User manual CUISINART CDF-300

[. . . ] Be sure handle to Fryer Basket is properly assembled and locked in place. 1) or after an appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any 1 manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or a heated oven. [. . . ] Removable bowl: Nonstick coated bowl with embossed marks for Min (1. 5L) and Max (2. 2L) oil capacity. Feet: Nonskid feet (not shown) BEFORE 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. 2 83359 IB-5722(CDF300)-1 12/22/04 11:57 PM Page 5 Before using your CuisinartTM Deep Fryer for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base with a moist cloth. Never immerse the base unit in water; no water is allowed to penetrate the base unit. 3. Squeeze together both ends of the handle and insert both ends into bracket holes. 4A) Gently release grip while keeping ends in bracket, firmly pull back handle to snap into position (Fig. Never plug cord into outlet unless magnetic end is attached to deep fryer. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place base on a clean, flat surface where you intend to cook. Figure 4A Figure 4B Figure 2 6. Insert the removable bowl with the Min/Max marker towards the rear of the fryer; basket clip in front (Fig. This is the only orientation that assures the heating element joins the connector (Fig. Never operate deep fryer without oil at least to the Min marker in bowl. Figure 3 3 83359 IB-5722(CDF300)-1 12/22/04 11:57 PM Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Once the deep fryer is assembled properly and you are ready to begin frying: 1. Pour fresh oil into the removable bowl between the Min and Max markers. Always attach cord to fryer before plugging into standard electrical outlet. Turn the temperature knob clockwise to the recommended temperature setting. 7), then raise the basket and hook it on the basket hook to drain oil. As soon as oil has drained, remove the basket and place food on a plate lined with paper towels. WARNING · · · Figure 6 Never turn on unit without oil in the removable bowl. The deep fryer should be connected to power supply only after it has been filled with oil. PLEASE NOTE: THE UNIT IS NO LONGER USEABLE AFTER THE THERMAL-CUTOFF IS ACTIVATED. 4. After approximately 15 minutes, the ready light will turn green indicating desired frying temperature has been reached. The timer signal (a ding) reminds you that your cooking time has been completed. The thermostat knob must be turned to off to stop frying. Figure 7 CLEANING AND CARE Caution: Before cleaning appliance, make sure it has cooled down completely. [. . . ] To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to: Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10. 00 for shipping and handling of the product. The retail store shall then, according to its preferences, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer's prior usage of the product. If either of the above two options does not result in appropriate relief to the consumer, consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. * Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. [. . . ]