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Electronic Deep Fryer
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards
About Wolfgang Puck
Addtional Safety Precautions
Before Your First Use
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3
5
7
9
Know Your Deep Fryer
Assembling Your Fryer
Drain Tap Cap
11
12
Using Your Deep Fryer
Operating the Control Panel
13
Setting the Temperature
14
Wolfgang Puck,
Using the Countdown Timer
Operating the Control Panel
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owner of the famous
Spago restaurants and
one of the most influential
chef-restauranteurs in
America, is credited with
reviving California’s rich
culinary heritage. His
Frying Guide
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Guidelines for Deep Frying
Preparing for Frying
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Guide
Recipes
cooking innovations,
a result of blending fresh
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California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed
by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other
trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on
Main in Santa Monica, Vert and Trattoria del Lupo, and his latest creation,
Cut, a gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Home chefs
can also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks and, of
course, through his appliances!
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Limited Warranty
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Additional Safety Precautions
1
Do not use the Fryer without oil. The Fryer will be severely damaged
if heated dry. Only use liquid oil in your Deep Fryer. Never use solid
fat or shortening, as this will cause your Deep Fryer to overheat, or
possibly start a fire.
10 This Deep Fryer is designed with a Magnetic Release Power Cord
that will break away from the Fryer base if the power cord is pulled.
This safety feature will prevent the appliance from tipping and the
hazardous spillage of hot oil.
2
This Fryer is equipped with a safety reset button in order to prevent
operation of the appliance in the event of improper use, or irregular
operation. Once your Deep Fryer has completely cooled press the
Reset button on the back of the control panel. If your Deep Fryer
does not operate after using the reset button contact our customer
service department for repair.
a. WARNING: Always attach the cord to the Fryer first, then plug into
the proper wall receptacle. Never leave the Magnetic Release
Power Cord plugged into the wall without having it plugged into
the appliance.
11 Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
3
Before using your Fryer for the first time wash the oil pot, lid, and
frying basket in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. It is
important that your Fryer is completely dry prior to use as water will
cause the hot oil to spatter. Do not immerse the control panel or
power cord in water. Wipe with damp cloth only.
4
Prior to use ensure that your tap is in the closed position (See figure
11 on page 20) and that your Safety Drain Cap is placed securely on
the tap. See page 11 for installation instructions.
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6
7
Do not place oversized foods or utensils not recommended by the
manufacturer in the Fryer.
This product should never be used unsupervised by children or
infirmed persons.
To prevent burns do not touch any metal parts of the Deep Fryer as
they are very hot. Always use heat resistant gloves
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9
DO NOT OPEN THE OIL DRAIN SYSTEM WHEN THE OIL IS HOT.
Always disconnect the power cord when not in use or when cleaning
your Fryer.
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Before Your First Use
Carefully unpack the Deep Fryer and remove all packaging materials. Remove
the Deep Fryer lid, oil pan, oil pot filter screen, frying basket and control panel.
Wash the Fryer lid, basket, oil pan and housing in warm soapy water. Never
immerse the Control Panel and Power Cord, simply wipe with a damp cloth.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers on any part of the Deep Fryer. Always
ensure all components are completely dry prior to first use as water will cause
severe spattering of the oil.
1
Prior to adding oil ensure that your drain tap is in the closed position and
that your screen is properly seated in the oil pan drain and free of any
food debris.
2
Never heat oil in your deep fryer without first ensuring that your drain tap
is not leaking, and that your drain cap is securely in place. See page 11 for
proper installation.
3
Never drain hot oil, or while your deep fryer is plugged in. Disconnect the
plug from the wall outlet first and allow the oil to completely cool.
Warning: Do not clean the Deep Fryer by heating soapy water in it because
there is danger that the water could overflow. Do not immerse the control
panel or power cord in water. Reassemble the unit after cleaning.
4
Never attempt to remove the filter screen by the screen itself as this will
permanently damage the screen. Always grasp from the metal tube and
pull straight up.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Your deep fryer comes equipped with a removable
screen located in the oil pan at the drain. This will prevent large pieces of food
from becoming caught in the drain tap which could cause leaks. Please follow
the below important safeguards when draining oil:
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6
To clean the filter screen hold the filter by the metal tube and wash in
warm soapy water. Flush water through the tube to push food particles
out of the screen Never apply pressure to the filter screen itself to avoid
damage.
Should your screen become damaged discontinue use and contact our
customer service department for replacement.
