BELLA 13401 3.5L Deep Fryer - Manual (Page 8)

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Before Using for the First Time
1. Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the
Deep Fryer. Check that there is no packaging underneath and around the oil
tank and control panel/heater assembly.
2. Set the lid and the fry basket aside.
3. Grasp the sides of the control panel/heater assembly firmly and lift up and
off the Deep Fryer body. (See Figure 4.) Carefully set control panel/heater
assembly aside.
4. Lift the oil tank up and out of the deep fryer body.
5. Wash lid, fry basket, and oil tank in hot, soapy water. DO NOT IMMERSE THE
CONTROL PANEL/HEATER ASSEMBLY IN WATER. Wipe control panel/heater
assembly and deep fryer body with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.
6. Insert oil tank into deep fryer body. Be sure tank is centered and resting
properly on top of the stainless steel body.
7. Attach the control panel/heater assembly. Slide the 2 brackets located on the
inside wall of the heater assembly down into the 2 retaining slots on the back of the deep fryer body. Make
sure the brackets are fitted securely in the 2 slots.
IMPORTANT: The Deep Fryer will not operate if the heater assembly brackets are not fully inserted and
properly attached to the deep fryer body.
8. Fold the fryer basket handle over into the basket (See Figure 3). Place folded basket into the oil tank to
store.
9. Replace lid on top of oil tank. Store until ready to use.
Operating Instructions
WARNING: This unit should not be used to boil water.
1. Place the Deep Fryer on a clean, dry, flat, heat-resistant surface such as a table or counter top,
approximately 2 feet from a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Remove lid and fry basket.
3. Be sure the oil tank is properly seated inside deep fryer body. Pour liquid cooking oil (corn, vegetable,
peanut, etc.) into the tank. Fill with oil to a level between the MIN and MAX marks.
NOTE: The minimum oil capacity is 2.5 liters (2.7 qt./86.4 oz.). The maximum oil capacity is 3.0 liters (3.2
qt./104.2 oz.). (See Figure 4.)
WARNING: Under- or over-filling the oil tank may damage the Deep Fryer and could result in serious
personal injury.
4. To prevent condensation from fogging the viewing window on lid, use a paper towel or napkin to spread a
thin layer of cold cooking oil onto inside of viewing window.
5. Place the fry basket into oil tank. When cooking, the bottom of the fry basket will rest on the heater coils.
6. Add the lid. The large cutout will fit over the heater coils. The double cutouts in the lid will fit over the fry
basket handle.
7. Turn the ON/OFF temperature control dial to OFF.
8. Connect the detachable power cord into the
appliance receptacle, with the “THIS SIDE UP”
topside. (See Figure 5.) Make sure the cord is firmly
in place. Then connect the polarized plug to the wall
outlet. The red POWER light will illuminate.
CAUTION: Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
table or counter.
9. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired cooking temperature. See the Cooking Chart for
suggested temperatures and cooking times. The blue WORKING light will illuminate as the Deep Fryer
heats the oil. When the oil reaches the selected cooking temperature, the blue WORKING light will turn
OFF indicating the Deep Fryer is ready for use.
NOTE: Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the oil to preheat.
NOTE: Oil may make a “popping” sound inside the Deep Fryer as the oil heats. This is normal.
10. Remove lid and set aside. Wearing an oven mitt, grasp the fry basket handle and lift fry basket out of the
oil. Carefully rest the fry basket on the back of the oil tank.
CAUTION: Do not touch any interior parts of the Deep Fryer or the oil during use as they are hot!
WARNING! Be careful around hot parts and hot spitting oil. Remember that the oil is actually hotter than
boiling water! Never put hands in the oil. Always keep hands and face away from rising steam or spitting
oil.
Figure 4
Brackets
Retaining
Slots
Figure 5
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