Oster CKSTDFZM55 User Manual

For product questions contact:

Jarden Consumer Service

USA: 1.800.334.0759

Canada: 1.800.667.8623

www.oster.com

User Manual 3 L Immersion Deep Fryer

Manual de Instrucctiones Freidora de Inmersión de 3 L

©2011 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights

reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer

Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

Para preguntas sobre los productos llame:

Jarden Consumer Service

EE.UU.: 1.800.334.0759

Canadá: 1.800.667.8623

www.oster.com

©2011 Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer Solutions.
Todos los derechos reservados. Distribuido por Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el

nombre de Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

MODEL/MODELO

CKSTDFZM55

Printed in China Impreso en China
GCDS-OST23620-PH

CKSTDFZM55_11ESM1.indd 24-1 3/9/12 9:50 AM

Visit us at www.oster.com

P.N. 155532

This UniT is For hoUsehold Use only

WelCoMe

BeFore USing YoUr oSTer® iMMerSion Deep FrYer

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructions before using.

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

• To protect against risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury do not
immerse control panel assembly, cord or plugs in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when Deep Fryer is used near children.
Children should not use this appliance.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning appliance.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Contact Customer Service (see warranty) to return for examination, repair,
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Oster® may
result in injury.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or countertop, or touch hot
surfaces including the stove.

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

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

Always use oven mitts or hot pads.

• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug AC cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then remove AC cord from wall outlet
before removing breakaway cord from fryer.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Periodically check the handle for looseness. If loose, retighten the screws
using a Phillips screwdriver. CAUTION: Over tightening can result in
stripping of screws or cracking of handle.

This Deep fryer is equipped with an exclusive Sure Release 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
page English-5 for instructions on proper usage of the Sure Release magnetic
cord.) 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. Do not attempt to service this product.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider
than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug is intended to 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 defeat this safety
feature or 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of an OSTER® Deep Fryer!

To learn more about OSTER® products, please visit us at www.oster.com.

Before using your OSTER® Deep Fryer for the first time, remove all packaging
materials from the exterior and interior of the fryer. Make sure the fryer is unplugged.
Clean the frying basket, lid, oil reservoir and condensation trap (all these parts are
dishwasher safe). Gently wipe the Heating Element with a damp cloth. Dry all parts
thoroughly. See

Care and Cleaning

DO NOT IMMERSE THE CORD, POWER STRIP

OR CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY

IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID!

.

English-2 English-3

CKSTDFZM55_11ESM1.indd 2-3 3/9/12 9:50 AM

parTS iDenTiFiCaTion

Before using your Deep Fryer for the first time, you should become familiar with all of

preparing YoUr Deep FrYer For USe

TipS For Deep FrYing

USing YoUr oSTer Deep FrYer

the parts. Read all Instructions and Safeguards carefully.

Filter Cover

Charcoal Odor Filter

White Grease Filter

Lid Open Button

Lid

Frying Basket

Handle Button

Handle

Detachable Cord
Mount/Power Strip

Power Cord

Oil Reservoir

Control Panel

See page 9 for

Condensation Trap

Housing

Over Heat Protection
Button instructions

Prior to first use, remove all packaging materials from the exterior and interior of the
fryer. Make sure the 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. See CARE AND CLEANING section.

CAUTION: Do not immerse cord, plugs or control panel assembly in water.

• Fill the unit with oil 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. Food should be no higher than the top of the basket.

• Be sure that all ice crystals are removed from the food and food is completely dry.
Excessive water and ice can cause the oil to splatter and/or overflow.

• 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.

• For best results, defrost frozen foods for 20 minutes prior to frying.

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

• Prepackaged frozen, cooked chicken, may cook faster than uncooked food.

• For even cooking, shake basket half way through cooking time.

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

• Attach magnetic end of Sure Release power cord assembly directly to the fryer. This
should be done prior to plugging the cord into the wall outlet. The magnetic end of
the cord is designed only to go on one way. Be sure the side stating “THIS SIDE UP”
is facing up.

• Open Lid by pressing the Lid Open Button.

• Remove Frying Basket by sliding handle button downward and pulling the Basket
Handle up.

• Make sure the Oil Reservoir is seated in place with the “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side opposite of the Control Panel. Pour cooking oil into Oil Reservoir until it
reaches between “MIN” and “MAX” marks inside reservoir. DO NOT OVER OR
UNDER FILL.

