Butterball Electric Turkey Fryer Instruction Manual

Cooking Times

Using the following chart you can find out the ideal cooking times for various different foods in this fryer.

The time chart lists all sorts of food ranging from chicken nuggets all the way to corn dogs and a whole turkey.

*Water will boil at 212 °F (100 °C). When steaming or boiling turn dial to 375 °F (191 °C) to ensure unit will not cycle and water will continue boiling.

THAWING TURKEY

Allow approximately 24 hours for every 4 lbs. (1.8 kgs.) of turkey thawed in the refrigerator.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ensure that the turkey is completely thawed and free of ice and water. Remove neck and giblet bag.
Pay special attention to the inner cavity area when checking for ice or water.
2. Make sure the drain valve is closed. Fill pot with oil to the bottom of max fill line.
3. Set control dial to 375 °F (191 °C) (pre-heating time may take up to 45 minutes).
4. Close lid on the fryer.
5. While oil is pre-heating, prepare the turkey (see pg. 5). Inject with your favorite marinade and season the outside of the turkey with your favorite seasoning .
6. CALCULATE COOKING TIME
The formula for calculating turkey cooking time is to fry turkey 3.5-4 minutes per pound (0.45 kg.). Using a meat thermometer check turkey breast to ensure it has reached the appropriate cooking temperature 165 °F-170 °F (74 °C-77 °C). If you do not have a meat thermometer then fry turkey 4 minutes per pound (0.45 kg.).
7. Ready indicator light (green) will illuminate when temperature is reached.
8. Place turkey horizontally in basket, breast side up (Fig. A).

9. Wearing protective gloves or mitts, hook the basket handle with the lifting hook and VERY SLOWLY lower the basket into the hot oil (Fig. B).

10. With basket in place, close lid.
11. Set digital timer to calculated time (see Operating Instructions pg. 4).
12. Be certain to cook for complete calculated time .
13. When time is up, turn the turkey fryer to OFF and unplug from outlet. Lift the basket from the hot oil slowly, hooking the drain clip on basket into drain clip mounting hole (Fig. C).

14. Allow turkey to rest in basket for 10 minutes before removing for carving and serving. The turkey can remain in the basket to cool until ready to serve.

NOTE:

• Cooking conditions vary. Insert a food thermometer 2 inches (5.08 cm.) into the deepest part of turkey breast and make sure an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) is reached.
• Purchase 2.75 gallons (11 qts.) of oil to be used, although unit uses slightly less than 3 gallons (12 qts.).
• Butterball turkey is recommended however if you have another brand please remove the pop-up cooking indicator and leg ties.

Follow the above directions and safety precautions and adjust formula to 7 minutes per pound (0.45 kg.). Start at 375 °F (191 °C) after lowering turkey breast into unit reduce temperature to 325 °F (163 °C) for entire cooking time.

NOTE: Reducing temperature to 325 °F (163 °C) is for cooking a turkey breast ONLY Do not reduce the temperature when cooking a whole turkey.

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• Add water to Max Fill Line. Do not add water past this line. Do not allow water to completely evaporate. This will cause element to overheat and damage the unit. Make sure basket is in place, as shown on left, to steam.
• Water will boil at 212 °F (100 °C). When steaming or boiling turn dial to 375 °F (191 °C) to ensure unit will not cycle and water will continue boiling.

• Valve must be in OFF position.
• Remove safety cap on drain valve.
• Screw valve spout attachment onto drain valve. Do not overtighten. This could damage threads and cause leakage. If spout becomes snug in the up position turn counterclockwise until it is in the down position.
• Align spout over container with opening facing downward. Open valve to drain.
• Close valve when complete.
• Do NOT store water in appliance.

• Cavities in unit are designed to catch grease and condensation from steam. Wipe out cavities using damp cloth after each use.
• When steaming, cavities may become full before finished cooking, drain with sponge or other absorbent material. Caution! Water will be hot.

WARNING: Do not place control panel under running water. Immersing control panel and cord can cause electrocution.

• Masterbuilt recommends cleaning unit prior to use.
• Clean lid, inner pot, valve spout, lifting hook and basket with a damp cloth or sponge using a mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Clean outer shell, cord, control panel and element with a damp cloth or sponge using a mild detergent. Dry thoroughly. NEVER put these parts in a dishwasher or submerge in water.

CAUTION

• Disconnect electric cord from outlet, before cleaning, servicing and/or re moving heating element. Electrical shock can result in personal injury or death.
• Do not pour used oil in sink. Drain it back into oil containers.

Turn appliance off, unplug and let cool for 2 hours if using water, 5 hours if using oil before cleaning or storing.