Nesco DF-1130 - Manual (Page 5)

5 DF-1130 Deep Fryer
Directions For Use:
1. This appliance is designed for household and indoor use only. It is not intended for commercial use.
2. Before fryer is used the first time, remove all packaging materials and follow cleaning instructions in this book.
3. Open Lid by pressing one of the Lid Buttons on front of unit.
4. Remove basket by pushing handle button and lifting up on handle.
5. Pour good quality vegetable, corn, canola, soybean, or peanut oil into the reservoir until it reaches between the
‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’ marks inside reservoir (approximately 2 to 2-1/2 quarts). DO NOT OVER OR UNDER FILL.
6. Close lid of fryer.
7. Attach Breakaway Cord ™ to appliance, then plug into standard 120V AC electrical outlet.
8. Rotate Temperature Control Knob to set the desired temperature. The red light will turn on and oil will heat.
When set temperature is reached the red light will turn off and your fryer is ready for cooking. If the red light
turns back on, oil temperature has dropped and is being reheated back up to desired temperature.
9. Open lid and place food, which should be as dry as possible, into basket.
10. Lower basket gently into oil (BEWARE OF OIL SPLATTERING) and close lid.
11. When cooking is finished OPEN LID CAREFULLY TO AVOID ESCAPING STEAM and raise basket onto hook to
allow food to drain for 10-20 seconds before serving. NOTE: To maintain oil quality, do not add salt or spices to
the food until after it has been removed from the fryer.
12. When cooking is finished, shut down fryer by rotating temperature control knob to position ‘O’ and press Main
Switch OFF. Unplug the Breakaway Cord ™ from the wall outlet before detaching from the appliance.
Cleaning Instructions
1. Always unplug appliance, detach the Breakaway Cord ™ and let the oil cool down to room temperature
before cleaning.
2. Open lid by pressing one of two release buttons on front of unit. Remove lid by pulling upwards while it is open.
3. Lift out basket.
4. Carefully lift Oil Reservoir out by holding the edges and pour oil into suitable container.
5. The Oil Reservoir is fully immerseable but must only be washed by hand. Basket and Lid are dishwasher safe.
6. Never immerse Body of fryer into water or other liquids. Clean Body with a damp cloth, containing mild soap
solution or plain water.
7. Ensure that Lid and Oil Reservoir are completely dry after
washing and before use. See diagram for the best
draining position of Lid.
8. After cleaning, reassemble the Oil Reservoir, Basket, and
Lid to the fryer. Make sure the Oil Reservoir seats properly
into the body or the fryer will not operate.
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