Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc.
450 Brown Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906
Customer Service: 1-800-489-1581
ASSEMBLY, CARE & USE MANUAL
WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION
MODEL 20010106 ELECTRIC TURKEY FRYER
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
CSA CERTIFIED TO
UL STANDARD 1083
COOKING CHART
PARTS LIST
Frying Non-Frozen Foods
(Oil may take up to 55 minutes to reach desired temperature)
Food
Maximum Qty.
Temperature
Time
French Fries
Fried Chicken
Mushrooms
Fish Fillets
3 lbs (1.36kgs)
8 pieces
400°F (204°C)
350°F (177°C)
325°F (163°C)
400°F (204°C)
5-7 min.
14-18 min.
10-12 min.
6-8 min.
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2 lbs (0.91kg)
2 lbs (0.91kg)
3
3 min. per lb(0.45kg)
plus 5 min.
Whole Turkey
10-14 lbs (4.5-6.4kgs) 400°F (204°C)
Hot Wings
3 lbs (1.36kgs)
400° F(204°C)
8-10 min.
Frying Frozen Foods
(Refer to instructions on food packaging first)
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Fried Okra
3 lbs (1.36kgs)
2 lbs (0.91kg)
2 lbs (0.91kg)
2 lbs (0.91kg)
10 lbs (4.5kgs)
2 lbs (0.91kg)
400°F (204°C)
375°F (191°C)
375°F (191°C)
375°F (191°C)
375°F (191°C)
325°F (163°C)
5-7 min.
7-8 min.
Chicken Nuggets
Mushrooms
4
8-9 min.
Fish Sticks
6-7 min.
Corn Dogs
see packaging
see packaging
Cheese Sticks
Boiling Non-Frozen Foods
2
Corn on the Cob
Shrimp
15-20 cobs
10 lbs (4.5kgs)
10 lbs (4.5kgs)
1 dozen
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
5-8 min.
3-4 min. or until pink
25 min.
1
7
Red Potatoes
Eggs
10 min.
Pasta Shells
Hot Dogs
3 lbs (1.36kgs)
50
Until tender
2-3 min.
Steamed Foods
(refer to instructions on food packaging first)
King Crab Legs
Clams/Mussels
Yellow Squash w/ Red Peppers
Blue Crabs
3 lbs (1.36kgs)
10 lbs (4.5kgs)
2 lbs (0.91kg)
10
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
250°F (121°C)
5-8 min.
5-7 min. or until open
steam until tender
6-10 min.
ITEM NO.
QTY
DESCRIPTION
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2
3
4
5
6
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1
1
1
1
1
1
Outer Shell
Inner Pot
Basket
Lobster
1-4
10-12 min.
WARNING: NEVER place frozen poultry in oil. Use extreme caution when cooking
frozen foods. Never fill oil past fill line or exceed maximum amount of food in basket.
Spill over can cause serious injury. Slowly lower basket into hot oil and cover with lid.
Always wear protective gloves or mitts.
Lid
Lifting Hook
Control Panel and Element
Breakaway Cord
CAUTION: When using drain hook on basket, make sure that basket is firmly in
place on rim of pot before releasing handle so basket will not fall back into hot oil or
water causing personal injury.
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RECIPES
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
DEEP FRIED WHOLE TURKEY
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
TURKEY SIZE IS 14 POUNDS (6.35kgs)!
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8.
Heating indicator light will go OFF
when temperature is reached.
Place turkey horizontally in basket,
breast side up.
Wearing protective gloves or mitts, hook
the basket handle with the lifting hook
and very slowly lower the basket into the
hot oil.
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
902060002 Outer Shell
902060003 Inner Pot
902060006 Basket
902060004 Element
Allow turkey to reach room temperature or
set out 1 hour before frying.
9.
902060005 Breakaway Cord
990060166 Element Bracket Kit
THAWING TURKEY
The National Wild Turkey Federation
recommends refrigerator thawing and to
allow approximately 24 hours for every five
pounds (2.3kgs) of bird thawed in the
refrigerator.
902060001 Lid
990060167 Outer Shell Foot Kit
990060168 Outer Shell Handle Kit
10. With basket in place, cover with lid.
11. Set a kitchen timer or mark time.
12. Heating light will come on, indicating the
element is heating. Be certain to cook
for complete calculated time .
