Cuisinart CDF-200 4-Quart Deep Fryer User Manual

Cuisinart CDF-200 4-Quart Deep Fryer User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the control panel, cord, plug, or deep fryer in water or other liquids.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
6. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the power outlet.
7. Always attach a breakaway cord to the appliance first, then plug it into the wall outlet.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Stainless steel housing
2. Viewing window
3. Collapsible basket handle
4. Lid
5. Basket
6. Basket hook (not shown)
7. Oil container
8. Handles
9. Lid handle
10. Timer
11. Temperature control knob
12. Oil Ready indicator light
13. Power On indicator light
14. Heating element
15. Breakaway cord (not shown; refer to page 3)
16. Reset button
17. Control pane

BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your deep fryer. Be sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new deep fryer have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® 4-Quart Deep Fryer for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base with a moist cloth. Thoroughly clean the oil container, lid, and basket. The oil container, lid, and basket are dishwasher safe. Never immerse the appliance in water; water must not be allowed to penetrate the interior of the appliance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lift off the lid covering the oil container.
2. Remove the basket from the oil container. Attach the handle to the basket by squeezing posts and assembling it as shown in the diagram.
   
3. Insert the control panel into the stainless steel body as seen below. NOTE: The immersion heating element will not heat up unless the control panel is correctly installed.
   
4. Pour approximately one gallon of good quality vegetable, corn, canola, soybean, or peanut oil into an oil container until it reaches between the MIN and MAX marks inside the container. DO NOT OVER- OR UNDERFILL. DO NOT MIX OILS.
5. Put the lid on the deep fryer.
6. Attach the breakaway cord to the back of the appliance, then plug it into an outlet.
7. When the unit is plugged in, the Power On indicator light will turn on.
8. Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The Oil Ready indicator light will turn green once the oil has reached the desired temperature.
9. Lift the lid and set the basket onto the oil container using the basket hook. Put food into the basket. Do not exceed the MAX fill line on the basket. Lower the basket into oil and place the lid on top. CAUTION: Oil is hot. Please use caution when placing food into hot oil.
10. Set a timer (up to 30 minutes) to the cooking time specified, depending on what you are cooking.

CLEANING, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE

1. Always unplug the appliance, detach the breakaway cord, and let the oil cool down to room temperature before cleaning.
2. Remove the lid.
3. Lift out the basket.
4. The control panel should never be immersed in water or other liquids. Before first use, clean the outer surface of the heating element with a damp cloth containing mild soap solution or clean water.
5. Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the removable oil container and lift upward. Pour the oil through the sieve and strain the used oil through it to remove food particles, crumbs, and impurities. This process is safe to repeat after three or four frying sessions without the oil deteriorating.
6.  The lid and oil container are dishwasher safe. Dry parts thoroughly after cleaning and before assembling.
7. The stainless steel housing is not submersible and should be washed by hand with warm, soapy water.
8. Ensure that both the lid and the oil container are completely dry after washing and before use.
9. After cleaning, reassemble the oil container, heating element, basket, and lid onto the deep fryer. The heating element must be seated properly or the appliance will not operate.

SAFETY FEATURES

• If the unit heats up beyond the recommended temperature level, the deep fryer will automatically turn off. To reset, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and allow it to cool down. Remove the control panel and heating element from the unit.

TIPS AND HINTS

• When cooking foods dipped in fresh batter, first lower the basket into the hot oil. Using tongs, add food directly to the oil. Use the basket to lift out food when finished cooking.
• Do not exceed the MAX fill line in the basket. This helps maintain the temperature of oil for better cooking results.
• Sort or cut food into pieces of uniform size. To reduce splattering, remove excess moisture or ice from food.
• Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the removable oil container and lift upward. Pour the oil through the sieve and strain the used oil through it to remove food particles, crumbs, and impurities. This process is safe to repeat three or four times without the oil deteriorating.

WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. If your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it necessary, replace it.

To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please pay by check or money order payable to Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

REFERENCE LINK

https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/deep_fryers/cdf-200p1/

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