Copper Chef™ Wonder Cooker XL
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Recommendations
Cooking With Gas
When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the flame touches only
the bottom surface of the cookware. Your cookware can become
discolored and it is a waste of energy if the flame comes up the sides
of the pan.
NOTE:
Copper Chef Cookware has exceptionally high thermoconductivity.
Even a low setting on some gas burners could cause overheating
and possibly burn foods such as thinly sliced onions.
Deep Frying
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Use oil with a high smoke point.
The smoke point is the temperature to which
an oil can be heated before it begins to smoke and burn. Canola, sunflower,
and vegetable oil are all good choices.
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Never
fill the Wonder Cooker XL more than two-thirds full of oil (6 qts.) because
the oil may bubble up when food is added and could spill over the edges
of the Wonder Cooker XL.
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Make sure you have a well-fitting lid, such as the Wonder Cooker XL’s
Glass Lid, close to hand
in case the oil catches fire. If the Glass Lid is not
nearby, a large, flat baking sheet will work as a substitute.
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Check the temperature of your oil.
If you have a food thermometer, heat
the oil to 320° F/160° C for low, 350° F/175° C for moderate, and 375° F/190°
C for high. Avoid heating the oil any higher than 375° F/190° C because it might
catch fire. If you don’t have a food thermometer, test the oil with a cube of
bread. It should brown in 30–40 secs. when the oil is at a moderate heat level.
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Never put wet or frozen food in the fryer.
Excess liquid will cause the oil
to splutter, which can cause injuries. Dry particularly wet food with a kitchen
towel before frying.
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Never leave a pan of hot oil unattended.
Oil can overheat and catch fire
in only a minute or two.
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Remove food with a large slotted spoon or sturdy tongs
– something
that allows the oil to drain as you lift the food out of the Fry Baskets.
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To dispose of the oil safely, leave it in the Wonder Cooker XL to cool
completely,
pour the oil into a jug, and then pour the oil back into its original
bottle. Never pour the oil down the sink, which could lead to blocked pipes.
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If the oil starts to smoke,
turn off the heat and leave the oil to cool.
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If the oil catches fire,
turn off the heat and smother the flames with a lid,
large baking tray, or fire blanket or use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
CAUTION:
Never spray the fire with water, which will cause the flames
to spread.
