Operating Instructions; Helpful Hints - Bella 14489 Manual De Instrucciones

Operating Instructions

WARNING! This unit should not be used to boil water.
1. See the Deep Frying Chart for suggested temperatures and cooking times.
2. Place the appliance on a clean, dry, flat, heat-resistant surface close to an electrical outlet.
3. Open the lid and remove the frying basket from the oil tank.
4. Secure the frying basket handle to the frying basket (refer to "Assembling Frying Basket Handles"
section of this instruction manual).
5. Pour 1.5 liters (6 cups) cooking oil into the tank between MIN and MAX level and close the lid.
WARNING: Under- or over-filling the oil tank may damage the appliance and could result in serious
personal injury.
6. Set the temperature dial to MIN.
7. Connect the detachable magnetic power cord to the appliance
receptacle, with the "THIS SIDE UP" topside (see Figure 4.)
8. Make sure the cord is firmly in place. Then connect the polarized
plug to the wall outlet. The red PREHEAT light will illuminate as the
appliance heats the oil.
CAUTION: Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
9. Turn the temperature dial to the desired frying temperature. Allow 7 to 10 minutes for preheat time.
10. When the oil reaches the selected cooking temperature, the red PREHEAT light will turn off and
the blue READY light will illuminate, indicating the appliance has reached the set temperature.
11. Carefully place food into the frying basket. Do not overfill frying basket with food.
12. Use the lid handle to open the lid. Carefully and gently lower frying basket with food into the hot oil.
Close the lid.
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Use proper precautions
to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
13. As the appliance cooks the food, the red PREHEAT and blue READY light will cycle on and off as
proper cooking temperature of the oil is maintained.
14. When food is done, using oven mitts, open the lid and hook the frying basket on the oil tank rim
to drain oil for 5 to 10 seconds.
WARNING: Use caution when opening lid; steam escapes as soon as the lid is opened.
Use oven mitts when handling hot materials.
15. Use a heat-resistant long-handled fork or tongs to remove cooked food or pour cooked foods from
frying basket onto absorbent paper towels or clean brown grocery bags to soak up excess oil.
16. To deep fry another batch of food, always check oil level. Make sure oil tank is filled at least to MIN.
Add oil as necessary.
17. When the oil reaches the selected cooking temperature, follow the instructions previously
described and continue deep frying.
18. When all cooking is complete, turn the temperature control to MIN. Unplug the plug from the wall
outlet, then detach the cord from the appliance receptacle.
19. Close the lid and allow oil and the Deep Fryer to cool.
20. WARNING! Oil will remain hot for an extended period of time. Be sure all parts of the Deep Fryer
and the oil have cooled completely before discarding or storing oil and cleaning the unit.

Helpful Hints

• Never over-fill the frying basket with food.
• Fry more batches of smaller amounts of food. Best results are obtained when the hot oil can freely
circulate all around the food.
• In general, pre-cooked foods require higher temperatures and less cooking time.
• Cut or sort food into uniform sizes. Cook same-size pieces together so they will be cooked in
the same amount of time.
• Be sure foods are free from ice crystals and excess moisture before frying. Water on the surface
of the food can cause the oil to spatter and foam.
• When using a breading, evenly coat the food to be fried. Fine, uniform crumbs stick better than
coarse, uneven ones. Shake off all extra breading to help keep oil clean.
• To prevent contamination of the oil, do not add salt or other spices to the food during frying
or when the food is draining above the oil.
• Space out coated foods so they do not touch while cooking.
• For best results when frying doughs or foods dipped in a liquid batter, place the foods into
the frying basket first and then lower the frying basket into the hot oil.
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