Oster CKSTDFZM55 - 3L Immersion Deep Fryer Manual

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Before using your Deep Fryer for the first time, you should become familiar with all of the parts. Read all Instructions and Safeguards carefully.

See "Over Heat Protection Button" instructions

PREPARING YOUR DEEP FRYER FOR USE

Prior to first use, remove all packaging materials from the exterior and interior of the fryer. Make sure the fryer is unplugged. Wash the Frying Basket and removable Oil Reservoir in hot soapy water. Gently wipe the Cool-Zone Heating Element with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly. See CARE AND CLEANING section.

Do not immerse cord, plugs or control panel assembly in water.

TIPS FOR DEEP FRYING

• Fill the unit with oil between the maximum and minimum capacity lines only.
• Do not over fill the basket. To achieve quality results deep frying food needs to be surrounded by oil. Too much food causes the oil temperature to drop, resulting in "soggy" food. Food should be no higher than the top of the basket.
• Be sure that all ice crystals are removed from the food and food is completely dry. Excessive water and ice can cause the oil to splatter and/or overflow.
• Coated foods (bread crumbs, batters, etc.) are best for deep frying. The coating acts as a protective layer keeping food moist on the inside and crisp on the outside.
• For best results, defrost frozen foods for 20 minutes prior to frying.
• Fry foods at the correct temperature for best results. This will prevent burning and give you even colored, crispy food.
• Prepackaged frozen, cooked chicken, may cook faster than uncooked food.
• For even cooking, shake basket half way through cooking time.

USING YOUR OSTER DEEP FRYER

NOTE: Never turn on the fryer with an empty Oil Reservoir. Always use your fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface.

• Attach magnetic end of Sure Release power cord assembly directly to the fryer. This should be done prior to plugging the cord into the wall outlet. The magnetic end of the cord is designed only to go on one way. Be sure the side stating "THIS SIDE UP" is facing up.
• Open Lid by pressing the Lid Open Button.
• Remove Frying Basket by sliding handle button downward and pulling the Basket Handle up.
• Make sure the Oil Reservoir is seated in place with the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side opposite of the Control Panel. Pour cooking oil into Oil Reservoir until it reaches between "MIN" and "MAX" marks inside reservoir. DO NOT OVER OR UNDER FILL.
• Place Lid onto the unit by placing it on the hinge guides at the back of the fryer.
• Make sure that fryer is OFF and insert plug into 120 volt AC outlet.
• Turn fryer to desired temperature position.
• Turn Timer knob to "ON" position. Power Light will turn on.
• Ready light will turn on when oil is pre-heated. Press the Open Lid button and place Frying Basket onto basket hook inside Oil Reservoir behind Control Panel.
• Place food inside Frying Basket (Do not over stack food). Close lid. Lower Frying Basket into Oil Reservoir.
  
  Always replace and close Lid before immersing food in oil. Do not immerse or drain food with Lid removed or open.
• Turn timer knob to desired time.
• After time is up a bell will sound. Lift Frying Basket and hang basket onto basket hook in Oil Reservoir. To remove excess grease and retain crispness, let food drain in Frying Basket at least 10-20 seconds. Open Lid, then lift Frying Basket by handle and pour contents onto plate covered with paper towels before serving.
• When finished cooking, make sure fryer is in OFF position.

DO NOT USE SURE RELEASE POWER CORD SYSTEM TO DISCONNECT THE FRYER. ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM WALL OUTLET FIRST TO DISCONNECT FRYER.

Use only Model #JB-168 magnetic cord set with this product. The use of any other magnetic cord set may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

The Sure Release Power Cord is only for accidental disconnection and is not to be removed during normal operation. If the cord becomes disconnected, the user should immediately unplug the cord set from the wall outlet, then reconnect the magnetic cord to the deep fryer.

CARE AND CLEANING

Always turn control to OFF then disconnect plug from wall outlet BEFORE disconnecting BREAK AWAY CORD.

• Do not immerse cord sets in water or any liquids
• Do not attempt to defeat the detachable magnetic Sure Release Cord system by trying to permanently attach cord set to product.
• Do not stick pins or other sharp objects in holes on magnetic cord set.
• Do not use any type of steel wool to clean magnetic contacts.

