Care And Cleaning - Oster CKSTDFZM70 Manual Del Usuario

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• F ill the unit with oil between the maximum and minimum capacity lines only.
• D o 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.
• B e 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.
• C oated 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.
• F or best results, defrost frozen foods for 20 minutes prior to frying.
• F ry foods at the correct temperature for best results. This will prevent burning and
give you even colored, crispy food.
• P repackaged frozen cooked chicken may cook faster than uncooked food.
• F or even cooking, shake basket half way through cooking time.
• D o 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.
• O ils should never be mixed when deep frying.
• H igh heat, water and burnt food particles break down the oil's smoke point.
• R eplace oil if you notice:
- Excessive smoking at normal temperatures
- Strong oil discoloration
- A rancid smell
- Excessive foaming around the frying food
• O il 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, your oil
will no longer deep-fry effectively.
• W hen frying foods with strong flavor and/or aroma like fish or chicken, use the oil
only once.
• F iltering 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 bringing the oil to room temperature causes
excessive splattering during the heat up process.
• S tore 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.
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WARNING: Always turn control to OFF then disconnect plug from wall outlet
BEFORE disconnecting Sure Release Powercord.
CAUTION:
• D o not immerse cord sets in water or any liquids
• D o not attempt to defeat the detachable magnetic Sure Release Cord system
by trying to permanently attach cord set to product.
• D o not stick pins or other sharp objects in holes on magnetic cord set.
• D o not use any type of steel wool to clean magnetic contacts.
NOTE: Make sure fryer has cooled before cleaning.
• T urn unit OFF.
• U nplug from outlet and allow unit to cool completely.
• R emove Sure Release magnetic cord from the fryer socket.
• R emove the Lid.
• O pen the Filter Cover and remove the Filters.
• R emove Frying Basket.
• L ift Control Panel Assembly up from the front of the fryer.
• C arefully lift Oil Reservoir straight up out of the Housing by holding the rim
of the bowl. The built-in oil pour spout allows you to better drain the oil into your
storage container. Store oil in an airtight container. See Hints for Best Results.
Oil Reservoir is also Dishwasher Safe.
WARNING: Do not remove Oil Reservoir until the unit has cooled completely
and is unplugged.
• R emove Condensation Trap from the back of the fryer.
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.
• T he Frying Basket, Lid, Oil Reservoir and Condensation Trap are dishwasher safe.
Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning.
• T he Control Panel Assembly and Power Strip should never be immersed in water or
other liquids. Gently clean the outer surface of the Control Panel Assembly with a
damp cloth containing mild soap solution or plain water, and dry thoroughly.
• E nsure that both the Lid and Oil Reservoir are completely dry after washing and
before use.
• I nsert Oil Reservoir back into Housing.
• I nsert Control Panel into front of the unit. The Control Panel assembly must be
attached properly to the front of the housing or the fryer will not operate. (see figure 1)
• P lace Frying Basket into bowl.
• P ut Filters back into Lid and put Cover on.
• R eplace and close Lid.
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