Salton RHGDF14 User Manual

2 Quart Glass Deep Fryer

OWNER’S MANUAL

RHGDF14

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven
mitts or potholders.

3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
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. Contact Consumer Service for examination,
repair or adjustment.

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

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over 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 an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the
wall outlet. To disconnect, press ON/OFF Switch OFF (O), turn
the Variable Temperature Control Dial to MIN. Remove the
Detachable Power Supply Cord by carefully unplugging it
from the wall outlet, then detaching it from the Deep Fryer’s
Receptacle.

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

14. This appliance is not for use by children.

15. Extreme caution must be used when moving Fryer containing
hot oil.

16. Be sure Folding Basket Handle is unfolded and securely
locked in place before lifting Basket out of hot oil. See
detailed instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and

escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken
to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons
or property.

CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat

for some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when
handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before
cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance
while it is operating or while it is hot.

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this
Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.

3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use,
immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair
the malfunctioning appliance.

4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

5. Do not immerse the detachable power cord in any liquid. If
the cord falls in water or other liquid, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY
and replace it with a new cord. If the supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by contacting
Consumer Service.

6. Risk of electric shock and choking, keep the cord out of
reach from children and infants.

7. Make sure Basket Handle is unfolded and securely locked into
place. Use Basket Handle to raise and lower Basket. Always
raise Basket out of hot oil and allow cooked food to rest for
30 seconds.

8. Do not use if any part of the Main Housing, Lid or Glass Bowl is
cracked or damaged in any manner. Do not use if the Lid has
a loose or weakened Handle.

9. Dry damp foods before placing into oil. When deep frying
frozen foods, remove any excessive ice as it can cause hot oil
to spatter.

10. Always preheat oil with Fry Basket immersed and Lid closed.
Keep Lid closed while Deep Fryer is frying foods.

11. Do not obstruct the Air Outlet Vents (Grease Filter) on top of
Lid with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the air outlet
during operation.

12. 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. Place the appliance on a
surface that is resistant to heat.

13. Be sure Glass Bowl is filled with oil to a level between the MIN
(6 cups) and MAX (8 cups) markings on the inside of the Bowl.

Do not operate appliance without oil or with an insufficient
amount of oil. DO NOT under-fill or over-fill the Glass Bowl.

14. Always pour oil into Glass Bowl before plugging in and
heating up the appliance. Never pour oil into heated
Glass Bowl.

15. Ensure that there are no flammable objects on or near the
appliance. If the oil catches fire, unplug the appliance and
close the Lid. Never use water to extinguish the fire.

16. Do not operate this appliance if the Lid and the Glass Bowl
are not completely dry.

17. Your Fryer is supplied with a Grease Filter Lid. The Filter does
not need replacing. The Lid can be cleaned in hot, soapy
water or in a dishwasher. Always make sure that the Lid is
completely dry before replacing the Lid onto the Fryer.

18. Use caution when handling the Glass Bowl. Do not drop it
onto a hard surface. Do not place hot Glass Bowl onto a cold
surface. Do not clean Glass Bowl with cleansers, steel wool
pads, or other abrasive material.

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into 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.

DETACHABLE CORD INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: A short detachable power-supply cord is provided to

reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

The cord is designed to break away from the Deep Fryer
quickly and smoothly to prevent the unit from tipping over
when someone unintentionally pulls on the cord.

This detachable cord is designed for use with this designated
Deep Fryer only. Do not try using it on any other appliance.

WARNING: 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.

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Russell Hobbs® 2 Quart
Glass Deep Fryer. Your Deep Fryer features 1800 watts of power!
You’ll love the high-tech Stainless Steel Guard Rings and Cool
Touch Guard around the Glass Frying Bowl. The Basket Handle
folds for safety, and easily hooks to the rim of the Glass Bowl at
any position. The immersed heating element provides constant
cooking temperature. Calibrated Variable Temperature Control
from MIN to 265º up to 375ºF enables you to cook a variety of
foods. Best of all, the removable Lid with washable Grease Filter,
Main Housing, Glass Bowl, and Fryer Basket can be washed in the
dishwasher.

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS

ON/OFF
Switch

Basket
Handle
Grooves

Power
Indicator
Light

Variable
Temperature
Control

Appliance
Receptacle

Control
Panel/Heater
Assembly.

Polarized
Plug

Detachable
Power Supply
Cord

(P/N 22306)

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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Basket
Handle
Hook

Deep Fryer
Basket

(P/N 22308)

Heating
Element

Air Outlet Vents
(Grease Filter)

Non-Skid
Feet

(P/N 22312)

Stainless
Steel
Guard
Rings

Cool Zone:
Cool Touch

Guard and
Guard Rings

Main
Housing

(P/N 22311)

Lid
Handle

Deep Fryer
Lid

(P/N 22307)

Folding Fryer
Basket Handle

Basket
Handle
Grooves

Reset
Button

(not shown)

Glass Bowl
(P/N 22310)

Appliance
Receptacle

Control Panel/
Heater
Assembly

(P/N 22309)

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FRY BASKET ASSEMBLY

Fully extended, the Fryer Basket Handle hinge and post fits snugly
in the 2 grooves on the top of the Control Panel/Heater Assembly.
You will hear a click when properly locked into place.

Wearing oven mitts, grasp the Handle and pull straight upwards
to raise and lower the Basket in and out of the oil.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE FRY BASKET HANDLE IS LOCKED PROPERLY IN

THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION WHEN COOKING.

When you are finished frying, the Basket Handle Hook fits easily
over the rim of the Glass Bowl to allow food to drain.

The Fryer Basket Handle folds for storage. See Storage Instructions
in this Owner’s Manual.

FIGURE 3

Fryer Basket
Handle hinge
and post

Basket Handle
Hook sits inside
Glass Bowl

Basket Handle
grooves

BEFORE USING YOUR GLASS DEEP FRYER
FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Remove all packaging and packing materials from the Glass
Deep Fryer. Remove any labels from the outer stainless steel
surfaces.

2. Unfold Fryer Basket Handle and snap down. You will hear a
click as the Handle locks into its extended position.

3. Remove the Lid.

4. Lift the Fryer Basket straight up and out of the Glass Bowl. Pull
up on the Handle to release it from the grooves on the top of
the Control Panel/Heater Assembly.

5. Grasp the Control Panel/
Heater Assembly firmly
and slide up to remove.
(See Figure 4.)

6. Grasp Glass Bowl with both
hands to remove from the
Main Housing.

7. The Removable Lid with
Washable Grease Filter, Main
Housing, Glass Bowl, and
Fryer Basket can be washed
in the dishwasher or by hand
with warm soapy water.

DO NOT IMMERSE THE CONTROL PANEL/HEATER ASSEMBLY IN
WATER. Wipe the Control Panel/Heater Assembly with a damp
cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.

8. Replace the Glass Bowl until it rests on the 3 stops located on
the inside of the Main Housing. Make sure that the Bowl is
centered correctly and level.

9. Replace the Control Panel/Heater Assembly. Firmly slide the
Control Panel downward into the location grooves on the back
of the Main Housing. You will hear a click when the Control
Panel is in its proper position.

NOTE: THE APPLIANCE WILL OPERATE ONLY WHEN THE CONTROL

PANEL/HEATER ASSEMBLY IS CORRECTLY FITTED INTO THE
MAIN HOUSING.

10. Replace the Fryer Basket and lock Handle into the grooves on
the top of the Control Panel/Heater Assembly.

11. Replace the Lid. Your Glass Fryer is now completely assembled
and ready for use.

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FIGURE 4