can the oil be stored in the unit?
786049
JP - I'm sure you could, but I wouldn't. This machine is designed for easy clean up and the oil, once cooled can go back into it's original bottle or a bottle of your choosing. Hope this helps. C&KG;
786050
Yes...We leave oil in the fryer and store (unless it's dirty of course). It's a great fryer!
919381
I don't believe that you can. The water reservoir is below the filter, so there really is no where to put the oils so that they will be dispersed with the water.
458265
I am not sure. I think you could keep it in a container, but I'm not really sure.
723519
Yes you can. Make sure you do not over fill the oil and lower the basket slowly.
1809235
No. The oil is encased in the heater. No muss, no fuss! It's a great heater!
1158046
Butter Oil is shelf stable. You can store it in the refrigerator if it takes you a while to finish it which will keep the butter oil from getting a stronger flavor but it also makes it thicker.
1517689
Yes. Make sure that the compressor is running when you push the oil in and it will be much easier.
975587
It is an oil and would last longer if refrigerated. Not sure on shelf life, but i figure a few months. I store mine in fridge and put a small amount in my bathroom for using.
1788525
Quite frankly, I don't know. When I fry I move everything outdoors. I don't like the lingering odors. I would imagine the heat from the oil would transmit pretty well to the exterior surface since there is not much space between the oil resevoir and the exterior housing.
359390
Yes it can, but be careful leaving the plastic head above the hot oil for prolonged periods of time. I just put mine in and out.
188601
No, The unit was not designed oxidize oil. For every 20 minutes of use, I generally wait 40 minutes before I use it again.
1445588
Yes it can. I take a little at a time and store it for frequent use. I would not use from the box. I feel the aroma is best preserved this way.
1201856
Do not buy this to store essential oils in. They won't fit, you'd have to lay them sideways, adn the whole unit stunk of varnish/stain. I wish I wouldn't have bought it. You would be better off buying a box that was made for essential oils and store them in the fridge if possible. You could look at the Mountian Rose website or www.apothecary-shoppe.com) The unit looks nice on the shelf, but I haven't decided what to use it for. Best wishes.
1418431
Long term storage is not an issue as long as it is tightly sealed. As with most volitile petroleum products, it will evaporate.
2017004
Not really...it has a top, but it does not seal tight. Maybe just clean it out before going and take oil in a sealed container???
970772
Because it holds so little amount of oil, I leave the oil in and disguard it after several uses. It is not worth the trouble of draining, straining, and storing it.
970775
Yes you can. Although you need to use soapy water (and be careful not to put unit in water), I use Dawn and the cleanup is much easier. It works very fast to heat up also. Just take the cover off before you drain the oil out. One of my better investments.