NESCO Roaster Oven as deep fryer

Quoted message said:

We have a new 18qt NESCO Roaster Oven and I was wondering if this
could be used as a large deep fryer? In the instruction manual it
states that no liquid can be placed directly into the HeatWell, that
everything goes into the removable CookWell, which sits inside the
HeatWell. Since the temperature controls go up to 450, if I want to
deep fry at 350 - 400, will this work? There is an airspace between
the HeatWell and the CookWell, I'm wondering about temperature
recovery when items are first placed into the oil bath. Has anyone
used this as a deep fryer?? Nothing is stated either way in the Use/
Care and Recipe Guide.

Thanks in advance
Mike...

It sounds like a recipe for a potential disaster to me. With that
amount of oil, if something goes wrong you could lose your house. They
would not mention it because it is not designed for it and almost nobody
would think to do it. I think you should put it out of your mind, too.

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Quoted message said:

We have a new 18qt NESCO Roaster Oven and I was wondering if this
could be used as a large deep fryer? In the instruction manual it
states that no liquid can be placed directly into the HeatWell, that
everything goes into the removable CookWell, which sits inside the
HeatWell. Since the temperature controls go up to 450, if I want to
deep fry at 350 - 400, will this work? There is an airspace between
the HeatWell and the CookWell, I'm wondering about temperature
recovery when items are first placed into the oil bath. Has anyone
used this as a deep fryer?? Nothing is stated either way in the Use/
Care and Recipe Guide.

Thanks in advance
Mike.

*Please* have someone upload the video to YouTube!

Giusi said:

Quoted message said:

We have a new 18qtNESCORoaster Oven and I was wondering if this
could be used as a large deep fryer? In the instruction manual it
states that no liquid can be placed directly into the HeatWell, that
everything goes into the removable CookWell, which sits inside the
HeatWell. Since the temperature controls go up to 450, if I want to
deep fry at 350 - 400, will this work? There is an airspace between
the HeatWell and the CookWell, I'm wondering about temperature
recovery when items are first placed into the oil bath. Has anyone
used this as a deep fryer?? Nothing is stated either way in the Use/
Care and Recipe Guide.

Quoted message said:

Thanks in advance
Mike...

It sounds like a recipe for a potential disaster to me. With that
amount of oil, if something goes wrong you could lose your house. They
would not mention it because it is not designed for it and almost nobody
would think to do it. I think you should put it out of your mind, too.

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Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com

Giusi,
Thanks for your reply, but I would note that I would not be using
that amount of oil, I would suspect maybe 4 - 6 qts, definitely not 18
qts.. Has anyone seen the workings of a T-Fal fryer? The oil pot sits
directly on a set of coils, the pot is removable for cleaning, which
leaves it open to spillage of oil directly onto the exposed element,
and a small amount will smoke a lot. A larger amount could start a
fire..

Also, I know its not UL approved because of the possibility of fire,
but those deep fryers for Turkey? Those hold 2 - 3 gallons of oil over
an open flame, no temperature control, little safety.. Check it out
here: http://www.ul.com/consumers/turkeys.html

Being that this would be double walled between the oil and the coils,
I would suspect this would be a bit safer. As long as it is not
overloaded with oil.

So I am aware of dangers involved, just wondering if someone had any
actual experience with this..

And for Miso Horny, thank you for your concern on this subject. But if
your user name describes your affliction, there are medical procedures
that can help.

Regards.....

Quoted message said:

Also, I know its not UL approved because of the possibility of fire,
but those deep fryers for Turkey? Those hold 2 - 3 gallons of oil over
an open flame, no temperature control, little safety.. Check it out
here: http://www.ul.com/consumers/turkeys.html

You are incorrect in this thinking. There is a control handle on the
gas line leading to the pot and another on the lp tank.

And I have used my turkey fryer quite often, and the only time the
firemen arrived, is when I invited them to dinner.

Pan Ohco said:

Quoted message said:

Also, I know its not UL approved because of the possibility of fire,
but those deep fryers for Turkey? Those hold 2 - 3 gallons of oil over
an open flame, no temperature control, little safety.. Check it out
here: http://www.ul.com/consumers/turkeys.html

You are incorrect in this thinking. There is a control handle on the
gas line leading to the pot and another on the lp tank.

And I have used my turkey fryer quite often, and the only time the
firemen arrived, is when I invited them to dinner.

Yes, you are correct, I meant to state that there was no active
temperature control on the propane units. I do have one myself. If
someone sets the flame on the unit and walks away without monitoring
the temperature, the oil can become too hot and flashover.. With an
electric vessel, such as the NESCO roaster or a T-FAL fryer, you set
the temperature to your desired setting, but you still shouldn't just
walk away... . Plus there are safeguards built into the electric unit,
overtemperature switches that open up and kill the electric if the
unit gets too hot...

Also with the propane fryer, there are other concerns with tipping,
open flame, too much oil causing a boil-over when food is placed it,
the entire outer surface of the unit being hot.. Which are items that
I am aware of when I use my fryer and I take into consideration when I
use it These are demonstrated in a video on the UL website, which I
linked above, it raises eyebrows..

I was trying to compare/contrast my idea of using a NESCO electric
roaster as a deep fryer, which is more like a T-Fal fryer (considered
safe) as compared to a propane fryer, in which the user must be aware
of these safety items.

Thanks for your response..
Mike..

PS, I'm a volunteer myself. It would be very embarrassing if I caught
my own house on fire. Especially bad would be the fact I want to use
this NESCO roaster as a deep fryer at my firehouse... Therefore my Q&A
on this...
And I'm sure the dinner they received was very appreciated... Thats
one thing a FF can definitely do, is eat!! :-)

Quoted message said:

And for Miso Horny, thank you for your concern on this subject. But if
your user name describes your affliction, there are medical procedures
that can help.

Regards.....

just remember, if your erection lasts for four hours or more, call all
your friends.

your pal,
blake