Paderno DEF012 User manual

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User Manual
3.5LITRE AUTODRAIN DEEP FRYER
Model No. DEF012
Product No. 04352682

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The PadernoTM 3.5-litre Auto-Drain Deep
Fryer with user-friendly features and
optimal cooking performance makes
deep-frying easy and delicious!
Product No. 04352682

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Table of
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
Technical Information 
Using Your Deep Fryer 
Cleaning and Maintenance 
Troubleshooting 
Our Guarantee 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions before using.
Save these instructions for future
reference.
2. Hot oil can cause very serious
burns. The appliance is hot during
operation and retains heat for
some time after being switched
o. DO NOT touch hot surface
such as oil tank and metal surface.
Use handles or knobs after they
are cooled down. Never move the
appliance during use.
3. DO NOT operate this appliance if
it has a damaged cord or plug, is
not working properly, has been
dropped or damaged, or is dropped
into water. The appliance should
not be repaired or opened by an
unlicensed person. Refer to the
“Our Guarantee” section regarding
the product’s warranty before
returning the appliance to the point
of purchase.
4. This appliance is not for use
by children.
5. Close supervision is necessary
when the appliance is used by
or near children or by persons
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge.
6. DO NOT operate unattended,
and never leave the appliance
unattended when connected to
power outlet.
7. Unplug the appliance from power
outlet after use, before illing and
emptying oil, and before cleaning.
Allow deep fryer to cool before
attaching or removing parts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
8. DO NOT operate appliance if supply
cord is damaged. The appliance
should not be repaired or opened
by an unlicensed person.
9. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause injuries
and may damage the appliance.
10. DO NOT use outdoors.
11. DO NOT let the cord hang over
edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
12. DO NOT place on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
13. Place the appliance on a surface
that is resistant to heat.
14. Always attach the plug to
appliance irst, then plug cord
in the wall outlet.
15. To disconnect, switch OFF, then
remove plug from power outlet.
16. DO NOT use the appliance for other
than its intended use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A risk of ire and electric shock exists in all electrical
appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all
safety instructions. When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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24. DO NOT operate this appliance if
the lid and the tank are not free
from water completely. Refer to the
Cleaning Instructions for the best
draining position of the lid.
25. SERIOUS HOT OIL BURNS MAY
RESULT FROM A DEEP FRYER
(COOKER/ FRYER, SKILLET, OR
FRY PAN) 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT
IS INTENDED
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
17. Ensure the Handle is properly
assembled to the Basket and locked
in place. See detailed assembly
instructions.
18. Extreme caution must be used
when moving fryer containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
19. To protect against electric shock,
DO NOT immerse the heater
assembly, the cord or the plug in
water or other liquid.
20. Damp food should be dried irst.
Remove any loose ice from frozen
food. Close the lid during cooking
of the food. Lower the basket with
food into the oil gently. Beware of
oil splattering when food is put into
the oil.
21. Never obstruct the air outlet vent
on top of the lid with any objects.
Beware of the hot steam being
released from the air outlet vent.
22. The oil in the oil tank must always
be above the minimum oil level.
Never operate the appliance
without or insuicient oil in the
oil tank.
23. Ensure that there is no lammable
objects put over or close to the
appliance. If the oil catches ire,
unplug the appliance and close the
lid. Never use water to extinguish
the ire.

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Technical Information
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, the plug will it
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fully it the outlet, reverse
the plug and reinsert. If it still does
not it, contact a qualiied electrician.
DO NOT modify the plug in any way.
NOTE: A short power cord is provided
to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
CAUTION: DO NOT use an extension
cord.
Electric Power
If the electric circuit is overloaded
with other appliances, your appliance
may not operate. It should be operated
on a separate electrical circuit from
other appliances. If you are not sure
the reason of overloading or cannot
ind a separate circuit, contact a
qualiied electrician.

