
When using electrical
appliances, basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
followed,
including
the following:
1.
3.
To protect against riskoffire, electric shock, and personal injury
do not
immerse
control
panel assembly,
cord or
plugsinwaterorother liquids.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when Deep Fryer is used near children.
Children should
not
use this appliance.
5.
Unplug
from outlet
when
not in
use, before
putting on or
taking
off
parts and before
cleaning. Allowtocool before
putting on or
taking
off
parts, and before cleaning
6. Do not
operate any appliance
with
a damaged
cord or plug, or
after
the
appliance
malfunctionsorhas been dropped
or
damagedinany
manner. Contact Customer
Service (see warranty)
for
examination,
repair,orelectricalormechanical adjustment.
8. Do not let cord
hang over edgeoftableorcountertop,ortouch
hot
surfaces including
9. Do not
place
on or
near a
hot
gasorelectric burner,
or in
a heated
oven.
10.
Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing
hot oil.
Always use oven
mittsorhot
pads.
11.
Always attach
plug to
appliance first,
then plugACcord into the
wall outlet. To
disconnect,
turn
controltoOFF,then
remove AC cord
from
wall
outlet.
A short power supply
cord
is providedtoreduce
the
risk resulting
from
becoming
entangled
inor
tripping over a longer cord.
This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider
than
e other). As a safety
featuretoreduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug
is intended
to fit in
a
polarized
outlet
only one way. If the plug does
notfit
fullyinthe outlet,
reversethe
plug. Ifitstill does
notfit,
contact a
qualified
electrician. Do
not
attempttodefeat this safety feature or modify the
plugin
any way. If the
plug
fits loosely
into
the AC outlet orifthe AC outlet feels warm
donot
use
thatoutlet
Read all instructions before using.
2. Donot
touch
hot
surfaces. Use handlesorknobs
7. Donot
12.Donot
This appliance is
No
use outdoors.
use appliance
for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
user-serviceable parts inside.
for
other
than
intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Donot
attempttoservice this product.
POLARIZED PLUG

Contents
Overview
of the Components
Instruction Manual
Technical Data
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age 3
age 4
age 6
Overview
of the Components

General
Safety
Instructions
Readthe operating instructions carefully before putting
the appliance into operation and keep the instructions
including the
wa r r
anty,the receipt and, if possible,the
box with the internal packing.If you give this deviceto
other people, please also pass on the operating instruc-
•
Theappliance is designed
exclusively
for private use
and for the envisagedpurpose.
This
appliance is not
fitfor commercialuse. Do not use it outdoors.Keep it
away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity
(neverdip it into any liquid)and sharp edges. Do not
use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is
humid or wet, unplug it
immediately
.
•
Whencleaning or putting it
away,switchoff the ap-
pliance and alwayspull out the plug from the socket
(pullthe plug itself,not the lead) if the appliance is
not being used and removethe attached accessories.
•
Donot operate the machine without supervision.
If you leave the room you should alwaysturn the
deviceoff.Removethe plug from the socket.
•
Thedeviceand the mains lead have to be checked
regularlyfor signs of damage. If damage is found the
•
Donot try to repair the appliance on your own.
Always
contact an authorized technician.To avoid
the exposure to dang er,alwayshave a faulty cable be
replaced only by the m anufactu rer,by our customer
serviceor by a qualified person and with a cable of
the
•
Useonly original spare parts.
•
Paycareful attention to the following “SpecialSafety
Children
and
Frail
Individuals
•
In order to ensure your children‘ssafety,pleasekeep all
packaging (plasticbags, boxes,polystyreneetc.) out
Caution!
Donot allowsmallchildren to play with
the foil as there is a dangerof
suffocation
!
•
This
deviceis not intended to be used by individuals
(includingchildren)who have restricted physical,
sensoryor mental abilities and/or insufficient knowl-
edge and/or experience,unlessthey are supervised
by an individualwho is responsiblefor their safety or
have receivedinstructions on how to use the device.
•
Childrenshould be supervisedat all times in order to
ensure that they do not play with the device.
Symbolsin these
Instructions
for
Use
Important information for your safety is specially
marked. It is essential to complywith these instructions
in order to avoidaccidents and prevent damage to the
This
warns you of dangers to your health and indicates
This
refers to possiblehazards to the machine or other
NO
TE:
This
highlights tips
and information.
SpecialSafety
Instructions
•
Neveradd water to the oil!
•
Oils
and fats may burn when overheated. Please be
careful! Do not forget to switch the deviceoff after
use!
First
turn the thermostat to the lowest position
and then remove the mains plug.
•
Pleasedo not operate the devicewith an external
timer or a separate remote control system.
Overview
of the Components
1 Powerindicator light (red)
2Temper
atur
e indicator light (green)
Intended
Use
This
deviceis used for deep-frying food.
It is intended
exclusively
for this purpose and may only
be used as such. It may only be used in the manner
described in these instructions for use. Thedevicemust
not be used for commercialpurposes.
Anyother use of this deviceis considered to be contrary
to the intended use and may result in damage to materi-
als or even personal
injury
.
Thefirm
ETV
Elektro-TechnischeVertriebsgesellschaft
mbHdoes not accept any liability for damage causedasa
result of the use of this devicecontrary to its intended
Putting into use
Beforeusing for thefirsttime
1. Removethe packaging.Thentake the lid off the deep
fat
fr y e r.In the deep fat fryer you willfind a frying
basket.Take
all objects out of the
fr y e r
.

