ButterBall 23011114 Operation Manual & Safety Instructions page 5

Step 1
Mount control panel and element onto bracket on outer shell (see Step 3 on pg. 3).
Note: The control panel is correctly attached when the heating element is positioned inside the inner pot and fully
submerged in cooking oil or water during use.
Step 2
Add oil or water to the MIN 1.5 gallons (6qts) or MAX 2.75 gallons (11qts) fill line (see pg. 7). Note: Unit uses
approximately 2.75 gallons (11qts) of oil when frying a turkey. Always fill oil to bottom of MAX fill line.
Step 3
Attach power cord to control panel (see Step 5 on pg. 3). Plug power cord into an outlet (refer to "Warnings & Important
Safeguards" section of manual). Power light will illuminate indicating the unit is plugged in and element is mounted
correctly to the mounting bracket.
Step 4
Turn dial to set temperature. Ready light will illuminate when unit has reached set temperature and is ready for use.
Step 5
Push timer button to set to desired time. Once time has been set, release button and the timer will start. Timer counts
down by minutes only until less than 1 minute remaining. Numbers will flash while counting down. Timer will beep when
time has expired. To reset timer to 0 press and hold timer button while numbers are flashing. Release and press again to
reset.
FOR BEST RESULTS, READ the following start up tips before using this product. Remember this is an ELECTRIC unit and
has different characteristics than a gas unit. Note: Watch "Getting to know: Butterball Turkey Fryer" on www.masterbuilt.com.
FOR SAFETY, heating element only heats up when properly attached to mounting bracket (see previous page for
instructions). This is a powerful heating element and may cause circuit breaker to trip. Minimize occurrences by operating
any additional appliances on separate circuit. Tripping circuit breaker will NOT damage unit or household electrical system.
PRE-HEATING oil or water may take up to 45 minutes. Take advantage of this time to prepare foods for cooking. For
optimum performance, completely pre-heat unit to cooking temperature before frying or boiling foods. Keep lid CLOSED
during pre-heating and cooking. This will reduce heating time and keep temperature more consistent.
POWER LIGHT (orange) will illuminate indicating power cord is plugged into outlet.
READY INDICATOR LIGHT (green) will turn ON when set temperature is reached. Indicator light will turn on and off to
maintain set temperature.
• Do not use appliance without water or oil in pot. Unit can be severely damaged if heated while
empty.
• Place unit on level and stable surface to prevent tipping.
• Hot when in use.
• Do not overfill pot past max fill line.
• Do not mix different types of oil at the same time.
• Never melt fat or lard on the heating element or in basket.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTER TIPS
CAUTION
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