Model F1066 ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase when utilized for normal household use. If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901. If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $14.95 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included.* The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. *Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package "ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE". We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice. OWNER'S MANUAL Model F1066 120V., 60Hz., 1800 Watts 5 Liter Electronic Deep Fryer Printed in China For information or assistance: EURO-PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Tel.: 800-798-7398 www.euro-pro.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 9. Be sure handle is properly assembled 1. Read all instructions for use carefully to the basket and locked in place. and look at the illustrations before you See detailed assembly instructions. start using the appliance. 10. The use of accessory attachments not 2. Do not touch hot surfaces, always use recommended by the appliance handles or knobs. manufacturer may cause injuries. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do 11. Always insert heating element in the not immerse cord and plug of this appliance first, then plug into the wall appliance in water or other liquids. outlet. To disconnect, remove plug 4. Close supervision is necessary when from wall outlet then wait for the unit any appliance is used by or near to cool completely before removing children. the heating element. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use 12. Extreme caution must be used when and before cleaning. Allow to cool moving any appliance containing hot before putting on or taking off parts oil or other hot liquids. and before cleaning the appliance. 13. Do not leave appliance unattended 6. Do not operate any appliance with a while in use. damaged cord or plug, or after the 14. Do not use outdoors. appliance malfunctions, has been 15. Do not let cord hang over the edge of dropped or damaged in any manner. the table, counter or touch hot Return the appliance to EURO-PRO surfaces. Operating LLC for examination, repair 16. Do not place on or near a hot gas or or adjustment. See warranty. electric burner, or in a heated oven. 7. Never plug in before the control panel 17. Do not use appliance for other than is installed in the body of the fryer and intended household use. the heating element is placed in the oil container. 8. Never overfill the fryer with oil. Fill only between the minimum and maximum levels, as indicated inside the oil container. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. IMPORTANT Helpful Hints Your deep fryer is equipped with a special Auto-Off Safety Feature. The heating element will shut off when the timer stops. You can re-set the deep fryer to 320 degrees by simply pressing the re-set button located just below the thermostat on the front panel. The temperature control allows you to set the desired temperature for each recipe. Once the temperature is achieved, the ready light will turn on. This is the point to set your timer. Once the time has elapsed, the element will shut off and the oil begin to cool down. If you want to do another recipe, simply press the re-set button, set your temperature and wait for the ready light. Once illuminated, then set the timer. If you would like to use the fryer continuously for multiple batches, do not set the timer. Simply set the desired temperature, wait for the ready light and begin! SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord (or longer detachable cord) is not recommended for use with deep fryers. · Never plug in the control panel before it is installed in the body of the fryer with the heating element inside the oil container. · Do not immerse the control panel and heating element in water. · When opening the lid after frying, first release the lid by pushing the latch with your finger, then wait a moment to allow the steam inside to escape before opening fully. · To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 1 Rev. 08/03B 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. Connecting the Detachable Power Supply Cord Your EURO-PRO Deep Fryer has been specifically designed with your safety in mind. EURO-PRO has incorporated a unique detachable power supply cord. This power supply cord cord is designed to "Break Away" from the fryer body in the event that the supply cord is inadvertently pulled. This is intended to prevent the tipping of the appliance and hazardous spillage of hot oil. The female receptacle portion of the power supply cord is permanently attached to the rear of the the control panel. To connect the male power cord plug to the female receptacle on the appliance, orient the male plug so that it mates with the female receptacle. The male plug can only be inserted one way. If the male plug will not go into the receptacle on the appliance, rotate the male plug 180° and insert again. IMPORTANT: Should the male plug become detached from the appliance during use, it is important to: 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Turn off the appliance at the control panel. 3. Re-attach the power cord to the appliance. 4. Re-connect to power outlet. 5. Turn the appliance back on. CONTENTS Important Safeguards .................................................................... 1 Special Safety Instructions ............................................................. 1 Main Components ........................................................................ 3 Using for the First Time ................................................................. 4 Prior to First Use, Clean the Unit Thoroughly ...................................... 4 Filling the Stainless Steel Container With Oil ....................................... 4 Using Solid Fat ............................................................................. 5 Installing the Control Panel Into Its Place ............................................ 5 Using the Electronic Deep Fryer ....................................................... 5 Pre-Heating ................................................................................. 6 Filling the Frying Basket ................................................................. 7 Frying Food ................................................................................. 7 At the End of Cooking .................................................................... 7 Frying Tips ................................................................................... 7 Temperature Settings .................................................................... 8 Filtering and Changing the Oil ......................................................... 8 Cleaning Instructions ..................................................................... 9 Cleaning Instructions Warning: Always remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning. Allow the deep fryer and the oil to cool completely (approximately 2 hours) before cleaning. Never immerse the control panel, cord or plug in water or any other liquid. · Follow the cleaning instructions on page 4. (Before using for the First Time) · Never immerse the control panel, cord or plug in water or any other liquid. · Do not place the control panel, cord or plug in the dishwasher. · Clean the control panel only with a damp cloth. · The oil container, frying basket, lid cover and filter can be washed in the dishwasher. · The body of the deep fryer can be washed in warm soapy water. Do not put the body of the deep fryer in the dishwasher. 9 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEEP FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. The following cooking times reflect only the approximate time needed to fry one basket 1/2 full. The exact time may be different depending on actual quantity, personal cooking preferences, size and thickness of pieces, etc... 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 16 15 14 13 11 12 10 9 8 Temperature Settings In general, use lower settings for delicate foods (vegetables, fish) and higher settings for frozen foods, French Fries and Chicken. Food French Fries Fish Fillets Chicken Fingers Chicken Pieces Fried Zucchini Fried Mushrooms Cooking Time 6-9 minutes 3-5 minutes 6-8 minutes 13-20 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes 3-5 minutes 4 minutes 4-6 minutes Temperature 375°F 320°F 350°F 350°F 320°F 320°F 320°F 350°F 350°F 320°F 26 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Onion Rings Donuts Apple Beignets Shrimp Filtering & Changing The Oil 1. Body 2. Support Foot 3. Body Handle 4. Body Handle Plate 5. Oil Container 6. Heating Element 7. Temperature Sensor 8. Control Panel 9. Function Reset Button 10. Power Button 11. / 12. Timer Adjustable Button 13. / 14. Temperature Adjustable Button 15. Digital Display 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Ready Indicator Light Power Indicator Light Sensor Decorative Plate Filter Lid Handle Lid Handle Plate Window Lid Cover Frying Basket Basket Handle · Make sure the deep fryer is unplugged and the oil has cooled before cleaning or storing the deep fryer. · The oil does not need to be changed after each use. In general, the oil will be tainted rather quickly when frying food containing a lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish). When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, it can be used 8 to 10 times. However, do not use the same oil for longer than 6 months. · To filter the oil first make sure the oil has cooled and then empty the oil from the oil container into another container or bottle. Fig. 4 Wash and dry the oil container and basket. Refill the oil container with the oil, pouring the oil through a wire strainer or paper filter. Fig. 5 Fig. 4 Technical Specifications Voltage: Power: Oil Capacity: 120V., 60Hz. 1800 Watts 5 Liters Fig. 5 3 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. Warning: In order to avoid injury or burns, never touch any metal parts on the deep fryer because they may be hot. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully. At the End of Cooking · Press the power button and the power off. · Unplug the main cord from the wall socket. · Lift up the lid cover slowly and wait to allow steam to escape before opening the lid cover completely. · Lift up the frying basket by the handle. Place it on the oil container and allow the food to drain for a minute. · Once the oil has drained from the ...