Nesco DF-1241 User's Manual
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1. 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM e 1 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware eae NESCO Electric Deep Fryer with 1800 watts and cool zone technology for better tasting food Deep Fryer Use Care and Recipe Guide Model DF 1241 4 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM a e 2 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware aa DF 1241 DEEP FRYER Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeetnnenes 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS cccccccccceecceeceeeeeeeeeeueeueeueenenngs 4 GET TO KNOW YOUR NESCO DEEP FRYER secceceeeeceeueeueeueeueeueeues 4 DIRECTIONS FOR USE kuxuwenss dcamkutewensencniuenwnted deecukecensaus 5 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ccveusneduavcoustutavecdvustucsdavecdedem sen 6 HELPFUL HINTS i icacrcctunin dura o twain tatanesoutaantotesee nates 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING oiii 7 RECIPES a EE E E A ae 8 14 WARRANTY oaio EEE 15 ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY AND SERVICE SATISFACTION eceeceeceeceeeeeeues 15 U L US LISTED NESCO is a registered trademark of The Metal Ware Corporation The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe St P O Box 237 Two Rivers WI 54241 0237 Phone 800 288 4545 Fax 920 794 3164 Visit our Website at http www nesco com The Metal Ware Corp 2001 Made in China Printed in China Revised 7 01 NESCO DPF 1241 Deep Fryer 4 CO DEF 1241 Deep Fryer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Short Cord Instructions CAUTION A sho2. Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 4 1 2 to 5 1 2 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through Raise basket Open lid with tongs remove balls onto paper towel Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining balls Serve hot Fresh Potato Chips Potato Chips Per Serving 1 to 2 Small Red potatoes or 1 to 2 Small Red yam potatoes Salt or seasonings to taste Preheat vegetable oil to high 375 F until red light turns off With vegetable peeler slice potatoes into thin pieces onto paper towel Cover potatoes with paper towel to pat dry Slice up to 4 to 6 small red potatoes or up to 2 sliced small yams per batch Raise basket Open lid place potato pieces in basket Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 2 to 3 minutes until browned and crisp Raise basket Open lid lift basket above oil to allow excess oil to drip off Turn basket over onto paper towel Salt or season immediately to taste Serve warm or when cool store in airtight container I NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 4 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM oe 13 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware i Portabella Mushrooms Mushrooms Serves 2 to 4 6 oz Sliced Portabella mushrooms 2 large Eggs 2 Tbsp Milk 6 to 8 Tbsp Seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning Preheat vegetable oil to low 325 F until red light turns off Arrange mushroom slices in a shallow bowl Combine eggs and milk in a small bowl whisk until blended Pour over mushroom
3. Remove basket from Oil Reservoir If required unfold handle pull handle in direction of arrow snap into place on side of basket See Illustrations Below FRONT OF DEEP FRYER 5 Pour approximately one gallon of good quality vegetable corn canola soybean or peanut oil into reservoir until it reaches between MIN and MAX marks inside reservoir DO NOT OVER OR UNDER FILL 6 Close lid of fryer 7 Attach Breakaway Cord to appliance then plug into standard 120V AC electrical outlet 8 Turn on fryer by pressing the main switch to ON The green light will turn on showing that the appliance is connected to power 9 Rotate Temperature Control Knob to set the desired temperature The red light will turn on and oil will heat When set temperature is reached the red light will turn off and your fryer is ready for cooking If the red light turns back on oil temperature has dropped and is being reheated back up to desired temperature NOTE If the oil is not heating see the Trouble Shooting section in this book 10 Open lid and place basket onto hook in the Oil Reservoir Put food into basket Close lid and then lower basket into the oil 11 When food is ready carefully lift and hang basket on hook inside Oil Reservoir Allow oil to drain 10 20 seconds Open lid remove basket and place cooked food onto absorbent paper towels NOTE To preserve oil quality do not add salt or spices to the food until after it has
4. and authorization number on the carton 4 Write a letter explaining the problem Include the following Your name address telephone number and a copy of the original bill of sale 5 Attach the sealed envelope containing the letter inside the carton Insure the package for the value of the NESCO Deep Fryer and ship prepaid to The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe Street Two Rivers WI 54241 NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer I 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM ee e 16 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware i 1 800 288 4545 NESCO 2001 The Metal Ware Corporation 66238 4
