Chefman Fry Guy RJ07-15-SS User manual

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1.6-Quart
FRY GUY
USER GUIDE
• Safety Instructions
• Features
• Operating Instructions
• Deep Frying Tips
• Frying Chart
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Notes
• Terms and Conditions
• Warranty Registration
RJ07-15-SS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always
read the instruction manual before using.
COOKING FORWARD™
Welcome!
Whether this is your rst Chefman®appliance or you’re already a part of our family,
we’re happy to be in the kitchen with you! With your new Fry Guy deep fryer, you can
fry up french fries, doughnuts, chicken wings, and much more to golden perfection.
The unit’s thermostat makes it easy to adjust the oil’s temperature. The fry basket
has a cool-touch handle that makes it safe to lift, lower, and drain, while the cover’s
window allows you to keep an eye on your food. The compact Fry Guy is countertop-
friendly and ts easily in any kitchen.
We know you are excited to get frying, but please take a few minutes to read our
directions, safety instructions, and warranty information.
From our kitchen to yours,
The Chefman®Team

1 Safety Instructions
3 Features
4 Operating Instructions
6 Deep Frying Tips
8Frying Chart
9 Cleaning and Maintenance
10 Notes
13 Terms and Conditions
15 Warranty Registration
CONTENTS

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This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place the cord, plug, or appliance in
water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Should this occur, please
contact Chefman Customer Support.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
12. Always attach the plug to the appliance rst, then plug the cord in the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
13. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
14. Be sure the handle is properly assembled to the basket and locked in place. See
detailed assembly instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short, detachable power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. WARNING: Do not use an extension cord with this product. Serious hot oil burns
may result from the deep fryer being pulled off a countertop. Do not allow the
cord to hang over the edge of the counter where it may be grabbed by children or
become entangled with the user.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Do not place appliance on
stovetop or other heatable
surface, even if stovetop is not
on. Doing so is a re hazard.

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FEATURES
1. Lid
2. Glass Window
3. Filter
4. Wire Fry Basket
with Draining Hook
5. Detachable, Cool-Touch
Basket Handle
6. 1.6-Quart Nonstick Tank
7. Brushed Stainless-Steel
Housing
8. Temperature Control Knob
9. Power Indicator Light
10. Side Handles
11. Magnetic Breakaway
Power Cord (not shown)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FIRST USE
With hardly any assembly required, you can be frying in no time!
1. Carefully unpack the Fry Guy and all parts. Read and remove all stickers,
except for the rating label on the bottom of the unit, which should remain on.
2. Clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the deep fryer with a damp cloth
or sponge. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Never immerse the deep fryer or cord in
water or any other liquid.
3. Position the deep fryer on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface. NOTE: We
recommend using a separate outlet and circuit from other appliances when
using the deep fryer to avoid overloading the circuit.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE FRY BASKET HANDLE
For safety reasons, be sure the basket handle is attached securely. The basket handle
can remain in place for cleaning and storage or can be removed after each use to
store more compactly.
1. Attach the handle to the basket by pressing in on the tabs and inserting into the
holes of the basket until it locks into place as illustrated.
2. Check that the handle is securely in place by pulling on it. Both prongs should
be in the round holes, and both sides of the handle should be secured by the tabs
on the bracket.

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HOW TO USE YOUR DEEP FRYER
Few foods are more satisfying than crisp fried fare, and with your 1.6-Quart Fry
Guy, frying is easy to do without a lot of oil or mess. Follow the directions below
for best results.
1. Place your deep fryer on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface,
away from the countertop edge.
2. Fill the tank with cooking oil, ensuring the oil level is between the MIN and MAX
ll lines located on the tank. Do not ll past the MAX ll line, and never heat the
deep fryer without oil.
3. Attach the magnetic connector end of the cord to the back of the unit, then plug
the other end of the cord into a 120-volt outlet.
4. Adjust the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The indicator
light will turn on. NOTE: The oil may be heated with or without the deep fryer
lid in the closed position. If the lid is in the closed position, it will prevent
possible splattering.
5. Check that the oil is ready. The indicator light will turn off when the oil reaches
the selected temperature.
6. Place food to be fried in the wire basket, then slowly lower the basket into the
oil in the tank. NOTES: Do not overload the basket as this can cause a boil-over.
Overloading will also substantially lower the oil temperature, and the food will
absorb more oil, making it greasy. Be aware that high-moisture foods, such as
battered ingredients, are more likely to cause a boil-over. Take caution when
lowering the basket to make sure the oil does not boil over.
7. Lower the fryer lid into the closed position to prevent splatter. (You can view
progress through the window.)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8. Fry food according to your recipe or to desired doneness. NOTE: When food is
placed in the deep fryer, it will cool the oil, making the indicator light turn back on.
This is normal. The fryer will regulate the heat, and the light will turn off when the
set temperature is reached.
9. Remove the basket from the oil. When your food is done, carefully lift the lid.
Raise the basket above the oil by lifting the fryer basket handle. Using the hook,
perch the basket above the tank to allow excess oil to drain back in. CAUTION:
To avoid risk of burns, do not touch any other parts of the fryer when in use or
when hot.
10. Carefully remove the basket from the unit, remove food from the basket using
tongs or a slotted spoon, and serve. CAUTION: Food and the basket will be very
hot coming out of the hot oil. Do not attempt to remove food from the basket with
your hands.
11. After you are done cooking, turn off and unplug the unit. Turn the temperature
control knob to the left as far as it will go, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet,
then remove the cord’s magnetic connector from the unit.
12. Let oil cool completely (at least 2 hours) before cleaning the unit.
DEEP FRYING TIPS
Once you get the hang of it, deep frying is easier, and less messy, than pan frying,
especially with these handy tips.
PREP
• Before deep frying, remove excess moisture from food by blotting with a paper
towel. Moist foods cause excess foaming and splattering. Do not add wet foods
to cooking oil. Even small amounts of water may cause oil to splatter.
• Cut food into similar-sized pieces so that they cook evenly. Avoid using pieces
that are too thick.

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OIL
• Use only good-quality cooking oil for deep frying. Deep frying foods in butter,
margarine, olive oil, or animal fat is not recommended because those fats begin
to smoke at a lower temperature.
• Consider reusing frying oil. Unless there are many burned food particles, frying
oil can generally be used more than once. Strain through a ne-mesh strainer or
a double layer of cheesecloth into a clean container with a lid, and store in a cool,
dark spot. Depending on what you cook, you can usually use oil about 3 times
before it needs to be discarded.
• Do not pour oil down the drain, where it can clog pipes and pollute waterways.
Dispose of it in a sealed container in the garbage. Depending on where you live,
you may also be able to take cooking oil to a recycling facility.
FRYING
• Avoid overlling the basket. Putting too much food in the fryer at one time
will lower the oil temperature excessively, causing your food to absorb more oil
and become greasy.
• Have a landing spot ready for your fried food where excess oil can drain off.
Good choices include a paper towel-lined plate or a wire cooling rack set in a
rimmed baking sheet.
• For best avor, salt foods immediately after they come out of the fryer.
• Serve deep-fried foods hot or warm. If you need to fry food in batches, you
can keep the rst batches warm by placing them on a wire rack set in a
rimmed baking sheet, then in an oven preheated to 200˚F while subsequent
batches cook.
• Use caution when deep frying tortillas. Flour tortillas contain air bubbles.
During deep frying, oil can become trapped within these bubbles. If not properly
drained, the bubbles can burst and cause burns. Therefore, after deep frying
tortillas, carefully raise them out of the cooking oil, and allow oil to drain from the
tortillas for approximately 30 seconds.
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