However, do not use the same oil for longer than 6 months. • To filter the oil, first make sure the oil has cooled and then empty the oil from the Oil Container into a storage container or bottle. (Fig. 6) Wash and dry the Oil Container and basket. To reuse, refill the Oil Container with the oil, pouring the oil through a wire strainer or paper filter. (Fig. 7) Storing used oil Fig. 6 Filtering used oil Fig. 7 To Store or Reuse Cooking Oil The following cooking times reflect only the approximate time needed to fry one basket 1/2 full. The exact time may be different depending on actual quantity, personal cooking preferences, size and thickness of pieces, etc. In general, use lower settings for delicate foods (vegetables, fish) and higher settings for frozen foods, French Fries and Chicken. Suggested Temperature Settings Food Cooking Time Temp. French Fries 6- 9 minutes 375° F Fish Fillets 3- 5 minutes 320° F Chicken Fingers 6- 8 minutes 350° F Chicken Pieces 13-20 minutes 350° F Fried Zucchini 3 minutes 320° F Fried Mushrooms 3 minutes 320° F Onion Rings 3 minutes 320° F Donuts 3- 5 minutes 350° F Apple Beignets 4 minutes 350° F Shrimp 4- 6 minutes 320° F 7 Detachable Power Cord • Allow the deep fryer to cool completely. • Remove the control panel from the unit. • Push the thermostat reset button located on the back of the control panel with the back of a ball point pen. (Fig. 8) The unit will beep to indicate that it has re-set. If for some reason the deep fryer stops heating, the reason might be that the safety reset switch has disconnected. To reconnect the deep fryer, follow the instructions below: Fig. 8 Thermostat Reset Button How To Reset the Deep Fryer 8 RECIPES Apple Fritters 3 cups all- purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract juice of 1 orange (1/3 cup) 1 cup chopped apple Preheat oil to 375°F. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar: set aside. Combine egg, cooking oil and vanilla. Combine dry and liquid ingredients, stir to blend thoroughly. Add orange juice and apple, mix well. Drop from teaspoon into hot oil.(Basket should be lowered into oil so drop carefully - avoiding splattering oil). Fry approximately 2 minutes or until crisp and very brown. Remove from oil and drain. Dust with powered sugar or a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm for best results. Try topping with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an added treat. Beer Batter for Fish or Chicken 2 eggs (separated) 1 tablespoon oil or butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/3 cup all- purpose flour 3/4 cup flat beer Boneless chicken breasts (optional) Fish fillets or frying fish (optional) Preheat oil to 360°F. Beat egg yolks with oil or butter,salt and pepper. Alternately add the beer and flour to the mixture. Beat ingredients well, refrigerate for 3 to 12 hours. When you are ready to use mixture, gently fold in 2 stiffly beaten egg whites. Pat fish or boneless chicken breasts to remove excess liquid. Coat lightly with flour then dip into beer batter. Place fish in hot carefully( basket should already be lowered into oil) and fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Fry chicken 5 to 10 minutes(depending on thickness) or until brown and fully cooked. Deep Fried Chicken 1 fryer chicken (2 to 3 lbs.) 1 1/2 cup all- purpose flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning(optional) 1 1/2 cup milk) Preheat oil to 360°F. Combine flour and seasonings, mixing well. Dip or roll chicken in seasoned flour, dip into milk, and then flour again. Place into Frying Basket, lower basket into preheated oil. Fry for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. 9 Chicken Kiev 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 tablespoon parsley 1 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oil to 360°F. Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with wooden mallet to flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thick. Remove plastic.Combine onion, parsley and salt. Sprinkle chicken with mixture.Cut butter into 8 pieces. Place a piece of butter on seasoned chicken toward one end. Roll as jelly roll, starting at end with butter, tucking in sides of meat. Press to seal well. (No butter should be seen on the sides or coming from the chicken.) Secure with toothpicks. Dust with flour, dip into beaten egg. Then roll in bread crumbs. Chill rolls of chicken for at least one hour or until it has set. Place rolled chicken in a single layer in Frying Basket. Lower basket into preheated oil. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until brown. To test for doneness, remove a piece of chicken from cooking oil. When a fork can be inserted with ease, chicken is done. Hush Puppies 1 3/4 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup all- purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (or 1/ 4 teaspoon garlic powder ) 1/2 cup chopped...