Cooking Guide - Nesco DF-25 Manual De Instruccion

3. Wipe the inside surface of viewing window with vegetable oil to reduce
condensation and allow the cooking process to be monitored.
4. Insert control box into the base by aligning the slot of the base with control box
and press down firmly to lock control box into position. Heater rods should be in
the oil reservoir.
5. Close the lid on the fryer and set control to MIN dial setting.
6. Connect the magnetic end of the cord into the fryer socket (see the instructions
on page 1 "Safety Release Power Cord").
7. Connect cord plug into the wall outlet. The RED light will turn on indicating unit is
ready to cook.
8. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. The GREEN indicator light
will turn on. Preheat until the light goes out and begins to turn on and off, this
will show the oil is maintained at the set temperature.
9. Prepare the food to be cooked. Cut food into uniform size pieces for even
cooking. Pat food dry before cooking. NOTE: To avoid possible burn injury, do not
add wet food or food with ice crystals to cooking oil, this may cause oil to splatter
or foam.
10. Open the lid by lifting the front right corner. Use caution from escaping steam
when opening lid.
11. Place food to be cooked in the basket. NOTE: Do not exceed 2/3 of the basket
capacity. If using frozen food, do not use more than 1/2 the basket capacity.
12. Using handle, lower the basket slowly into the oil.
13. Close the lid. The basket handle will fit into the grooves of the lid. Lid will stay
closed if basket handle is in proper position.
14. When cooking is finished, turn the control knob to the 'MIN' position and remove
plug from wall outlet. Carefully open the lid. Lift basket and place the support
hooks of basket onto the edge of the oil reservoir and allow food to drain.
15. Turn temperature control to minimum setting. Remove cord from outlet.
16. Remove food from basket and place onto several layers of absorbent paper.
Please note that these cooking times are only a guide and the exact cooking time will depend on the size
of pieces being cooked and starting temperature of the food.
Chicken Fingers, frozen
Chicken Wings
Cheese Sticks
Donuts / Fritters
Fish Fillets, fresh or thawed, breaded
Fries, frozen
Mushrooms
Onion Rings
Shrimp, breaded
Frying Time Table
Food Type Time (mins)
3 to 4
7 to 10
1 to 3
3 to 4
3 to 5
3 to 5
10 to 12
3 to 4
3 to 5
3
Temperature
355°F
350°F
370°F
375°F
385°F
350°F
300°F
325°F
350°F