Cuisinart CDF-200 4-Quart Deep Fryer
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- 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.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
- To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the control panel, cord, plug, or deep fryer in water or other liquids.
- Always attach the breakaway cord to the appliance first, then plug it into a wall outlet.
- 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.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Do not use outdoors.
BREAKAWAY CORD AND POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance features a breakaway cord and polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The breakaway cord is designed to quickly disconnect from the appliance when a pulling force is applied.
NOTE: The breakaway cord can fit into the appliance in only one direction.
Please refer to the printing on the cord connector that states “This Side Up.” To reduce the risk of electric shock, a polarized plug is used. This plug is intended to fit only into a polarized outlet.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.
EXTENSION CORD USE
An extension cord or longer detachable cord is not recommended for use with deep fryers.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate. It should be operated on an electrical circuit that is free from other appliances. If you are not sure of the reason for overloading or cannot find a separate circuit, contact a qualified electrician. This appliance is for 120 volts only and should not be used with a converter.
IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
- Always keep the lid closed while the deep fryer is cooking food. Use the basket handle to raise and lower the basket. Always raise the basket out of hot oil and rest on the basket hook, to allow food to drain completely before removing.
- Wet food should be dried first with paper towels. Remove loose ice from frozen foods. Close the lid when frying. Beware of oil splattering when food is put into the oil.
- Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of the appliance while it is operating.
- Do not use any solid/hydrogenated oil, shortening, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or lard in this deep fryer. DO NOT MIX OILS, as they may have different smoke points. USE GOOD QUALITY OIL that has a smoke point of 420°F or higher.
PARTS AND FEATURES
- Stainless steel housing
- Viewing window
- Collapsible basket handle
- Lid
- Basket
- Basket hook (not shown)
- Oil container
- Handles
- Lid handle
- Timer
- Temperature control knob
- Oil Ready indicator light
- Power On indicator light
- Heating element
- Breakaway cord (not shown; refer to page 3)
- Reset button
- Control panel
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Lift off the lid covering the oil container.
- Remove the basket from the oil container. Attach the handle to the basket by squeezing posts and assembling it as shown in the diagram.
- Insert the control panel into the stainless steel body as seen below.
- 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.
- Put the lid on the deep fryer.
- Attach the breakaway cord to the back of the appliance, then plug it into an outlet.
- When the unit is plugged in, the Power On indicator light will turn on.
- Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
CLEANING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Always unplug the appliance, detach the breakaway cord, and let the oil cool down to room temperature before cleaning.
- Remove lid.
- Lift out the basket.
- Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the removable oil container and lift upward.
- Ensure that both the lid and the oil container are completely dry after washing and before use.
- 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.
- Warning: When cleaning, use care – under edge of the deep fryer is sharp.
SAFETY FEATURES
The Cuisinart® 4-Quart Deep Fryer is equipped with the following features to ensure safety:
- Thermostat Overload Protection – Your Cuisinart® 4-Quart Deep Fryer is equipped with thermostat overload protection. If the unit heats up beyond the recommended temperature level, the deep fryer will automatically turn off.
CAUTION: The heating element is extremely hot. Allow it to cool thoroughly before removing it. You will find a reset button on the front of the control panel below the controls. Using a toothpick or another long, thin object, push the reset button and place the control panel back into its proper position.
Plug the unit back in, turn it on, and continue use. If the unit still does not operate, repeat the steps above or call a Cuisinart Certified Consumer Service Center for assistance.
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.
FRYING FROZEN FOODS
- Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen foods inevitably lower the temperature of the oil. For best results, do not overload the basket with frozen foods.
- Follow the instructions on the frozen food package for cooking time and temperature.
- Lower the basket very slowly into the oil to ensure that the oil does not boil over.
FILTERING AND CHANGING THE OIL
- WARNING: Always remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning. Allow the Cuisinart® Deep Fryer and the oil to cool completely (approximately 2 hours) before cleaning or storing. Never immerse the control panel, or cord or plug in water or any other liquids.
TIPS FOR FRYING
Heat oil to 375°F unless the recipe specifies otherwise. A cube of bread should brown in approximately 60 seconds. The correct temperature is extremely important. If the temperature is too high, the bread will brown before the insides have cooked; if it is too low, the bread will absorb the fat and become soggy and greasy. Cook only as much as will float easily in the oil.
DEEP-FRYING GUIDE – Prepared Foods
If frozen, do not thaw; place foods directly from the package into preheated oil. If there are ice granules around prepared foods, set pieces on a paper towel and pat dry. Use this chart as a guide to deep-frying times.
Low heat 325°F
- Onion rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 min.
Medium heat 350°F
- Chicken tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½–6 min.
- Chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 min.
- Chicken pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 min.
High heat 375°F
- Large or fantail shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 min.
- Mozzarella sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 min.
- Halibut fi sh fi llets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3½ min.
- Halibut fi sh balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 min.
DEEP-FRYING GUIDE
Fresh indicates food prepared from a recipe or purchased fresh, not frozen. If frozen, do not thaw; place foods directly from the package into preheated oil. If there are ice granules around prepared foods, set pieces on a paper towel and pat dry.
Low heat 325°F
- Turkey thighs, bone-in, skin on . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–22 min.
- Turkey breast, bone up, skin down . . . . . . . . . . 30–35 min.
- Breaded eggplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 min.
- Breaded portobello mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . 4½–5 min.
Medium heat 350°F
- Frozen chicken nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½–6 min.
- Breaded chicken tender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3½–4½ min.
- Breaded, boneless chicken breasts . . . . . . . . . . 5½–6 min.
High heat 375°F
- Red potato chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 min.
- Yam potato chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2½ min.
- American fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 min.
WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® 4-Quart Deep Fryer 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.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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.
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 to be serviced.
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