5. Deep Fry 3 minutes Raise basket Open lid with tongs turn Chimichangas over Close lid lower basket and Deep Fry 2 1 2 to 3 minutes until evenly browned Raise basket Open lid with tongs remove Chimichangas onto paper towel Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining Chimichangas Serve hot with sour cream and guacamole Remove wooden pick before eating NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM ee e 14 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware i Oriental Egg Rolls Egg Rolls Makes 14 rolls 8 oz Ground pork cooked drained 1 2 Cup Finely chopped bok choy 1 2 Cup Finely chopped red pepper 2 Green onions thinly sliced 2 Tbsp Finely chopped water chestnuts 1 Tbsp Sweet amp sour sauce 2 tsp Soy sauce 1 tsp Sesame oil 2 tsp Cornstarch 1 tsp Ginger 14 Fresh egg roll wrappers 1 Egg white Sweet amp sour sauce to serve Preheat vegetable oil to medium 350 F until red light turns off Combine pork bok choy red pepper onions and chestnuts stir until well mixed Stir in sauces and oil Sprinkle cornstarch and ginger over mixture stir in Place 2 tablespoons filling in center of egg roll wrapper Bring bottom corner of square up to center over the filling With pastry brush brush egg white along top two sides of wrapper Bring right corner then left corner in to center roll up then bring top corner over to seal Repeat process until all egg rolls are made Raise basket Open
6. ause the oil to splatter TIME FAN GES GIVEN ei nirtira sparen vais LOW 325 E MEDIUM 350 E HIGH 375 FE LOW HEAT 325 F FRESH OR FROZEN UNCOOKED FOODS Fresh Turkey Thighs Bone in Skin on 20 22 min Fresh Turkey Breast Bone up Skin down 30 35 min Fresh Breaded Eggplant 0000 5 6 min Fresh Breaded Portabella Mushrooms 4 1 2 5 min MEDIUM HEAT 350 F FRESH OR FROZEN UNCOOKED FOODS Frozen Chicken Nuggets 5 1 2 6 min Fresh Breaded Chicken Tenders 3 1 2 4 1 2 min Fresh Breaded Boneless Chicken Breasts 5 1 2 6 min Fresh Breaded Bone in Pork Chops 7 1 2 8 min Fresh Egg ROMS iinis ccsacetendsiee anan Gam 5 min Frozen Chimichangas 7 7 1 2 min Fresh Coated Large Shrimp 1 2 min HIGH HEAT 375 F FRESH OR FROZEN UNCOOKED FOODS Fresh Red Potato Chips 0005 2 3 min Fresh Yam Potato Chips 2 2 1 2 min Fresh American Fries 00 00 000 5 6 min Frozen Thin French Fries 3 3 1 2 min Frozen Thick French Fries 3 1 2 4 min Frozen Curly French Fries 4 1 2 5 min Frozen Egg Rolls 0 22 eevee 6 1 2 7 min NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 0 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM oe 10 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware i RECIPES Chicken Tenders 0 Tenders Serves 4 20
7. been removed from the fryer 12 When cooking is finished shut down fryer by rotating temperature control knob to position O and press Main Switch OFE Unplug the Breakaway Cord from the wall outlet before detaching from the appliance NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer j 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM a e 6 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware aa leaning Instructions il Always unplug appliance detach the Breakaway Cord and let oil cool down to room temperature before cleaning To remove lid first open by pressing Lid Button Then press Lid Release Button on back of fryer housing and lift id straight up Lift out basket Lift heater assembly from fryer the control panel requires force to unsnap Carefully lift out Oil Reservoir by holding the rim Pour oil into suitable container Basket Lid and Oil Reservoir are dishwasher safe Dry parts thoroughly after cleaning Heater Assembly and Body should never be immersed into water or other liquids Clean the outer surface of Heater Assembly and Body with damp cloth containing mild soap solution or plain water Ensure that Lid and Oil Reservoir are completely dry after washing and before use See Illustration for best draining position of Lid After cleaning reassemble Oil Reservoir Heater Assembly Basket and Lid to fryer The Heater Assembly must be seated properly into Body or appliance will not operate For storage basket handle can be
