Cuisinart CDF-200P1 User Manual - Page 7

CLEANING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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. Before first use, clean the outer surface of the heating element with a damp cloth containing mild soap solution or clean water. 5. Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the removable oil container and lift upward. Pour the oil through the sieve and strain the used oil through it to remove food particles, crumbs and impurities. This process is safe to repeat after three or four frying sessions without the oil deteriorating. 6. The frying basket 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 and before assembling. 7. The stainless steel housing is not 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 - underedge 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. Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. SAFETY FEATURES The Cuisinart® 4-Quart Deep Fryer is equipped with the following features to ensure safety: • Safety Interlock - The control panel/heating element must be properly seated or deep fryer will not operate. • Breakaway Cord - The cord is designed to quickly disconnect from the appliance when a pulling force is applied. • Thermostat Overload Protection - Your Cuisinart® 4-Quart Deep Fryer is equipped with a thermostat overload protection. If the unit heats up beyond the recommended temperature level, the deep fryer will automatically turn off. To reset, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and allow it to cool down. Remove the control panel and heating element from the unit. CAUTION: The heating element is extremely hot. Allow it to cool thoroughly before removing it. You will find a reset button on the front of the control panel below controls. Using a toothpick or another long, thin object, push the reset button and place the control panel back into its proper position. NOTE: The unit will not work if the control panel is not properly mounted. Plug the unit back in, turn on and continue use. If the unit 7