Cuisinart CDF-130 User Manual - Page 2

CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Important Safety Tips 3 Parts and Features 4 Operating Instructions 5 Filtering and Changing the Oil 6 Cleaning and Maintenance 6 Safety Features 6 Tips and Hints 7 Frying Frozen Foods 7 Deep-Frying Guide 8 Recipes 9 Warranty 12 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. 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. Extreme caution must be used when moving the Cuisinart® Compact 2-Quart. Deep Fryer if it contains hot oil or other liquids. 3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 4. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse heating element, cord, plug or deep fryer in water or other liquids. 5. This appliance is not for use by children. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children or individuals with certain disabilities. 6. Never leave appliance unattended when it is connected to the power outlet. 7. Always attach breakaway cord to appliance first, then plug into wall outlet. 8. 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 the nearest Cuisinart Certified Consumer Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment. 9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury. 10. Do not use outdoors. 11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 13. Do not operate under cabinets. 14. The appliance will automatically shut off if operation exceeds 12 minutes without oil. If this occurs, resetting of the appliance is required. 15. If appliance still does not function after following reset instructions, please contact a Cuisinart Certified Consumer Service Center for assistance. 16. Be sure handles are properly attached to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions. 17. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. 18. Periodically check for looseness of screws or nuts and retighten them. CAUTION: Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or nuts or cracking of handle or feet. 19. Do not exceed 60 minutes ON time within a period of 2 hours. 20. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 2