8. in a shallow bowl stir until mixed Stir milk and egg into flour mixture Measure bread crumbs and cheese into a flat dish stir until mixed Place chicken pieces into milk mixture Allow pieces to stand 5 to 10 minutes turning over once then set each piece into crumb mixture turning to coat evenly Set each piece on a plate and repeat process until all chicken breasts are breaded Raise basket Open lid place all four pieces in basket Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 5 1 2 to 7 minutes until breading is golden brown and internal temperature of each chicken piece reaches 160 F on a meat thermometer Raise basket Open lid with tongs remove chicken pieces onto a cooling rack set over paper towel Check internal temperature Deep Fry longer if necessary Serve immediately l0 NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 4 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM oe 11 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware i Round Steak Cubes Steak Cubes Serves 4 1 1 Ib Top sirloin round steak thick cut 1 4 Cup Italian salad dressing 1 4 Cup All purpose flour 1 2 tsp Salt 1 4 tsp Black pepper Rinse steak and trim fat pat dry Cut steak into 1 inch cubes Place cubes in a shallow bowl add salad dressing Cover and refrigerate 1 hour Preheat vegetable oil to medium 350 F until red light turns off Pour off salad dressing from cubes discard dressing Combine flour and seasonings in a shallow bowl stir until mixed Spoon a few meat cubes into flou
9. lid place 4 rolls in basket Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 2 minutes Raise basket Open lid with tongs turn rolls over Close lid lower basket and Deep Fry 2 to 2 1 2 minutes until golden brown Raise basket Open lid with tongs remove rolls onto paper towel Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining rolls Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce lA NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 4 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM oe 15 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware i ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects in material and workmanship This warranty does not cover transportation damage misuse accident or similar incident This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Your new NESCO Deep Fryer comes equipped with numerous safety features Any attempt to interfere with the operation of these safety features makes this warranty null and void In the event we receive a Deep Fryer for service that has been tampered with we reserve the right to restore it to its original state and charge for the repair Defective products may be returned postage prepaid with a description of the defect to The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe Street Two Rivers Wisconsin 54241 for no charge repair or replacement at our option Service and genuine NESCO replacement parts may be obtained from
10. mall Shrimp Pops 1 2 min HIGH HEAT 375 F FROZEN BREADED PRECOOKED PACKAGED Frozen Breaded Large or Fantail Shrimp 1 2 min Frozen Breaded Mozzarella Sticks 2 3 min Frozen Breaded Halibut Fish Fillets 3 3 1 2 min Frozen Breaded Halibut Fish Balls 2 3 min 8 NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 4 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM a e 9 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware eae Deep Frying Chart for Fresh or Frozen Uncooked Packaged Foods For packaged frozen foods look for this statement on box not pre cooked Fresh foods may be purchased in packages labeled not pre cooked Initially fill Deep Fryer with one gallon vegetable oil Use this chart as a guide to deep frying times Frying times may vary because of food temperature quantity and size of pieces Best results are obtained when food is cooked in small batches and size of pieces is uniform Check deep fried foods at the shortest times given deep fry until heated through Fresh indicates foods prepared from a recipe or purchased fresh not frozen Read package label to indicate prepared packaged foods that are NOT precooked If frozen do not thaw place foods directly from package into preheated oil If there are frozen ice granules around prepared foods set pieces on a paper towel and pat dry It is very important to dry fresh sliced potatoes on a paper towel before adding to preheated oil Moist vegetables will c
11. nal temperature of each ball reaches 155 F on a meat thermometer Raise basket Open lid with tongs remove balls onto paper towel Check internal temperature of two or three balls Deep Fry longer if necessary Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining balls Serve hot NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer ll 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM oy 12 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware i Crab Balls Balls Makes approximately 15 balls 1 Ib Frozen lump crabmeat thawed or canned drained 4 slices Torn white bread Green onions thinly sliced 1 4 Cup Lemon juice 3 Tbsp Melted butter 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Dillweed 1 tsp Mustard 1 tsp Lemon pepper 1 2 tsp Rosemary 1 2 Cup All purpose flour 4 large Eggs 2 Tbsp Milk 2 Cups Seasoned dry bread crumbs Combine crabmeat bread onions lemon juice butter mayonnaise and seasonings in a medium bowl stir until well mixed Form mixture into 1 1 2 inch round balls Spoon flour into a small bowl Combine eggs and milk in a small bowl whisk to blend Measure bread crumbs into a flat dish With tongs dip each ball into flour turning to coat then into egg mixture to coat finally into breadcrumbs turning to coat evenly Set each ball on a plate and repeat process until all balls are breaded Cover and refrigerate while Deep Fryer preheats Preheat vegetable oil to low 325 F until red light turns off Raise basket Open lid place half the balls in basket
