How easy is it to remove the pan to drain HOT oil as I like to strain mine and it has to be hot to do so!
311898
Remove the basket, remove the heating element and simply lift the metal insert up out of the metal base. If it's still hot, you'll obviously need pot holders. I myself just let it cool till it's "warm" and return it to it's original container. There is no "drain" in the bottom, you'd have to tip it and let the oil run over the rim of the insert. Can be pretty heavy, and you'll need a steady hand, and to pour slowly so you don't make a huge mess. I can be done.
1347744
As you are standing in front of the machine on the left side with the hood up you will see a yellow "stub". Take the piece of plastic covering the yellow stub by pulling the round plastic keeper out on the bottom side, once the keeper is out lift up on the piece of plastic and it will pop off. Twist and pull outward on the yellow stub and that will open the valve to drain the oil. the filter is on the opposite side and you dont have to take anything apart to get it off.
1980973
It has a built in strainer type filter on the bitten of the pan and after use and the oil has cooled down it will drain onto the strobe pan on the bottom after it is all drained you will notice what Is left are crumbs and what not just pull out the pan and wash well.there is no need for replacing
2084501
It's okay with grease draining but there are clear hot spots under the heating loop. For pancakes i just pour the batter over the top of the hotter loop.
1783352
Be sure to follo9w directions. Heat the pan before putting in the oil. We have to watch how hot we set the temperature gage. When it starts to stick, put the lid on and lower the temperature.
738524
after it is cool, i pour it down the kitchen sink drain. oil will not turn solid so it's ok. if you are using a solid type of frying medium, throw it in the trash after it turns solid again. i have been doing it for 16 years and my drains are fast.
907169
It's not difficult at all. You just lift up the reservoir by the handle and empty it. Just be careful to let the reservoir cool a little bit. I've emptied it while it's still hot and although it works. you need to be careful.
2027225
It took me about 10-15 min to extract 4quarts of "Cold oil" compared to several hours extracting by hand pumped vacuum I've used previously that was almost twice the cost. If the oil is warm I'm pretty sure it would remove it it in that time frame
1051426
Once the oil cools, which I have found takes about 3 or 4 hours you will need to turn the lever all the way to the right. The picture denotes the oil going into the reservoir. You can go to home depots website here http://www.homedepot.com/p/Emeril-Advanced-Oil-Control-Fryer-by-T-Fal-FR7015001/204684995 and download the manual from the box labeled Info & Guides. You may need to make sure the drain is clear of debris. If you have fried a lot of stuff or things with a lot of breading it can settle over the mesh for the drain and make it either really slow to drain or clog it up altogether. Once the oil cools, which I have found takes about 3 or 4 hours you will need to turn the lever all the way to the right. The picture denotes the oil going into the reservoir. You can go to home depots website here http://www.homedepot.com/p/Emeril-Advanced-Oil-Control-Fryer-by-T-Fal-FR7015001/204684995 and download the manual from the box labeled Info & Guides. You may need to make sure the drain is clear of debris. If you have fried a lot of stuff or things with a lot of breading it can settle over the mesh for the drain and make it either really slow to drain or clog it up... » Read More Once the oil cools, which I have found takes about 3 or 4 hours you will need to turn the lever all the way to the right. The picture denotes the oil going into the reservoir. You can go to home depots website here http://www.homedepot.com/p/Emeril-Advanced-Oil-Control-Fryer-by-T-Fal-FR7015001/204684995 and download the manual from the box labeled Info & Guides. You may need to make sure the drain is clear of debris. If you have fried a lot of stuff or things with a lot of breading it can settle over the mesh for the drain and make it either really slow to drain or clog it up altogether. « Show Less
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it is a great grill. My wife and i enjoys it. The center has a plug for oil drain. If you look closer and remove the plug, there is a hole that exits to one side of the grill where you can put a drip pan to collect oil. The pan that I use is similar to George Foreman grill.
814801
There is no convenient spout to drain the oil. In fact you first have to remove the immersion heating assembly by lifting it up and out, then lift out the removable pot containing the oil from the outer housing to be able to pour the oil out.
424158
The advert states, "No tools needed.", but I use an adjustable wrench or pliers for the last little turn - barely more than hand tightening. You are just exchanging the oil pan caps. About half the time, I can't remove the ShureDrain cap and use pliers.
1661389
I bring the pan in only. I just place the oil back in the original container.
1417175
get some barkeepers friend. It will remove it right away. I use it on my all clad pans, and it doesn't disappoint
1224146
I agree with E. Very easy. Just wiple clean with soap and water. And I have never loved a pan as much as I do this one. Have had it a couple of months.
1440881
No drain you fill and dump the inside pans when you need to change or filter oil
1344237
I put oil on one side and heated it until absorbed some of the oil and I shut it off and let it cool. I wiped away all excess oil and let it rest. I repeated this process for the other side.