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still does not operate, repeat the steps above
or call a Cuisinart Certified Consumer Service
Center for assistance.
TIPS AND HINTS
• When cooking foods dipped in fresh batter,
first lower basket into hot oil. Using tongs,
add food directly to oil. Use basket to lift out
food when finished cooking.
• Do not exceed the MAX fill line in the basket.
This helps maintain temperature of oil for
better cooking results.
• Sort or cut food into pieces of uniform size.
All the food will then be cooked in the same
amount of time. To reduce splattering, remove
excess moisture or ice from food.
• The oil does not need to be changed after
each use. In general, the oil will be tainted
rather quickly when frying food containing a
lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish).
When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and
it is filtered after each use, it can be used an
additional 4 to 6 times.
• Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve
with cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the
removable oil container and lift upward.
Pour the oil through the sieve and strain
the used oil through it to remove food
particles, crumbs and impurities. This process
is safe to repeat three or four times without
the oil deteriorating.
• It is important to follow the temperature
recommendation for every recipe. If the
temperature is too low, the fried food absorbs
oil. If the temperature is too high, a crust
quickly forms on the outside while the inside
remains uncooked.
• For best results, drop freshly sliced food into
basket one piece at a time.
FRYING FROZEN FOODS
• Due to their extremely low temperature,
frozen foods inevitably lower the temperature
of the oil. For best results, do not overload the
basket with frozen foods.
• Follow the instructions on the frozen food
package for cooking time and temperature.
• Frozen foods are frequently covered with
a coating of ice crystals, which should be
removed before frying. Lower the basket very
slowly into the oil in order to ensure that oil
does not boil over.
FILTERING AND CHANGING THE OIL
• WARNING: Always remove the plug from wall
socket before cleaning. Allow the Cuisinart
Deep Fryer and the oil to cool completely
(approximately 2 hours) before cleaning or
storing. Never immerse the control panel, cord
or plug in water or any other liquids.
• The oil can be reused after your first frying
session. In general, the oil will be tainted
rather quickly when frying food containing a
lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish).
When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and
it is filtered after each use, it can be used an
additional 4 to 6 times.
• Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve
with cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the
removable oil container and lift upward.
Pour the oil through the sieve and strain the
used oil through it to remove food particles,
crumbs and impurities. This process is safe
to repeat three or four times without the oil
deteriorating.
• Used oil can be successfully stored in a
cool, dark place for up to a month in a clean,
airtight container. Refrigeration or freezing
increases the oil's lifespan by several months.
However, do not use the oil for longer than
6 months. DO NOT STORE THE OIL IN
THE DEEP FRYER. Add a little fresh oil each
time you reuse the oil. Any other servicing
should be performed by an Authorized
Service Representative.
TIPS FOR FRYING
Heat oil to 375°F unless recipe specifies
otherwise. A cube of bread should brown in
approximately 60 seconds. Correct temperature
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