If you need help with your Wolfgang Puck 4.0 Liter Deep Fryer that is not
answered in your instruction manual or if you need assistance with a part
replacement, contact Customer Service at 1.800.275.8273 or via our internet
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Know Your Deep Fryer
Oil pot with drain tap
Control Panel
Lid with viewing window and permanent filter
Drain Lock
Frying Basket with
folding handle
Heating Element
Housing
Oil Pan Front
Magnetic Release
Power Cord
Oil Pot
Filter Screen
Basket clip with
MAX food level
Safety Drain Cap and
Washer
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Assembling Your Fryer
Drain Tap Cap
Using Your Deep Fryer
Assembling your Deep Fryer for Use
1
Place the Deep Fryer housing on a stable,
level surface.
2
Ensure that all components of your Deep Fryer are
completely dry prior to use to avoid risk of injury
due to spattering.
figure 1
figure 2
figure 3
figure 4
Drain tap lock
Drain tap
3
Insert the oil pot into the Deep Fryer housing
ensuring that the front of the pot (the front is
indicated by the tap) is placed at an angle into
the housing. (See figure 1).
4
5
Place the Oil Pot Filter Screen into the Oil Pot.
(See figure 2).
Line up the control panel into the grooves
on the rear of the Deep Fryer housing. Your Deep
Fryer is equipped with a safety microswitch which
will not allow the control panel to work unless
it is properly seated into both grooves in the
housing. (See figure 3).
Drain tap cap
Figure 1
Figure 2
Your Wolfgang Puck Flash Fryer is equipped with a safety drain cap.
Your drain tap cap should always be in place when using your deep fryer
or when storing oil in the tank (see figure 1). The following directions
outline the use of the drain tap.
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7
Add the appropriate amount of oil to the oil pot.
Do not fill with oil above the maximum level or
below the minimum level marked on the inside
of the Deep Fryer pot. (See figure 4).
1
Place drain tap cap on drain tap by turning counter clockwise
until tight. Always ensure that your drain tap lock is closed whenever
using your deep fryer, or when storing oil in your tank. Never unlock
the drain tap lock with the tap cap on the drain tap.
Attach the Magnetic Release Power Cord into the
receptacle on the back of the housing. Only use
the approved receptacle marked TA-35P in your
unit. To attach the receptacle ensure that the nubs
on the magnetic end of the cord are on the right
side of the plug (TA-35P) in order to line up with
the plug receptacle on the Control Panel.
(See figure 5).
2
To remove drain tap cap first ensure that the tap lock is in the
closed position. Turn drain cap clockwise to remove (see figure 2)
and set aside.
3
Place container under tap and unlock the drain tap lock to begin
figure 5
figure 6
figure 7
draining oil. Never drain hot oil, or while or deep fryer is plugged in.
4
Your drain tap should be washed in warm soapy water and allowed
to dry thoroughly.
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9
Unfold the basket handle and ensure that it is
locked into place. (See figure 6).
Place the basket into the basket holder inside
the pot. (See figure 7).
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Operating the Control Panel
Setting the Temperature
1
Add the appropriate amount of oil to the oil pot. Do not fill with
oil above the maximum level or below the minimum level marked on
the inside of the Deep Fryer pot.
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15 • 16 •
• 8
• 7
• 4
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11 •
2
3
When the unit if first plugged in the blue backlight will illuminate
and the temperature will display.
• 2
• 1
Press the Temp/Time button once and the temperature will blink.
You cannot change the temperature unless it is blinking.
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13 •
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5
While blinking Press +/– to adjust temperature.
Press ON/OFF to start preheating the oil. The HEATING indicator
will blink on the control panel indicating the preheating cycle.
• 9
• 6
• 3
• 5
6
7
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9
The temperature will display the current oil temperature and will
continue to rise until it reaches your set temperature.
1
On/Off Button. Used to start preheat function and countdown timer.
Your oil is ready when the READY indicator blinks and 5 beeps
sound.
2
Temp/Time Button. Used to change temperature and timer settings.
Temperature and time must be blinking in order to change.
Place your food in the basket ensuring that you do not exceed the
MAX line indicated on the basket near the handle.
3
4
5
Celsius/Fahrenheit Button. Used to change display to either setting.
+ (plus) Button. Used to increase temperature or time while blinking.
To fry without using the optional timer, simply lower the food into
the Fryer while the READY indicator is blinking and visually track the
cooking process.
– (minus) Button. Used to decrease temperature or time while
blinking.
6
Heating Light. Will illuminate during the preheating cycle.
Will cycle on and off during Ready and Cooking to maintain the
set temperature.
10 The Fryer will maintain the temperature displayed as long
as the READY light is blinking. The yellow heating light will cycle
on/off indicating that the thermostat is maintaining the
displayed temperature.
