GE 168997 User Manual [en, es]

WAL★MART Stores, Inc.

Bentonville, AR 72716

428-1264/168997

Two-Year Limited Warranty

What does your warranty cover?

•Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after the original purchase?

•Two years.

What will we do?

•Provide you with a new one.

How do you make a warranty claim?

•Save your receipt.

•Properly pack your unit. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•Return the product to your nearest WAL

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MART store or call Customer

Assistance at 1-877-207-0923.

What does your warranty not cover?

•Commercial use.

•Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect.

•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

How does state law relate to this warranty?

•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

•WAL

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MART expressly disclaims all responsibility for consequential damages or incidental losses caused by use of this appliance. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you.

What if you purchased this product in the USA, Canada, or Mexico and encounter a problem while using it outside the country of purchase?

•The warranty is valid only in the country of purchase and if you follow the warranty claim procedure as noted.

gis a trademark of

General Electric Company and is used under the license by WAL

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MART Stores, Inc.

Bentonville, AR 72716

Printed in China

Customer Assistance

If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number. For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your deep fryer.

MODEL: _________ TYPE:________________ SERIES: ____________________________ Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923 Keep this number for future reference!

16899704ESM2

POWER

READY

Temperature

Timer

300¡F

340¡F

375¡F

265¡F

OFF

205¡F

Cleaning

For product service, call customer service at (877) 207-0923

168997 • UPC

681131689977

Item Stock Number 168997

UPC: 681131689977

Professional Style Deep Fryer

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Deep Fryer Safety

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse Control Panel Assembly, cord or plugs in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not to be used by children.

5. 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.

6. 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 manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair , or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil.

12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new GE

Deep Fryer. This Deep Fryer is equipped with a Break-away Power Cord System, which includes a detachable magnetic cord designed to separate from the unit when certain amounts of force are applied (See details on pg. 5 for instructions on the proper usage of the Break-away magnetic cord.)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit

fully in 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. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm, do not use that outlet.

NOTE: This cord meets revised Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) Standard 1083 requirements effective May 30, 2001.

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. WARNING: Do not use an extension cord.

No user-serviceable parts inside Control Panel Assembly. Do not attempt to service this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Consumer Safety Information

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Consumer Safety Information

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Know Your Deep Fryer

Parts and Features

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

14A 14B

15 16 17

30-Minute Timer Control Knob with Signal Bell Removable Filter Cover White Cotton Grease Filter Charcoal Odor Filter Removable Lid View Window Frying Basket Exterior Folding Basket Handle Removable Stainless Steel Oil Reservoir Cool Touch Carrying Handles Power Light Ready Light Control Panel Assembly Control Panel Cool-Zone Heating Element Temperature Control Knob Basket Hook Lid Handle

14A

14B

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POWER

Timer

READY

OFF

Temperature

300¡F

265¡F

340¡F

Cleaning 205¡F

375¡F

Timer

POWER

READY

OFF

Temperature

300¡F

265¡F

340¡F Cleaning 205¡F

375¡F

NOTE:

Never turn on the fryer with an empty Oil Reservoir. Always use your fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface.

1. Attach magnetic

end of Break-away cord assembly directly to the fryer socket (See figure

1).

This should be done prior to plugging the cord into the wall outlet.

The magnetic end of the cord is designed to only go on one way. Be sure the side stating "THIS SIDE UP" is facing up.

2. Remove lid.

3. Remove Frying Basket, pull Basket Handle up until it clicks into the horizontal position (Fig. 2).

4. Make sure the Oil Reservoir is seated in place with the Basket Hook on the side opposite the Control Panel Assembly. The Oil Reservoir is also marked indicating which side is the “Heater Side”. Pour cooking oil into Oil Reservoir until it reaches between “MIN” and “MAX” marks inside reservoir. DONOT OVER OR UNDER FILL.

5. Smear a little oil on the inside of the Viewing Window. This prevents condensation, which impedes the view.

6. Place lid onto the unit.

7. Make sure that fryer is off and insert plug into 120 volts AC outlet. To turn fryer on, rotate Timer Control Knob to ON position. The power indicator will come on. Turn Temperature Control Knob to desired temperature. The Ready Light will come on when the set

temperature is reached.

8. After oil has been preheated, remove lid and place Frying Basket onto Basket Hook inside Oil Reservoir.

CAUTION:

Keep the Folding Handle in

the locked position.

9. Place food inside Frying Basket (Do not stack food). Place lid back onto the unit. Lower Frying Basket into Oil Reservoir.

CAUTION:

Always replace lid before immersing food in oil. Do not immerse or drain food with lid removed.The steam and glass window may be hot when the Deep Fryer is in use.

10.Turn Timer Control Knob to the

desired cooking time. For cooking times, see fry chart on page 7 or use the recommended times in your recipe. The signal bell will sound when the selected cooking time has elapsed.

11.After time is up, lift Frying Basket

and hang basket onto Basket Hook in Oil Reservoir. To remove excess grease and retain crispness, let food drain in Frying Basket at least 10-20 seconds. Open lid, then lift Frying Basket by handle and pour contents onto plate covered with paper towels before serving.

