U Si Ng Your Dee P Fryer - Oster CKSTDF1111 Instruction Manual

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note: Never turn on the fryer with an empty Oil Reservoir. Always use your fryer on a
flat, heat resistant surface.
1. Please make sure that the power strip is inserted on the bottom of the fryer before
positioning the oil pot and control panel correctly. Also refer to pt.13 of "CARE AND
CLEANING" section.
2. Open Lid by pressing the Open Lid button.
3. Remove Frying Basket by pulling basket handle up (lock in the horizontal position)
and out of the deep fryer.
4. 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.
5. Replace Frying Basket and close Lid. Slide the lock tab on the handle to lower basket
into oil.
6. Make sure that the fryer is OFF, then insert plug into the outlet.
7. To turn the fryer on, slide the Temperature Control Lever to desired cooking
temperature.
8. Turn Timer Control Knob to ON position. The Power Indicator Light will illuminate.
9. The Ready Indicator Light will illuminate when the set temperature is reached. Raise
the Frying Basket by lifting the handle (to the horizontal position) and drain excess
grease. Press the Open Lid button and then remove the Frying Basket and place on
a paper towel.
10. Place food inside Frying Basket. Do not fry too many pieces at one time. Overloading
will lower the oil temperature, causing food to absorb too much oil and cook
improperly. For best results with frozen foods, reduce the quantity of food.
note: Do not add water or wet foods to hot oil. Even small amounts of water may
cause splattering. Remove any excess ice crystals on frozen foods before placing in
Frying Basket.
11. Replace Frying Basket and then close the Lid. Slide the lock tab on the basket handle
to release and lower the Frying Basket into the oil.
caution: Always close the Lid before immersing food in oil. Do not immerse or
drain food with the lid removed or open.
12. Turn Timer Control Knob to desired time. For cooking times, see chart on page 9, or
use the recommended times in your recipe.
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