mode, press the
MENU button and scroll through the
cooking options until a line appears in
the display under Deep Fryer.
7. To select the time, press the CUSTOM
button, and then press the
and
buttons until your desired time appears
in the panel. Each button press will
adjust the time by 5 minutes. The
default cooking time is 2 hours.
Note:
the minimum cooking time is 5 minutes
and the maximum cooking time is
2 hours.
8. To select the temperature/ heat setting
press the
and
buttons, until the
heat settings appears in the panel.
9. Once you have set the desired TEMP and
TIME settings, press START. The Cooking
Light will illuminate red.
10. The VersaCook will begin to heat to your
desired temperature. The time will flash
until the temperature has been reached.
When the temperature has been reached
the time will stop flashing and the timer
will begin to countdown. Next, follow the
instructions in the ‘Cooking in the Deep
Fryer’ section below.
11. After the set time has elapsed the unit
will beep and the panel will display 0:00.
TIP:
The Deep Fryer mode settings are in the
Mode Settings Table on page 15.
To Cancel a Program
To cancel or change your setting hold the
CANCEL button. The unit will beep. If the
unit had already started cooking the Cooking
Light will turn off to indicate the unit is not
cooking.
Cooking in the Deep Fryer
There are two methods of cooking in your
fryer; one general method for most foodstuffs
and another for home battered products.
Note:
During cooking, steam will build up in
the fryer, so when lifting the lid use a kitchen
glove or mitt to protect your hand.
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