14.įreshly sliced food into basket one piece at a time using tongs. NOTE: Oil staining on the heating element and oil container can be easily cleaned with a plastic scrubbing pad. Microfiber cloths are available in most kitchenware stores. Tip: For ease in cleaning, wipe control panel with damp microfiber cloth. Warning: When cleaning, use care – under-edge of deep fryer is sharp. The heating element must be seated properly or appliance will not operate. After cleaning, reassemble oil container, heating element, basket and lid onto deep fryer. Allow oil to cool to room temperature before cleaning.
When cooking is finished, shut down the fryer by turning temperature control knob to STANDBY and unplugging the breakaway cord from the wall outlet.
After the food has drained, remove the basket and place cooked food onto absorbent paper towels. Navigate through the labyrinth, and place basket in the top resting position. Place large cage on a flat surface with spit and spit rod pointing upward. Align button on spit rod to securely lock into large cage rod. Attach the spit rod to the base of large cage. Additionally, remove plastic pop-up timer. NOTE: If your turkey came with a plastic piece holding the legs together, remove this piece before putting the turkey on the rotisserie spit. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date.Ĭontains no ice crystals. Be sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new deep fryer have been included before discarding any packing materials. Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your deep fryer. Pour approximately 5 liters of good-quality corn, canola, soybean, or peanut oil into reservoir until it reaches between the MIN and MAX marks inside container. USE GOOD QUALITY OIL that has a smoke point of 420☏ or higher.
DO NOT MIX OILS, as they may have different smoke points. Do not use any solid/hydrogenated oil, shortening, olive oil, grapeseed oil or lard in this deep fryer. Keep this fryer out of reach of children while in use and away from edges of countertops where it could be pulled off or pushed over by children. Do not operate this appliance if the lid and the oil container are not completely dry. BREAKAWAY CORD AND POLARIZED PLUG ELECTRIC POWER If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate.ĬONTENTS 6. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY EXTENSION CORD USE An extension cord or longer detachable cord is not recommended for use with deep fryers. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. Periodically check for looseness of screws or nuts and retighten them. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. Be sure handles are properly attached to basket and locked in place. If appliance still does not function after following reset instructions, please contact a Cuisinart Certified Consumer Service Center for assistance. INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Extra-Large Rotisserie Fryer and Steamer CDF-500 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.