User manual DELONGHI ELECTRIC FRYER F626DT

[. . . ] When the appliance is in operation, the drainage tube (if fitted) must always be closed and positioned in its compartment. · · · · Always allow the oil to cool before moving the fryer, as hot oil can cause severe burns. · Should fryer leak, contact nearest Service Centre or authorized Dealer for qualified assistance. · 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. [. . . ] Replacing the minute timer battery (fig. 4) · Remove the minute timer from its compartment by prying it from the upper side (see fig. 4B) placed on the back in an anticlockwise direction until it is released. END OF FRYING TIME When the selected frying time is elapsed, raise the basket and check that food is golden brown as desired. When the food is completely cooked, switch the appliance off by setting the thermostat control to "Off" until the switch is heard to click off. Leave the contents to drip for a moment and then open the lid and remove the basket without shaking it too vigorously. 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). GB 15-01-2003 14:49 Pagina 6 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. Take care to pinch the end of the tube with two fingers so that the oil does not drain until the tube has been placed in a receptacle. Use a sponge or a paper kitchen towel to remove any deposits from the bowl. Place the filter supplied with the appliance in the bottom of the basket (fig. Spare filters can be obtained from your dealer or from our service centres. Pour the oil very slowly into the basket, ensuring that it does not overflow from the filter (fig. However, should a long period of time pass between one frying and the next, it is advisable to store the oil in a closed container, not exposed to direct light in order to avoid its deterioration. To drain the oil into the receptacle, remove the drainage tube and proceed as shown in fig. Oil used for frying fish should be stored separately from oil used for other foods. If fat is used for frying, this should not be allowed to cool too much, otherwise it may solidify. CHANGING THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTERS With time the odour-eater filters placed inside the lid lose their effectiveness. A change of colour in the filter, visible through hole of fig. 10 on the inside cover, shows that the filter needs to be changed. To replace it, remove plastic filter cover (fig. 11) by pressing hook in the direction of arrow 1, then raise it in the direction of arrow 2. Note: The white filter must be inserted first with the black filter on top. CLEANING Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the electrical socket. Do not immerse the lid in water without having first removed the filters. [. . . ] If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and on appropriate plug fitted, as below. warning: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a mouldedon type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. [. . . ]