Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow much food can I cook in this deep fryer at once?

• A:Answer This deep fryer has a 12-cup food capacity.

Q: QuestionDoes this deep fryer have an adjustable timer?

• A:Answer Yes, this deep fryer has an adjustable timer with an audible tone to let you know when your food is ready.

Q: QuestionHow many baskets come with this Hamilton Beach deep fryer?

• A:Answer This deep fryer comes with three baskets in different sizes.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum temperature this deep fryer can reach?

• A:Answer The maximum temperature of this deep fryer is 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q: QuestionAre the baskets dishwasher safe?

• A:Answer Yes, the baskets are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

Q: QuestionPlanning to use this all day. How long can you continuously use the fryer? Does it overheats?

Asked 6 years ago by Fundraiser.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. We recommend that the appliance is not used for more than 60 minutes in a 2 hour period.

  Answered 6 years ago by HamiltonBeachTeam

  
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Q: QuestionCan this be stored with all 3 baskets inside the pan, and the lid in place? Or will I need to find space for storage of either the 2 small baskets or the one larger basket separately?

Asked 3 years ago by Visorvet.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. All three baskets cannot be assembled to the appliance at one time. The parts would need to be stored separately.

  Answered 3 years ago by HamiltonBeachTeam

  
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Q: QuestionWhat kind of oil is recommended for this product?

Asked 6 months ago by Jesse.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. We recommend that this Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Professional Deep Fryer is used with vegetable or peanut oil.

  Answered 6 months ago by HamiltonBeachTeam

  
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Q: QuestionWhere is this fryer manufactured?

Asked 2 years ago by Bob.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. All of our appliances are manufactured in China. Please be assured that our products and components meet all government requirements and are FDA and UL approved. They are also tested by independent laboratories to ensure the high quality that is expected of Hamilton Beach brand products. The rigorous tests we employ often exceed the standards set by our government making us a leader in the industry for quality and safety.

  Answered 2 years ago by HamiltonBeachTeam

  
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Q: QuestionDo you fry with the lid closed so you don't get grease splatters?

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, its safer to fry with lid closed.

  Answered 2 years ago by GENAVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwill fryer maintain temperature once food is added?

Asked 3 years ago by nathanb2165.

• A:Answer Yes...

  Answered 2 years ago by GENAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the high oil temperature for this unit?

Asked 4 years ago by Bob.

• A:Answer 375 degrees

  Answered 4 years ago by Bubbles

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Q: QuestionDoes the fryer require a certain amount of oil before it will begin to heat up? I put in 1 gal of oil. The power light does not come on. Double checked the power source. It is ok.

Asked 7 years ago by Chall.

• A:Answer I always put oil up to the level it says to.

  Answered 2 years ago by GENAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I cook two different items in this deep fryer?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, it comes with one big basket and two smaller baskets

  Answered 7 years ago by SandiVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwhere can I by this in Australia and is a 240 volt fryer to Australian standards

Asked 8 years ago by mackie.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. We do not presently ship products outside of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. The unit will need to be found locally, or ordered online at Amazon.com. We do not currently have any retail appliances which can be used with any other voltage level than 120 volts. We also cannot recommend that you use a power converter as they may cause permanent damage to the appliance. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

  Answered 8 years ago by HamiltonBeachTeam

  
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Q: QuestionMAY I SEE THE 12-CUP FRYER WITH OUT LID IS IT A DOUBLE FRYER

Asked 9 years ago by QUEEN.

• A:Answer Isn't a double fryer.

  Answered 2 years ago by GENAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionMy new fryer is not getting up to heat. I set it for 375F and the best it will attain according to 3 different thermometers is 350f

Asked 2 years ago by robbob.

• A:Answer I never had this problem before...

  Answered 2 years ago by GENAVerified Purchase

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