User manual DELONGHI ELECTRIC FRYER F620

[. . . ] The replacement cable must be in compliance with current safety legislation and must have the same diameter as the original cable. In case of leaks, contact your nearest service centre or authorized dealer. Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the electric cable - always use the plug itself. Serious hot-oil burns may result from a deep fat fryer being pulled off of a countertop. [. . . ] After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug. This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the suppression of radio interference. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Green and Yellow to Earth Blue to Neutral yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; 13 amp Fuse Brown to Live Cord Clamp 5725104700. qxp 24-02-2003 13:54 Pagina 4 Read this instruction booklet carefully before installing and using the machine. In this way, you will obtain the best possible results and maximum operating safety. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS · Before use, check that the mains power supply corresponds to the power supply indicated on the appliance. · Before use, wash the bowl, the basket and the lid (after removing the filters) using hot water then dry carefully. If the fryer is operated without oil or fat, a thermostatically operated safety device interrupts the operation of the appliance. In this case, it is necessary to contact one of our authorized service centres before re-using the appliance. FILLING WITH OIL OR FAT · Open the lid by pushing the button (fig. If using blocks of solid fat, cut into small pieces to avoid fryer heating dry in the first few minutes. The temperature must be set to 150°C until the fat has melted completely. Melt solid fat directly in bowl. 1 PRE-HEATING Plug the appliance in, set the sliding thermostat control (G) to the desired temperature and wait until the control lamp switches off (fig. 2 COOKING SUGGESTIONS CHANGING THE OIL OR FAT When oil goes below minimum level mark, add new oil. It is advisable to change the oil from time to time to maintain the quality and taste of your fried food. The number of times the oil can be used depends on the type of food you fry. For example, the oil must be changed more often if food coated in breadcrumbs is fried frequently. We advise that the oil be completely changed every 5/8 times or it should be completely changed in the following circumstances: · unpleasant odour · smoke when frying · oil becomes dark in colour. FOR PERFECT FRYING · To ensure crisp results, the food to be fried should not be lowered into the oil until the temperature has been reached (i. e. Too much food in the basket lowers the temperature of the oil suddenly, with the result that the food will be greasy and unevenly-fried. · When frying small quantities of food, the temperature of the oil must be set lower than the temperature indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently. Thick slices will not be fried throughout, although they may look 5725104700. qxp 24-02-2003 13:54 Pagina 5 cooked on the outside. If the food is evenly sliced, each slice will be perfectly fried at the same time. fish, meat and vegetables) should be dipped in bread- crumbs or flour. potatoes), lift the basket at the end of the first stage, wait for the indicator light to go off and then lower the basket into the oil a second time (see enclosed table). Temperature (°C) 190 190 160 160 170 160 170 170 160 150 160 150 170 160 NON-FROZEN FOODS Food CHIPPED POTATOES Half portion Whole portion FISH Squid Scampi Sardines Sole (1) Beef cutlets (1) Chicken cutlets (1) Meatballs (6) Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Aubergines (2 slices) Courgettes Max. [. . . ] When the food is cooked, switch the appliance off by sliding the thermostat to the OFF position. Leave the contents to drip for a moment. 4 FILTERING OF OIL OR FAT It is advisable to filter the oil or fat after frying in order to remove any food particles, especially if the food is coated in breadcrumbs or flour. Food particles remaining in the oil tend to burn, which causes the oil to deteriorate more quickly. 5) and carefully empty the bowl from its right or left side (shown by the arrows impressed on the bowl - fig. [. . . ]