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Instant™ Essentials 4-quart Air Fryer

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable.  Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.  Provided the appliance was used in accordance with the use & care instructions, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance.  In the event that your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire twelve (12) months from the date of receipt.  Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights.  The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance. 

1. What is not covered by this warranty?
2. Products purchased, used, or operated outside of the United States and Canada.
3. Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified. 
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God, or repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands representative.
5. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories.
6. Incidental and consequential damages.
7. The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances. 

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.

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Product Registration

Please visit www.instantpot.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance. Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and serial number (found on the bottom of your appliance) along with your name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date with product developments, recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service, please contact our Customer Care Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to [email protected]  You can also create a support ticket online at www.instantpot.com/support.  If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection.  Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service. When returning your appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.

June 15, 2021

Professional fryer for public catering - an indispensable thing in the kitchen of a restaurant, cafe ⭐ Technofood

Many visitors to catering establishments choose french fries as a side dish. Moreover, this happens both in expensive restaurants and in budget cafes, fast food outlets, and canteens. Delicious and crispy potatoes with a delicious golden crust are ideal for meat or fish, and are also an independent dish. In order to prepare this dish in a professional kitchen, you will need a deep fryer. This is a simple, safe and easy-to-use equipment that will become an indispensable attribute of your establishment. With the help of a professional fryer, you can cook not only french fries, but also chicken, fish, vegetables, pasties, pies and other products. Thanks to this, you will be able to expand the menu of the institution, as well as satisfy the taste preferences of a wide range of consumers. Such equipment quickly pays for itself. nine0003

How the professional fryer works and its advantages

Hot oil cooking equipment is designed for processing various fish and meat semi-finished products, baking from simple and rich dough. The deep fryer heats the oil to a temperature of 160-1800 0C, thanks to which the products reach the desired condition faster than in an oven or on a stove. It is arranged in the following way:

• stainless steel frying bowl where oil is poured. It has a different volume (4-10 liters) and the number of containers (one or two) depending on the needs of a restaurant or cafe; nine0012
• concealed heating element located inside the industrial fryer bowl or under a flat steel plate;
• "cold bottom" - the space between the bottom of the bowl and the food being cooked. Roasting is carried out at a low temperature. Such a zone is formed due to the convection movement of the oil. Thanks to this design of the production fryer, it is possible to reduce the cost of gas or electricity;
• metal mesh basket for deep-frying food. It is smoothly immersed in boiling oil, where the frying process takes place; nine0012
• control unit. It allows you to adjust the temperature, set the cooking mode, as well as other options (timer, notification of the end of cooking, the need to change the oil).

Professional fryers for catering are also equipped with thermostats, overheating protection devices, and a tap for draining waste fat. To start working with the device, you need to pour oil into the bowl, wait for it to heat up, put potatoes or other products in the basket, lower the grid into boiling fat and close the lid. After the end of cooking, the basket must be immediately lifted and the finished dish taken from the industrial fryer. In no case should you leave the mesh in a container with oil after the end of the regime, as the products will pick up too much fat and overcook. A professional fryer for a restaurant is needed for the following reasons:

• quick cooking - potatoes, vegetables, mushrooms, meat, fish, dough products will be ready in minutes;
• temperature control - special sensors maintain the degree of heating of the oil, so the products do not burn;
• pleasant taste of dishes - products after heat treatment in a production fryer look beautiful, have no smell and taste of burnt fat;
• withstands heavy loads - the smooth operation of the equipment allows you to cook a large amount of dishes and serve many customers. A professional deep fryer for a restaurant does not require shutdown and refrigeration during the working day in the kitchen. nine0012

The use of the device does not require special skills. Even a beginner can cope with this task. Due to the fact that direct contact with the oil in the fryer is excluded, personnel are protected from injury. The cook will only get burned if he sticks his hand directly into a container of fat. The walls of the device do not heat up during operation.

What is the best fryer for a cafe or restaurant?

The main advantage of this type of heating equipment is that it maintains a stable temperature of the vegetable oil. The thermostat ensures compliance with the set mode, which is almost impossible to achieve in the process of frying in a conventional frying pan. The design of a professional fryer is good because the fat does not overheat, carcinogens are not released, and the products oxidize more slowly. Depending on the heating method, there are such types of industrial fryers as:

• gas - they are heated with a burner. This is a fairly inexpensive fuel that does not emit substances harmful to humans during operation;
• electric - they are installed in the equipment case. An electric professional deep fryer, powered by heating elements, is more in demand among modern restaurateurs.

