• 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 notput the body of the deep fryer in the dishwasher. • Any other servicing should be performed by EURO-PROOperating LLC. Cleaning Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully. 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly• 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 bracket on the frying basket. Lift the handle up over the basket to secure in place. (Fig. 1) • Lift the control panel with heating element out of its slots by pushing it up from the bottom with one hand while holding the body of the deep fryer with your other hand.• Remove the oil container. • Clean the oil container and the frying baskets with hot water, dishwashing liquid or other non-poisonous detergent and non-abrasive sponge. 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: Never exceed "MAX" line when filling the basket with food. Using for the First TimeWarning: Never plug in the control panel 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. Warning: This unit should not be used to boil water. 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. • Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn oil or canola (rapeseed) oil. Do not use olive oil, margarine, lard or drippings. • The oil level must always be maintained between the minimum marked inside the oil container. Maximum oil capacity is 21 cups (5 liters). Check the oil level before each use. For best results, keep the oil close to the maximum level (21 cups/5 liters). Fig. 2• Never mix different oils and fats together. Do not mix old and new oil. Filling the Stainless Steel Container With OilWarning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to specified level. Always make sure control panel is securely in place in the body and the heating element is inside the oil in the container before plugging in. Fig. 2Fig. 16• 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. Frying TipsImportant: 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.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... Temperature SettingsIn general, use lower settings for delicate foods (vegetables, fish) and higher settings for frozen foods, French Fries and Chicken. FoodCooking TimeTemperatureFrench Fries6-9 minutes375° FFish Fillets3-5 minutes320° FChicken Fingers6-8 minutes350° FChicken Pieces13- 20 minutes350° FFried Zucchini3 minutes320° FFried Mushrooms3 minutes320° FOnion Rings3 minutes320° FDonuts3- 5 minutes350° FApple Beignets4 minutes350° FShrimp4- 6 minutes320° F• 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 fi...