Cuisinart® Digital 3.2 L Deep Fryer
INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
®
CDF-170C
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the Instruction Book carefully before using.
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.
18.
Periodically check for looseness of screws 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 (216°C) or higher.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to countertop
or tabletop nish, use a nonammable,
heat-resistant 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).
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.
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