There are also several types of equipment depending on the installation method. In particular, you can buy a professional fryer of this type:

• table-top, complete with one or two containers for frying potatoes and other products. Suitable for cafes and small catering establishments that have to be content with a small area of ​​a professional kitchen;
• floor, which is installed separately on an open or closed stand. Such a production deep fryer is autonomous, but at the same time it is quite overall, so it is suitable for a large kitchen.

Which type of professional equipment to prefer depends on the individual needs of the catering establishment. nine0003

Criteria for choosing an industrial deep fryer

If you are planning to purchase an industrial deep fryer for a restaurant or cafe, it is important to choose a device that takes into account the needs of the catering establishment. It is also necessary to take into account the functions of the equipment itself. Having decided on the model of an industrial deep fryer, you can buy an appliance that can satisfy the tastes of guests and clearly organize workflows in a professional kitchen. In particular, the following characteristics are important:

1. Power. The efficient operation of the heating elements depends on it. Today, manufacturers offer industrial fryers for cafes and restaurants with a capacity of 800 to 2000 watts. Which device to choose depends on the needs of the institution and the turnover of visitors per unit of time.
2. Bowl volume. The size of the container for frying food directly depends on the number of customers who visit the catering establishment. For example, a production fryer for a cafe with a bowl volume of 8 liters will cook 10 kg of french fries in 60 minutes. It is advantageous for restaurants with a high level of attendance to buy an industrial fryer with two containers that work autonomously from each other. nine0012
3. Bowl shape and depth. A container with rounded corners is more convenient to clean. It is easy to clean from grease and dirt. Small bowls in a professional deep fryer are suitable for frying whites, pasties, pies.
4. Power type. The electric fryer is tied to the connection point, while the gas fryer is mobile and independent. Choose the type that is more appropriate in a professional kitchen.
5. Additional features. It is good if an industrial deep fryer for a restaurant is equipped with a tap to drain the oil. This eliminates the need to tip over the fat container to replace its contents and minimizes the risk of injury and burns of varying degrees. It's not bad if your production cafe fryer is partially disassembled. This option will allow you to maintain order and thoroughly wash the device from contamination. nine0012
6. Automatic shutdown. When there is an increased load in a professional kitchen (during peak hours, the number of visitors for service increases significantly), chefs often switch from one process to another. The automatic shutdown of the fryer will prevent the food from burning if suddenly one of the deep-frying staff is distracted.

Thanks to the abundance of offers from modern manufacturers, every owner of a restaurant and cafe will be able to choose a device with the necessary set of functions. An industrial deep fryer is relatively inexpensive, while its price will pay for itself in the near future. Such an acquisition will have a positive impact on the level of service, will allow you to introduce new dishes to the menu of the catering establishment and surprise your guests. The result will not be long in coming - you will be surprised how quickly the profitability of a restaurant or cafe will increase with a professional fryer. nine0003

The key to deep frying is to heat enough oil to the right temperature. An indispensable fryer: what you can cook

Eating fried foods is very harmful! Any adherent of a healthy diet will tell you this. Well, deep-fried with a crispy crust is almost deadly. Myth? Yes and no. It depends on what to deep-fry and how: some products, just from this method of preparation, become more useful ...

What and how it is useful to deep-fry

The study examined the characteristics of a range of vegetables prepared in a variety of ways. When comparing the results, it turned out that the “horror stories” about the dangers of french fries, although not groundless, do not apply without exception to all food cooked in boiling oil. For example, vegetables. nine0003

Another important discovery: the harmfulness and usefulness of french fries, as it turned out, largely depends on the oil. Healthy salad lovers have known for a long time that olive oil is much healthier in salads than sunflower or corn oil. But it turns out that when cooking hot dishes, olive oil can transfer its beneficial substances, in particular, to these very vegetables. Use cold-pressed olive oil for this. You can sauté and fry vegetables in it, and then potatoes (horror, french fries!), eggplant, tomatoes and pumpkin are saturated with phenolic compounds that have antioxidant properties. And those, in turn, fight free radicals and reduce the risk of many diseases, in particular cancer. Well, youth is a little prolong. nine0003

But vegetables cooked in other ways, for example, by boiling in broth with the addition of olive oil, did not show an increase in these most useful phenolic compounds in them. So…

Antioxidants are a useful thing, though not a panacea. And there is no escape from the fats in deep-fried foods. So they should not be abused either. However, if you have prepared potatoes for yourself in a fresh olive place, then you can crunch on them completely without fear of instant and painful death ;-), but on the contrary, with a firm awareness that there are benefits from it. nine0003

Enjoy and be healthy!