NOTE: Make sure fryer has cooled before cleaning.

• Turn unit OFF.
• Unplug from outlet and allow unit to cool completely.
• Remove Sure Release magnetic cord from the fryer socket.
• Remove the Lid. (See TO REMOVE AND REPLACE LID for detailed instructions)
• Open the Filter Cover and remove the Filters (See CLEANING FILTERS for detailed instructions).
• Remove Frying Basket. Wash the Frying Basket in the dishwasher with hot soapy water. Rinse and towel dry carefully.
• Lift Control Panel Assembly up from the front of the fryer.
• Carefully lift Oil Reservoir straight up out of the exterior housing by holding the rim of the bowl. Store in an airtight container. See Tips for Oil Use and Storage.
  Oil Reservoir is also dishwasher safe.

Do not remove Oil Reservoir until the unit has cooled and is unplugged.

• Remove power strip from the interior of the back of the fryer.

NOTE: Control Panel must be removed before the Power Strip can be removed.

• A removable Condensation Trap is located on the top rear of the fryer housing.
  NOTE: This trap will collect any water that has been condensed on the inside of the Lid when the Lid is opened after frying. Remember to empty and clean the Condensation Trap after each use. To clean simply rinse with warm water and dry.
• The Basket, Lid, Oil Reservoir, Housing and Condensation Trap are dishwasher safe. Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning.
• The Control Panel and Power Strip should never be immersed in water or other liquids. Gently clean the outer surface of the Control Panel with a damp cloth containing mild soap solution or plain water.
• Ensure that both the Lid and Oil Reservoir are completely dry after washing and before use.
• Insert the Power Strip back into fryer Housing.
• Insert Oil Reservoir back into housing.
• Insert Control Panel into front of the unit.
• Place Basket into Oil Reservoir.
• Put Filters back into Lid and put Cover on.
• Close lid.

TO REMOVE AND REPLACE LID

• To remove Lid, press Open Lid Button and lift Lid to a vertical position. Remove Lid by pulling firmly upwards. Reverse the sequence to secure Lid from the vertical position to secure back in place. When replacing the Lid, the spring on the Lid must be inserted down in front of the metal clip that is located on the fryer housing.

NOTE: Always remove Lid before emptying the Oil Reservoir or cleaning.

Ensure that Lid is in place prior to operation of unit.

CLEANING FILTERS

• Open the Filter Cover, and remove filters.
• Foam white Grease Filter may be washed in hot soapy water. Allow to air dry.
• Clean the inside of the cover with a damp soapy sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Place clean White Grease Filter on Lid, followed by Black Charcoal Odor Filter, then replace Filter Cover.

FRYING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

The frying times in this chart are a guide and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of food and to suit your own taste.
Preheat time is 7-10 minutes for fryer to reach desired temperature. (Ready light will cycle On/Off during frying as temperature fluctuates due to food load.)

NOTE: Prepackaged frozen cooked chicken may cook faster than above time.

TIPS FOR OIL USE AND STORAGE

• Do not use seasoned or flavored oil such as walnut, olive oil, lard or drippings because they have a low smoke point. Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil or grape seed oil (canola oil) because these oils have a high smoke point. Peanut oil is not recommended because it impacts the flavor greatly.
• Oils should never be mixed when deep frying.
• High heat, water and burnt food particles break down the oil's smoke point.
• Replace oil if you notice:
• Excessive smoking at normal temperatures
  • Strong oil discoloration
  • A rancid smell
  • Excessive foaming around the frying food
• Oil darkens with use because the oil and food molecules burn when subjected to high/prolonged heat. The more you use an oil, the more slowly it will pour. Its viscosity changes because of changes to the oil's molecular structure. When smoke appears on the oils' surface before the temperature reaches 375°F/190°C, your oil will not longer deep-fry effectively.
• When frying foods with strong flavor and/or aroma like fish or chicken, use the oil only once.
• Filtering the oil with a cooking oil filter or fine-mesh strainer can keep it fresher. Although storing oil in a refrigerator may extend the life of the oil, this should never be done. This process of chilling oil then brining the oil to room temperature causes excessive splattering during the heat up process.
• Store the covered oil in a cool dark place, for up to three months. Check the oil before using for color, smell, or excessive foaming. Discard the oil if it shows any of these qualities.

