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OPERATION
Attach the magnetic plug
•
(11) to the socket on the back side of the control
assembly (14). The magnetic plug (11) is designed to only fit one way. Be sure
the side stating THIS SIDE UP is facing up (ill.
).
NOTE: Make sure the appliance is switched off before connecting it to the electric
circuit.
Insert the plug
•
(10) into a wall outlet (ill.
). The POWER indicator (20) and
READY indicator (19) turn on.
CAUTION: Do not fry food without the basket (4) (ill.
).
Turn the temperature control knob
•
(18) to the required temperature (
Frying
time and temperature). The READY indicator (19) will turn on when the set
temperature is reached.
Approximate time durations until set temperature is reached:
TEMPERATURE SETTING
TIME
375°F / 190°C
about 13 minutes
340°F / 170°C
about 10 minutes
300°F / 150°C
about 8 minutes
265°F / 130°C
about 7 minutes
After the oil has been preheated, remove the lid
•
(3).
Lift out the frying basket
•
(4) and place the basket on a heat resistant surface or
trivet.
Fill the frying basket
•
(4) with food (ill.
). Do not place too much food into the
frying basket (4) (ill.
).
Carefully lower the frying basket
•
(4) into the oil reservoir (8).
Cover the appliance with the lid
•
(3) (ill.
).
CAUTION: After immersing the frying basket (4) in the oil, immediately place the
lid (3) on the appliance. Danger of hot oil splashing out.
CAUTION: Food added to the appliance must be dry. If frying frozen foods such as
French fries or chicken wings, remove all ice particles from the frozen foods prior to
frying to prevent oil from overflowing.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Always remove excess moisture from food by patting with paper towel
before frying. Even a small amount of water can cause severe splattering of hot oil.
NOTE: When frying fresh cut potatoes and high moisture content food, lower the
basket slowly into the oil. If the oil boils or foams too rapidly raise the basket for
a few seconds and lower again. Do this until the basket can be lowered without
excess foaming. Do not use the cover when frying fresh cut potatoes or other high
moisture content foods.
NOTE: For frying times, see
Frying time and temperature
or use the recommended
times for your recipe.
After the frying time has elapsed, remove the lid
•
(3).
Lift out the frying basket
•
(4) and hang it onto the basket hook (6) on the rim of
the oil reservoir (8).
Let the food drain in the frying basket
•
(4) for a few seconds to remove excess oil
and retain crispness.
Carefully lift the frying basket
•
(4) and pour the food onto a place that has been
covered with a paper towel to collect remaining oil.
After the cooking process is finished, turn the temperature control knob
•
(18) to
OFF position.
To completely switch off the appliance, always disconnect the plug
•
(10) from
the wall outlet before removing the magnetic plug (11) from the socket on the
appliance (ill.
l
).
CAUTION: The break-away power cord is for accidental disconnection. Do not
remove during normal operation. If the cord becomes disconnected, immediately
remove the plug (10) from the wall outlet. Turn the temperature control knob (18)
to OFF position and then reconnect the magnetic plug (11) to the appliance. Then
reconnect the plug (10) to the wall outlet.
CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and steam during use. Proper precautions
must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injuries to persons or
damage to property. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
CAUTION: The metal surfaces of the appliance become hot. Do not touch while in
use. Allow the appliance to cool at least 30 minutes before handling.
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