Summary of DF1240
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Model df1240 instruction booklet cool touch deep fryer.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
Important safeguards when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Do not touch areas around opening and vents that may become hot. 3. To protect against elec...
Page 3: Save These Instructions
3 17. To avoid personal injury, always position your fryer well back from the edge of the counter or table. Always use your fryer on a dry flat, stable, heat resistant surface. 18. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remove-control system. Save t...
Page 4: Description of Parts
Description of parts 1. Frying basket 2. Frying basket handle 3. Frying basket handle release/lock button 4. Power light (red) 5. Ready light (green) 6. Temperature control knob 7. Cover opening button 8. Removable cover 9. Condensation collector (not shown) 10. Frying bowl 11. Viewing window 12. Fi...
Page 5: How To Use
How to use 1. Place the fryer on a flat heatproof surface, close to a 120 volt wall outlet. 2. Open the cover by pressing the cover opening button. 3. Remove the frying basket by lifting the basket handle to the raised position. They lift the basket handle and frying basket out of the fryer. If it i...
Page 6: Food
14. The basket should be placed in the raised position out of the oil to check food. Do not allow food to remain in the basket over hot steam for an extended period of time. Food will lose its crispness. Note: use caution when opening the cover as steam may escape as the cover is opened. 15. Once co...
Page 7: Helpful Hints
Helpful hints • use only good quality oil when frying. Deep frying foods in butter or margarine is not recommended because of the low smoking temperatures. • oil must be filtered regularly and changed after 8 – 12 uses. If the oil is dirty it can overheat at a much lower temperature. This can cause ...
Page 8: Replacing The Filter
5. When the base is empty, use a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Then add about 2 cups (500 ml) of warm soapy water and let stand for a few minutes. Use a nylon pad or brush, that is safe for a non-stick cooking surface, to remove heavy oil stains. Empty. Rinse with about 2 cups (500 ml) of cl...
Page 9: Recipes
Recipes deep fried fish 3/4 cup (180 ml) corn starch ¼ cup (60 ml) flour 1 tsp. (5 ml) baking powder ½ tsp. (3 ml) salt ¼ tsp. (1.5 ml) pepper 1/3 cup (125 ml) beer 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 lbs. (900 g) white fish add all dry ingredients to a bowl and mix. Add beer and egg, stir until smooth. Cut fi...
Page 10: Fried Cheese
Fried cheese ½ lb. (225 g) gruyère or mozzarella cheese ½ cup (125 ml) all purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs cut cheese into ½” (2.5 cm) cubes. Dust with flour then dip in beaten egg and then into breadcrumbs. Press breadcrumbs onto the cheese then dip again into egg and breadc...
Page 11: Donuts
Donuts 3 tbsp. (45 ml) vegetable shortening 2/3 cup (170 ml) sugar 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup (170 ml) milk 1 tsp. (5 ml) cinnamon ¾ tsp. (4 ml) salt 3 cups (750 ml) flour 5 tsp. (25 ml) baking powder powdered sugar cream shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg then stir in milk. Add the cinnamon, salt,...
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A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at le...
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To obtain prompt warranty service: contact one of our many service centers found on our website www.Salton.Com/customer-care or securely package and return the appliance to us. Please enclose: • original proof of purchase • the completed form below with a $12.50 return shipping & handling fee – eith...