Cuisinart CDF-130 User Manual - Page 5
Before The First Use, Operating, Instructions - deep fryer 2 quart
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your deep fryer. Be sure all parts (listed under, Parts and Features) of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® Compact 2-Quart. Deep Fryer for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base with a moist cloth. Thoroughly clean the oil container, lid, and basket. The oil container lid and basket are dishwasher safe. Never immerse the appliance in water; water must not be allowed to penetrate the interior of the appliance. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Lift off lid covering oil container. 2. Remove basket from oil container. Attach handle to basket by squeezing posts and assembling as in diagram. 3. Insert the control panel into the stainless steel body as seen below. Note: The immersion heating element will not heat up unless the control panel is correctly installed. 4. Pour approximately 2 quarts of good quality vegetable, corn, canola, soybean, or peanut oil into reservoir until it reaches a level between the MIN and MAX marks inside the container. DO NOT OVER- OR UNDER-FILL. DO NOT MIX OILS. 5. Put lid on deep fryer. 6. Attach breakaway cord to the back of the appliance, then plug into outlet. 7. When unit is plugged in, power light will turn on. 8. Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The Oil Ready light will turn green once the oil has reached the desired temperature. 9. Lift lid and place basket onto hook in oil container. Put food into basket. Do not exceed the MAX fill line on the basket. Lower basket into oil and replace lid. CAUTION: Oil is hot. Please use caution when putting food into hot oil. 10. When recommended frying time has elapsed, raise the basket to see if the food has reached the desired golden color. If the food is done, carefully lift and hang basket on hook inside the oil container. Allow oil to drain 10 to 20 seconds. Open lid, remove basket, and place cooked food onto absorbent paper towels. NOTE: To preserve oil quality, do not add additional salt or spices to the food until after it has been removed from the fryer. 11. When cooking is finished, turn temperature control to Standby. Unplug the breakaway cord from the wall outlet before detaching from the appliance. 5