RESET THE OVERHEAT PROTECTION BUTTON

Resetting the Overheat Protection Reset Button may be necessary if unit will not turn on at start up (power indicator light illuminated and temperature dial set to selected temperature) or if unit appears to have stopped working during use.

1. Unplug the unit from the wall electrical outlet.
2. Allow the unit to cool down.
3. Check the oil level in your unit. If it is below the minimum level, oil should be added before resetting the unit and resuming cooking cycle.
4. Remove the control box with heater.
5. Using a narrow slotted screwdriver or pen, gently press the recessed reset button on the back of the control box, located on the lower right hand side as indicated by the arrow. (see figure 1)
   

TROUBLE SHOOTING

RECIPES

APPLE FRITTERS

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
¹/2 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 tbsp. cooking oil
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Juice of 1 orange (¹/3 cup)
1 cup chopped apple

Preheat oil to 375°F /190°C. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; set aside. Combine egg, cooking oil and vanilla. Combine dry and liquid ingredients and stir to blend thoroughly. Add orange juice and apple and mix well. Add teaspoon of combined mixture to raised frying basket. Close Lid and lower basket into oil. Fry for about 2 minutes until crisp and brown. Remove basket from oil and drain. Open Lid and place on a plate covered with paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar or a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon; serve at once.

BEER BATTER FOR FISH OR CHICKEN

2 large eggs, separated
¹/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. oil or butter
1¹/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
³/4 cup flat beer

Preheat oil to 375°F /190°C. Beat egg yolks with oil/butter, salt and pepper.
Alternately add the beer and flour to mixture. Beat ingredients well and refrigerate for 3 to 12 hours. When you are ready to use mixture, carefully fold in 2 stiffly beaten egg whites. Pat fish or boneless chicken breasts. Coat lightly with flour then dip into beer batter. Place fish or chicken in raised fryer basket. Close Lid and lower basket into oil. Fry fish for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Fry fish chicken 5 - 8 minutes until brown and fully cooked. Remove basket from oil and drain. Open Lid and place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

DEEP FRIED CHICKEN

1 fryer chicken (2¹/2 lbs.), cut up
¹/4 tsp. salt
1¹/2 cups all-purpose flour
1¹/4 cups milk
1 tsp. seasoned salt

Preheat oil to 375°F /190°C. Combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in flour, then milk, then flour again. Place chicken in raised fryer basket. Close Lid and lower basket into oil. Fry for 20 minutes or until golden brown and done. Remove basket from oil and drain. Open lid and place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve warm.

CHICKEN KIEV

4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 stick of butter or margarine
1 tbsp. chopped onion
¹/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 large egg, beaten
1¹/3 tsp. salt
1 cup fine, dry bread crumbs

Preheat oil to 375°F /190°C. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with wooden mallet to flatten to 1⁄4-inch thick. Remove plastic. Combine onion, parsley and salt and sprinkle on chicken. Cut butter into 8 pieces. Place a piece of butter on seasoned chicken toward one end. Roll as jelly roll, starting at end with butter, tucking in sides of meat. Press to seal well. Secure with toothpicks. Dust with flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in bread crumbs. Chill rolls of chicken thoroughly (at least one hour). Place rolled chicken in a single layer in raised fry basket. Close Lid and lower basket into oil. Cook 5 minutes or until brown. To test for doneness, remove a piece of chicken from the oil. When fork can be inserted with ease, chicken is done. Remove basket from oil and drain. Open lid and place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve warm.

QUICK DOUGHNUTS

Refrigerated can of biscuits
¹/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon

Preheat oil to 375°F /190°C. Take each biscuit and flatten slightly with palm of hand. With finger, punch holes in center of each biscuit to shape into doughnuts. Place into raised frying basket. Close Lid and lower basket into oil. Fry for 2 minutes turning once. Remove basket from oil and drain. Open Lid and place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Dip doughnut in mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Serve warm.

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