902060007 Lifting Hook
13. When time is up, turn the turkey fryer
OFF and lift the basket from the hot oil
slowly, hooking the basket to the side
of the pot with the drain clip.
14. Carefully tilt the turkey up on one end to
allow oil to drain out of the center cavity.
The turkey can remain in the basket to
cool until ready to serve.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER
1.
Insure that the turkey is completely
thawed, free of ice and water. Remove
neck, giblet bag, plastic pop-up cooking
indicator and leg ties. Pay special
attention to inner cavity area when
checking for ice or water.
For Assembly Assistance, Missing or Damaged Parts
Call: MASTERBUILT Customer Service at 1-800-489-1581 or
EMAIL us at [email protected]
STOP!
2.
3.
Fill pot with oil to the fill line.
Set control dial to 400°F (204°C)
(pre-heating time may take up to 55
minutes).
DEEP FRIED TURKEY BREAST
Follow the above directions and safety
precautions and adjust formula to 7 minutes
per pound (0.45kg), then add 5 minutes to
total cooking time.
ATTACHING OUTER SHELL FEET
4.
5.
Place lid on the fryer.
Philips Head Screws
While oil is pre-heating, prepare the
turkey. Inject with a marinade of your
choice and season the outside of the
turkey with a Cajun rub.
CALCULATE COOKING TIME
The formula for calculating turkey
cooking time is fry turkey 3 minutes
per pound (0.45kg), then add 5
minutes to total cooking time:
LOW COUNTRY BOIL (BOILING)
• 1 lb (0.45kg) shrimp
• 1 lb (0.45kg) crawfish
• 1 lb (0.45kg) smoked sausage
• 8 pieces of short ear corn
• 2 bags of crab boil mix
Tools Needed:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
6.
Insert tabs on top of feet into holes
in bottom of outer shell and secure
with phillips head screws provided
as shown.
• 2 lbs (0.91kg) of whole new potatoes
13.86 lbs X 3 min
Plus 5 minutes
41.58 min
5.00 min
+
Fill inner pot with water to fill line, add 2
bags of crab boil mix and bring water to a
boil. Allow water to boil for 15 minutes
then add sausage (cut sausage in 1/4 inch
(0.64cm) thick slices). Three minutes later,
add potatoes; 3 minutes later, add corn; 3
minutes later, add shrimp and crawfish
together; 3 minutes later, remove and
serve.
Total Cooking Time = 46.58 min
NOTE: Cooking conditions vary. Insert a food
thermometer 2 inches (5.08cms) into
the deepest part of turkey and make
sure an internal temperature of 180°F
(82°C) is reached.
Outer Shell Foot
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why won’t my turkey fryer turn on?
The Control Panel features a “Safety Switch” that must be aligned properly for unit to
power on. Green light will illuminate when control panel is mounted correctly.
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Step 1
Align notch of inner pot (2) with notch on
outer shell (1). Insert inner pot into outer
shell.
How much oil do I need to use?
Fryer will require approximately 1.5 gallons (5.7L) of oil. The fill line is the maximum
amount of liquid that can safely be used in this unit. Filling to the line provides more
than enough water or oil to prepare any dish in this unit.
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Step 2
Attach control panel and element (6) to
outer shell mounting bracket as shown
(fig. a).
What type of oil should I use?
Peanut oil is recommended because of the great taste and higher smoke point but any
common cooking oil may be used.
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Control must be correctly attached for
appliance to operate. A built in safety
switch on control panel will prevent unit
from heating if not mounted properly.
How hot will the oil become?
Oil will reach 400°F (204°C) in approximately 55 minutes. Oil temperature will
decrease to 275°- 280°F (135-138°C) when turkey is placed in fryer, which is an
appropriate turkey frying temperature.
fig. a
Step 3
Should I keep the lid on during use?
Yes, the lid helps retain heat, and keeps splatter inside unit
Place basket (3) inside inner pot.
Step 4
What size turkey can I deep fry in this unit?
Insert breakaway cord (7) into magnetic
connection attached to control panel as
shown (fig. b). Make sure “This Side Up”
is on top for proper connection.