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8
9
Program Button. Press to change between 4 preset programs.
Power Light. Will illuminate whenever the unit is plugged in.
Temperature/Time Display. Will display the selected function
10 French Fry Progam Indicator. Preset time/temperature setting for
french fries.
11 Fish Program Indicator. Preset time/temperature setting for
fish fillets.
12 Chicken Program Indicator. Preset time/temperature setting for
chicken breast.
13 Shrimp Program Indicator. Preset time/temperature setting
for shrimp.
14 Heating Indicator. Will blink while unit is preheating.
15 Ready Indicator. Will blink when preset temperature has been
reached. Fryer will maintain temperature displayed when ready
indicator is blinking.
16 Cooking Indicator. Will blink when preset temperature has been
reached and countdown timer is being used.
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Using the Countdown Timer
Operating the Control Panel
in Program Mode
Once you have selected the appropriate temperature as indicated on
page 14, you can use the automatic timer to turn the Fryer off and sound
a notification when the cooking time is completed.
Using the Program Function
Your Deep Fryer comes equipped with four pre-programmed settings
for French Fries, Chicken, Fish, & Shrimp. These settings are based upon
frying no more than the recommended volume of food, i.e. 3.0 lbs, and
not to exceed the MAX line on the frying basket.
You cannot adjust the temperature while you are in timer countdown
mode. Once the COOKING indicator is blinking the Time/Temp button
is disabled.
1
Press the PROGRAM button to switch among the pre-set functions
2
The LCD will display the preset temperature value according to the
chosen figure.
1
The countdown timer will not start until the oil is preheated. The
display must be blinking READY before starting the timer.
3
You can adjust the time and temperature settings according to your
own personal preferences (see pages 14 and 15).
2
3
4
5
6
Press the Temp/Time button twice and the time will blink. You
cannot change the time unless it is blinking.
4
Press ON/OFF to start preheating the oil. The HEATING indicator will
blink on the control panel display and the yellow heating light will
illiminate during the preheating cycle.
While blinking, press +/– to adjust the timer, then press the on/off to
begin the timer.
The panel will display a blinking COOKING indicator and will remain
in Timer mode while the countdown timer is working.
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6
Your oil is preheated when the READY indicator displays and 5
beeps sound.
You can adjust the countdown timer while cooking by pressing the
+/–button.
Lower your basket with food into the Fryer and press the on/off
button to start the Timer. The display will change to a countdown
timer and the control panel display will show a blinking COOKING.
The yellow heating light will cycle on and off during cooking to
maintain the set temperature.
Lower the food into the oil and place lid on top. At the end of the
cooking cycle you will hear five beeps and the Deep Fryer’s
thermostat will turn off and display the previously selected temper-
ature. The Heating, Ready, and Cooking indicators will not appear in
the display indicating that the unit has turned itself off.
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8
At the end of the cooking cycle you will hear five beeps and the
Deep Fryer’s thermostat will turn off and display the previously
selected temperature.
Note: You must be in timer mode to use the timer function.
Place the basket into the basket clip which will allow the excess oil to
drain from the food for a minute or two. Do not leave the cooked
food in the basket in the draining position for more than five minutes
or it may lose its crispness and become soft.
You can adjust the Time in PROGRAM mode during the cooking
process to suit your personal preference. While the COOKING indicator
is blinking and the Time is displayed, press +/– to adjust the time up or
down. You cannot change the Temperature once the COOKING
indicator is blinking.
You can stop the frying process at any time by pressing on/off to cancel
the program and manually set the Time/Temp as outlined on Pages 14
and 15.
Note: Every time you switch on the Deep Fryer, the Programs will revert
back to the default setting. The following are the default settings for the
Programs:
French Fries (crinkle cut)
Fish (batter dipped)
Boneless Chicken Breast (breaded)
Shrimp (batter dipped)
375° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
7 minutes
10 minutes
12 minutes
4 minutes
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Frying Guide
Guidelines for Deep-Frying
Cooking times are suggestions. Adjust them according to your own
preference and the amount of food being cooked. Do not cook more
than 3.0 lbs of food and not to exceed the MAX line as indicated on the
frying basket
1
Always fry food between the temperatures of 350-375° unless recipe
specifies otherwise. Cooking at lower temperatures allows for more
oil absorption, which makes the food taste greasy.
2
3
Make sure READY indicator or COOKING indicator is blinking before
lowering food into oil.
