I bought this deep fryer, and the instruction manual is not clear. Does the heating element go inside the fryer pan (getting wet) or outside the pan?
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For the frying oil to heat up to the desired temperature the heating element must be INSIDE the fryer pan
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The temp control is automatic and perfect in my opinion. My thermometer said it was 375-385, which is what I manually set my old fryer to. It wore out. I like the frydaddy better. It barely makes the olive oil smoke which is normal, but it does not burn the olive oil. Just unplug when done frying and the oil will last a long time. It heats up very quickly! Great fryer.
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There is a small cap you remove on the cover. You then take the container out, remove the cap, and the oil easily pours back into the fryer.
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This fryer has the element right in the oil so no you can't do anything but fry in it. It's not like you could use it like a crockpot/slow cooker.
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If I remember correctly you have to go by the line marked inside the unit. It does use a fair amount of oil. We returned ours because fresh batter kept sticking to the basket no matter what we tried. Also, it used about 3 times as much oil as our old Fry-Daddy and still only fried the same amount of product.
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We just got it and have not had a chance to use it yet. Hopefully we will do so soon. I had the same question about the element/griddle, as it is heated from the toaster oven located directly below. I'll try to save your question and send you an answer.
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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.
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it gets hot.....not to the point its going to be where if something touches it it would catch on fire. its a good fryer we love ours. hope this helps
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The heating element is in the cord. I did not drain oil until it cooled but dont believe you would have a problem with it.
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The element is in the oil and provides a cool zone underneath. Breading in the oil does not burn to the bottom and can be rinsed out after cooling.
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I bought this for my daughter and son-in-law and I know they fry things, including fish, in it. I'm not sure what you mean by 'deep frying'. I don't think it's deep enough to fry something that you'd want to submerge in oil. I know they love this fry pan.
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Probably because it sits too high and theres no auto shutoff. I have it and was thinking about using as a turkey fryer. I decided to just buy one and Im glad I did. The turkey fryer sits lower, has an auto shutoff, and has a wind shield.
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Sorry, no help here. I got rid of that long ago. Moved on to a more functional fryer.
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The heating element is in the base. I usually allow the unit to cool a bit after using it but the hose is quite thick and remember... you're dealing with hot oil if you don't let it cool! I have had no issues with this unit and recommend it.
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Unfortunately you can't. It has one heating element In the bottom. Says on box "Handy divider keeps food separated when frying two foods at once" & "The divider removes for frying larger pieces of chicken or fish and for easy cleaning". Hope this helps. My mom loves it for the size and the amount she can fry at once compared to the Fry Daddy. She loves to fry chicken In it. Will continue to buy as long as It Is available.
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Hi Ms. Anderson, Honestly, I don't know that answer and the book does not mention anything on the subject. It does say not to immerse the whole unit into water of course, but condensation is not mentioned. Condensation that you may get w/the fryer being placed in the fridge. Perhaps you could take it out of the fridge a couple of hours before usage to let any condensation dissipate??? When I use mine, I drain the used oil and put it in the fridge and clean up my fryer after each use. I do like this fryer and use it often BUT I do wish it had a "when ready" indicator lit, it doesn't. The light that's there is only to indicate the fryer is on. I hope this will be of some help to you...Maggi Hi Ms. Anderson, Honestly, I don't know that answer and the book does not mention anything on the subject. It does say not to immerse the whole unit into water of course, but condensation is not mentioned. Condensation that you may get w/the fryer being placed in the fridge. Perhaps you could take it out of the fridge a couple of hours before usage to let any condensation dissipate??? When I use mine, I drain the used oil and put it in the fridge and clean up my fryer after each use. I do like this fryer and use it often BUT I do wish it had a "when ready" indicator lit, it... » Read More Hi Ms. Anderson, Honestly, I don't know that answer and the book does not mention anything on the subject. It does say not to immerse the whole unit into water of course, but condensation is not mentioned. Condensation that you may get w/the fryer being placed in the fridge. Perhaps you could take it out of the fridge a couple of hours before usage to let any condensation dissipate??? When I use mine, I drain the used oil and put it in the fridge and clean up my fryer after each use. I do like this fryer and use it often BUT I do wish it had a "when ready" indicator lit, it doesn't. The light that's there is only to indicate the fryer is on. I hope this will be of some help to you...Maggi « Show Less
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Am not sure what you are asking. There is a tube that comes out to drain from machine. I drain back into an oil bottle to reuse for other time. On average , I reuse oil three time. I hope this has helped you. I would highly recommend this machine. The secret of this item is the basket that goes aroundWhile frying the food and the hot temperature that keeps it heat thought out the cooking. This machine uses very little oil while deep frying.