Euro-Pro F1045 Owner's Manual page 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Using Your Deep Fryer
DO NOT immerse the deep fryer in water.
Make sure the fryer is unplugged. Wash the
fryer basket and cover in hot, soapy water.
Wipe dry thoroughly. Wipe the inside of the
oil reservoir with a damp cloth and wipe dry
thoroughly before adding the oil.
Warning:
All components must be
completely dried before filling with oil or
using.
Assembling Your Deep Fryer
Caution
: Never turn on the deep fryer
when the oil reservoir is empty. Always
ensure the deep fryer is out of the
reach of children. Always use the deep
fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface.
1. Make sure the timer is in the "Off"
position.
2. Attach the "break-away" safety cord.
The top of the cord can be identified
by the "THIS SIDE UP" raised print.
(Fig. 1) When attaching cord - you will
feel a magnetic pull on the cord when
attaching cord correctly.
"This Side Up"
Fig. 1
3. Pour cooking oil into the oil reservoir
until the oil level is between the
"MIN" and "MAX" marking on the
inside of the oil reservoir. DO NOT
exceed the "Max" level for cooking
oil. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
4. To attach the handle to the fryer
basket, pinch the two handle ends
together to insert the metal part of
the handle inside the basket handle
bracket on the fryer basket. (Fig. 3)
Press together
here
Fig. 3
Filling the Oil Reservoir With Oil
Warning:
Never plug in the deep
fryer before filling with oil to specified
level.
• Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn
oil or canola (rapeseed) oil. DO NOT
use olive oil, margarine, lard or
drippings.
• The oil level must always be
maintained between the minimum and
the maximum levels marked inside the
oil reservoir. Check the oil level
before each use. For best results, keep
the oil close to the maximum level.
Never mix different oils and fats
together. DO NOT mix old and new oil.
Using Solid Fat
Warning:
It is NOT RECOMMENDED
to put solid shortening in the oil reservoir
or the fryer basket.
• If using solid vegetable shortening,
melt it first in a separate pan and then
very carefully pour the melted fat into
the oil reservoir.
• Previously used solid vegetable
shortening which has curdled and
hardened in the oil reservoir should be
removed from the oil reservoir and
melted in a separate pan before
reusing.
Caution:
If you try to melt the solidified
fat in the oil reservoir, there is a risk of
warm melted fat suddenly sputtering from
below through the still solid top layer of
fat. Therefore use only the following
procedure:
1. Make sure the fat is at room
temperature. If the fat is very cold,
there is a greater risk of splashing.
2. Using a fork, carefully make some
holes in the fat. Make sure the cover
is securely closed while fat is melting.
Heat fat slowly on lowest temperature
setting.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Filling the Frying Basket
• Do not fill the frying basket when it is
immersed in oil.
• Place the food in the frying basket. Do
not overfill it and never exceed the
maximum quantities. For optimum
results and shorter frying time, basket
should be only 1/2 full.
• Do not fill the basket higher than the
MAX line on the basket with frozen food.
Warning:
When frying foods, remove
the frying basket from the deep fryer
before filling with frozen food because oil
will spatter and cause burns.
Caution:
Never exceed "MAX" line when
filling the basket with food. It is
recommended that food is at the 3/4 level,
below the MAX line when frying frozen
food. Clean off any ice from frozen food
prior to frying. Failure to do so may cause
fryer to overflow when food is placed in oil.
(Fig. 4)
Basket
Max line
Fig. 4
Using Your Deep Fryer
Warning:
All Components must be
completely dried before filling the oil
reservoir with oil and using the fryer.
Special care must be taken to ensure the
filter compartment and removable lid are
dry, otherwise steam may become
dangerously trapped inside the fryer
during use.
Caution:
Never turn on the deep fryer
when the oil reservoir is empty. Always
ensure the deep fryer is out of the
reach of children. Always use the deep
fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface.
1. Place the basket in the deep fryer.
2. Close the lid of the deep fryer.
3. To preheat the oil, set the temperature
control to the desired temperature and
then set the timer to approximately 15
minutes. The temperature indicator
light will turn "Off" when the desired
temperature is reached.
Note:
If the temperature control is set to
"Min", then the heating element will not
heat up and the oil will not pre-heat.
Note:
Setting the timer will
automatically turn "On" the deep fryer.
The temperature indicator light will also
illuminate, indicating that the unit is "On".
Note:
The temperature indicator light will
cycle on and off during cooking as the unit
maintains the temperature selected.
4. The timer will 'ding' when the 15
minute period ends.
The unit will
automatically turn
"Off" and the
temperature indicator
light will also go "Off".
5. Press the lid release
to open the deep fryer lid. (Fig. 5)
6. Lift the fryer basket onto the fryer
basket holder mount. (Fig. 6) Place
food into the fryer basket, carefully
lower the fryer basket into the
heated oil and close the lid.
Fryer basket
holder mount
Fig. 6
7. Set the timer for the desired frying
time.
Note: If you find that the food is cooked
to your satisfaction before the pre-set
time period ends, you can switch off the
timer by turning it counter clockwise. To
extend the cooking time, turn the timer
clockwise.
8. When cooking is complete, press the
one touch pop-up lid release and
step away from the unit to allow the
hot steam to escape. (Fig. 5)
9. Lift the frying basket by the
detachable basket handle and hook
the basket onto fryer basket holder
mount to allow the food to drain.
(Fig. 5)
Caution:
Oil is very hot and can
cause severe injury.
10. Remove the food from the fryer
basket by lifting basket by its handle.
CAREFULLY pour the food onto
either a plate covered with paper
towels or into a serving container.
You may wish to using tongs to
remove the food.
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Fig. 5