Proctor Silex 35017Y User Guide

Deep Fryer

READ BEFORE USE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

or knobs.

3. To protect against risk of electric shock,
do not immerse cord or plug in water or
other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near 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. Call our
toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer for use with this model
may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 deep fryer containing hot oil.

12. Always attach plug to appliance first;
then plug cord in the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn temperature knob
to lowest temperature setting and
remove plug from wall outlet.

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

14. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER fill oil
above MAX fill mark.

15. Never leave appliance unattended while
in use.

16. Always dry foods and remove ice before
frying.

17. Always dry deep fryer components
thoroughly after cleaning and before
frying.

18. Always fry with lid in place.

19. Do not use refrigerated oil.

20. Never block vent on lid. Be aware of

steam emitting from vent.

21. Escaping steam may cause burns to
hands or fingers. Open the lid carefully.

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This product is intended for household
use only.

This product is only intended for the prepa­ration, cooking, and serving of foods. This
product is not intended for use with any
non-food materials or products.

WARNING!

provided with either a polarized (one wide
blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized or grounded outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug
by modifying the plug in any way or by using
an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance
was selected to reduce the hazards of becom­ing tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
If a longer cord is necessary, an approved
extension cord may be used. The electrical

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Shock Hazard: This product is

rating of the extension cord must be equal to
or greater than the rating of the appliance.
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a grounding-type,
3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over.

CAUTION: Do not immerse fryer, cord, or
plugs in water or other liquid.

WARNING! Burn Hazards.

• Serious hot-oil burns may result from a

deep-fat fryer being pulled off a counter­top. Do not allow the cord to hang over
the edge of the counter where it may be
grabbed by children or become entangled
with the user. Do not use with an exten­sion cord.

• Do not lean over the deep fryer when the
lid is off.

Parts and Features

Lid

Pour Spout

Scoop

ON
Indicator
Light

Temperature
Knob

Handle

Magnetic Cord Assembly

Base

Notch

Groove

Notch in lid and groove in
the base need to align for
the lid to fit correctly.

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Frying

wWARNING

Burn Hazard

• Never fill oil above MAX fill mark.

• Never move fryer when it is in operation
or when fryer contains hot oil.

• Never use lid knob to move or carry
fryer. Always use side handles on fryer
base instead.

Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious burns as hot oil may
spill from fryer.

1. Place fryer on a stable, level,
heat-resistant surface out of reach
of children.

2. Remove lid by squeezing the sides of

the center knob
and lifting
upwards.

3. Attach magnetic end of cord assembly

to fryer socket.
Magnetic end
of cord will only
go in one way.
Be careful not
to disturb the
magnetic con­nection when
plugging cord

into electrical outlet.

4. Pour oil into fryer base.

NOTICE:

Never operate
fryer without oil
in base.

NOTE: The magnetic force is rela­tively low to ensure that the cord
will break away in the event of being
inadvertently pulled, thereby pre­venting the deep fryer from being
pulled off a countertop.

5. Place lid on fryer. Align notch on lid

with groove in
base.

6. Plug unit into electrical outlet. Turn
temperature
knob to
desired frying
temperature:
275ºF to 375ºF
(135ºC to
190ºC). Let the
oil heat for
15 minutes.

7. Remove lid and carefully place food

into hot oil with
scoop. Replace
lid on fryer.

NOTE: Do not
exceed maxi­mum amount
of food to be
fried in one
batch. See the

Frying Chart for more information.

8. Carefully remove lid. WARNING! Burn

Hazard. Steam
from lid vents is
hot.

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Frying (cont.)

9. Remove food with scoop.

10. When finished frying, unplug mag-

netic cord
from outlet
and remove
from fryer.

11. After oil and fryer completely cool,
pour oil into
storage con­tainer or
place it in a
sealed, non­recyclable
container and
discard with
your regular

garbage. Cooking oil should never
be disposed of in the kitchen sink
or toilet bowl. NOTE: Never allow oil
in base to boil dry.

Frying Chart

NOTES:

• Fry foods listed below for the suggested amount of cooking time and
until golden brown.

• Food will float to top of oil when it is done.

