User manual DELONGHI F26237

[. . . ] · If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact the technical service centre or staff authorised by the Company. · The basket clips automatically into the central pin in the pan boiler. Therefore, to avoid breaking it, do not turn it manually in order to seek the correct position. · Before using the deep fryer for the first time, wash the tank, the basket and the lid (removing the filters) · · · · · · · carefully with hot water and washing up liquid. [. . . ] When the set temperature is reached, the indicator light "M" goes out. As soon as the light has gone out, immerse the basket slowly in the oil by pushing the slider "P" on the basket handle backwards then slowly lowering the basket itself. - It is normal for a considerable quantity of very hot steam to be released from the filter cover immediately after the basket has been lowered. - When cooking begins immediately after immersing the food in the oil, the inside surface of the viewing window "B" (if present) mists up then clears gradually. - It is normal for drops of condensation to form near the basket handle while the appliance is in operation. If you make a mistake, you can set the new cooking time by holding the button down for more than two seconds. The timer indicates the end of cooking time with two series of beeps separated by a 20 second gap. REPLACING THE TIMER BATTERY To replace the battery, contact your nearest customer service centre. END OF FRYING When the set cooking time has elapsed, lift the basket and check that the food is cooked to the required colour. In models with viewing window, you can check the food by looking through the window without lifting the lid. If you decide the food is sufficiently cooked, turn the appliance off by placing the thermostat slider "L" in position "0" until you hear the internal switch click. Drain excess oil by leaving the basket in the raised position inside the deep fryer (fig. 2). FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT You are recommended to filter the oil or fat after each frying session as, particularly if coated in breadcrumbs or flour, the particles of food remaining in the liquid tend to burn, causing the oil or fat to alter more rapidly. If you are using fat, make sure it does not cool down excessively or it will solidify. Open the fryer lid, remove the control panel "I" as shown in figure 3 then take out the removable bowl "D", holding it by the handles (Fig. Replace the removable bowl "D", making sure the pointer on the bowl lines up with the pointer on the appliance. Put the basket back in the raised position and place the filter provided in the bottom of the basket (Fig. Filters are available from your local dealer or one of our service centres. Then pour the oil or fat back into the deep fryer very slowly to avoid it overflowing from the filter (Fig. However, if you will not be frying again for some time, you should keep the oil in the dark in a closed container to avoid it deteriorating. It is good practice to separate oil used for frying fish and oil used for frying other food. REPLACING THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTER With time, the anti-odour filter inside the lid loses its efficiency. [. . . ] Despite their attractive appearance, thick pieces cook badly inside, while if the thickness is uniform, all pieces cook perfectly at the same time. · To avoid splashes of oil, make sure the food is completely dry before immersing it in the oil or fat. Food with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should ideally be breaded or floured. Make sure excess bread or flour is removed before immersing in oil. 12 FRYING NON-FROZEN FOODS Type of food CHIPS Quantity recommended for optimum frying MAX quantity (safety limit) Max. [. . . ]