DOUBLE BASKET DEEP FRYER OWNER'S MANUAL Model K4320 120V., 60Hz., 1700 Watts EURO-PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398 www.euro-pro.com K4320 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 the original purchase, when utilized for normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions. 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 U.S.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Can.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Qc, H4S 1A7 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 does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to the product or any of its parts, which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by EURO-PRO Operating LLC. 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/provinces 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 or province to province. *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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 (not from 12. Extreme caution must be used when receptacle on appliance) when not in moving any appliance containing hot use and before cleaning. Allow to cool oil or other hot liquids. before putting on or taking off parts and 13. Do not leave appliance unattended before cleaning the appliance. while in use. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a 14. Do not use outdoors. damaged cord or plug, or after the 15. Do not let cord hang over the edge of appliance malfunctions, has been the table, counter or touch hot dropped or damaged in any manner. surfaces. Return the appliance to EURO-PRO 16. Do not place on or near a hot gas or Operating LLC for examination, repair or electric burner, or in a heated oven. adjustment. See warranty. 17. Do not use appliance for other than 7. Never plug in before the control panel intended household use. is installed in the body of the fryer and 18. Ensure that basket handle is correctly the heating element is placed in the oil assembled and locked in place. (See reservoir. assembly instructions.) 8. Never overfill the fryer with oil. Fill only between the minimum and maximum levels, as indicated inside the oil reservoir. Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase in order to validate the foregoing Limited Warranty. The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions. RETURN TO EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Qc, H4S 1A7 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY 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. K4320 ______________________________________________________________________ Appliance model ______________________________________________________________________ Date purchased Name of store ______________________________________________________________________ Owner's name ______________________________________________________________________ Address City State/Prov. Zip/Postal code Printed in China 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. 01/04 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEEP FRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. 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 3. (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. · Any other servicing should be performed by EURO-PRO Operating LLC. Detachable Magnetic Power Cord Your Deep Fryer has been specifically designed with your safety in mind. 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° 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Body Body Handle Bracket Oil Container Heating Element Adjustable Temperature Control Temperature Indicator Light Power "ON" Indicator Light On/Off Switch Thermostat 11. Limitation Thermostat 12. Detachable Filter 13. Lid Handle 14. Window 15. Fryer Lid 16. Large Frying Basket 17. Fryer Handles (x3) 18. Small Frying Basket (x2) 19. Magnetic Power Cord Socket 20. Control Panel With Heating Element 21. Heater Clip Technical Specifications Voltage: Power: Oil Capacity: 120V., 60Hz. 1700 Watts 5.5 Liters 2 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. Frying Tips · Do not mix different oils or new and old oil together. · Replace oil regularly. In general, oil will be tainted fast when frying food containing a lot of protein, (such as poultry, meat and fish). When oil is used mainly to fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, it can be used up to 8 to 10 times, but do not use the same oil for more than 6 months. · Always replace all oil as soon as it starts foaming when heated or when color becomes dark or when it has a rancid smell or taste or becomes syrupy. · Make sure that the food to be fried is dry. · Remove loose ice from frozen food before frying. Rinse and pat dry. · To cook evenly, pieces should be the same size and thickness. · Thicker pieces will take longer to cook. Important: When frying frozen food such as French Fries in the large frying basket, you should not exceed 1.25 lb. (568 gr.). For best results, limit quantity to 1 Lb. (454 gr.) or less. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully. Filtering & Changing The Oil · 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. 7 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. 8 when it is not installed in the fryer body with heating element in the oil container. Do not immerse the control panel, cord or plug in water. Using for the First Time Warning: Never plug in the control panel Warning: Never immerse the control panel in water or any other liquids. Warning: All components must be completely dried before filling with oil or using. Special care must be taken to ensure the washable oil filter in the lid is completely dry, otherwise the filter will not function properly and may lead to steam being trapped within the fryer during use. Warning: This unit should not be used to boil water. Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly Warning: Always let the fryer cool completely for 2 hours before taking it apart for cleaning. Never carry or move the Deep Fryer with hot oil inside. Before cleaning, always make sure the magnetic power plug is not in the wall socket. · All components with the exception of the electrical parts, can be washed in warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly before use. · Use basket handles to remove the frying baskets. Always make sure the basket handles are securely attached to the basket. To attach the handles to the frying baskets, insert the metal part of the handle inside the metal br ...