Lid
Basket with
Removable Handle
Oil Tank
Stainless Steel
Housing
Oil Reservoir
Note: Product may vary slightly from illustration.
Control Box
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Using Your Deep Fryer
Easily fry delicious, crispy foods with your PadernoTM
3.5-litre Auto-Drain Deep Fryer.
Before First Use
Refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance
section of this manual. Clean the
appliance thoroughly before irst use.
NOTE: This deep fryer is designed for
household and indoor use only. It is not
intended for commercial use.
ASSEMBLING THE BASKET HANDLE
This appliance features a Basket handle,
which allows you to raise and lower the
basket into and out of the oil. To attach
handle to basket:
1. Hold handle over the basket as
shown in the igure below. Gently
squeeze the arms of the handle so
they it into the eyelets on
the basket.
2. Rotate the handle towards the side
of the basket. Push handle against
side of the basket until it locks
into place.
HOW TO USE
1. Ensure that the Deep Fryer is
unplugged from the power supply.
2. Place the Deep Fryer on a lat, dry
surface such as a kitchen counter.
3. Remove the Lid.
4. Lift up the Basket and remove it
from the fryer.
5. Pour oil into the oil tank until it
reaches between ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’
oil level mark indicated on the tank,
approx. 3.5 litres (approx. 12 cups).
Use a high quality oil with a high
smoke point, such as canola oil or
peanut oil. Never operate the fryer
without oil or insuicient oil in the
oil tank.
6. Put the Basket back into the oil tank
and close the lid of the fryer.
7. Plug the Deep Fryer into an
electrical outlet with the alternating
current and voltage supply
speciied for the appliance: 120VAC
60Hz 1700W.
8. Layout of Control Panel:
300°F 325°F 350°F 37 5°F
COOLING DRAINING
LCD Screen Buttons
On/O Oil Drain
Dial
Fig. 8

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11. Preheating:
The deep fryer will begin
preheating the oil to the selected
temperature 5 seconds after the
selection is made. The thermometer
icon will blink and the selected
temperature (Fahrenheit) will
remain steady. The segments will
read “PRE” to indicate that the deep
fryer is in the process of preheating.
During heating, thermometer icon
is solid and preset temperature
value lashes.
9. Power-on Mode:
When power button is pressed
and held for 1 second, the power
button and “0:00” light up. All
other buttons and icons light up
for 1 second. Deep Fryer is then
ready to use. If temperature setting
is already selected using the dial
prior to plugging the appliance in,
proceed to preheating process.
10. Setting the Temperature:
Turn the Dynamic Control Dial to
select a temperature setting. The
temperature icon appears when
the dial is turned from 0. The user
can choose from 4 temperature
settings: 300, 325, 350 and 375°F.
The temperature will blink for 5
seconds and then proceed to
preheating process.
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
300°F 325°F 350°F 375°F

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being set during preheating, the
segments will switch back to timer
as user clicks “Plus”/”Minus” and
then switch back to “PRE” after
5 sec. User can also choose not to
set the timer.
14. The timer countdown will start
only when the oil has reached
the chosen temperature for
the irst time. The countdown
will commence 5 sec after the
preheating process is completed
and the alarm beeps 3 times. The
user can increase or decrease
the time after the countdown has
started by pressing the “+” or “-”
buttons. The time will change in
increments of 30 seconds.
Once the desired temperature is
reached, the thermometer icon will
remain steady.
The segments will return to showing
the timer. The fryer will beep
3 times.
12. Frying:
Place the food (ensure it is dry
as possible) into the basket. Put
the basket into the oil gently for
cooking and close the lid. Do not
cover the lid when frying fresh
French fries and foods with high
moisture content.
13. Setting the Time:
Press the “Plus”/”Minus” buttons to
set the desired cooking time. “Plus”
button increases cooking time
in increments of 30 seconds. To
increase time in increments of
1 minute, press and hold the button.
“Minus” button decreases cooking
time in increments of 30 seconds.
To decrease time in increments of
1 minute, press, and hold the
button. To go back to 0:00,
continue press and hold the
“Minus” button for 5 seconds.
Timer can be set before or after you
set the temperature. If the timer is
Fig. 11
300°F 325°F 350°F 375°F
Fig. 13
350°F