• Place Lid onto the unit by placing it on the hinge guides at the back of the fryer.

• Make sure that fryer is OFF and insert plug into 120 volt AC outlet.

• Turn fryer to desired temperature position.

• Turn Timer knob to “ON” position. Power Light will turn on.

• Ready light will turn on when oil is pre-heated. Press the Open Lid button and place
Frying Basket onto basket hook inside Oil Reservoir behind Control Panel.

• Place food inside Frying Basket (Do not over stack food). Close lid. Lower Frying
Basket into Oil Reservoir. CAUTION: Always replace and close Lid before
immersing food in oil. Do not immerse or drain food with Lid removed or open.

English-4 English-5

CKSTDFZM55_11ESM1.indd 4-5 3/9/12 9:50 AM

• Turn timer knob to desired time.

Care anD Cleaning

To reMove anD replaCe liD

Cleaning FilTerS

• After time is up a bell will sound. 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.

• When finished cooking, make sure fryer is in OFF position.

WARNING: DO NOT USE SURE RELEASE POWER CORD SYSTEM TO
DISCONNECT THE FRYER. ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM WALL
OUTLET FIRST TO DISCONNECT FRYER.

Use only Model #JB-168 magnetic cord set with this product. The use of any other
magnetic cord set may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
CAUTION: The Sure Release Power Cord is only for accidental disconnection and
is not to be removed during normal operation. If the cord becomes disconnected, the
user should immediately unplug the cord set from the wall outlet, then reconnect
the magnetic cord to the deep fryer.

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 Sure Release 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.

NOTE: Make sure fryer has cooled before cleaning.

• Turn unit OFF.

• Unplug from outlet and allow unit to cool completely.

• Remove Sure Release magnetic cord from the fryer socket.

• Remove the Lid. (See TO REMOVE AND REPLACE LID for detailed instructions)

• Open the Filter Cover and remove the Filters (See CLEANING FILTERS for detailed
instructions).

• Remove Frying Basket. Wash the Frying Basket in the dishwasher with hot soapy
water. Rinse and towel dry carefully.

• Lift Control Panel Assembly up from the front of the fryer.

• Carefully lift Oil Reservoir straight up out of the exterior housing by holding the rim
of the bowl. Store in an airtight container. See Tips for Oil Use and Storage.
Oil Reservoir is also dishwasher safe.

WARNING: Do not remove Oil Reservoir until the unit has cooled and is unplugged.

• Remove power strip from the interior of the back of the fryer.

NOTE: Control Panel must be removed before the Power Strip can be removed.

• A removable Condensation Trap is located on the top rear of the fryer housing.
NOTE: This trap will collect any water that has been condensed on the inside of

the Lid when the Lid is opened after frying. Remember to empty and clean the
Condensation Trap after each use. To clean simply rinse with warm water and dry.

• The Basket, Lid, Oil Reservoir, Housing and Condensation Trap are dishwasher safe.
Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning.

• The Control Panel and Power Strip should never be immersed in water or other
liquids. Gently clean the outer surface of the Control Panel with a damp cloth
containing mild soap solution or plain water.

• Ensure that both the Lid and Oil Reservoir are completely dry after washing and
before use.

• Insert the Power Strip back into fryer Housing.

• Insert Oil Reservoir back into housing.

• Insert Control Panel into front of the unit.

• Place Basket into Oil Reservoir.

• Put Filters back into Lid and put Cover on.

• Close lid.

• To remove Lid, press Open Lid Button and lift Lid to a vertical position. Remove
Lid by pulling firmly upwards. Reverse the sequence to secure Lid from the vertical
position to secure back in place. When replacing the Lid, the spring on the Lid must
be inserted down in front of the metal clip that is located on the fryer housing.

NOTE: Always remove Lid before emptying the Oil Reservoir or cleaning.
CAUTION: Ensure that Lid is in place prior to operation of unit.

• Open the Filter Cover, and remove filters.

• Foam white Grease Filter may be washed in hot soapy water. Allow to air dry.

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

• Place clean White Grease Filter on Lid, followed by Black Charcoal Odor Filter,
then replace Filter Cover.

English-6 English-7

CKSTDFZM55_11ESM1.indd 6-7 3/9/12 9:50 AM