Can you manually set the temperature for cooking like 325 or 350 degrees. I want to broast chicken which is deep frying it in oil under pressure.
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I do not think so. Don't waste your money on this. The company does not stand behind the product. They are cheaply made China junk.
1447590
The controls only set the amount of time that the heating element is turned on to achieve 15 psiof steam.
1447591
The settings look to only allow you to alter the time manually, not the temperature, so this probably wouldn't be the best purchase for what you are aiming for.
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I don't know the answer to that but you can call the number that listed in your book. They are super helpful. I love my cooker but I only cook beans. Good luck.
612630
According to Google..490 degrees. It should be fine for deep frying. I have not tried it, so I am not speaking from "experience"
2258930
Oh I love this to help me remember how to use this pan! I believe you can broil, and have the heat as high as 500 degrees.
221630
I do all the time but I don't keep it at "high" temp all the time. I start out with high and as soon as it is cooking well I lower it to medium or lower depending on what I am cooking.
151455
Yes you can set the temp it is preset but you can do it to fit your needs this is a great fryer to have it works very well.
1981983
In consultation with my wife, the true expert in things cooking, she said: The manual settings High and Simmer do not auto shift. It must be done by you. However when the set time for cooking has elapsed the unit will switch to Warm and stay there. This not a cooking setting, but more of a maintenance level.
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I haven't tried but based on your ability to set the temperature as low as 150 I can't see why touch couldn't if you're looking to cook whatever it is during the same process. set shorter time at lower temp, no steam and check it after 5 minutes etc. Then reset for normal cooking
67624
Yes I used an oven temperature gage to set my temperature at 325 degrees and then I marked a spot on the oven for the 325 degree (approximately half way between 300 and 350 degree) the oven will then heat to 350 degrees and shuts off then it will drop below 325 degrees and then it will turn back on. Most all of my recipes call for 350 degrees and this works great just watch your time may be done sooner than the set time on recipe.
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I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp. I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp.
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Yes you can set the temp. I have had a problem with it staying at the temp I select. I lock it but it doesn't stay at the setting.
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I have not used a thermometer, but i have used this for deep frying. i bought it exclusively for deep frying outdoors (extension cord not included).works well, i would estimate it gets up to 350 comfortably.
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The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've... » Read More The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. « Show Less
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I have not used it under the broiler. The highest temp I have used is 450 and it was fine. No warping or other problems. I seriously love these pans.
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Most ovens only go to 500-550 degrees. That is a broiling temperature. Transfer your food to a broiler pan for that temp.
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It works great for pressure cooking. I use mine all the time. I have the version that has 5 F degree increments. One thing we do is cook whole organic chicken for 10 hrs on high pressure at 205 degrees F (after the max pressure is reached) until the bones are able to be smushed. We just dig in to the whole "mess" and eat everything. My other cooktop has only increments of 30-40 degrees. That just doen't do for cooking many things that need precise temperatures. I can do those on the PIC. Be aware of this when shopping for cooktops. The timer function is GREAT when you want to do something long and slow. It works great for pressure cooking. I use mine all the time. I have the version that has 5 F degree increments. One thing we do is cook whole organic chicken for 10 hrs on high pressure at 205 degrees F (after the max pressure is reached) until the bones are able to be smushed. We just dig in to the whole "mess" and eat everything. My other cooktop has only increments of 30-40 degrees. That just doen't do for cooking many things that need precise temperatures. I can do those on the PIC. Be aware of this when shopping for cooktops. The timer function is GREAT when you want to do... » Read More It works great for pressure cooking. I use mine all the time. I have the version that has 5 F degree increments. One thing we do is cook whole organic chicken for 10 hrs on high pressure at 205 degrees F (after the max pressure is reached) until the bones are able to be smushed. We just dig in to the whole "mess" and eat everything. My other cooktop has only increments of 30-40 degrees. That just doen't do for cooking many things that need precise temperatures. I can do those on the PIC. Be aware of this when shopping for cooktops. The timer function is GREAT when you want to do something long and slow. « Show Less
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Hello cooking friend. The temperature probe is a sealed thermocouple. It should work fine in frying or any application within it's temperature range. Ours works great !!!!
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Mine is on Fahrenheit not Celsius (maybe you have a different one andwe use it for frying putting it into the oil (not hitting the pan )when the temp hits 350 put the food in to fry ! Hope this helps