Cuisinart CDF-170 Instruction and Recipe Booklet
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Cuisinart
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3.4-Quart Deep Fryer
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read
the Instruction Book carefully before using.
CDF-170
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ........................................2
Important Safety Tips ........................................ 3
Parts and Features ............................................4
Operating Instructions ....................................... 5
Changing the Timer Battery .............................. 6
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 6
Safety Features .................................................. 6
Deep-Frying Guide ............................................ 7
Tips and Hints .................................................. 8
Frying Frozen Foods ......................................... 8
Filtering and Changing the Oil .......................... 8
Recipes .............................................................. 9
Warranty ........................................................... 12
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken, including
the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance. Extreme caution
must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other liquids.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse control panel, cord, plug or deep
fryer in water or other liquids.
5. This appliance is not for use by children.
Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
6. Never leave appliance unattended when it
is connected to the power outlet.
7. Always attach breakaway cord to
appliance rst, then plug into wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn the knob to Standby,
then remove plug from wall outlet.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized
Service Facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by the manufacturer may result in
re, electric shock or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Do not operate under cabinets.
14. The appliance will automatically shut off if
operation exceeds 12 minutes without oil.
If this occurs, resetting of the appliance is
required.
15. If appliance still does not function after
following reset instructions, please
contact a Cuisinart Certied Consumer
Service Center for assistance.
16. Be sure handles are properly attached to
basket and locked in place. See detailed
assembly instructions.
17. Do not use this appliance for other than its
intended use.
Periodically check for looseness of screws
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or nuts and retighten them.
CAUTION: Overtightening can result in
stripping of screws or nuts or cracking of
handle or feet.
19. Do not exceed 60 minutes ON time within
a period of 2 hours.
20. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet. Not doing so could
create a risk of re, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage
or the door touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
1. Always keep lid closed while deep fryer
is cooking food. Use basket handle to
raise and lower basket. After removing lid,
always raise basket out of hot oil, rest on
basket hook and allow food to drain for 10
to 20 seconds.
2. BEWARE OF STEAM WHEN
OPENING LID.
3. Wet food should be dried rst with paper
towels. Remove loose ice from frozen
foods. Close the lid when frying. Beware
of oil splattering when food is put into
the oil.
4. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away
from walls or other objects during
operation. Do not place any objects on
top of appliance while it is operating.
5. Be sure oil container is lled to at least
the minimum oil level. Do not ll above
the maximum. Do not operate appliance
without oil or with an insufcient amount
of oil. Never pour oil into heated oil
container.
6. Do not operate this appliance if the lid and
the oil container are not completely dry.
7. Keep this fryer out of reach of children
while in use and away from edges of
countertops, where it could be pulled off
or pushed over by children.
8. DO NOT use any solid/hydrogenated oil,
olive oil, grapeseed oil, shortening or lard
in this deep fryer. DO NOT MIX OILS as
they may have different smoke points.
USE GOOD QUALITY oil that has a smoke
point of 420°F or higher.
The breakaway cord is designed to quickly
disconnect from the appliance when a pulling
force is applied.
NOTE: The breakaway cord can t into the
appliance in only one direction. Please refer to
printing on the cord connector that states “This
Side Up.” To reduce the risk of electric shock, a
polarized plug is featured. This plug is intended
to t only into a polarized outlet. If the plug does
not t into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any manner.
Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug
cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any
control to “off,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
SHORT CORD
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a long cord.
EXTENSION CORD USE
An extension cord or longer detachable cord is
not recommended for use with deep fryers.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not operate. It
should be operated on an electrical circuit that is
free from other appliances. If you are not sure of
the reason for overloading or cannot nd a separate circuit, contact a qualied electrician.
This appliance is for 120 volts only and should
not be used with a converter.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to countertop
or tabletop nish, use a nonammable, heatresistant coaster or placemat between the
appliance and the countertop or tabletop
surface. Never place on carpet, furniture, or other
combustible materials.