Food
Temperature
350° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
325° F
375° F
Time (minutes)
15 to 20
12 to 15
12 to 15
2 to 4
Never fill the basket greater than the MAX line as indicated on the
basket near the handle. Too much food will prevent the food from
moving around and browning evenly. In addition, it may slow down
the cooking time. Fry in smaller batches for faster, crispier fried food.
Chicken breasts
Chicken drumsticks
Chicken fingers
Doughnuts
4
When selecting oil to use in your Deep Fryer, choose a high quality
brand of peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil. These fats can
withstand high temperatures well. Do not use butter, margarine,
animal fats or olive oil because these smoke at lower temperatures.
Do not mix different oils. Do not use shortening or lumps of fat as
your Deep Fryer thermostat will overheat.
Eggplant
5 to 7
Fish filets, breaded
Fish in batter
French fries
Fries, steak
5 to 6
6 to 8
5 to 7
5
To extend the frying life of your oil, always add 15-20% new oil or fat
each time you fry. This translates to approximately 1/2 to 1 cup new
oil each time you fry.
375° F
5 to 7
Mushrooms
350° F
350° F
350° F
375° F
3 to 5
6
7
8
9
Cover and refrigerate the oil or fat between uses to
maintain freshness.
Onion rings
5 to 7
Pork chops, breaded
Potato chips
Shrimp
7 to 10
5 to 8
Change oil often and dispose of responsibly. Do not pour down the
sink drain. Check with local regulations for proper disposal.
350° F
340° F
2 to 4
Keep oil for frying seafood and fish separate from oil used for
potatoes and other milder items.
Veal cutlets
7 to 10
Before Deep frying any foods, remove excess moisture by blotting
well with a paper towel.
WARNING: Do not add water, wet foods or icy frozen foods to cooking
oil, because this will cause the oil to splatter and may result in injury. Do
not move the Deep Fryer while cooking, or at any time when the oil is
hot. Do not attempt to drain the oil while the oil is hot. To check food
during frying, look through the viewing window or you may carefully
open the lid by using the black handle only. Do not touch any metal
surfaces of your Deep Fryer as they are hot and can cause burns. Do not
place your hands above the filter vent on the lid while cooking, as the
steam is hot and can cause burns.
10 Do not add water, wet foods, or icy frozen foods to hot oil, because
this will cause the oil to spatter, which may result in injury.
11 When frying battered foods, shake off any excess batter or coating
before putting in the oil.
12 Never pour salt into the oil. Instead, salt the food while it is hot and
draining on a paper towel.
13 Frozen foods can be cooked in the basket. Follow directions on food
package. Use caution when lowering the basket in the oil, as the ice
crystals can cause spattering. Always lower slowly into the oil.
14 After cutting potatoes for French fries or potato chips, wash in cold
water to remove starch. This will keep them from sticking together.
Dry completely before frying.
15 Never place any plastic utensils into hot oil. Do not pour hot oil into
plastic containers.
16 Never drain hot oil from the spout, always unplug your Fryer and
allow it to completely cool before draining
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Preparing for Frying
Care and Cleaning
Warning: Do not attempt to clean your Fryer or drain the oil while
either the Fryer or the oil is hot. Allow unit to completely cool.
Many deep-fried foods are coated with a breading or batter before
frying. This helps to retain the moisture and flavor of the food and
protects the food from absorbing too much fat. Batters can also add
appetizing texture, flavor and appearance to the food to be fried.
Before cleaning, unplug the cord from the wall outlet first, and then from
your Deep Fryer and wait for the Deep Fryer to cool completely. Remove
the Control Panel with heating element from the base by lifting vertically.
Never immerse the control panel in any liquid. Clean the heating element
with hot, soapy water, being careful not to wet the control panel. Wash
the lid, frying basket, oil pot filter screen, and cooking pot in warm,
soapy water and dry thoroughly. Clean the exterior of the control panel
with a slightly damp cloth. Wipe the Deep Fryer housing with a damp
cloth. Always ensure that all components are dried thoroughly, as any
residual water will cause spattering of oil.
Following are general guidelines for breading and battering foods,
including a variety of coatings you may not have thought of before.
Quantities will vary according to the amount of foods you are frying.
Following these tips will help prevent coatings from separating and
falling off into the Fryer.
Breading Foods For Frying
1
Set up three bowls or plates.
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3
Place flour in the first bowl.
Draining the oil
In the second bowl, make an egg wash by mixing eggs and either
water or milk.
The oil must be completely cool to avoid the risk of a burn injury.
Ensure that the drain tap has clearance to drain directly into the storage
container. Place a storage container under the drain tap. When moving
the Fryer to drain oil, ensure that all four feet of the Fryer housing stay
on the countertop. It is recommended that you use a screen strainer to
catch food particles in the oil from entering your storage container.
