Hamilton Beach 35020 Use & Care - Page 4

840114001 ENv04.qxd 3/13/08 12:33 PM Page 4 Frying w WARNING Burn Hazard. • Never fill oil above MAX fill mark. • Never move fryer when it is in operation or when fryer contains hot oil. • Never leave fryer unattended while in use. • Escaping steam may cause burns to hands or fingers. Open lid carefully. • Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious burns as hot oil may spill from fryer. 1. Place fryer on stable, level, heat-resistant surface out of reach of children. 2. Press Lid Release Button (OPEN) to open lid. 3. Lift handle to raise basket to highest position until firmly locked into place. 4. Remove basket from fryer. 5. Fill fryer with at least 6 but no more than 8 cups of oil to top indicator mark on removable oil pot. MAX MIN 4 WARNING! Never operate unit without oil in pot or unit will exceed temperature limit and will require resetting. 6. Make sure fryer is turned to OFF ( O ). Attach magnetic end of cord assembly to fryer socket. Magnetic end of cord will only go in one way. Be careful not to disturb magnetic connection when plugging cord into electrical outlet. NOTE: Magnetic force is relatively low to ensure that cord will break away in the event of being inadvertently pulled; thereby, preventing deep fryer from being pulled off a countertop. 7. Close lid. Set temperature control to desired setting. Set timer to "Stay On" (counterclockwise) or to a specified time (clockwise). For specified times less than 5 minutes, turn timer clockwise past 5 minute mark then turn back to desired time less than 5 minutes. Preheat fryer until Ready to Cook Light comes on (10 to 15 minutes). For more information on temperature selection, check food package or Frying Chart. Ready to Cook Light will come on when oil has reached preset temperature. 8. To fry unbattered food, place food in basket and proceed with step 9. To fry battered foods, proceed with steps 9 and 10 to lower basket into oil, then carefully drop food directly into oil. NOTE: Do not exceed maximum amount of food to be fried in one batch. See Frying Chart for more information.