BREAKAWAY CORD AND
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance features a breakaway cord and
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Lid
2. Basket with
Collapsible Handle
3. Heating Element
4. Power ON
Indicator Light
5. Oil Ready
Indicator Light
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6. Oil Container
7. Brushed Stainless
Steel Body
8. Reset Button
9. Temperature Control Knob
10. Digital Timer
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging materials and any
promotional labels or stickers from your deep
fryer. Be sure all parts (listed in Parts
and Features) of your new appliance have been
included before discarding any packaging
materials. You may want to keep the box and
packing materials for use at a later date.
Before using your Cuisinart® 3.4-Quart Deep
Fryer for the first time, remove any dust from
shipping by wiping the base with a moist cloth.
Thoroughly clean the oil container, lid and
basket. The oil container, lid and basket are
dishwasher safe. Never immerse the appliance in
water; water must not be allowed to penetrate
the interior of the appliance.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lift off lid covering oil container.
2. Remove basket from oil container. Attach
handle to basket by squeezing posts and
assembling as in diagram.
3. Insert the control panel into the stainless
steel body as seen below.
NOTE: The immersion heating element will
not heat up unless the control panel is
correctly installed.
4. Pour approximately 3.4 quart of good quality
vegetable, corn, canola, soybean, or peanut
oil into reservoir until it reaches a level
between the MIN and MAX marks inside the
container. DO NOT OVER- OR UNDER-FILL.
DO NOT MIX OILS.
5. Put lid on deep fryer. Make sure the
temperature control knob is on Standby.
6. Attach breakaway cord to the back of the
appliance, then plug into outlet.
7. When unit is plugged in, power light will
turn on.
8. Set the temperature control knob to the
desired temperature. The Oil Ready light will
turn green once the oil has reached the
desired temperature.
9. Remove lid and put food into basket. Lower
basket into oil and replace lid.
CAUTION: Oil is hot. Please use caution
when placing food into hot oil.
10. To set timer, press until desired frying time
appears. Time will flash twice and then go
solid to start countdown process. Timer will
count down in minutes. The timer will
countdown in seconds for the last minute.
When the time is reached, the fryer will beep
several times and show 00 in the display. To
cancel, press button and reprogram timing.
Maximum frying time is 60 minutes.
CAUTION: The timer will not turn off when
the programmed time is completed.
11. When recommended frying time has elapsed,
raise the basket to see if the food has
reached the desired golden color. If the food
is done, carefully lift and hang basket on
edge of the oil reservoir. Allow oil to drain 10
to 20 seconds. Remove basket, and place
cooked food onto absorbent paper towels.
NOTE: To preserve oil quality, do not add
additional salt or spices to the food until after
it has been removed from the fryer.
12. When cooking is finished, turn temperature
control knob to Standby. Unplug the
breakaway cord from the wall outlet before
detaching from the appliance.
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CHANGING THE TIMER
BATTERY
1. Insert flat-head screw-driver or similar object
into opening at left side of timer (located on
the control panel) and push up to release the
timer housing.
2. Once timer housing has been removed, turn
upside down and remove battery cover.
Replace with a L1154 button cell battery.
3. Place timer housing back into control panel.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
1. Always unplug appliance, detach the
breakaway cord and let the oil cool down to
room temperature before cleaning.
2. Remove lid.
3. Lift out basket.
4. The control panel should never be immersed
in water or other liquids. Before first use,
clean the outer surface of the heating
element with a damp cloth containing mild
soap solution or clean water.
5. Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with
cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the
removable oil container and lift upward. Pour
the oil through the sieve and strain the used
oil through it to remove food particles,
crumbs and impurities. This process is safe
to repeat 3 or 4 times without the oil
deteriorating.
6. The frying basket should be hand-washed
before first use and should be seasoned with
oil before going into the dishwasher for the
first time. Lid, oil container and frying basket
are dishwasher safe. Dry parts thoroughly
after cleaning.
7. The stainless steel body is submersible and
should be washed by hand with warm, soapy
water.
8. Ensure that both the lid and the oil container
are completely dry after washing and before
use.
