Operating instructions

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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Removeallpackagingmaterialsandanypromotionallabelsor
stickersfromyourdeepfryer.Besureallparts(listedabove,Parts
andFeatures)ofyournewappliancehavebeenincludedbefore
discardinganypackagingmaterials.Youmaywanttokeepthebox
and packing materials for use at a later date.
Before using your Cuisinart
™
Compact Deep Fryer for the first time,
removeanydustfromshippingbywipingthebasewithamoistcloth.
Thoroughlycleanthebowl,lid,andbasket.Thelidandbasketare
dishwasher-safe.Neverimmersetheapplianceinwater;watermust
notbeallowedtopenetratetheinterioroftheappliance.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
 1.Placebaseonaclean,flatsurfacewhereyouintendtocook.
2. To properly attach the handle to the
basket,squeezetogetherbothends
ofthehandleandinsertbothends
intothebracketholes(Figure1).
Keepingendsinbracketholes,gently
releasegrip.Firmlypullbackhandle
to snap into position (Figure 2).
 3.MakesureunitisturnedtoMinat
thermostat dial.
4. Connect the magnetic power cord
totheunit.SeeFigure3.
 5.Addrecommendedamountofoil.Neveroperate
fryer without oil reaching the fill line.
6. Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Oncethedeepfryerisassembledproperlyandyouarereadyto
beginfrying:
 1.Pourfreshoilintothebowluptotheoilfilllevel(1.1Liter).Theoil
filllevelisindicatedonthebowl.
 2.Seeassemblyinstructionsregardingpowercord.Alwaysattach
cordtofryerbeforepluggingintostandardelectricaloutlet.
 3.Turnthetemperatureknobclockwisetotherecommended
temperature setting.
 4.Afterapproximately8-10minutes,thereadylightwillturnonwhen
thedesiredfryingtemperaturehasbeenreached.Iffoodwas
previouslyfrozen,removeasmanyoftheicecrystalsaspossible.
Placefoodinthebasketinasinglelayerwithspacebetween
them.Gentlysubmergebasketinhotoiltobeginfrying.
5. We recommend keeping the lid on during frying.
 6.Oncethefoodisdone,raisethebasketandhookitontothebowl
rim to drain oil.
 7.Assoonasoilhasdrained,removethebasketandplacefoodon
a plate lined with paper towels.
WARNING
Never turn on unit without oil in the bowl.
Never fill the fryer above the fill line – it may cause hot oil to
overflow while frying.
Do not use the Compact Deep Fryer when the oil is below
the fill line.
The Compact Deep Fryer should be connected to power
supply only after it has been filled with oil.
NEVER HEAT IT UP WHILE EMPTY! If this occurs, the
thermal-cutoff will automatically shut off power.
Dry all ingredients well before adding to the hot oil. Do not
overcrowd foods in the deep fryer when frying.
REMOVING LID
Whenremovingtheoilandwhencleaning,itisadvisabletoremove
thelid.Thiscanbedoneeasilybyopeningthelid45degreesandthen
carefullypullingthelidforward.Toreplacetheliditshouldbepressed
backinthehingeopeningatthesame45-degreeangle.
REMOVABLE CHARCOAL FILTER
The Compact Deep Fryer includes an
anti-odour charcoal filter that helps trap
odours and steam during frying.
Filter should be removed before lid is
immersed in water for cleaning. It will be
difficult for the filter to dry while placed
in the lid.
Filter life depends on the type of food most
often fried, as some foods carry stronger
odours, which the filter helps trap. With time
thecharcoalfilterslosetheireffectiveness.
Achangeincolororfadingindicatesthat
thefilterneedstobechanged;thisgenerallyoccursbetween25and
30 uses.
Toremovethefilter,pressthesingletabonthebackofthefiltercover
towardyou,andliftthecoveroutoftheslotsinfrontofthelid
(FigureA).
Toreplacethefiltercover,insertthetwotabsonthefrontofthefilter
coverintotheslotsinthelid(FigureB).
NOTE:Werecommendwashingthefilterevery2to3uses.Thefilter
canbewashedinwarmsoapywaterandrinsed.
Please ensure that the filter is completely dry before replacing.
CLEANING AND CARE
Caution: Before cleaning appliance, make sure it has cooled
down. Oil stays hot for over an hour after cooking and well after
the housing has cooled.
Thebasket,baskethandle,andlidwithout filter are all top rack
dishwasher-safe.
 1.Makesuretheoiliscoolenough(about2hoursafteruse)and
thedeepfryerisunpluggedbeforecleaning.
2. Either discard used oil or filter it for future use. Bowl is designed
withapouringspout,sooilcanbepouredwithoutspillsanddrips.
Pouroilintoasealablecontainertodiscardorsaveforfutureuse.
Pleaserefertothetipsandhintssectionintherecipebookletfor
instructions on how to properly filter and re-use oil.
 3.Tofullycleaninterior–Whenfryerbowlisemptyofoil,filltheunit
withwater,leaving1½"(3.75cm)atthetop.Add¼cup(50ml)
bakingsodaandturnuniton.Letboilfor5to10minutes.Shutthe
unitoffandleavethehotwater/bakingsodamixturetosoak.When
thesolutioncoolstowarm,scrubtheinsidewithasoftbutfirm
bristlebrush.Emptythewaterandbakingsodasolutionbythe
fryerbowl'spourspout.Rinsecarefullybyaddingabout2cups
(500 ml) of water, then empty again and dry.
To clean using soap – Whenfryerbowlisemptyofoil,addabout
2 cups (500 ml) of warm soapy water and let stand for a few
minutesorwipewithasponge.Rinsecarefullywithabout2cups
(500 ml) of clean water, then empty and dry.
NOTE: WATER MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO PENETRATE THE
INTERIOR OF THE APPLIANCE.
NOTE: DO NOT IMMERSE FRYER, CORD OR MAGNETIC PLUG
IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
 4.Tocleanexterior,wipewithasoftdrycloth.Neveruseanabrasive
cleaner or harsh pad.
 5.Thebasket,baskethandle,andlidwithoutfiltercanbewashedin
sink or dishwasher.
 6.Allcomponentsofthefryershouldbethoroughlycleanedand
driedbeforebeingstored.