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for 3 hours before automatically
powering o. If the user wishes to
turn the power back on they must
press the Power Button.
16. Oil temperature and countdown
time can be adjusted anytime.
17. When the cooking process is
inished, open the lid and lift up
the basket to rest on the hook. This
allows the excessive oil to drop into
the oil tank. The food is then ready
to serve. To avoid early degradation
of oil, do not add salt or spices to
food is sitting in basket above the
oil or during frying.
18. When the cooking is inished, turn
o the fryer by holding power
button for 2 seconds.
19. Unplug the appliance to disconnect
the power supply.
20. The digital controller of this
appliance prevents oil temperature
from rising too high. If the fryer
does not heat up, it is possible
that the oil is overheated, and an
error code will be displayed on
the LCD screen. One situation is
that the fryer has been operated
without oil or insuicient oil in the
15. “0:00” will appear on the
display after timer countdown is
completed. The fryer will beep
three times. Press any button to
turn o beeping. If the fryer is
left on Power-on mode for 30
minutes after the time countdown
is completed, the fryer will power
o. If the time was not set, the fryer
will retain 0:00 displayed until the
dial is turned back to 0 or until the
fryer has been in Power-on mode
Fig. 14
350°F
350°F
350°F
Fig. 15
350°F

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22. Change cooking oil in your
appliance after frying 8 times.
23. During operation, deep fryer can
be turned o by holding the power
button for 2 seconds.
oil tank. Unplug the appliance and
cool down the oil before using the
appliance again. Check the error
code table for troubleshooting. Call
service centre if the error remains
after unplugging and plugging in
the power cord.
21. There is also a protection device
on the heater assembly to ensure
that the fryer operates only when
the heater assembly is positioned
properly in the fryer. Check the
position of the heater assembly if
the fryer does not operate.
Fresh Fries 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz) 375°F (191°C) 10-13
Frozen Fries 800 g (1 lb 8 oz) 375°F (191°C) 8-12
Chicken Piece 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) 375°F (191°C) 12-20
Shrimp 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) 350°F (177°C) 3-5
Onion Rings 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) 350°F (177°C) 2-3
Donuts 500 g (1 lb 2oz) 350°F (177°C) 2-4
Mushrooms 500 g (1 lb 2oz) 350°F (177°C) 2-3
Fish Fillet 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) 325°F (163°C) 5-7
Food Quantity Frying
Temperature
Frying Time
(minutes)
Frying Guidelines
The frying time and temperature chart
below is for reference only and should
be adjusted for dierent quantities of
food and your own taste:

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Safe Frying Information
To ensure a safe and enjoyable frying
experience, please read carefully before
using your deep fryer and observe all
instructions. Here is a list of important
safeguards relating to water content in
the oil and how to avoid oil splattering,
overlow and/or popping resulting from
excess water trapped in the oil:
1. Read and follow all important
safeguards and operating
instructions before using your deep
fryer.
2. Ensure the lid, heater assembly and
oil tank are completely dry after
washing and before use.
3. Dry wet foods with paper towels
and remove loose ice from frozen
foods before frying.
4. Always use the fryer on a stable
counter top and keep it stationary
during frying, cooling and the
draining process.
5. Do not move the fryer around
or agitate the hot oil inside
immediately after frying.
6. Adding or removing foods from the
oil should be handled with care to
avoid oil splattering.
7. When the lid is removed, do not let
condensation drip back into the
oil tank.
8. Oil picks up water with use, so
drain the oil regularly, such as after
every 3 uses.
9. Drain the oil immediately after
frying foods with a lot of water
content, such as fresh or frozen
chicken or potatoes, and if lots of
food residues are left in the bottom
of the oil.
10. Frying foods with the lid o under
the hood minimizes water content
trapped in oil.
11. Replace oil if one of the following
conditions occurs:
• Excessive smoking at normal
temperature
• Strong oil discoloration
• A rancid smell
• Excessive foaming around the
frying foods
12. The iltered oil should be stored in
a cool dark place but never in a
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4. When the draining process is
done, the word “DRAINING” will
disappear, the alarm will beep,
and the deep fryer will turn o.
If the user wishes to turn the
power back on, they must press
the Power Button.
5. Never use the handle to overturn
oil tank to drain oil.
Oil “Auto-Drain” System
1. If the dial is at 0, the user can press
the “Auto Drain” button, which will
light up.
2. Once the “Auto Drain” button has
been pressed, the word “COOLING”
will appear on the screen and
the temperature icon and preset
temperature (Fahrenheit) will
disappear. “COOLING” will remain
on the screen until the oil has
reached a cool enough temperature
for draining into the reservoir. This
process may take up to 1 hour.
3. Once the draining process starts,
the word “DRAINING” appears
on the screen and the Auto Drain
icon lashes. This process may take
up to 1 hour.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
COOLING
Fig. 3
DRAINING

