How To Use Your Deep Fryer; Tips For Deep Frying - GE 168952 Manual

GE168952.03.NA.OMI_428_0950 1/24/03 11:00 AM
Preparing Your Fryer for Use
Before fryer is used for the first time; wipe the Cool-Zone Heating Element
remove all packaging materials with a damp cloth. Dry all parts
including plastic bag covering Fryer thoroughly. Your fryer is now ready to
Basket and notice inside. use.
Make sure fryer is unplugged. Wash CAUTION: Do not immerse fryer,
the Frying Basket and Removable Oil cord, plugs or Control Panel Assembly
Reservoir in hot soapy water. Gently in water.
The Cool-Zone Heating Element can
not be switched on unless you insert
the (1) Control Panel Assembly to the
locating slots of the (2) Connecting
Plate on the Stainless Steel Exterior.

Tips for Deep Frying

• Fill the unit to the maximum or • Coated foods (bread crumbs,batters,
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 • Fry foods at the correct temperature
temperature to drop, resulting in
"soggy" food.
• 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.
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How to Use Your Deep Fryer

NOTE: Never turn on the fryer with an
empty Oil Reservoir. Always use your
fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface.
1. Attach magnetic
2. Remove lid.
3. Remove Frying
4. Make sure the Oil
etc.) are best for deep frying. The
coating acts as a protective layer
keeping food moist on the inside
and crisp on the outside.
5. Smear a little oil on the inside of
for best results. This will prevent
burning and give you even colored,
crispy food.
6. Place lid onto the unit.
7. Make sure that fryer is off and
will come on. Turn Temperature
Control Knob to desired
temperature. The Ready Light will
come on when the set temperature
is reached.
end of Break-away
cord assembly 8. After oil has been preheated,
remove lid and place Frying Basket
directly to the fryer
onto Basket Hook inside Oil
socket (See figure
1). This should be done Reservoir.
prior to plugging the
CAUTION: Keep the Folding Handle in
cord into the wall outlet.
the locked position.
Figure 1
The magnetic end
9. Place food inside Frying Basket (Do
of the cord is
not stack food). Place lid back onto
designed to only go on one way. Be
the unit. Lower Frying Basket into
sure the side stating "THIS SIDE
Oil Reservoir.
UP" is facing up.
CAUTION: Always replace lid before
immersing food in oil. Do not immerse
or drain food with lid removed.
Figure 2
Basket, pull Basket
For cooking times, see fry chart on
Handle up until it
page 7 or use the recommended times
clicks into the
in your recipe.
horizontal position
10. After time is up, lift Frying Basket
(Fig. 2).
and hang basket onto Basket Hook
in Oil Reservoir. To remove excess
Reservoir is seated
grease and retain crispness, let food
in place with the
drain in Frying Basket at least 10-20
Basket Hook on
seconds. Open lid, then lift Frying
the side opposite
Basket by handle and pour contents
the Control Panel
onto plate covered with paper
Assembly. The Oil Reservoir is also
towels before serving.
marked indicating which side is the
11. When finished cooking, shut down
"Heater Side". Pour cooking oil into
fryer by pushing the ON/OFF
Oil Reservoir until it reaches
button to the OFF position.
between "MIN" and "MAX" marks
inside reservoir. DO NOT OVER WARNING: DO NOT USE BREAK-AWAY POWER
OR UNDER FILL. CORD SYSTEM TO DISCONNECT THE FRYER.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT PLUG FROM WALL
OUTLET FIRST TO DISCONNECT FRYER. Use only
the Viewing Window. This prevents
Model# DP16 magnetic cord set with this product.
condensation, which impedes the
The use of any other magnetic cord set may cause
view.
fire, electric shock, or injury.
CAUTION: The Break-away power cord is
only for accidental disconnection and
insert plug into 120 volts AC outlet.
not to be removed during normal
To turn fryer on, press ON/OFF
operation. If the cord becomes
button once. The power indicator
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