4
In the last bowl, place the breading of your choice, like bread crumbs
or cornmeal. Try one of the following suggestions: fine dry bread
crumbs, fresh bread crumbs, crushed corn flakes, cracker meal, corn
meal, panko - rice bread crumbs, instant potato flakes, and rice flour
5
Clean the food to be fried and shake off any excess water. If desired,
season the food with salt and pepper.
Ensure that your storage container is placed below the tap before
attempting to drain the oil. Push the black safety lock up while
simultaneously pulling the tap drain lever down to drain the oil (see
figures 8, 9 and 10). When oil has completely drained press the drain
latch up into the closed position (see figure 11). Wash the oil pot in warm
soapy water and dry thoroughly before use. The tap can be cleaned by
allowing warm soapy water to flow through the tap, followed by
rinsing with clear water.
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7
Dip the food in the flour and shake off the extra flour.
Dip the food in the egg wash; let the extra drain off so that the
crumb coating will be even.
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9
Lastly, dip the food in the crumbs, pressing gently and making sure it
is coated completely. Shake off excess.
Have a pan handy to hold the breaded food until ready to fry.
Cover and refrigerate used oil for up to two weeks. Discard oil if it
becomes thick or rancid. Change the oil when it is a dark color, smells
bad or there is a bad taste in the food.
Tip: While breading food, occasionally remove any lumps from the
flour and crumbs for even coverage.
Battering Foods For Frying
Important: Do not immerse the Deep Fryer control panel or power cord
in water or other liquid. Do not place any parts of the Deep Fryer in your
dishwasher. Always hand wash as described above and dry thoroughly.
Reassemble the Deep Fryer for storage by folding the handle into the
basket and placing the lid on top.
Batters are semi-liquid mixtures containing flour or starch. They are used
in deep frying to give a crisp, flavorful coating. They are great on
seafood and vegetables, such as broccoli or shrimp.
• Many different liquids may be used: milk, beer, water, sake.
• Eggs may not be used.
• Too thick of a batter is not as palatable as a light one.
• For lighter results, use a leavening agent, such as baking powder,
beaten egg whites, beer or seltzer.
figure 8
figure 11
figure 9
figure 10
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Troubleshooting Guide
Recipes
Deep Fryer has no power
The unit is not plugged in
Plug the unit into a 120 volt AC outlet.
The magnetic cord is not
properly fastened
See figure 5 on Page 12 for proper
installation of the breakaway cord.
The control panel is not
properly seated
See figure 3 on page 12 for proper
placement of the control panel.
Cannot Change Settings
Cannot set the temperature
Ensure that the temperature is blinking
first before attempting to set.
See page 14.
You have already started the Countdown
timer. Cancel by pressing the On/Off
button and change settings.
Cannot set the countdown timer
Ensure that the time is blinking first
before attempting to set. See page 13.
Oil is overflowing
Too much oil has been placed
indicated in the Fryer pot
Do not exceed the MAX line as
into Fryer pot.
Too much food has been placed
indicated in the frying basket
Do not exceed the MAX line as
in the frying basket.
Using two different oils
Empty oil and clean the pot once cooled
down. Use only one type of oil in the
Fryer. See page 18, section 4.
The food is wet or covered with ice
Remove excess ice crystals from the food
and dry wet foods thoroughly OR lower
the basket very slowly into the oil.
Food is not browning
Foods are excessively thick, or
contain a lot of water/ice
Try a longer cooking time.
The temperature of the oil is too low Increase temperature according to the
cooking chart on page 17.
Too much food is being added
to the basket
Do not exceed the MAX line of the
frying basket. You can also try frying
smaller batches.
Unpleasant Odor
The oil is overused
Do not use the oil more than 8 times.
Oil has been used in different foods
Do not use the same oil for fish as you
do for other food items.
Recommended oil is not being used Only use oils recommended on page 18.
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Fried Chicken
Spring Rolls
In Vienna, fried chicken is always served with a salad of mixed greens,
cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. I must say, as a kid, I preferred
mashed potatoes.
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
Filling:
1 large onion, julienned
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, discard stems, julienned
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
1 large yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 small green cabbage, julienned
Peanut oil, for stir-frying
Salt and pepper
1/4 pound glass noodles, soaked in water for 10 minutes,
chopped into smaller strands
1 (2 1/2 pound) chicken
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups flour
3 eggs
4 cups panko (rice bread crumbs) or bread crumbs
1 cup parsley leaves
2 lemons
1/4 cup mushroom soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili paste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
Cooked aromatic mixture, recipe follows on page 23
METHOD
1
Cut each chicken into 8 pieces. Remove the skin but not the bones.
