This document describes the FARBERWARE 2.5L Single Deep Fryer, Model Number 103737, UPC: 681131037372.
Function Description
The FARBERWARE 2.5L Single Deep Fryer is designed for household use to fry various foods such as French fries, chicken pieces, and fish. It features an immersion heater for efficient oil heating and a temperature control knob for precise cooking. The appliance includes a frying basket with a handle for safely lowering and raising food, and a lid with a view window and charcoal odor filter to minimize splashes and odors. A safety switch ensures the appliance operates only when the control panel assembly is properly in place.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 103737
- UPC: 681131037372
- Rated Voltage: 120V~60Hz
- Rated Current: 11.67A
- Rated Power Input: 1400W
- Oil Capacity: Minimum 2L, Maximum 2.5L
- Safety Features: Polarized plug, magnetic break-away power cord, safety switch on control panel, overheating protection with a reset button.
- Components: Lid handle, view window, lid, frying basket, basket handle, basket hook, immersion heater, oil reservoir, housing, power cord with plug, magnetic plug, side handles, reset button, control panel assembly, charcoal odor filter, filter cover, control panel, temperature control knob, READY indicator, POWER indicator.
Usage Features
Assembly:
- Place the appliance on a clean, flat, and heat-resistant surface.
- Ensure the oil reservoir is secured in the correct position, with round edges opposite the connecting plate of the housing.
- Insert the control panel assembly into the slots of the connecting plate on the back of the housing.
- Lock the basket handle in place in the frying basket by pressing the bars together, sliding the handle between the slots, and inserting the ends of the bar into the bracket on the frying basket. Incorrect assembly can lead to instability and injury.
- Pour cooking oil into the oil reservoir, ensuring it is between the minimum (2L) and maximum (2.5L) fill lines. Do not over or under fill.
- Spread a little oil on the inside of the view window to prevent condensation.
- Place the lid onto the housing.
Operation:
- Attach the magnetic plug to the socket on the back of the control assembly, ensuring the "THIS SIDE UP" side is facing up.
- Insert the power cord plug into a wall outlet. The POWER and READY indicators will turn on.
- Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The READY indicator will illuminate when the set temperature is reached.
- Approximate preheating times:
- 375°F / 190°C: about 13 minutes
- 340°F / 170°C: about 10 minutes
- 300°F / 150°C: about 8 minutes
- 265°F / 130°C: about 7 minutes
- After preheating, remove the lid.
- Lift out the frying basket and place it on a heat-resistant surface or trivet.
- Fill the frying basket with food, ensuring not to overfill (do not fill over half way to prevent excess foaming and oil overflow). Food must be dry; remove ice particles from frozen foods.
- Carefully lower the frying basket into the oil reservoir.
- Immediately cover the appliance with the lid to prevent hot oil splashing.
- After frying, remove the lid.
- Lift the frying basket and hang it onto the basket hook on the rim of the oil reservoir to drain excess oil.
- Carefully lift the basket and pour the food onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- Turn the temperature control knob to the OFF position.
- Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet, then remove the magnetic plug from the appliance.
Frying Time and Temperature Guide (Approximate):
- Meat strips: 375°F / 190°C for 8 to 10 minutes
- Chicken wings: 365°F / 185°C for 20 to 25 minutes
- Fish (battered): 375°F / 190°C for 6 to 8 minutes
- Frozen French fries: Follow manufacturer's directions
- Fritters: 375°F / 190°C for 2 to 4 minutes
- Onion rings: 375°F / 190°C for 5 to 8 minutes
Choosing and Storing Cooking Oil:
- Use oils with a high smoke point (e.g., pure corn oil, blended vegetable oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil). Avoid flavored oils, olive oil, peanut oil, walnut oil, and lard.
- Do not mix different cooking oils.
- Regularly remove burnt food particles.
- Filter oil after use with a fine-mesh filter.
- Do not reuse oil that has been used for strongly flavored foods (e.g., fish) or foods that release large amounts of liquids (e.g., chicken wings).
- Discard oil if it smells rancid, darkens, foams strongly, or smokes at normal operating temperature.
- Store used oil in a cool, dark place, not subject to sunlight, for up to 3 months after opening, observing manufacturer's directions.
Reset Feature:
- If the appliance overheats and switches off, unplug it and allow it and the oil to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use a ballpoint pen or pencil to push the reset button located at the back of the control assembly.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning:
- Always turn the temperature control knob to OFF and disconnect the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Allow all parts to cool completely.
- Do not immerse the power cord with plug or the magnetic plug into water or any other liquid.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or scouring pads.
- Clean the surface of the appliance, lid, and basket handle with a damp cloth.
- The frying basket (after removing the handle), lid (after removing the filter), and oil reservoir are dishwasher safe.
- Remove the frying basket and its handle before washing. Wash the frying basket in a dishwasher or with hot soapy water, then rinse and dry.
- Do not clean the basket handle in the dishwasher.
- Remove the control panel assembly from the back of the housing.
- Carefully lift the oil reservoir by holding its rim.
- The control panel assembly should never be immersed in water or other liquids. Gently clean its surface with a damp cloth and mild soap solution or plain water.
- After cleaning, reassemble the appliance by placing the oil reservoir into the housing and the control panel assembly in its place.
- Dry all parts thoroughly before using or storing.
Filter Maintenance:
- Clean the charcoal odor filter every 3 months or after every 12 uses.
- Open the filter cover and remove the filter.
- Clean the filter in hot soapy water, then rinse and dry.
- Clean the inside of the filter cover with a damp soapy sponge, then rinse and dry.
- Insert the clean filter and replace the filter cover.
- Do not clean the filter in a dishwasher.
Storage:
- Ensure the appliance is completely cool, clean, and dry before storage.
- Store in a dry place, preferably in its original packaging, on a stable shelf or in a cupboard, out of reach of children or pets.
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