Cuisinart CDF-500 Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer User Manual

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Cuisinart CDF-500 Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer

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Cuisinart CDF-500 Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer User Manual.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

Read the Cuisinart CDF-500 Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer User Manual.
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.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the power outlet.
Always attach the breakaway cord to the appliance first, then plug it into a wall outlet.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Be sure handles are properly attached to the basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 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. Cuisinart-CDF-500-Rotisserie-Fryer-and-Steamer-fig1

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.
BEWARE OF STEAM WHEN OPENING THE LID.
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.
Be sure the oil container is filled to at least the minimum oil level. Do not fill above the maximum. Do not operate appliances without oil or with an insufficient amount of oil. Never pour oil into a heated oil container.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the countertop or tabletop finish, use a nonflammable, heat-resistant coaster or placemat between the appliance and the countertop or tabletop surface. Never place on carpet, furniture, or other combustible materials.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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Stainless steel housing
Vented Lid with handle
Mesh Basket with handle
Small cage
Large cage
Spit rod
Double lifting handle
Oil container
Side handles
Timer control knob
Temperature control knob
Ready indicator light
Power On indicator light
Toggle switch ON/OFF
Heating element
Breakaway cord
Reset button
Control panel
Spigot
Drain hose

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 packing materials.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the heating element/control panel in the unit.
Be sure that the oil-draining spigot is in the closed position before adding oil. Turn clockwise until secure.
Do not operate the unit near open burners on the stove.
To turn on your fryer, attach the breakaway cord to the back of the appliance, then plug it into an outlet.
The power ON light will glow to show that the unit is on.

ROTISSERIE FRYING

As previously noted, pour 5 liters of good quality vegetable, corn, canola, soybean, or peanut oil into the reservoir.

Prepare food to be fried. If frying a whole turkey, remove the neck and giblets. Make sure the turkey is thawed completely and contains no ice crystals.
Dry the food well with paper towels.
Prep the spit. Attach the spit rod to the base of the large cage. Align the button on the spit rod to securely lock it into the large cage rod.
Place a large cage on a flat surface with spit and spit rods pointing upward.
Attach the small cage. Hold the turkey legs together and place the cage over the rear portion of the turkey.
Lift and place the turkey in a resting position.
When the oil is hot and the green READY indicator light is on, use the double-lifting handle to lift the turkey. The handle will act in a scissor motion. Attach both hooks, one at a time, on each side of the assembled rotisserie spit, outside the cages.
Using both hands, one on each handle, lift the assembled rotisserie spit over the unit and guide the assembled rotisserie spit through the interior labyrinth. First left, then right, down to the bottom lowest position.
Turn the toggle switch to the Rotisserie On position.
Watch the rotisserie turn and check that the turkey rotates completely without touching the sides of the oil container.

BASKET FRYING

Preheat 5 liters of good-quality vegetable, corn, canola, soybean, or peanut oil to the temperature indicated in your recipe. Do not mix oils.
Prepare food to be fried per recipe directions.
Dry wet foods with paper towels. Remove excess ice crystals from frozen foods.
Place food to be fried into the basket (maximum of 2 pounds).
Attach the basket handle.

STEAMING

You can easily steam lobsters, oysters, clams, and vegetables using the Cuisinart® Extra-Large Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer.

Remove the turkey rotisserie and basket from the unit.
Set to the maximum temperature and bring water to a boil.
Place the basket on the unit over the water reservoir: Lift the basket over the unit and guide the basket through the interior labyrinth. First left, then right, down to the bottom lowest position.
Place the lid on the unit.
Steam to desired doneness.
Raise the basket. If the food is done, carefully lift the basket, with a lifting handle.
After the food has drained, remove the basket.
Allow water to cool to room temperature before cleaning.

CLEANING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the appliance first, detach the breakaway cord, and let the oil or water cool down to room temperature before cleaning.
Remove lid.
Lift out the basket.
Raise the control panel/heater assembly and allow oil to drain into the oil container.
The control panel should never be immersed in water or other liquids.
Carefully remove oil or water using the oil-draining spigot located on the bottom of the front housing.
Once the oil has cooled, line a sieve with cheesecloth. Grasp each side of the removable oil container and lift upward.
The lid and mesh basket are dishwasher safe. Dry parts thoroughly after cleaning and before assembling.
The stainless steel housing is not submersible and should be washed by hand with warm, soapy water.
Ensure that both the lid and the oil container are completely dry after washing and before use.

SAFETY FEATURES

The Cuisinart® Extra-Large Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer is equipped with the following features to ensure safety:

Safety Interlock – The control panel/heating element must be properly seated or the deep fryer will not operate.
Breakaway Cord – The cord is designed to quickly disconnect from the appliance when a pulling force is applied.
Thermostat Overload Protection – Your Cuisinart® Extra-Large Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer is equipped with thermostat overload protection. 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.
450°F Cutoff – If the oil temperature reaches over 450°F, the unit will turn off automatically. The oil temperature must cool and the red reset button must be pressed manually to turn the unit back on.

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.
NOTE: The unit will not work if the control panel is not properly mounted. 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.
Do not exceed the MAX fill line in the basket.
Sort or cut food into pieces of uniform size.
The oil does not need to be changed after each use.
Pour the oil through the sieve lined with cheesecloth and strain the used oil through it to remove food particles, crumbs, and impurities.
It is important to follow the temperature recommendation for every recipe. If the temperature is too low, the fried food absorbs oil.

FRYING FROZEN FOODS

Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen foods inevitably lower the temperature of the oil.
Follow the instructions on the frozen food package for cooking time and temperature.
Follow all instructions for the removal of moisture/ ice and thawing before cooking.

FILTERING AND CHANGING THE OIL

WARNING: Always remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning. Allow the Cuisinart® Extra-Large Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer and the oil to cool completely (approximately 2 hours) before cleaning or storing.
The oil can be reused after your first frying session. When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and it is filtered after each use, it can be used an additional 3 to 4 times.

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 inside has 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.

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® Extra-Large Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer 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

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 products of the same type.

DEEP-FRYING GUIDE – Fresh or Uncooked Foods
Fresh indicates food prepared from a recipe or purchased fresh, not frozen. Read the package label to determine if prepared, packaged foods are NOT precooked. 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 in, skin on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 breast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½–6 min.
Breaded bone-in pork chop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7½–8 min.
Egg rolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 min.
Large shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 min.

High heat 375°F

Red potato chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 min.
Yam potato chips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2½ min.
American fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6 min.
Thin French fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3½ min.
Thick French fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3½–4 min.
Curly French fries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4½–5 min.

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