Season generously with salt and pepper.
2
Preheat the Deep Fryer to 350°. On three separate soup plates, put
the flour, eggs and bread crumbs, and dip chicken pieces one at a
time, first in flour, then eggs, and finally bread crumbs. Shake off
excess crumbs.
Spring rolls:
Spring roll wrappers
1 egg with 1 tablespoon each water and cornstarch,
beaten together for egg wash
Peanut oil, for deep-frying
3
Fry chicken pieces for about 12 to 14 minutes until nice and brown.
Turn after 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
METHOD
1
4
Fry the parsley for about 30 seconds. Remove, drain on paper
towels, and sprinkle over chicken.
Prepare the filling. In a wok, stir-fry each vegetable separately in
peanut oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drain and transfer to a
mixing bowl. Stir in noodles, mushroom soy sauce, chili paste,
sesame oil, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to
cool completely. When cool, blend the filling mixture with the
aromatic mixture. When ready to form the spring rolls, squeeze out
all the excess liquid.
PRESENTATION
Divide onto 4 plates. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with half a lemon.
2
3
Make the spring rolls. Place about 1/2 cup of prepared filling per
spring roll wrapper. Roll and seal edges with the egg wash. Repeat
the process until all filling is used.
In your Deep Fryer, heat the peanut oil to 350°. Deep-fry in batches
of 2 until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Trim
off the ends and slice diagonally. Drizzle top with Hot Chinese
Mustard Sauce (see recipe, page 24). Serve immediately.
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Aromatics
Hot Chinese Mustard Sauce
4 servings
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
1 (2-inch piece) fresh ginger, peeled
3 large cloves garlic
2 green onions
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup peanut oil
Pinch salt
4 tablespoons Chinese dry mustard
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons pickled ginger liquid
1 lemon, juiced
Pinch turmeric
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg yolk
Pinch black pepper
Pinch sugar
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup peanut oil
METHOD
1
In a food processor, combine the ginger, garlic, green onions and red
pepper flakes. Turn on machine, slowly add oil and process mixture
to a puree.
METHOD
1
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil. Stir until
2
Sauté mixture for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
Set aside.
well blended.
2
Slowly whisk in the peanut oil until emulsified. Refrigerate, covered
until needed.
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Shrimp Tempura with Cilantro
Fried Spinach Leaves
4 servings
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
16 large shrimp, peeled, cleaned and deveined, with tail intact
1 large or 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
4 or 5 sprigs cilantro leaves chopped
2 medium limes, juiced
1 bunch spinach leaves
Peanut oil
Salt
METHOD
Salt
1
In your Deep Fryer, heat the peanut oil to 375°. Clean the spinach
leaves well, trim and dry thoroughly. Fry until crisp and translucent,
about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on clean
toweling. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately,
Tempura Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups water
Note: As a single leaf garnish, you can substitute the Japanese oba leaf,
which you can purchase in Japanese markets. The procedure is the same
for small or large quantities of spinach. However, if cooking a large
amount of spinach, fry in batches and keep warm in a low oven.
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped fine
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Salt
Peanut oil, for frying
Fried Spinach Leaves, recipe follows on page 26
METHOD
1
Arrange the shrimp on a large platter. Sprinkle with the minced
jalapeno and the chopped cilantro. Pour the lime juice over and let
marinate for at least 30 minutes, refrigerated. When ready to cook,
season lightly with salt.
2
3
In a small bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Whisk in
the water until the batter is smooth (do not overbeat), and then add
the remaining ingredients, seasoning with cayenne and salt to taste.
If made earlier in the day, set the bowl into an ice bath.
At serving time, in your Deep Fryer, heat the oil to 350º. Dip each
shrimp into the batter and coat well. Carefully place no more than 6
shrimp into the oil with the basket already lowered and cook until
golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or a
flat strainer and drain on paper or clean toweling. Keep warm while
preparing the remaining shrimp and the spinach.
PRESENTATION
Arrange a few fried spinach leaves on half of each of 4 plates.
Place 4 shrimps on the other half and serve immediately.
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Fritter Batter
Vegetable Chips
Enough batter for 1 pound of apples or bananas
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
1 pound parsnips, peeled and trimmed
1 pound carrots, peeled and trimmed
1 pound beets, peeled and trimmed
1/2 pound baking potato, scrubbed clean, but not peeled
1/2 pound sweet onion, peeled
Peanut oil for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh ground white pepper
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 pound apples or bananas
METHOD
METHOD
1
Slice the parsnips and carrots very thin lengthwise. Set aside on a
paper towel. Slice the beets, potato, and onion into very thin round
slices. Place the beets and potatoes into separate bowls of cold
water. Be sure to dry them thoroughly before you deep fry them.
