CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ........................................ 2
Important Safety Tips ........................................ 3
Parts and Features ............................................ 4
Operating Instructions ....................................... 5
Filtering and Changing the Oil .......................... 6
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 6
Safety Features .................................................. 6
Tips and Hints .................................................. 7
Frying Frozen Foods ......................................... 7
Deep-Frying Guide ............................................ 8
Recipes .............................................................. 9
Warranty ........................................................... 12
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken, including
the following:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance. Extreme caution
must be used when moving the Cuisinart
®
Compact 2-Litre. Deep Fryer if it contains
hot oil or other liquids.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse heating element, cord, plug or
deep fryer in water or other liquids.
5. This appliance is not for use by children.
Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
6. Never leave appliance unattended when it
is connected to the power outlet.
7. Always attach breakaway cord to
appliance first, then plug into wall outlet.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart Certified
Consumer Service Centre for examination,
repair or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by the manufacturer may result in
fire, electric shock or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Do not operate under cabinets.
14. The appliance will automatically shut off
if operation exceeds 12 minutes without
oil. If this occurs, resetting of the
appliance is required.
15. If appliance still does not function after
following reset instructions, please
contact a Cuisinart Certified Consumer
Service Centre for assistance.
16. Be sure handles are properly attached to
basket and locked in place. See detailed
assembly instructions.
17. Do not use this appliance for other than its
intended use.
18. Periodically check for looseness of
screws or nuts and retighten them.
CAUTION:
Overtightening can result in
stripping of screws or nuts or cracking of
handle or feet.
19. Do not exceed 60 minutes ON time within
a period of 2 hours.
20. Do not operate your appliance in
an appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an appliance
garage, always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet. Not doing so could create
a risk of fire, especially if the appliance
touches the walls of the garage or the
door touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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