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You can deep fry up to a 14 lb (6.35kgs) turkey in this unit.
Can an extension cord be used with this unit?
No, extension cords will lose electric current resulting in increased cooking time and
decreased performance. Extension cords can also pose a trip hazard.
Step 5
Place glass lid (4) on last.
Does the turkey go in the basket breast side up or down?
Turkey and turkey breasts should be placed horizontal in basket, breast side up.
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I followed the formula and the turkey did not fully cook. What went wrong?
Cooking conditions may vary. Turkey could have been cold. Bring turkey to room
temperature before frying. Sometimes a cold or frozen spot in a joint or deep in the
turkey breast does not allow that section to cook properly.
fig. b
REMINDER:
Do NOT operate appliance with a
damaged cord, plug, or after
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner.
Can the Electric Turkey Fryer be used outdoors?
Outdoor use is not recommended for Masterbuilt’s Electric Turkey Fryer.
If you do not want to use the unit in your house please use in a garage or covered
patio to prevent Electric Turkey Fryer from being exposed to rain showers.
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Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service
for assistance at 1-800-489-1581.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GREAT TASTING RECIPES.
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STARTER TIPS
HOW TO STEAM USING APPLIANCE
Add water until it reaches bottom of the basket.
FOR SAFETY, heating element only heats up when properly attached to the mounting
bracket (see assembly instructions). This is a powerful heating element and may
cause circuit breaker to trip. Minimize occurrences by operating any additional
appliances on a separate circuit. Tripping the circuit breaker will NOT damage unit or
household electrical system.
BASKET
Do not allow water to evaporate so that element
is exposed. This will cause the element to
overheat and may damage the unit.
WATER
ELEMENT
PRE-HEATING oil or water may take up to 55 minutes to reach cooking temperature.
Take advantage of this time to prepare foods for cooking. For optimum performance,
completely pre-heat unit to cooking temperature before frying or boiling foods.
Keeping lid ON during pre-heating and cooking cycles will reduce heating time and
keep temperature more consistent.
RESET FUNCTION
• This appliance is equipped with an overheat
safety feature.
• If appliance overheats it will shut off
automatically.
INDICATOR LIGHT (green) will turn OFF when heating liquid in unit. It will turn ON
when liquid has been heated to designated temperature. Indicator light may turn on
and off during cooking as heating element works to maintain a constant temperature.
• To reset appliance, unplug from outlet, then
insert a tooth pick into small hole found on
control panel as shown.
WARNING: Do not use appliance without water or oil in pot. It can be severely
damaged if heated while empty.
WARNING: Place unit on level and stable surface to prevent tipping.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Masterbuilt recommends cleaning unit prior to and after use.
CAUTION: Hot when in use.
Clean lid, inner pot, and basket with a damp cloth or sponge using a mild detergent.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. These parts may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
CAUTION: Do not fill past fill line in pot.
CAUTION: Do not mix different type oils at same time.
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.
CAUTION: Never melt fat or lard on heating element or
DANGER: Disconnect electric cord from
outlet, before cleaning, servicing and/or
removing heating element. Electrical shock
can result in personal injury or death.
in basket.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Turn appliance off, unplug and let cool
for 2 hours if using water, 5 hours if
using oil before cleaning or storing.
Mount control panel & element onto bracket on outer shell.
Step 2
Plug power cord into an outlet (refer to “Warnings & Important Safeguards” section of
manual). Power light (red) will illuminate indicating unit is plugged in, element is
mounted correctly and unit is on.
CAUTION: Do not pour used oil in
sink. Drain it back into oil containers.
Step 3
Periodically check mounting screws on handles and feet to make sure they are still
secure. Tighten as needed.
Turn control knob clockwise to desired temperature. Element will not begin heating until
knob goes past 100°F (38
has been reached.
°C). Indicator light (green) will illuminate when temperature
CAUTION: Over-tightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles
or feet.
Step 4
When cooking time has elapsed and food is done, turn knob counter-clockwise to “MIN”
and unplug power cord.
WARNING: Do not place control panel under running water.
Immersing control panel and cord can cause electrocution.
Allow excess oil to drain by hooking basket on side of pot with drain clip.
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