Heat the Deep Fryer to 350°. Starting with the parsnips, drop a few
at a time into Fryer basket and cook until lightly brown. Make sure
both sides are brown, turning them if needed.
1
In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper,
cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl whisk together the egg and
buttermilk. Whisk egg mixture into flour mixture. Let rest for 30
minutes before using.
2
3
Heat oil in Deep Fryer to 350°.
Peel and core apples (or peel bananas, if using). Cut into sticks
about 1/4 inch wide by 2 1/2 - 3 inches long. Drop into batter.
Carefully drop into hot oil with the basket lowered and fry
until golden.
2
3
Lift basket and drain. Remove to clean paper towels. Season while
still hot. Repeat with remaining vegetables.
For onion slices, dredge the onions in flour. Shake off excess flour.
Fry and drain as above. For even browning, fry in small batches.
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Crispy Shrimp or Calamari
with Chinese Noodles and
Spicy Garlic Sauce
METHOD
4 servings
1
Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
INGREDIENTS
2
Make the sauce: In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the
Oil for deep-frying
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3/4 cup (4 ounces) sliced Double-Blanched Garlic,
recipe follows page 31
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons of peanut oil. Over medium-high heat, sauté the
garlic just until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the sugar and continue
to sauté until the garlic begins to caramelize, 1 or 2 minutes longer.
Deglaze the pan with the rice wine, rice wine vinegar, and soy sauce.
Add the carrots, haricots verts, and 2 ounces of the green onion,
reserving 1 ounce as garnish. Stir in the chili sauce and continue
to cook until the sauce is reduced by half.
1 cup rice wine
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
4 ounces carrots, peeled, trimmed, and cut into julienne (about 1 cup)
4 ounces haricots verts (young thin french style string beans), trimmed,
blanched, and refreshed (about 1 cup)
4 ounces green onions, trimmed and cut into strips (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons Vietnamese chile sauce
12 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles or thin spaghetti
1 pound large shrimp, cleaned and tails removed, or, 1 pound calamari,
cleaned and cut into 1/4-inch rings
3
Meanwhile, add salt to the boiling water and cook the noodles until
they are al dente. Drain the noodles well and stir them into the sauce
until they are well coated.
4
5
Season the shrimp or calamari with salt and pepper and toss with
the flour to coat lightly.
Deep fry the shrimp or calamari at 375º in small batches until golden,
1 or 2 minutes. (Place the shrimp or calamari in the basket and gently
ease the basket into the oil.) Drain on clean paper towels.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 1/2 cup flour
PRESENTATION
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
To serve, divide the noodles and vegetables among 4 large warm plates.
Arrange the shrimp or calamari over and around each portion and
garnish with the remaining green onions. Drizzle a little sesame oil over
the noodles and serve immediately.
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Double Blanched Garlic
Apple Spring Rolls
4 servings
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
3 heads garlic
Kosher salt
6 small Granny Smith apples, 4 oz. each
1/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
METHOD
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1
Prepare an ice bath.
2
Separate the garlic into cloves and remove the ends of each clove.
Fill a small saucepan with water. Salt lightly and bring to a boil.
Carefully drop the whole cloves into the water and blanch for 30
seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into
the ice water to stop the cooking process. Repeat the process. Drain
the garlic and dry it well. The peels should slip off easily.
1/2 vanilla bean
2 tablespoons Calvados brandy (optional substitute apple juice)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
pinch salt
1/2 cup raisins
1 package spring roll wrappers
3
Cut the garlic into slices and use as needed. (Yield: 3/4 to 1 cup)
METHOD
1
Peel, core and cut apples into 1/2-inch squares.
2
In a 1-quart sauté pan over medium-high heat add 1/3 cup sugar;
stir until caramelized. Add apples, butter, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg,
scraped 1/2 vanilla bean, and brandy. Cook for 2 minutes, until
tender. Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon sugar, the lemon
juice and pinch of salt.
3
Scoop out half of the apples with all of the liquid. Place in a
food processor and process until fairly smooth. Add raisins.
Remove “apple puree” from food processor and combine with
remaining apples. Fold together and reserve until ready to
assemble spring rolls.
4
5
Place the spring roll wrappers on a flat surface with the point facing
you. Spoon 3 tablespoons of apple compote in a line 2 inches from
the bottom point. Fold up the spring roll.
