User manual GEORGE FOREMAN GSF026BC

[. . . ] When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. [. . . ] Allow the fryer to regain the set temperature (about 1 minute) before frying another batch of food. Repeat this process as necessary to cook additional food. When cooking is complete, set dial on fryer to O and unplug the appliance. hELPFULhINTSABOUTYOURFRYER · Preheat oil before first frying. Also, allow the oil to return to preset temperature before cooking another batch of food. The green light will turn on when the selected temperature has been reached. There must be room for the hot oil to rise when food has been added. ⷠBe sure the foods to be cooked are fully covered by the oil. ⷠIf food is cooking too quickly on the outside before the center can be fully cooked: o Check the temperature of the oil with a deep frying thermometer and check the freshness of the oil. It may be time to discard oil and start fresh. o Lower the temperature on the fryer · Season fried foods after frying when they are still hot and fresh from the fryer. ⷠHigh heat, water and burnt food particles break down the oil. Always strain cooled used oil through a cheese cloth or paper towel lined strainer after each use. ⷠTo preserve the life of your oil, store used oil tightly sealed in a cool dark place between usages. On average, oil can be reused about 4 to 6 times before discarding. ⷠOil should be discarded after frying if you notice: o Extreme smoking at normal frying temperatures o Very darkened oil o Rancid smelling oil o Excessive foaming around food being fried · dry foods fry best. Make sure there are no ice crystals on frozen foods to be fried. ⷠMake sure to remove excess breading and batter before placing food in hot oil. ⷠKeep foods to a uniform size and thickness. ⷠFor better fresh French fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water for ½ hour before frying. Drain well and dry thoroughly before frying. Fry in small batches and allow temperature of oil to recover before frying another batch. [. . . ] Fry until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Combine remaining ½ cup sugar with cinnamon. roll doughnut rounds in cinnamon sugar. Note: If desired stir in ½ cup mini chocolate morsels into batter just before frying. [. . . ]