9. After cleaning, reassemble oil container,
heating element, basket and lid onto deep
fryer. The heating element must be seated
properly or appliance will not operate.
10. WARNING: When cleaning, use care – under-
edge of deep fryer is sharp.
11. For storage, basket handle can be folded
down to fit inside container.
12. Tip: For ease in cleaning, wipe control panel
with damp microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths
are available in most kitchenware stores.
NOTE: Oil staining on the heating element and
oil container can be easily cleaned with a plastic
scrubbing pad.
13. NEVER PUT THE CONTROL PANEL IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN.
Wipe it with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not
use abrasive cleansers, which could scratch
the surface.
Any other servicing should be performed by an
Authorized Service Representative.
SAFETY FEATURES
The Cuisinart® 3.4-Quart Deep Fryer is equipped
with the following features to ensure safety:
• Safety Interlock – The control panel/heating
element must be properly seated or deep
fryer will not operate.
• Breakaway Cord – The cord is designed to
quickly disconnect from the appliance when
a pulling force is applied.
• Thermostat Overload Protection – Your
Cuisinart® 3.4-Quart Deep Fryer is equipped
with thermostat overload protection. If the
unit heats up beyond the recommended
temperature level, the deep fryer will
automatically turn off. To reset, unplug the
unit from the wall outlet and allow it to cool
down. Remove the control panel and heating
element from the unit.
CAUTION: The heating element is extremely hot.
Allow it to cool thoroughly before removing it.
• You will find a reset button on the front of the
control panel below the controls. Using a
toothpick or another long, thin object, push
the reset button and replace the control
panel.
NOTE: The unit will not work if the control panel
is not properly mounted. Plug the unit back in,
turn on and continue use. If the unit still does not
operate, repeat the steps above or call a
Cuisinart Certified Customer Service Center for
assistance.
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DEEP-FRYING GUIDE:
Fresh or Uncooked Foods
Fresh indicates food prepared from a recipe or
purchased fresh, not precooked. Read package
label to determine if prepared, packaged foods
are NOT precooked. If frozen, do not thaw; place
foods directly from package into preheated oil.
If there are ice granules around prepared foods,
set pieces on a paper towel and pat dry. Moist
vegetables will cause the oil to splatter.
Frying times may vary because of food temperature, quantity and size of pieces. Best results are
obtained when food is cooked in small batches
and the size of pieces is uniform. Check deepfried foods at the shortest times given; deep-fry
until fully cooked.
Low heat 325°F
Turkey thighs, bone-in,
skin-on ........................20–22 min.
Turkey breast, bone up,
skin down ......................30–35 min.
Breaded eggplant ..................5–6 min.
Breaded portobello
mushrooms ......................4½-5 min.
Medium heat 350°F
Frozen chicken nuggets ........... 5½–6 min.
Breaded chicken tenders .........3½– 4½ min.
Breaded, boneless
chicken breasts ..................5½–6 min.
Breaded bone-in pork chops ....... 7½–8 min.
Egg rolls ...........................5 min.
Chimichangas ....................7–7½ min.
Large shrimp ......................1–2 min.
DEEP-FRYING GUIDE:
Precooked Foods
Foods listed in this chart are breaded and cooked
prior to packaging. If frozen, do not thaw; place
foods directly from package into preheated oil. If
there are frozen ice granules around precooked
foods, set pieces on a paper towel and pat dry.
Use this chart as a guide to deep-frying times.
Best results are obtained when food is cooked in
small batches and the size of pieces is uniform.
Check deep-fried foods at the shortest times
given; deep-fry until heated through.
Low heat 325°F
Onion rings .......................5–6 min.
Medium heat 350°F
Chicken tenders ................. 5½–6 min.
Chicken nuggets ...................3–4 min.
Chicken pieces ....................7–8 min.
Small mushrooms ................2½–3 min.
Medium shrimp .................. 2–2½ min.
Small shrimp pops .................1–2 min.
High heat 375°F
Large or fantail shrimp ..............1–2 min.
