Hamilton Beach 840113900, User Manual

Page 1: ...840113900 Deep Fryer 2 USA 1 800 851 8900 ...

Page 2: ...in the wall outlet To dis connect remove plug from wall outlet 13 Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose 14 To reduce the risk of injury do not fill oil above max fill mark 15 Never leave appliance unattended while in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is intended for household use only This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug This type of plug has one blade wider tha...

Page 3: ...w 5 Frying Basket 6 Removable Condensation Trap located on back 7 Oil Pot 8 Lid Release OPEN Button 9 Plastic Exterior 10 Power Light 11 Ready to Cook Light 12 Adjustable Thermostat Power Switch 13 Handle 14 Handle Lock Release 15 Removable Lid 16 Magnetic Cord Assembly Parts and Features ...

Page 4: ...by pre venting the deep fryer from being pulled off a countertop 7 Close lid Set temperature control to the desired setting Preheat the fryer until the Ready to Cook Light comes on 10 to 15 minutes For more infor mation on temperature selection check the food s package or the Frying Chart on page 5 The Ready to Cook Light will come on when the oil has reached the preset temperature 8 To fry unbatt...

Page 5: ...he oil has reached the selected tempera ture the Ready To Cook Light will come back on The unit is now ready to fry the next batch of food Lift the basket handle slightly when pullimg the Handle Lock Release Button This will allow the Button to pull more smoothly Frying cont FRYING COOKING FOOD TEMPERATURE TIME Vegetables 350ºF 2 to 3 minutes Fish 350ºF 2 to 3 minutes Shrimp 8 350ºF 2 to 3 minutes...

Page 6: ...r use NEVER LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE IN USE 1 Wait until oil has cooled 2 Remove lid by grasping on each side and lifting straight up 3 Remove basket from fryer and pour out oil Wipe all excess oil or oil film from oil pot 4 Clean the housing and pot with hot soapy water Do not immerse the unit in water 5 Remove filter cover then remove charcoal filter and set aside Do not wash the charcoal fi...

Page 7: ... from the freezer will cool the oil considerably when it is added Because it will not sear right away the food may absorb too much oil To help prevent this allow the frozen food to partly defrost at room temper ature then shake off as much ice and water as possible before adding to hot oil Also do not fry large quanti ties at one time Basket Usage Battered foods should be carefully dropped directl...

Page 8: ...tlet There is too much oil in the fryer Make sure that the oil does not exceed the maximum level mark The food contains too much liquid Dry food thoroughly before placing it in the fryer Follow the instructions in the Frying section on page 4 There is too much food in the frying basket Do not fry more food at one time than the quantities indicated on the food package or the Frying Chart The food c...

Page 9: ...ether eggs flour and baking powder Place a pound of shrimp into the batter and stir to coat Remove basket from fryer and heat oil to 350ºF Carefully slide one shrimp at a time into the preheated oil Fry 8 shrimp at a time turning once for 2 to 3 min utes or until golden brown Use a wooden slotted spoon or tongs to remove shrimp and place on paper towels to drain Makes 4 servings Deep Fried Oysters...

Page 10: ...r the flour bread crumbs salt paprika pepper and baking powder Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain Place chicken in flour mixture bag Seal and gently shake to coat Heat oil to 375ºF Place 1 layer of breaded chicken strips into the fryer basket and carefully lower basket into the preheated oil Fry until golden brown and juices run clear 2 to 3 minutes Drain on paper towels Makes 6 servings F...

Page 11: ... steak thinly sliced 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 6 tablespoons granulated sugar Heat oil to 375ºF In a resealable plastic bag combine cornstarch salt and pepper Mix thoroughly Add steak slices to cornstarch mixture and shake bag to lightly coat Place one layer of breaded steak strips into the fryer basket and carefully lower basket into the preheated oil ...

Page 12: ...he top and bottom of the onion remove skin Using a large sharp knife slice down the center of the onion about 3 4 of the way down until you have 16 sections Go back and cut all the way through Dip the onion petals in the milk mixture and then coat well with the flour mix ture Once you have coated all of the petals well dip it into the milk and into the flour mixture again Place in the refrigerator...

Page 13: ...e fresh mushrooms or a bell pepper sliced into rings 1 cup all purpose flour 1 egg beaten 1 2 teaspoon garlic powder In a small mixing bowl add flour egg garlic powder and black pepper Stir in one cup beer you can add more than one cup to obtain your desired texture Remove basket from fryer prior to heating oil Heat oil Carefully place a few items into the preheated oil at a time Fry until golden ...

Page 14: ... confectioners sugar and serve while warm Makes 3 large or 6 small cakes Easy Fried Fruit Pies 2 refrigerated piecrusts 1 can prepared fruit pie filling of your choice Unfold piecrust and cut horizontally then again vertically to make 4 triangular pieces Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling onto pastry and fold in half Seal pastry with a fork dipped in cold water Preheat oil to 350ºF Place only one laye...

Page 15: ...few minutes at low speed or stir ring with a wooden spoon Beat in remaining flour 1 2 cup at a time until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl Knead for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover Set in a warm place to rise until double Dough is ready if you touch it and the indention remains Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently roll...

Page 16: ...n Heat oil to 375ºF Cut tortillas horizontally and vertically to make four triangle shaped pieces Lower basket and carefully drop up to 8 triangles at a time into preheated oil Fry until golden brown Drain on paper towels Quickly sprinkle with sugar cinnamon mixture Makes 6 servings Apple Fritters 2 cups all purpose flour 1 4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 ...

Page 17: ...MPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED There is no warranty with respect to the following which may be supplied with this product glass parts glass containers cutter straine...

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