PLEASE NOTE:
The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal
temperature of 145ºF/63ºC. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF/71ºC and poultry
products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170ºF/77ºC - 180ºF/82ºC to be sure any harmful
bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal
temperature of 165ºF/74ºC.
NOTE: Frozen foods may require different cooking times and temperatures; follow package directions.
Use 375ºF/191ºC for all foods that have package instructions for a higher temperature and adjust times
as necessary.
IMPORTANT: Remove ice crystals from frozen foods before placing in the hot oil.
CAUTION: NEVER fill any frying basket more than 2/3 full.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring
disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
WARNING! Allow the Deep Fryer to cool
fully before emptying the oil and cleaning
the appliance.
1. Detach the cord from the appliance receptacle
and unplug the Deep Fryer. Make sure the
oil/oil tank has cooled completely.
2. Remove the frying basket from the oil tank.
Use caution when removing the frying basket
as oil may drip from the basket.
3. The frying basket and lid are dishwasher-safe.
4. For best results, remove lid from Deep Fryer
and place in the top rack of your dishwasher
to clean.
5. Lid Removal: Open the lid to a 20º angle.
Firmly pull the lid pin up and out of the hinge.
(See Figure 5.)
6. To replace, tilt the lid at a 20º angle.
Press firmly on one side until the lid pin
snaps into the hinge. (See Figure 6.)
IMPORTANT: Always dry lid thoroughly
and replace clean lid (see Figure 6) before
next use.
7. Drain & Recycle Oil: Grasp housing and
slowly pour used oil from the tank into a
wide mouth bottle or container for recycling.
(Refer to the Draining & Recycling Oil section
of this instruction manual for detailed
instructions.)
8. Oil Tank Cleaning: Fill empty tank with hot,
soapy water and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
Use a stiff nylon brush to remove stubborn
or burned-on residue. Wipe dry with a clean
kitchen rag or paper towels. Do not use harsh
or abrasive cleaning products as they may
damage the surface of the tank.
WARNING: Never immerse the appliance
housing in water or other liquids.
CAUTION: Make sure the oil tank is
completely dry after cleaning and before
next use.
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Figure 5
Figure 6
Lid pin
Hinge
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