Mozzarella sticks ..................2–3 min.
Halibut sh llets .................3–3½ min.
Halibut sh balls ...................2–3 min.
High heat 375°F
Red potato chips ..................2–3 min.
Yam potato chips ................ 2–2½ min.
American fries .....................5–6 min.
Thin french fries ................. 3–3½ min.
Thick french fries ................ 3½–4 min.
Curly french fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4½–5 min.
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TIPS AND HINTS
• When cooking foods dipped in fresh batter,
first lower basket. Using tongs, add food
directly to oil. Use basket to lift out food
when finished cooking.
• Sort or cut food into pieces of uniform size.
All the food will then be cooked in the same
amount of time. To reduce splattering,
remove excess moisture or ice from food.
• The oil does not need to be changed after
each use. In general, the oil will be tainted
rather quickly when frying food containing a
lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish).
When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and it
is filtered after each use, it can be used an
additional 4 to 6 times. However, do not use
the oil for longer than 6 months.
• Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with
cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the
removable oil container and lift upward. Pour
the oil through the sieve and strain the used
oil through it to remove food particles,
crumbs and impurities. This process is safe
to repeat 3 or 4 times without the oil
deteriorating.
• It is important to follow the temperature
recommendation for every recipe. If the
temperature is too low, the fried food
absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high, a
crust quickly forms on the outside while the
inside remains uncooked.
• For best results, drop freshly sliced food into
basket one piece at a time.
FRYING FROZEN FOODS
• Due to their extremely low temperature,
frozen foods inevitably lower the temperature
of the oil. For best results, do not overload
the basket with frozen foods.
• Follow the instructions on the frozen food
package for cooking time and temperature.
• Frozen foods are frequently covered with a
coating of ice crystals, which should be
removed before frying. Lower the basket very
slowly into the oil in order to ensure that oil
does not boil over.
FILTERING AND CHANGING THE OIL
• WARNING: Always remove the plug from wall
socket before cleaning. Allow the Cuisinart
3.4-Quart Deep Fryer and the oil to cool
completely (approximately 2 hours) before
cleaning or storing. Never immerse the deepfryer body control panel, cord or plug in
water or any other liquids.
• The oil does not need to be changed after
each use. In general, the oil will be tainted
rather quickly when frying food containing a
lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish).
When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and it
is filtered after each use, it can be used an
additional 4 to 6 times.
• Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with
cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the
removable oil container and lift upward. Pour
the oil through the sieve and strain the used
oil through it to remove food particles,
crumbs and impurities. This process is safe
to repeat after 3 or 4 times without the oil
deteriorating.
• Used oil can be successfully stored in a cool,
dark place for up to a month in a clean,
airtight container. Refrigeration or freezing
increases the oil’s lifespan by several
months. However, do not use the oil for
longer than 6 months. DO NOT STORE THE
OIL IN THE DEEP FRYER. Add a little fresh
oil each time you reuse the oil.
Any other servicing should be performed by a
Certified Customer Service Representative.
TIPS FOR FRYING
Heat oil to 375°F unless recipe specifies
otherwise. A cube of bread should brown in
approximately 60 seconds. Correct temperature
is extremely important. If the temperature is too
high, breads will brown before the insides have
cooked; if it is too low, the bread will absorb the
fat and become soggy and greasy.
Cook only as much as will float easily in the oil.
Too much added to the Cuisinart
Deep Fryer will cause the temperature to drop,
and the food will be difficult to turn. Turn bread
when it rises to the top of the oil, taking care not
to pierce it. Lift cooked breads from the fryer;
allow them to drain in the basket for a moment,
then place on paper towels to drain.
