Oster Professional Style Stainless Steel Deep Fryer User Manual - Page 5

•  Replace oil if you notice: •  Excessive smoking at normal temperatures - Strong oil discoloration - A rancid smell - Excessive foaming around the frying food • Oil darkens with use because the oil and food molecules burn when subjected to high/prolonged heat. The more you use an oil, the more slowly it will pour. Its viscosity changes because of changes to the oil's molecular structure. When smoke appears on the oils'surface before the temperature reaches 375°F/190°C, your oil will no longer deep-fry effectively. •  When frying foods with strong flavor and/or aroma like fish or chicken, use the oil only once. •  Filtering the oil with a cooking oil filter or fine-mesh strainer can keep it fresher. Although storing oil in a refrigerator may extend the life of the oil, this should never be done. This process of chilling oil then bringing the oil to room temperature causes excessive splattering during the heat up process. • Store the covered oil in a cool dark place, for up to three months. Check the oil before using for color, smell, or excessive foaming. Discard the oil if it shows any of these qualities. RESETTING THE OVERHEAT PROTECTION BUTTON Resetting the Overheat Protection Reset Button may be necessary if unit will not turn on at start up (power indicator light illuminated and temperature dial set to selected temperature) or if unit appears to have stopped working during use. Figure 2 1. Unplug the unit from the wall electrical outlet. 2. Allow the unit to cool down. 3. Check the oil level in your unit. If it is below the minimum level, oil should be added before resetting the unit and resuming cooking cycle. 4. Remove the control box with heater. 5. Using a narrow slotted screwdriver or pen, gently press the recessed reset button on the back of the control box, located on the lower right hand side as indicated by the arrow. (see Figure 2) 8 www.oster.com CKSTDFZM37-SS1_16ESM1.indd 9-10 Problem Fryer not operating Oil spills over Food greasy or not crisp Unpleasant smell TROUBLE SHOOTING Cause Not turned ON Solution Turn to ON Not plugged in Insert plug into outlet Outlet not energized Check fuses or circuit breaker Over heat device activated Unplug unit and allow to cool. Then follow the instructions in RESETTING THE OVERHEAT PROTECTION BUTTON section Oil reservoir over filled Remove excess oil (when cool) Too much water in food Dry food with towel Food batched too large Use less food in basket Food batches too large Use less food in basket Oil temperatures too low Increase oil temperature Using wrong type of oil Use good vegetable oil Oil not fresh (See TIPS FOR OIL USE AND STORAGE) Replace oil CARE AND CLEANING WARNING: Always turn control to OFF then disconnect plug from wall outlet. Remove cord from appliance. CAUTION: • Do not immerse cord sets in water or any liquids • Do not attempt to defeat the detachable magnetic Cord system by trying to permanently attach cord set to product. •  Do not stick pins or other sharp objects in holes on magnetic cord set. •  Do not use any type of steel wool to clean magnetic contacts. • Turn unit OFF. www.oster.com 9 5/13/16 14:08