User manual DELONGHI F 26200 / F 26215

[. . . ] This is the only way to ensure best results and maximum safety for the user. Lid Viewing window (only on some models) Filter (removable in some models) Bowl Release button F. Thermostat pointer/Indicator light Basket Handle slide Basket handle IMPORTANT WARNINGS • Before using the appliance, check that the voltage of the mains power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the appliance rating plate. €¢ Connect the appliance to an earthed power supply and sockets with a minimum current rating of 10 A only. [. . . ] €¢ When opening the lid, take great care to avoid hot steam and splashes of boiling oil. 3 kg frequency 50/60 Hz absorbed power 1800 W voltage 220-230 V OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before plugging into the mains, always make sure there is oil in the bowl. Pour the oil into the bowl: 2, 3 litres maximum capacity (2 kg of fat). 6 WARNING: The level of oil should always be between the maximum and minimum marks indicated inside the bowl. Never use the deep fryer with the oil below the "min" level as this could cause the thermal cutout to trip. If you are using solid fat, cut into small pieces to avoid the deep fryer heating up without liquid for the first few minutes. The temperature must be set to 150°C until the fat has melted completely. STARTING FRYING Plug into the mains socket and turn the pointer to the required temperature. When the thermostat light goes out, lower the basket (containing the food) into the oil and close the lid. Immediately after the basket has been lowered, it is normal for a considerable quantity of very hot steam to be given off from the filter and drops of condensation to form near the basket handgrip. At the end of cooking, remove the basket and unplug the appliance from the mains socket. FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD • The food being fried must not be immersed in the oil until the oil has reached the correct temperature and the light has gone off. €¢ Never over fill the basket This could cause a sudden drop in the temperature of the oil and therefore greasier and less uniform frying. €¢ When cooking food in batter, you should first immerse the basket empty. Then, when the set temperature has been reached (the light goes out), immerse the food directly in the hot oil to avoid the batter sticking to the basket. €¢ Dry the food thoroughly before immersing it in the oil or fat as moist foods will be less crispy after cooking (especially potatoes). Foods with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should ideally be coated in breadcrumbs or flour before frying. Make sure to remove excess flour or breadcrumbs before immersing the food in the oil. Food CHIPS half portion whole portion FISH Squid Scampi tails Sardines Sole Breaded veal cutlet Chicken cutlet Meatballs Max. Quantity (g) 500 1000 500 500 500 400 300 300 500 250 300 300 100 300 Temperature (°C) 190 190 160 160 160 160 170 180 170 150 160 150 170 160 Time (minutes) 7-9 16-18 12-13 9-10 12-13 7-8 8-9 7-8 7-8 11-12 7-8 6-7 7-8 11-12 MEAT VEGETABLES Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Aubergines Courgettes Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be adjusted according to quantity and personal tastes. [. . . ] For models with non-stick bowl, never use abrasive objects or detergents to clean the bowl. MAINTENANCE OF THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTER Removable filter: over time, the anti-odour filter inside the lid loses its efficiency. You are therefore recommended to replace it after every 10/15 frying sessions. Permanent filter: the permanent filter does not require replacing as it is cleaned during normal washing of the lid. [. . . ]