Oster Professional Style Stainless Steel Deep Fryer User Manual - Page 4

The magnetic end of the cord is designed to only go Figure 1 on one way. Be sure the side stating "THIS SIDE UP" is facing up. • Remove Frying Basket by pulling the Basket Handle up. •  Make sure the Oil Reservoir is seated in place. Pour cooking oil into Oil Reservoir until it reaches between "MIN" and "MAX" marks inside reservoir. DO NOT OVER OR UNDER FILL. •  Make sure that fryer is OFF and insert plug into 120 volt AC outlet. •  Turn fryer to desired temperature position. •  Turn Timer knob to "ON" position. Power Light will turn on. •  Ready light will turn on when oil is pre-heated. Remove the lid and place Frying Basket onto basket hook inside Oil Reservoir. •  Place food inside Frying Basket (Do not over stack food). Lower Frying Basket into Oil Reservoir. CAUTION: Always replace Lid after immersing food in oil. •  Turn timer knob to desired time. •  After time is up a bell with sound and the power and power light will turn off. Remove the lid and lift Frying Basket and hang basket onto basket hook in Oil Reservoir. To remove excess grease and retain crispness, let food drain in Frying Basket at least 10-20 seconds. 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 OFF position. WARNING: DO NOT USE THE DETACHABLE MAGNETIC CORD SYSTEM TO DISCONNECT THE FRYER. ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM WALL OUTLET FIRST TO DISCONNECT FRYER. Use only Model #MI-10/15 magnetic cord set with this product. The use of any other magnetic cord set may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. CAUTION: The detachable magnetic cord is only for accidental disconnection and 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 and then to the wall outlet. 6 www.oster.com CKSTDFZM37-SS1_16ESM1.indd 7-8 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE LID •  Remove Lid by pulling firmly upwards. Reverse the sequence to secure Lid from the vertical position to secure back in place. NOTE: Always remove Lid before emptying the Oil Reservoir or cleaning. CAUTION: Ensure that Lid is in place prior to operation of unit. FRYING TIME AND TEMPERATURE The frying times in this chart are a guide and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of food and to suit your own taste. Preheat time is 7-10 minutes for fryer to reach desired temperature. (Ready light will cycle On/Off during frying as temperature fluctuates due to food load.) Food Chicken Strips Chicken Pieces, Bone-In Temp. Setting 375°F/190°C 360°F/180°C Time (minutes) 5-8 15-20 Fish, Battered 340°F/170°C 8-10 French Fries, Frozen 375°F/190°C 3-5 Fritters 375°F/190°C 2-4 Onion Rings 375°F/190°C 3-5 Shrimp, Breaded 375°F/190°C 2-4 NOTE: Prepackaged frozen cooked chicken may cook faster than above time. TIPS FOR OIL USE AND STORAGE • Do not use seasoned or flavored oil such as walnut, olive oil, lard or drippings because they have a low smoke point. Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil or grape seed oil (canola oil) because these oils have a high smoke point. Peanut oil is not recommended because it impacts the flavor greatly. • Oils should never be mixed when deep frying. •  High heat, water and burnt food particles break down the oil's smoke point. www.oster.com 7 5/13/16 14:08