Deep fry 2-3 rolls in 350° oil for 2 minutes. Remove from oil, place
on paper towels to drain. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with
Cranberry Caramel Dipping Sauce (recipe on page 33).
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Cranberry Caramel
Dipping Sauce
Funnel Cakes
INGREDIENTS
4 servings
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup milk, room temperature
1 1/2 cups Bisquick® baking mix
2 tablespoons sugar
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Oil, for frying
INGREDIENTS
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon
1/4 cup orange
8 oz. cranberry juice
1 star anise
METHOD
1
Preheat oil in Deep Fryer to 375°.
METHOD
2
Beat egg and milk together. Add the Bisquick and sugar to egg
mixture, beating until smooth.
1
In a quart saucepot combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Stir until dissolved.
3
When the temperature in the Fryer is 375°, open lid. The basket
should be in the lowered position.
2
3
Place over a medium heat cook until blond in color. Meanwhile, pour
the cranberry juice and star anise in a small saucepot.
4
Pour batter into a funnel while your thumb is covering the bottom
opening. Remove thumb and drop batter into hot oil using a circular
motion to form spirals about 4 inches in diameter per cake. Make
one funnel cake at a time.
Place over medium heat and stir, reducing to 1/2 cup. When the
sugar mixture reaches blond color, remove from heat and add the
reduced cranberry juice.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the risk of burn from spattering, wear
heavy plastic gloves during this procedure. Use extreme caution
at all times.
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6
Remove cake when golden brown. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle
with powdered sugar while still warm.
Repeat until all batter is used.
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Pot Stickers
Dipping Sauce
100 to 120 pot stickers
approximately 1 1/2 cups sauce)
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
Filling:
1/4 cup garlic cloves
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup sesame oil
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup dried fruits (apricots, cherries or raisins)
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, minced
1/2 bunch green onions, minced
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons minced scallions or green onions
large pinch sugar
METHOD
Combine all ingredients and whisk together.
Pinch sugar
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon chile paste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 pounds pork butt, cubed
Round wonton wrappers
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Peanut oil, for frying
Dipping sauce (recipe on page 36)
METHOD
1
In a blender, combine garlic and ginger. Turn on machine and slowly
pour the 2 tablespoons peanut oil and process to a puree. Transfer
to a bowl and add the remaining filling ingredients (fruits through
pork butt). Stir together and marinate for 1 hour. Pass mixture
through medium dye in a meat grinder. Transfer to an electric stand
mixer and, using the paddle on slow speed, mix until emulsified.
2
3
Make the pot stickers. Separate the wonton wrappers and brush
edges with eggwash. Place a generous spoonful of the filling and
seal the edges, making small folds in the rounded side, starting from
the center, and folding down to each end to create a half moon
shape. Continue until you have used up the filling. Refrigerate until
ready to cook.
Cook pot stickers in small batches in boiling, salted water. Drain.
Heat the peanut oil to 375° in your Deep Fryer. Fry for two minutes
until golden brown. Remove and serve with dipping sauce.
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Panko Scallops
Recipe Notes
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 pound fresh sea scallops
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 cup panko (rice bread crumbs)
Peanut oil, for frying
METHOD
1
Preheat oil in Deep Fryer to 375°.
2
3
Season the scallops with salt and pepper if you like.
Set up your coating ingredients. Place the flour on a plate. Beat the
eggs and milk together in a bowl. Place the panko on a plate. Have a
plate prepared to place scallops after breading.
4
5
Coat the scallops. Dredge the scallops in the flour. Shake off all extra
flour. Dip the scallop into the eggwash. Let the excess egg slide off.
Dip the scallop into the panko, pressing lightly to insure the crumbs
adhere. Shake off all extra coating. Place breaded scallop on clean
plate and repeat procedure until all of the scallops are coated.
When all scallops are coated and temperature in the Fryer has
reached 375°, place about 6 scallops at a time in hot oil. Fry for
approximately 2 minutes or until golden brown. Open Fryer lid and
raise basket to the upright position. Let scallops drain in this position
for several minutes. Remove scallops onto clean paper towels.
Sprinkle lightly with salt while still hot.
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Recipe Notes
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mechanical and electrical parts, arising under normal usage and care, in
this product for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase
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cost of item. A gift receipt with date of purchase and item is also an
acceptable proof-of-purchase. Product is intended for household use only.
Any commercial use voids the warranty.
This warranty covers the original retail purchaser or gift recipient. During
the applicable warranty period within normal household use,we will
repair or replace, at our discretion, any mechanical or electrical part
which proves defective, or replace unit with a comparable model.
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