Why does it say it's a 9 cup and people say they need a gallon of oil??
1152860
The nine cups is apparently the maximum amount of food that you can put in the fryer at one time.
1152861
9 cup is for small amounts of frying and more oil for large amounts as you get more depth inside
1778284
The insert that holds the oil measures 9" x 12" x 6" deep. There is a max fill line marked on the inside of the insert that is 3 inches from the bottom. So they only want you to fill it halfway, though I've had as much as 4 inches in it and it worked fine.
86380
It's "very" difficult to get oil off of the surface, no matter what is being said to the contrary. I've even called Cuisinart and they recommend several ways to go about it, and it will work to varying degrees, but, you have to put a lot of time and elbow grease into it. Wow, its a bitch!
1637455
This is one gallon. Please note this stuff goes a very long way. I purchased a gallon expecting to use between 1 & 2 quarts and used a cup with some left over. I was doing a second coat and getting some small areas missed by the contractor but even on a first coat a quart will go a long way.
1628548
That is a typo. It should read ONE gallon. Thanks for the heads up. I'll pass it along to amazon to correct.
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None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with a small neck bottle or easy pour spout. Hope this helps. Chu'a None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with... » Read More None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with a small neck bottle or easy pour spout. Hope this helps. Chu'a « Show Less
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Hi,I returned the fryer so I do not have the exact dimensions but I know it required at least 60 ounces of oil for each fry. It worked okay but felt like it was a lot of oil and felt sick after a few trials of fried things. I think supposed to reuse oil at least once or twice. Just not for us.
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OH GOOD LORD, I can't even add. I said 9 ounces, but its 12 OUNCES. sorry about that!
2209090
There is a line on the inside that indicates how much oil to put in it. So you never would fill it up all they way anyway.
1370165
It is actually oil, and they should have come with the oil in them. I ended up , upgrading to a different style, because I tried those twice and they were defective both times. Hope this helps.
1836191
There is a maximum level and a minimum level of oil marked on the inside of the fryer body. I just measured water into the body and 10 cups reached the minimum level marking. It appears the maximum is a little more than double that (although I didn't measure the maximum since you didn't inquire about it). It is very easy to use the markings, so don't hesitate to buy the fryer even if you intend to use the minimum; it is the best fryer I have ever had.
568019
It seems like its about a gallon. Not sure about the exact spec. And in general it doesn't seem to last as long as I think it should.
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I'd say there is a depth of about 4 inches of oil. It is about 9 inches in diameter.
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If adding to oil; use for one qt. of oil. If adding to fuel I believe it's 8 ounces per 10 gallons of fuel. MMO is more economical that other additives and works great. I remember the first time I saw MMO was in an airplane hanger. It just works. Instructions for use are on the back of every bottle.
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I measured the first time and it was 21 ounces. I think it was still too much. The measuring stick is lousy for both, but there is the oil cutoff for low level.
2008480
Tim... When I ordered mine, it also had a gallon version and that's what I bought was just 1 gallon. So I know they sell it in 1 gallon size orders.
1094337
Well I am not sure what your machine requires. Some machines do not recommend using oily beans. That is all I can think of. Besides that, it is all about your taste.