12. oz 12 pieces Chicken tenders 3 Tbsp All purpose flour 1 large Egg 1 Tbsp Milk 1 2 Cup Seasoned dry bread crumbs Preheat vegetable oil to medium 350 F until red light turns off Rinse chicken pat dry Spoon flour into a flat dish Combine egg and milk in a small bowl whisk to blend Measure breadcrumbs into a flat dish With tongs dip each chicken tender into flour turning to coat then into egg mixture and then into breadcrumbs turning to coat evenly Set each tender on a tray and repeat process until all tenders are breaded Raise basket Open lid place tenders in basket Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 3 1 2 to 4 1 2 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through Raise basket Open lid with tongs remove pieces onto a cooling rack set over paper towel Serve immediately If fresh chicken tenders are not available slice one split chicken breast into 3 equal long slices Two whole or 4 split breasts will equal 12 tenders Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breasts Breaded Chicken Breasts Serves 4 4 4 5 oz ea Split chicken breasts boneless skinless 1 4 Cup All purpose flour 1 1 2 Tbsp Cornstarch 2 tsp Lemon amp Herb seasoning 1 tsp Baking powder 6 Tbsp Milk 1 large Egg 1 2 Cup Seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese Preheat vegetable oil to medium 350 F until red light turns off Rinse chicken and trim any fat pat dry Combine flour cornstarch seasoning and baking powder
13. pushed in and folded down to fit inside Reservoir When cooking foods dipped in fresh batter lower basket first Using tongs add food directly to oil Use basket to lift food out when finished cooking Fill the basket no more than half full for best results This helps maintain oil temperature for better cooking results Sort or cut food into uniform pieces All the food will then be cooked in the same amount of time To reduce splattering remove excess moisture or ice from food Store oil in oil reservoir for only a limited time When oil has cooled to room temperature pour into a suitable container with lid and refrigerate For best results change oil in fryer after a maximum of fifteen uses NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 4 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM a e 7 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware eae Trouble Shooting Problem Fryer not operating Oil spills over Food greasy or not crisp Unpleasant smell Cause Control Panel not seated Not plugged in Not turned on Outlet not energized Reset Button tripped Oil Reservoir over filled Too much water in food Food batches too large Food batches too large Oil temperature too low Using wrong type of oil Oil not fresh Solution Reinstall Control Panel Insert plug into outlet Push Main Switch On Check fuses or circuit breaker Push Reset Button See Get to Know Your Nesco DF 1241 for Reset Button location Remove excess oil Dry food with
14. r mixture turning to coat evenly Set cubes on a plate and repeat process until all cubes are coated Raise basket Open lid carefully spoon cubes into basket Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 3 to 4 minutes until internal temperature of cubes reach 130 to 140 F on a meat thermometer Raise basket Open lid lift basket above oil to allow excess oil to drip off Turn basket over onto paper towel Check internal temperature of two or three cubes Deep Fry longer if necessary Serve hot in pasta dishes or to top a tossed green salad PorkBals Balls Makes approximately 26 balls 1 Ib Ground pork 1 2 Cup Dry stuffing mix 1 2 Cup Finely chopped mushrooms 1 2 Cup Finely chopped apple Stalk celery finely chopped Green onion thinly sliced 1 large Egg 2 Tbsp Ricotta cheese 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Grated lemon peel 1 tsp Poultry seasoning 1 4 Cup Seasoned dry bread crumbs Combine all ingredients except breadcrumbs in a medium bowl stir until well mixed Cover and refrigerate one hour to allow stuffing mix to soften Form pork mixture into 1 1 4 inch round balls Measure breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl Place each ball in crumbs turning to coat evenly Place balls on a tray and refrigerate while Deep Fryer preheats Preheat vegetable oil to low 325 F until red light turns off Raise basket Open lid place half the balls in basket Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 4 1 2 to 5 minutes until browned and inter