French fries, crispy breaded chicken, donuts get a special taste thanks to deep frying. Nutritionists, to put it mildly, are not enthusiastic about this method. However, many people find it difficult to deny themselves delicacies prepared in this way. But it is enough to follow a few simple rules to somewhat limit the negative impact on the body of fried foods. Thanks to this, they will be better absorbed, while remaining just as tasty. nine0003

Tasty but unhealthy

Deep frying food has an exceptional taste that is easy to get addicted to. This is because fat is the perfect flavor carrier. If you throw future French fries or breaded vegetables into a pan with a lot of oil, they become crispy and satisfying. In the "deep fat" donuts, so beloved by many, are also processed.

Unfortunately, by eating all of this, we supply the body with a considerable amount of saturated fatty acids, including trans fats. These substances increase the level of "bad" cholesterol, adversely affect the patency of the vascular system. A diet rich in these foods can lead to atherosclerosis, heart attack, or stroke. Therefore, it is important to maintain moderation in their use and adhere to certain rules during frying. nine0003

Fryer or pan?

In public establishments, deep fryers are most often used for frying. Such a "gadget" can be purchased for the home - or you can buy a special pan. This vessel has a wire mesh on which products are placed. Thanks to this, ready-made treats can be quickly and easily removed, and then freed from excess fat. Some people use the wok pan, which is popular in Asian cuisine, for frying. It is characterized by a characteristic shape, due to which fat flows from the products to the bottom. Consequently, much less oil is sent to the body than, for example, with food from a deep fryer. nine0003

What is the best oil to use?

Before frying, it is worth taking care to choose the right fat. It is supposed to have a high smoke point and low levels of saturated fatty acids. Such features are characteristic, in particular, of olive oil (but not extra vergine varieties), rapeseed, soybean or peanut.

Fried meals are better prepared at home than ordered from catering outlets. Because only in this case we will be sure of choosing the “right” oil. nine0003

Deep Frying: Practical

Products for the future dish should be washed and thoroughly dried before frying. The oil must be heated to a temperature of 160-200 degrees. This indicator is checked using a special thermometer or ... a piece of bread. A slice is thrown into a dish - in oil of ideal temperature, it should be fried for a minute. There is another way if there is no special thermometer. You need to dip a wooden stick into the oil. If bubbles form around it, then you can start frying. nine0003

It is best not to fry too many vegetables or very large pieces such as fish or meat at the same time.

Products must be at room temperature. Frozen ingredients must be thawed first so that after frying they do not turn out to be cold in the middle.

Helpful Hints

When frying, the biggest hazard is most often splattered fat. If a little water gets into the dishes, you need to cover it to stop the flow of oxygen. Thanks to this simple technique, you can protect yourself from burns. Another way to prevent splattering of grease is to add a little bit of salt. It will reduce the degree of heating of the oil. nine0003

To make fried foods lighter, spread the finished products on paper towels - they will absorb excess fat.

It's a good idea to serve deep-fried treats with wholemeal products, brown rice, or fresh vegetable salad.

If you have a deep fat fryer, stock pot, wok or broiler, you can cook in boiling oil with ease. Fill a container with a high-burning oil (such as vegetable oil or canola oil), heat the oil to 175°C, and add the food cut into even-sized pieces. In just a few minutes, the products will have a golden crispy crust and an irresistible smell. nine0003

Steps

How to choose dishes

Try cooking in an ovenproof dish with high rims. Best cooked in an electric fryer, stock pot, deep frying pan, wok or Dutch oven. However, any other utensil that can hold a few glasses of oil (and food) and can handle the heat will work.

• The most convenient way, of course, is to use an electric fryer. nine0012
• If special cookware is not available, use a saucepan or wok with high rims. This will make it easier for you not to splatter the oil all over the kitchen.