FRYING COOKING

FOOD TEMPERATURE TIME

Vegetables 350ºF (175ºC) 2 to 3 minutes

Frozen Fish Sticks (6) 350ºF (175ºC) 2 to 3 minutes

Shrimp (8) 350ºF (175ºC) 3 minutes

Frozen Chicken Nuggets (6) 350ºF (175ºC) 7 minutes

Fresh French Fries (3 oz./85 g) 375ºF (190ºC) 15 minutes

Frozen French Fries 375ºF (190ºC) 3 to 5 minutes

Fresh Chicken Wing Sections 375ºF (190ºC) 8 to 10 minutes

Frozen Chicken Wing Sections 350ºF (175ºC) 20 minutes

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1. Unplug magnetic cord from outlet

and remove
from fryer.

3. Pour oil into storage container or
discard prop­erly. See Step
11 in “Frying.”
Wipe all
excess oil or
oil film from
inside fryer
base.

2. Always wait until oil has cooled.

4. Clean the inside and outside of fryer

base along with the lid and scoop
with hot, soapy water. Do not
immerse the unit in water.

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Frying Tips

Frying Oil

• Use a frying oil that is high in
unsaturated fats such as vegetable,
corn, or peanut oil.

• DO NOT mix two different types of oil.

Changing the Oil

• Change oil regularly to maintain opti­mum frying and flavor quality.

• Oil used for french fries can be used
10 to 12 times before changing if the
oil is filtered after each use.
Cheesecloth or paper towel may be
used as a filter. Oil used for food that
is high in protein (such as meat or
fish) should be changed more often.

• Do not use oil for longer than six
months and always follow the
instructions on the package.

• DO NOT add fresh oil to used oil.

• Always change the oil if it starts to
foam when heated, when it has a
strong smell or taste, or when it turns
dark and/or syrupy.

Disposing of Oil

• After oil and fryer cool completely,
pour oil into storage container or
place it in a sealed, non-recyclable
container and discard with your regu­lar garbage. Cooking oil should never
be disposed of in the kitchen sink or
toilet bowl.

Frozen Food

• Food from the freezer will cool the oil
considerably when it is added.
Because it will not sear right away,
the food may absorb too much oil.
To help prevent this, allow the frozen
food to partly defrost at room temper­ature; then shake off as much ice and
water as possible before adding to
hot oil. Also, do not fry large quanti­ties at one time.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Fried food does
not have a golden
brown color and/or
is not crispy.

THINGS TO CHECK

• The selected temperature is too low or the food has
not been fried long enough. Check food package or
Frying Chart for correct temperature or preparation
time.

• There is too much food in the fryer. Never fry too much
food at one time. See the food package, Frying Chart,
or recipe for correct frying amount. The food pieces
may be too thick to fry adequately.

• Volume of oil is too low.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM

Fryer gives off a
strong, unpleasant
odor.

Unit does not
heat.

During frying, the
oil spills over the
edge of the
fryer.

The oil foams too
much during
frying.

THINGS TO CHECK

• The oil isn’t fresh. Change the oil. Filter oil regularly
to keep it fresh longer.

• The type of oil is not suitable for deep-frying food.
Use good quality frying oil. Do not mix two different
types of oil.

• Ensure magnetic cord assembly is properly attached
to the fryer socket.

• Ensure electrical cord assembly is plugged into
electrical outlet.

• There is too much oil in the fryer. Make sure that the oil
does not exceed the maximum level mark.

• The food contains too much liquid. Dry food thoroughly
before placing it in the fryer. Follow the instructions in
the “Frying” section on page 4.

• There is too much food in the fryer. Do not fry more
than the quantities indicated on the food package or
the Frying Chart.

• The food contains too much liquid. Dry food thoroughly

before placing it in the fryer.

• The type of oil is not suitable for deep-frying food.
Use good quality frying oil. Do not mix two different
types of oil or fat.

• Fryer base has not been cleaned properly. See instruc­tions in the “Cleaning Your Fryer” section.

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Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only
express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive
remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,
at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the
product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the
product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or
greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity
with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration,
abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift
recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a
warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family
household use.

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by
breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase
price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent
prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration
of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other

legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow
limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the
foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call

1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit proctorsilex.com in the
U.S. or proctorsilex.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series
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