15. rt power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord Breakaway Cord and Polarized Plug This appliance features a patented Breakaway Cord and polarized plug one blade is wider than the other The Breakaway Cord is designed to quickly disconnect from the appliance when a pulling force is applied To reduce the risk of electric shock a polarized plug is featured This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only If the polarized plug does not fit into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug Electric Power If electrical 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 of the reason for overloading or cannot find a separate circuit contact a qualified electrician Get To Know Your Nesco DF 1241 Deep Fryer To Know Your Nesco DF 1241 Deep Fryer A NESCO DF 1241 Deep Fryer 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM ee e 5 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware eae Directions For Use For Use 1 This appliance is designed for household and indoor use only It is not intended for commercial use Before fryer is used the first time remove all packaging materials and follow cleaning instructions in this book Press Lid Button to open lid
16. slices Allow to stand 5 minutes turning each piece over once to soak up egg mixture Measure breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl add seasoning and stir until mixed With tongs dip each mushroom slice into crumbs turning to coat evenly Set each slice on a plate and repeat process until all mushroom slices are coated Raise basket Open lid place half the slices in basket Close lid lower basket Deep Fry 2 1 2 minutes Raise basket Open lid with tongs turn slices over Close lid lower basket and Deep Fry 2 to 3 minutes until browned and mushrooms are tender Raise basket Open lid with metal spatula remove slices onto paper towel Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining slices Serve hot himichangas sd Makes 12 8 oz Shredded cooked beef or chicken 3 4 Cup Salsa well drained 2 0z Shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning 1 2 tsp Cumin 12 8 inch Flour tortillas Sour cream to serve Guacamole to serve Preheat vegetable oil to high 375 F until red light turns off Combine meat salsa cheese and seasonings in a medium bowl stir until well mixed Spoon 1 4 cup meat mixture onto center of tortilla Spread lightly to within 1 1 2 inches of bottom and side edges Fold up bottom edge to center then fold in each side Fold top down to encase filling secure with wooden pick Repeat process until all Chimichangas are made Raise basket Open lid place 3 to 4 Chimichangas in basket Close lid lower basket
17. the NESCO FACTORY SERVICE DEPARTMENT For service in warranty follow instructions set forth in warranty When ordering new parts make sure that you always mention the model number of the product which is found on the bottom of the Heater Assembly About Your Warranty and Service Satisfaction One simple step sets you on the road to compete customer satisfaction Mail in your warranty card and file your NESCO Deep Fryer s exclusive registration number now Your serial number and Deep Fryer Model are located on the bottom of the Heater Assembly We enter this number into our database It registers your warranty and identifies your Deep Fryer specifically by its individual code Should you call our 800 toll free number your registration number helps us identify your machine and speeds up our assistance to you Five Easy Steps to Satisfaction Easy Steps to Satisfaction Should you have a problem with your NESCO Deep Fryer please refer to these steps for help 1 Call our toll free number 1 800 288 4545 and tell us about your problem 2 If we instruct you to send us all or part of your appliance for repair or replacement the Customer Satisfaction representative will give you an authorization number this number notifies our receiving department to expedite your repair Pack your unit carefully in a sturdy carton to prevent damage because any damage caused by shipping is not covered by the warranty 3 Print your name address
18. toweling Use less food in basket Use less food in basket Increase oil temperature Use good vegetable oil Replace oil NESCO DF 124 Deep Fryer 4 65030 MW DF 1241 66238 10 25 01 2 37 PM a e 8 Sally Mercury 65946 Metalware eae Deep Frying Chart for Frozen Breaded Precooked Packaged Foods Prepared foods listed in this chart are Breaded and Precooked prior to packaging Do not thaw place foods directly from package into preheated oil If there are frozen ice granules around prepared foods set pieces on a paper towel and pat dry Initially fill Deep Fryer with one gallon vegetable oil Use this chart as a guide to deep frying times Frying times may vary because of food temperature quantity and size of pieces Best results are obtained when food is cooked in small batches and size of pieces is uniform Check deep fried foods at the shortest times given deep fry until heated through Time ranges given 000 LOW 325 E MEDIUM 350 F HIGH 375 E LOW HEAT 325 F FROZEN BREADED PRECOOKED PACKAGED Breaded Onion Rings 000005 5 6 min MEDIUM HEAT 350 F FROZEN BREADED PRECOOKED PACKAGED Frozen Breaded Chicken Tenders 5 1 2 6 min Frozen Breaded Chicken Nuggets 3 4 min Frozen Breaded Chicken Pieces 7 8 min Frozen Breaded Small Mushrooms 2 1 2 3 min Frozen Breaded Medium Shrimp 2 2 1 2 min Frozen Breaded S
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