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Care and Cleaning
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WARNING
Burn Hazard. To avoid eruptions and/or splattering hot
oil, dry all fryer components thoroughly before using.
1. Unplug. Wait until oil has cooled. This can take several hours.
2. Remove Lid; then remove Frying Basket from Deep Fryer.
3. Lift Heating Element Assembly from Base and hook onto Oil Pot to
drain.
4. Do not immerse Heating Element Assembly in water or other liquid.
NOTE: To avoid damaging Deep Fryer, use care when cleaning
Heating Element Assembly. Gently wipe with soft cloth dampened
with hot, soapy water.
5. Lift Oil Pot from Base and pour out oil. Wipe all excess oil or oil film
from Oil Pot.
6. Clean Base, Oil Pot, Basket with Handle and Lid with hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Frying Tips
Selecting and changing the frying oil
• Use a good quality vegetable or peanut oil.
• Frying foods in butter, margarine, olive oil, or animal fat is NOT
recommended because of low temperature smoke point.
• DO NOT mix two types of oil.
• Change oil regularly to maintain optimum frying and flavor quality.
• Oil used for french fries can be used 10 to 12 times before changing
if oil is filtered after each use. Oil used for food that is high in protein
(such as meat or fish) should be changed more often.
• To filter oil, allow oil to completely cool. Cheesecloth or paper towels
may be used as a filter to strain oil.
• Always follow food package directions.
• DO NOT add fresh oil to used oil.
• Always change the oil if it starts to foam when heated, when it has a
strong smell or taste, or when it turns dark and/or syrupy.
Before frying
• Excess water or ice particles can cause hot oil to splatter or foam.
Remove any excess water from fresh food by blotting with a paper
towel. Remove any ice chunks or buildup from frozen foods.
General tips
• DO NOT use plastic utensils in hot oil.
• Season food AFTER frying.
• If food is not as crisp as desired, reduce batch size.
Disposing of oil
• Pour cool oil into its original (resealable) empty plastic bottle.
Basket usage with freshly battered foods
• Freshly battered foods should be carefully placed directly into oil.
First, lower Frying Basket completely and then carefully place each
piece of battered food into hot oil. Use Frying Basket to remove fried
battered foods.
Storage
• Basket Handle can be disengaged and rotated into Frying Basket.
Place Oil Pot in Base and then place Frying Basket and Magnetic
Cord Assembly in Oil Pot.
• It is best to store all oils in refrigerator or a cool, dark, dry place for
up to six months.
