WARNING: Serious Hot-Oil burns may result from a Deep-Fat Fryer being pulled off a countertop. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the counter when it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with the use.
Parts and Features 1. Removable Filter Cover 2. Charcoal Odor Filter 3. Washable Grease Filter 4. View Window 5. Frying Basket 6. Removable Condensation Trap (located on back) 7. Oil Pot 8. Lid Release (OPEN) Button 9. Plastic Exterior 10. Power Light 11.
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3. Lift handle to raise basket to highest position until firmly locked into place. 4. Remove the basket from the fryer. 5. Fill fryer with not less than 4 to not more than 6 cups of oil to the top indica- tor mark on the oil pot.
Frying (cont.) 9. Press Lid Release (OPEN) Button to open lid. Carefully place basket in fryer and close lid. 10. Pull Handle Lock Release Button and carefully lower basket to lowest position. Frying Chart NOTES: • Fry foods listed below for the suggested amount of cooking time and until golden brown.
Cleaning Your Fryer 1. Wait until oil has cooled. 2. Remove lid by grasping on each side and lifting straight up. 3. Remove basket from fryer and pour out oil. Wipe all excess oil or oil film from oil pot.
Frying Tips Frying Oil • Use a frying oil that is high in unsaturated fats such as vegetable, corn, or peanut oil. • DO NOT mix two different types of oil. Changing the Oil • Change oil regularly to maintain opti- mum frying and flavor quality.
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• Ensure electrical cord assembly is plugged into electrical outlet. During frying, the • There is too much oil in the fryer. Make sure that the oil oil spills over the does not exceed the maximum level mark. edge of the •...
Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove basket from fryer and heat oil to 350ºF. Fry 8 shrimp at a time, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using a wooden slotted spoon or tongs to remove shrimp and place on paper towels to drain.
4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Heat oil to 375ºF. Place 1 layer of wings into the fryer basket and carefully lower basket into the preheated oil. Deep fry chicken wings in oil until done, (about 10 minutes), Remove from fryer, drain on paper towels.
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Mix thoroughly. Add steak slices to cornstarch mixture and shake bag to lightly coat. Place one layer of breaded steak strips into the fryer basket and carefully lower basket into the preheated oil. Deep fry steak slices until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Jalapeño Poppers 10 jalapeño peppers 1 cup cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon minced garlic In a medium bowl, whip together cream cheese, cilantro, garlic, salt and pep- per. Place eggs in a small bowl. Place Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
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Remove basket from fryer prior to heating oil. Carefully place a few items into the preheated oil at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, use a wooden slotted spoon or tongs to remove from oil.
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2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Remove basket from fryer prior to heating oil. Heat oil to 375ºF. In a large bowl, beat milk and eggs together. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the egg mixture until smooth.
Chocolate Cake Doughnuts 2 tablespoons shortening 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs ⁄ cup cocoa ⁄ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk Beat shortening, sugar, and eggs together until creamy. Mix in cocoa. In a sepa- rate bowl combine vanilla and milk. Stir into sugar mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cream of tarter in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture until smooth. Fold in apples. Remove basket from fryer and heat oil to 375ºF. Using a small ice cream scoop or a teaspoon, carefully drop batter into the preheated oil. Cook 8 or 10 at a time and turn for even browning on both sides.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products, one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-Silex products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below.