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To replace charcoal filter, push in release clip on filter cover. Lift charcoal filter out and discard. Wipe recess area clean
with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Wash filter cover in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Place new charcoal
filter into recess with thin filter sheet down first. Replace filter cover and close to lock in place. See Diagram 5.
COOKING GUIDE
The following are approximate times for maximum recommended amounts of food. If less food is cooked, times will be
slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than
⅔
full for best results. Foods are usually done when they float to the surface
and are nicely browned.
FOOD
AMOUNT
TEMPERATURE
TIME___
Chicken
___
Frozen,
precooked 3
pieces
375º
8-10
minutes
Frozen,
nuggets
1
½
pounds
375º
5-6
minutes
Raw,
parboiled,
battered
3
pieces
350º
9-12
minutes
Doughnuts
3-4
375º
2-3
minutes
Egg Rolls,
frozen
3-4
375º
8-9
minutes
Fish
___
Frozen,
fillets
3
pieces
375º
5-6
minutes
Raw,
battered
3
pieces
350º
4-6
minutes
French Fries
___
Frozen, crinkle cut
2 pounds
375º
12-15 minutes
Frozen, shoe string
2 pounds
375º
5-7 minutes
Frozen,
wedges
1½
pounds
375º
7-9
minutes
Raw Fries, see recipe
1½ pounds
350º-375º
see recipe
Onion Rings
___
Frozen,
battered
1½
pounds
375º
6-8
minutes
Raw,
battered
4-5
rings
375º
3-4
minutes
Shrimp
___
Frozen,
battered
1½
pounds
375º
4-6
minutes
Fresh,
battered
¾
pound
325º
3-5
minutes
Vegetables
___
Frozen,
battered
1½
pounds
375º
2-3
minutes
Raw,
battered
¾
pound
350º
2-3
minutes
RECIPES
Follow basic user instructions when making these recipes in deep fryer.
Raw Fries
5-6 medium potatoes, peeled, if desired
1. Cut each potato into
⅜
-inch strips. Place in large bowl, cover with cold water. Allow to soak 15 minutes, or until
ready to fry, to remove surface starch.
2. Rinse; drain and dry thoroughly with paper toweling before adding to basket.
3. To cook, choose either the double fry or single fry method from below.
Double Fry
1. Fill fryer with oil to MAX Level. Preheat covered fryer, with basket lowered, at 350º until temperature light goes out.
2. Lift basket to drain position, open cover; add raw fries. Do not add more than 1½ pounds of raw fries to basket to
prevent boil-over when basket is lowered. Close cover to secure.
3. Slowly lower basket. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned.