5Frying Chart9. Press Lid Release Button to openlid. Carefullyplace basketin fryer andclose lid.10. Press Handle Lock Release Buttonand carefullylower basketto lowestposition.Set timerbased onFrying Chartor recipeinstructions.11. Close lid.WARNING! Never operate unit withoutoil in pot or unit will exceed tempera-ture limit and will require resetting.FRYING TIPS:• Ready to Cook Light may go out afterfrying a batch of food. When oil hasreached selected temperature, Readyto Cook Light will come back on. Unitis now ready to fry next batch of food.• Lift basket handle slightly whenpushing Handle Lock Release Button.This will allow Button to push downmore smoothly.Frying (cont.)FRYING COOKING INTERNAL TEMP/FOOD TEMPERATURE TIME DONENESSVegetables 350ºF (180ºC) 2 to 3 minutes Tender crispFrozen Fish Sticks 350ºF (180ºC) 2 to 3 minutes 145ºF (63ºC)Beef (single layer) 375ºF (190ºC) 3 to 5 minutes 160ºF (71ºC) for mediumChicken, Frozen (precooked) 375ºF (190ºC) 4 to 5 minutes 165ºF (73ºC)Chicken, Fresh Pieces, Bone-In 375ºF (190ºC) 20 minutes 165ºF (73ºC)French Fries, Frozen 375ºF (190ºC) 3 to 5 minutes Brown & CrispFrench Fries, Fresh (single layer) 375ºF (190ºC) 15 minutes Brown & CrispOnion Rings, Frozen 375ºF (190ºC) 5 to 7 minutes Brown & CrispNOTES:• Length of cooking time and temperature may vary based on batch size and weight.• For best results, fry a single layer of food for each batch.• Frozen, uncooked chicken should be thawed, excess water removed, and patted drywith paper towel prior to cooking.• See “Frying Tips” for more information to obtain best results.• Always follow package directions.• When cooking meat, poultry or fish, use cooking thermometer to determine internaltemperatures.• Visit foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.840114001 ENv04.qxd 3/13/08 12:33 PM Page 5