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RECIPES
Applesauce Spice Doughnuts.......... 9
Hush Puppies...................... 10
Spicy Buffalo Wings ................ 10
Blue Cheese Dressing ............... 10
Fried Calamari ..................... 10
Herbed Beer-Batter Onion Rings .......11
Better than Fast-Food French Fries .....11
Crispy Chicken Fingers ............. 12
Honey Mustard Sauce .............. 12
Applesauce Spice
Doughnuts
Makes about 16 doughnuts
1
2
⁄3 cups unbleached, all-purpose
flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1
⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch freshly grated/ground nutmeg
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon
2
⁄3 cup applesauce
1 large egg
Vegetable oil for frying
Flour for dusting
Powdered or granulated sugar for
Using a whisk, blend together the flour, baking
powder, salt and spices in a medium bowl;
reserve. Put the sugar and shortening in a large
bowl. With an electric mixer on low speed, beat
to blend and break up the shortening. Add the
applesauce and egg; beat until smooth. Add the
flour mixture in two additions and blend on
medium speed until mixed. Cover dough and
chill for at least 1 hour.
Divide dough into two equal portions. Place one
portion of dough on a generously floured
surface and dust with flour. Roll out to ½-inch
thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut
cutter and place doughnuts on a waxed-paperlined baking sheet or tray. Repeat with
remaining dough. Re-roll scraps and repeat.
Heat vegetable oil in Cuisinart
Fryer until it reaches 375°F. Carefully lower 3
doughnuts into the hot oil – do not overcrowd!
Fry on each side, about 1½ to 2 minutes,
turning with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer.
Remove and drain on layered paper towels. Pat
gently to remove any excess oil and sprinkle
with desired amount of sugar.
vegetable shortening
dusting
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Hush Puppies
Makes about 12 to 20 pieces
Oil for frying
1 cup cornmeal
¼ teaspoon salt
1
⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons finely chopped white or
green onion
2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons
buttermilk
3 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons water
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Heat oil in the Cuisinart
until it reaches 375°F. While the oil is heating,
make the Hush Puppy batter.
Combine cornmeal, salt and baking soda in a
medium bowl. Stir in onion. Add buttermilk and
water – stir just to moisten the dry ingredients.
Form into rounded tablespoonfuls, drop carefully
into the hot oil and fry until golden brown,
turning once with a slotted spoon or wire
skimmer. Remove from the oil. Drain on layers of
paper towels. Serve immediately.
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Spicy Buffalo Wings
Makes 16 pieces
8 chicken wings
1
⁄3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 to 6 tablespoons “Louisiana-style”
hot sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Oil for frying
Blue Cheese Dressing and celery
sticks, carrot sticks, Zucchini sticks
Cut wing tips from wings and discard or reserve
for making chicken stock. Split each wing at the
joint and cut through so there are 2 pieces from
each wing. Rinse and dry completely. In a large
bowl, combine the melted butter, hot sauce and
cider vinegar and stir until completely blended.
Heat oil until it is 375°F. Put half the wings into
the Cuisinart
until browned and crispy, about 12 to 15
minutes. Remove wings; drain briefly on layered
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paper towels. Then stir hot, crispy wings into the
hot sauce mixture. Repeat with remaining wings.
Serve hot with cold vegetable sticks and Blue
Cheese Dressing.
Note: If you have some guests who do not
appreciate hot and spicy, fry the wings as
instructed and toss with your favorite BBQ
sauce or honey mustard sauce. For “super-hot”
strength wings, add additional hot sauce along
with the Louisiana-style hot sauce.
Blue Cheese Dressing
½ cup mayonnaise (regular or lowfat)
½ cup sour cream (regular or lowfat)
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Put all ingredients in a bowl and stir well to
blend. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30
minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Fried Calamari
Makes about 3 servings
1½ pounds cleaned calamari, including
some tentacles
Vegetable oil for frying
1
⁄3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
1
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
¾ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
¾ teaspoon each: kosher salt and
freshly ground pepper
Marinara sauce for dipping
Fresh lemon wedges for garnish
Rinse and drain the calamari; place on thick
layers of paper towels, pressing and blotting
them completely dry with another layer of
paper towels on top. Cut the bodies into ½-inch
rings, and cut tentacles into halves or quarters if
large. Heat oil to 360°F in the Cuisinart
Quart Deep Fryer. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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