User manual DELONGHI F26200

[. . . ] Before using the deep fryer for the first time, wash the bowl, basket and lid in hot water and washing up liquid. At the end of the operation, dry everything thoroughly and remove any water left in the bottom of the bowl. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] For best results, use a good quality oil such as corn oil or groundnut oil. Never use olive oil, butter, or margarine as it will smoke or bubble over. 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. You can then set the required temperature. Frying Plug into the mains socket and turn the thermostat pointer to the required temperature. When the indicator light goes out, lower the basket (containing the food) slowly and carefully 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. How long the oil or fat lasts Every now and then it must be completely changed. As with any deep fryer, the oil deteriorates after being heated a number of times!Even if used and filtered correctly, it should therefore be changed completely on a regular basis. You should ideally change the oil completely after frying for 5/8 times and always in the event of: Unpleasant smell; smoke during frying; the oil becomes dark. Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off, unplug and allow to cool down. You should filter the oil or fat each time you fry, especially if you cook food in breadcrumbs or flour. Food particles left in the liquid tend to burn and may cause the oil 5 Electric Deep Fryer F26 or fat to deteriorate more rapidly. Make sure the oil is sufficiently cold (wait about two hours) before filtering. To filter the oil or fat, simply pour through fine muslin or absorbent paper. 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). [. . . ] 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. 7 Electric Deep Fryer F26 Important - UK only · The wires in the cord are coloured as follows: Green and Yellow = Earth Blue = Neutral Brown = Live. · The appliance must be protected by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse. Note: · For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing the fuse. [. . . ]