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Parts Identification Before using your Deep Fryer for the first time, you should become familiar with all of the parts. Read all Instructions and Safeguards carefully. Figure 1 NOTE: The Cool Zone Heating Element cannot be switched on unless you insert the control panel assembly into the locating slots of the connecting plate on the Fryer exterior. (See Figure 1) Attaching the Lid: The tight fitting rear hinge is designed for reliable locking of the detachable Lid, please insert the ribshape lid hinge to the slot-shape base hinged for proper close/open movement of the Lid. English-4 Using Your Oster Deep Fryer NOTE: Never turn on the fryer with an empty Oil Reservoir. Always use your fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface. • Attach magnetic end of Sure Release cord assembly directly to the fryer. This should be done prior to plugging the cord into the wall outlet. The magnetic end of the cord is designed only to go on one way. Be sure the side stating "THIS SIDE UP" is facing up. • Open Lid by pressing the Open Lid Button. • Remove Frying Basket by pulling the Basket Handle up until it locks into the horizontal position. • Pour cooking oil into Oil Reservoir until it reaches between "MIN" and "MAX" marks inside reservoir. DO NOT OVER OR UNDER FILL. Place Frying Basket back into Fryer. • Close Lid. • Press the Handle Release Button to lower basket into oil. • Make sure that the fryer is OFF and insert plug into 120 volt AC outlet. • Turn the fryer to desired temperature position. • Turn timer knob to STAY ON position. The power light will come on. • Ready light will turn on when oil is pre-heated. Press the Open Lid button and place Frying Basket into upper position, by lifting handle up until it clicks into the horizontal position. • Place food inside Frying Basket (Do not over stack food). Close Lid. Lower Frying Basket into Oil Reservoir, by sliding down the handle release button. CAUTION: Always replace and close Lid before immersing food in oil. Do not immerse or drain food with Lid removed or open. • Set electronic timer. NOTE: Timer can be set in 1 minute increments for up to 60 minutes and will beep at completion. Press the button to desired time, after 2 seconds the timer will flash twice then become constant. The Timer will then begin counting down. When one minute is remaining, the timer will display seconds. At the end of the desired time, a set of 10 beeps will be heard. After another 20 seconds, a set of 10 more beeps will be heard. The timer will shut off in energy saving mode. This will not shut off the Fryer. You must manually turn the fryer to "OFF". Reset the timer by pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds during countdown. • After time is up, a bell will sound. Lift Frying Basket out of Oil Reservoir, by sliding down the handle release button. To remove excess grease and retain crispness, let food drain in Frying Basket at least 10-20 seconds. Open Lid, then lift Frying Basket by handle and pour contents onto plate covered with paper towels before serving. • When finished cooking, make sure fryer is in the OFF position. WARNING: DO NOT USE SURE RELEASE POWER CORD SYSTEM TO DISCONNECT THE FRYER. ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM WALL OUTLET FIRST TO DISCONNECT FRYER. Use only Model #MC-316 magnetic cord set with this product. The use of any other magnetic cord set may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. CAUTION: The Sure Release Power Cord is only for accidental disconnection and is not to be removed during normal operation. If the cord becomes disconnected, the user should immediately unplug the cord set from the wall outlet, then reconnect the magnetic cord to the deep fryer. English-5