12.When finished cooking, shut down

fryer by rotating the Rotary Timer to the OFF position.

WARNING: DO NOT USE BREAK-AWAY POWER CORD SYSTEM TO DISCONNECT THE FRYER. ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM WALL OUTLET FIRST TO DISCONNECT FRYER. Use only Model# PL1215 magnetic cord set with this product. The use of any other magnetic cord set may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

CAUTION:

The Break-away power cord is only for accidental disconnection and not to be removed during normal operation. If the cord becomes

Figure 1

Figure 2

How to Use Your Deep Fryer

Preparing Your Fryer for Use

•Fill the unit between the maximum and minimum capacity lines only.

• Do not over fill the basket. To achieve quality results deep frying food needs to be surrounded by oil. Too much food causes the oil temperature to drop, resulting in “soggy” food.

• Coated foods (bread crumbs, batters, etc.) are best for deep frying. The coating acts as a protective layer keeping food moist on the inside and crisp on the

outside.

• Before deep frying, remove ice crystals from food and blot dry with a towel. Excessive water and ice can cause the oil to splatter and/or overflow. For best results, defrost frozen foods for 20 minutes to create a crispier final product.

•Fry foods at the correct temperature for best results. This will prevent burning and give you even colored, crispy food.

Before fryer is used for the first time; remove all packaging materials including plastic bag covering Fryer Basket.

Make sure fryer is unplugged. Wash the Frying Basket and Removable Oil Reservoir in hot soapy water. Gently

wipe the Cool-Zone Heating Element with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly. Your fryer is now ready to use.

CAUTION: Do not immerse fryer, cord, plugs or Control Panel Assembly in water.

Tips for Deep Frying

The Cool-Zone Heating Element can not be switched on unless you insert the (1) Control Panel Assembly to the locating slots of the (2) Connecting Plate on the Exterior.

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Cleaning Replacement Filters

1. Open the Filter Cover.

2. White Cotton Grease Filter may be washed in hot soapy water. Rinse and allow to air dry.

3. Clean the inside of the cover with a damp soapy sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. Insert Charcoal Odor Filter on the bottom of Removable Lid, followed by a clean Grease Filter, then replace the Filter Cover.

NOTE:

For replacement filters, call

customer service at (877) 207-0923.

FOOD TEMP. SETTING TIME (MINUTES)

Chicken Strips 375° F 5 to 8 Chicken pieces, bone-in 360° F 15 to 20 Fish, Battered, fresh 320° F 8 to 10 French fries, frozen 375° F 3 to 5 Fritters 375° F 2 to 4 Onion Rings 375° F 3 to 5 Shrimp, breaded 375° F 2 to 4

Frying Time and Temperature

The frying times in this chart are a guide and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of food and to suit your own taste.

WARNING: Always turn control to “OFF” then disconnect plug from wall outlet BEFORE disconnecting BREAK-AWAY CORD.

CAUTION:

• Do not immerse cord sets in water or any liquids.

• Do not attempt to defeat the detachable magnetic Break-away cord system by trying to permanently attach cord set to product.

• Do not stick pins or other sharp objects in holes on magnetic cord set.

• Do not use any type of steel wool to clean magnetic contacts.

1. Unplug from outlet and allow unit to cool completely.

2. Remove Break-away magnetic cord

from the fryer.

3. Clean the outside of the Deep Fryer

and lid with a damp cloth.

CAUTION:

Do not use abrasive pads or

alcohol.

4. Remove Frying Basket. Wash the

Frying Basket in the dishwasher or with hot soapy water. Rinse and towel dry carefully.

5. Lift Control Panel Assembly up

from backside of fryer.

CAUTION:

Be sure you have allowed enough time, after using, for Control Panel Assembly to cool down completely .

Carefully lift Oil Reservoir out by holding the rim of the bowl. See Tips for Oil Use and Storage on page 8.

6. The Basket, Lid (remove Filters), and Oil Reservoir are dishwasher safe. Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning.

7. The Control Panel Assembly should never be immersed into water or other liquids. Gently clean the outer surface of the Control Panel Assembly with a damp cloth containing mild soap solution or plain water.

8. Ensure that both the lid and the Oil Reservoir are completely dry after washing and before use.

9. After cleaning, reassemble Control Panel Assembly onto the Exterior (See figure 3). The Control Panel Assembly must be attached properly to the back of the Stainless Steel Exterior or the appliance will not operate.

10.For storage, Basket Handle can be folded down to fit inside the Oil Reservoir.

How to Clean Your Deep Fryer

Figure 3

disconnected, the user should immediately unplug the cord set from the wall outlet, turn control to OFF, then reconnect the magnetic cord to the Deep Fryer and then to the wall outlet.

NOTE: Your Deep Fryer is provided with

a safety protection device: If the Control Panel Assembly is not

properly placed on the Exterior, the Control Panel Assembly will not operate.

How to Use Your Deep Fryer (Cont.)

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