TM
Professional Deep Fryer
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to countertop or tabletop finish, use a
nonflammable, heat-resistant coaster or placemat between the appliance
and the countertop or tabletop surface. Never place on carpet, furniture,
or other combustible materials.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
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 fit 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 used. This plug is intended
to fit only into a polarized outlet. If the plug
does not fit into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
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. An extension cord or longer detachable cord is not recommended for
use with the Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer.
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 find a separate circuit, contact a qualified electrician.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ....................................... 2
Important Safety Tips ....................................... 2
Special Cord Set Instructions ................................. 3
Introduction ............................................... 3
Parts and Features ......................................... 4
Before the First Use ........................................ 4
How to use your CuisinartTM Professional Deep Fryer .............. 4
Cleaning and Care ......................................... 5
Safety Features ............................................ 6
Hints ..................................................... 6
Frying Frozen Foods ........................................ 6
Filtering and Changing the Oil ................................. 6
Recipes................................................... 7
Deep Frying Guide (Fresh or Uncooked Foods) .................. 11
Deep Frying Guide (Prepared Foods) .......................... 12
Important Notice ......................................... 12
Warranty Information ....................................... 13
INTRODUCTION
You are going to love this Deep Fryer. Prepare restaurant-quality deep fried
foods right at home – quickly, easily, and with no mess. Try out a dish you
had in your favourite restaurant, or pull out that recipe you’ve been saving.
CuisinartTM Professional Deep Fryer makes it easy!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. Do not touch hot surface; use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
deep fryer in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals
with certain disabilities.
5. Never leave appliance unattended when it is connected to the
power outlet.
6. Always attach breakaway cord to appliance first, and then plug into
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the switch off, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
7. 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.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in fire, 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. Extreme caution must be used when moving the CuisinartTM
Professional Deep Fryer if it contains hot oil or other liquids.
15. The appliance will automatically shut off if operation exceeds
12 minutes without oil. If this occurs, resetting of the appliance
is required.
16. If appliance still does not function after following reset instructions,
please contact our Customer Service Centre for assistance.
17. Be sure handles are properly attached to basket and locked in
place. See detailed assembly instructions.
18. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
19. Periodically check for looseness of screws or nuts and retighten
them. CAUTION: Over-tightening can result in stripping of screws or
nuts or cracking of handle or feet.
20. Do not exceed 60 minutes ON time within a period of 2 hours.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
1. Always keep lid closed while deep fryer is cooking food. Use basket
handle to raise and lower basket. Always raise basket out of hot oil
and rest on basket hook, to allow food to drain for 10 to 20 seconds
before opening lid.
2. BEWARE OF STEAM WHEN OPENING LID.
3. Wet food should be dried first 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 (10 cm) 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 filled to at least the minimum oil level. Do not
fill above the maximum. Do not operate appliance without oil or with
an insufficient 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, shortening or lard in this
deep fryer.
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5. Pour approximately one gallon (3.8 L) of good quality vegetable, corn,
canola, soybean, or peanut oil into reservoir until it reaches between
the “Min” and “Max” marks inside container. DO NOT OVER-FILL OR
UNDER-FILL.
6. Put lid on deep fryer.
7. Attach breakaway cord to the back of the appliance, and then plug
into outlet.
8. When unit is plugged in power light will turn on.
9. Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The oil
“Ready” light will turn green once the oil has reached the desired temperature.
10. Lift lid and place basket onto hook in oil container. Put food into basket. Do not exceed the MAX fill line on the basket. Replace lid and
then lower basket into oil.
11. Set timer (up to 30 minutes) to cooking time specified, depending on
what you are cooking.
12. Timer will ring when set time has elapsed. Raise the basket to see
if the food has reached the required golden colour. This can also be
checked through the viewing window on the lid. If the food is done,
carefully lift and hang basket on hook inside the oil container. Allow oil
to drain 10 to 20 seconds. Open lid, remove basket, and place cooked
food onto absorbent paper towels.
NOTE: To preserve oil quality, do not add salt or spices to the food
until after it has been removed from the fryer.
13. WARNING: The timer does not switch appliance off.
14. When cooking is finished, turn temperature control to standby. Unplug
the breakaway cord from the wall outlet before detaching from the
appliance.
CLEANING AND CARE
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.
Clean the outer surface of the heating element with a damp cloth
containing mild soap solution or plain water.
5. Once oil has cooled, use spout on the corner to pour oil into suitable
container.
6. The frying basket should be hand washed before first use and should
be seasoned in oil before going into the dishwasher for the first time.
Lid and oil container 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.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Stainless steel body
2. Viewing window
3. Collapsible basket handle
4. Lid with Handle
5. Basket
6. Basket Hook (Not Shown)
7. Enamel coated oil container
with pouring spout
8. Hand grips
9. Mechanical timer
10. Standby/temperature control
11. “POWER” On indicator light
12. Oil “READY” indicator light
13. Heating Element
14. Breakaway Cord
(Not Shown)
15. Reset button
16. Control Panel
Before the first use:
Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from
your deep fryer. Be sure all parts (listed above, 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
TM
Professional 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. Never immerse the
appliance in water. The control panel should never be immersed in water or
other liquids. Clean the outer surface of the heating element with a damp
cloth containing a mild soap solution or plain water.
HOW TO USE YOUR CUISINARTTM
PROFESSIONAL DEEP FRYER
1. This appliance is designed for household use only. It is not intend-
ed for commercial use.
2. Before you use the Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer for the first
time, remove all packaging materials and follow cleaning instructions
in this book.
3. Lift off lid covering oil container.
4. Remove basket from oil container. Attach handle to basket by squeezing posts and assembling as in diagram.
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