Know Your Deep Fryer - GE 168997 Manual

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Deep Fryer Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse Control Panel
Assembly, cord or plugs in water or
other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children.
This appliance is not to be used by
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to manufacturer (see warranty)
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Consumer Safety Information Consumer Safety Information
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Congratulations on the purchase of
your new GE ® Deep Fryer. This Deep
Fryer is equipped with a Break-away
Power Cord System, which includes a
detachable magnetic cord designed to
separate from the unit when certain
amounts of force are applied (See
details on pg. 5 for instructions on the
proper usage of the Break-away
magnetic cord.)
This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
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7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by manufacturer
may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge
of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when
moving fryer containing hot oil.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first,
then plug cord in the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn control to "OFF",
then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14. Be sure handle is properly
assembled to basket and locked in
place.
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify
the plug in any way. If the plug fits
loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC
outlet feels warm, do not use that outlet.
NOTE: This cord meets revised Underwriter's
Laboratories (UL) Standard 1083 requirements
effective May 30, 2001.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. WARNING: Do not use
an extension cord.
No user-serviceable parts inside Control Panel
Assembly. Do not attempt to service this product.

Know Your Deep Fryer

Parts and Features
1 30-Minute Timer Control Knob with Signal Bell
2
Removable Filter Cover
3
White Cotton Grease Filter
5
4
Charcoal Odor Filter
5 Removable Lid
6
6 View Window
9
7 Frying Basket
8
Exterior
9 Folding Basket Handle
10 Removable Stainless Steel Oil Reservoir
16
11 Cool Touch Carrying Handles
7
12 Power Light
Ready Light
13
14 Control Panel Assembly
14A Control Panel
10
14B Cool-Zone Heating Element
Temperature Control Knob
15
Basket Hook
16
Lid Handle
17
2
3
4
17
13
12
1
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8
11
14A
14B
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