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Note: Stainless Steel Oil Tank, Lid and
Oil Reservoir are dishwasher safe.
Cleaning
1. Always unplug the appliance and let
the appliance and oil cool down to
room temperature before cleaning.
2. Remove the lid and basket from
oil tank.
3. Lift up the heater assembly from
the fryer. Then lift up the oil tank
by holding the rim of the tank. Be
careful when there is oil in the tank.
Drain the oil from the tank to a
suitable container.
4. The basket, lid, oil tank, oil reservoir
and main body can be washed in
warm water with soap. Dry the parts
thoroughly after cleaning. Never
use sharp object to remove the dirt
as it will damage the surface of
the part.
5. Never immerse the heater assembly
into water. Clean the outer surface
of the heater assembly including
the heating element only by a
damp cloth.
6. After cleaning, reassemble the
components for the deep fryer.
Make sure the heater assembly is
positioned properly in the deep
fryer otherwise it will not operate.
7. Ensure both the lid and oil tank are
free from water after washing and
before use.
The appliance should not be repaired
or opened by an unlicensed person.
Refer to the “Our Guarantee” section
regarding the product’s warranty before
returning the appliance to the point of
purchase.
Disposal of Appliance
DO NOT dispose of this product in
household waste. Many parts of this
product are recyclable. Dispose of
as per the requirements of your local
municipality.
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Use the error code table below to
troubleshoot issues with your
Deep Fryer. When these errors
occur, the Deep Fryer will not operate.
If the issue continues to occur, contact
customer service as outlined in the
warranty terms. The appliance should
not be repaired or opened by an
unlicensed person.
Error Code
E1
E2
E3
Cause
Fryer Malfunction Error
Fryer Malfunction Error
Oil Temperature Overheat
Solution
Contact Paderno Customer Service
1-800-263-9768 or
email: [email protected]
1. Turn the fryer OFF. Unplug the power cord
from the receptacle.
2. Check to ensure oil tank has suicient oil & fill
if necessary.
3. Plug power cord back in, turn fryer ON, and
try using the fryer again.
4. If the error code re-appears after following
these steps, please contact Paderno Customer
Service 1-800-263-9768.
Troubleshooting

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Our Guarantee
If you experience any issues with your PadernoTM 3.5Litre
Auto-Drain Deep Fryer, please refer to the warranty terms
below to determine the corrective course of action.
2Year Limited Warranty
Padinox Inc. (“Paderno”) has been fuelling
your passion for cooking since 1979. This
iconic Canadian brand gives you outstanding
durability and performance, so you can
concentrate on the important things, like
what to make next.
That’s why we stand by all our products!
Starting from the date of purchase, Paderno
warrants that your Kitchen Appliance is free
from any manufacturing defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of 2 years.
This warranty is only oered on Paderno
appliances sold and used in Canada. The
Paderno warranty covers all costs related
to restoring the proven defective product
through the repair or replacement of any
defective part and necessary labour so that
it conforms to its original speciications.
A replacement product may be provided
instead of repairing a defective product at
Paderno’s discretion.
The Paderno warranty does not apply
to appliances that have been used
commercially or in non-household
applications. The warranty does not cover
damages resulting from misuse or abuse of
the product and/or uses inconsistent with
this Use and Care manual, attempts at repair,
theft, use with unauthorized attachments
or failure to follow the instructions provided
with the product. This warranty becomes
void if attempts at repair are made by
non-authorized third parties and/or if
spare parts, other than those provided by
Paderno, are used. You may also arrange
for service after the warranty expires at an
additional cost. There are no other express
warranties except as set forth herein
and any applicable implied warranties
of merchantability and itness (or those
provided for by law) are limited in duration
to the period of coverage of this express
written limited warranty.
CONTACT:
If you have any trouble with the product
during the warranty period, please visit us
online at www.Paderno.com or contact us
at: 18002639768 or via email
[e-mail]
Padinox Inc. Toronto Canada M4P 2V8
A receipt indicating the purchase date is
required for any claims, so please keep
it in a safe place. We recommend that
you register your product on our website
https://www.paderno.com/pages/product-
registration
Although greatly appreciated, the product
registration is not required to activate any
warranty and product registration does not
eliminate the need for the original proof of
purchase.

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