Cuisinart CDF-100 Compact Deep Fryer User Manual

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Cuisinart CDF-100 Compact Deep Fryer

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Important Safety

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all Instructions.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance and the oil to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or draining the appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after an appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

Parts and Features

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Filter cover
Anti-odor charcoal filter (not shown)
Removable lid
Viewing window
Basket – chrome plated steel mesh (not shown)
Handle – detachable basket handle
Nonstick Diecast Bowl with pouring spout (not shown)
Housing – brushed stainless steel
Cool touch side handles
Adjustable temperature control
Indicator lights – red indicator light signals that the fryer is heating up; green indicator light signals that the fryer is ready to cook
Detachable power cord (not shown)
Nonskid feet
BPA-Free (not shown) – All materials that come in contact with food are BPA-Free.

Before the first use

Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your deep fryer. Be sure all parts (listed above, parts and Features) of your new appliance 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™ Compact Deep Fryer for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base with a moist cloth. Thoroughly clean the bowl, lid, and basket. The lid and basket are dishwasher-safe. Never immerse the appliance in water; water must not be allowed to penetrate the interior of the appliance.

Assembly Instructions

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Place the base on a clean, flat surface where you intend to cook.
To properly attach the handle to the basket, squeeze together both ends of the handle and insert both ends into the bracket holes (Figure 1). Keeping ends in bracket holes, gently release the grip. Firmly pull back the handle to snap into position (Figure 2).
Make sure the unit is turned to Min at the thermostat dial.
Connect the magnetic power cord to the unit. See Figure 3.
Add the recommended amount of oil. Never operate the fryer without oil reaching the fill line.
Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet.

Operating Instructions

Once the deep fryer is assembled properly and you are ready to begin frying:

Pour fresh oil into the bowl up to the oil fill level (1 Liter). The oil fill level is indicated on the bowl.
See assembly instructions regarding the power cord. Always attach the cord to the fryer before plugging it into a standard electrical outlet.
Turn the temperature knob clockwise to the recommended temperature setting.
After approximately 8-10 minutes, the ready light will turn on when the desired frying temperature has been reached. If food was previously frozen, remove as many of the ice crystals as possible. Place food in the basket in a single layer with space between them. Gently submerge the basket in hot oil to begin frying.
We recommend keeping the lid on during frying.
Once the food is done, raise the basket and hook it onto the bowl rim to drain the oil.
As soon as the oil has drained, remove the basket and place food on a plate lined with paper towels.

Removing Lid

When removing the oil and when cleaning, it is advisable to remove the lid. This can be done easily by opening the lid 45 degrees and then carefully pulling the lid forward. To replace the lid it should be pressed back in the hinge opening at the same 45-degree angle.

Removable charcoal filter

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The Compact Deep Fryer includes an anti-odor charcoal filter that helps trap odors and steam during frying. The filter should be removed before the lid is immersed in water for cleaning. It will be difficult for the filter to dry while placed in the lid. Filter life depends on the type of food most often fried, as some foods carry stronger odors, which the filter helps trap.

Cleaning and Care

Caution: Before cleaning the appliance, make sure it has cooled down. Oil stays hot for over an hour after cooking and well after the housing has cooled. The basket, basket handle, and lid without filter are all top rack dishwasher-safe.

Make sure the oil is cool enough (about 2 hours after use) and the deep fryer is unplugged before cleaning.
Either discard used oil or filter it for future use. The bowl is designed with a pouring spout, so oil can be poured without spills and drips. Pour oil into a sealable container to discard or save for future use. Please refer to the tips and hints section in the recipe booklet for instructions on how to properly filter and re-use oil.
To fully clean the interior – When the fryer bowl is empty of oil, fill the unit with water, leaving 1½” at the top.
To clean the exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad.
The basket, basket handle, and lid without a filter can be washed in the sink or dishwasher.

Warranty Information

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart™ Compact Deep Fryer. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™ Compact Deep Fryer that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart™ Compact Deep Fryer will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three 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.

California Residents Only

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart brand products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preferences, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above options do not result in appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished.

Before Returning Your Cuisinart Product

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.

Tips Hints

When frying food that is not coated in batter, make sure it is patted dry with paper towels, as excess moisture causes the oil temperature to drop. The smallest amount of water will also cause hot oil to spatter.
It is important to use clean oil when frying. We recommend changing the oil every time you fry. It is possible to fry in the same oil more than once, especially if you are frying mild, non-odorous foods such as vegetables.
Recommended oils for frying are vegetable oils, canola oil, peanut oil, or grapeseed oil. Specialty nut oils (walnut, almond, hazelnut, etc.) have a lower smoking point (temperature when oil will burn) so they are not recommended or suggested for deep frying. We do not suggest frying with nut oils other than peanut oil.
Olive oil is a healthy oil with great flavor, but extra virgin olive oil has a low smoking point and should not be used to deep fry at high temperatures unless it is blended with vegetable oil.
Oil temperature is crucial for deep frying. To avoid greasy, oil-saturated foods, the oil temperature must be between the temperatures 350°F and 375°F.
When adding foods to the deep fryer it is important not to add too much at once. Too much food will cause the temperature of the oil to drop, resulting in greasy rather than crispy food.
The recipes will specify whether to place the food to be fried in the basket in either the up or down position.
It is best to season fried food with salt and pepper once it has drained on paper towels after frying and while it is still hot. Deep-fried foods are best when served immediately after cooking and draining.