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2. It is highly recommended to clean the lid, casing,
container and frying basket as describedin
Cleaning
.
3. Please pull the connecting cable out of the cable
•
Makesure that the iron voltage (see name plate) and
•
Themains plug should only be inserted into a cor-
rectly installed 230V~ 50 Hzsocket with earthing
Thetotal power consumption of this devicecan be up
to 2000W.Withthis connected load a separate supply
lineprotected by a 10Ahousehold circuit breaker is
•
If you use extension leads, these should have a
cable cross-section of at least 1.5
mm2.
•
Donot use any multiple sockets,as this device is
1.
Always
remove the food remaining in the oil(e.g.
piecesof
French
fries).Afterthe device has been used
several times you should change the oil.
Usehigh quality fryingoil or fryinggrease.
2. Fatsand oils must be heatable to high temperatures.
Donot use margarine, oliveoil or butter: they are not
fitfor frying,because they start to smokealreadyat
Werecommend the use of liquid frying oil.
WARNING:
Pleasenote this importantinformationif you
If you use fat, please divideit up into smallpieces.
T
urn the thermostat to a low temperature and add
the pieces
slowly.
Oncethe fat has melted and the
correct oil levelis reached you can set the desired
temperature on the thermostat.
Underno circumstancesshould you place the fat
in the deep fryingbasket!
3. In order to reduce the acrylamide content of food
containing starch (potatoes, cereals)the temperature
during deep-fat frying should not exceed 170°C(or
possibly175°
C).
Furthermore, the frying time should
be kept as short as possibleand the food only fried
until it turns golden
yellow.
4. Please note that the safety switch (7)is operated
when the control element is inserted into the guide
5. Choose the right frying temperature and check the
conditions of the food to be fried.Arule of thumb
is
that pre-fried foods require a higher temperature
6.
Donot carryor movethe deep fryer if the oilor grease is
7. Whenfrying dough-like foods scrape off the excess
dough and put the piecescarefullyinto the oil.
8. Please ensure that the handle of the deep fat frying
basket has been correctly attached.
•
Pressthe ends of the wire together at the free
•
Insert the brackets into wire hoops insidethe
9. Thedeep fat frying basket must not be more than 2/3
full.Do not overfillthe fryingbasket.
10. Rub dry humid foods with a cloth before frying.
In the case of foodstuffs which are too moist (e.g.
frozen chips etc.) large amounts of foam may form,
whichunder certain circumstances may cause
the
oil
1. Makesure that the appliance is unplugged and
switched off
(The
control lamps are
off.).
2.Take
the lid off the deep
fryer
.
3. Removethe frying basket and fillthe container with
oil or grease (maximum3
l).
Thefillinglevelmust be
located between the minimumand the maximum
4. Insert the plug into a 230V,50 Hzpower socket.The
red control lamp lights up. Set the desiredtempera-
ture by turning the temperature control (2).
5. Thegreen control lamp lights up. Once the set tem-
perature has been reached the green control lamp
goes off.Placethe frying basket containing the items
to be fried carefullyinto the hot fat.
6. Thegreen control lamp switcheson and off several
times during frying.
This
is normal and it
indicates
that
the temperature is controlled by the thermostat
and is being maintained. Oncethe frying time is over
(the frying times are to be found on the packaging of
the food or in the recipe),please take out the frying
7. Letthe oil drip from the food being fried.
8. In order to switch off the machine, please turn the
temperature regulator to
OFF
and removethe plug
from the
socket.Wind
the mains lead up in the form
of a spiralin the cable compartment.

Always
pull out the plug from the mains socket before
cleaning and wait until the unit has cooled down.
•
Donot use any wire brush or other abrasive objects.
•
Donot use any acidic or abrasivedetergents.
•
Underno circumstances should the device be
immersedin water for cleaning.
•
In order to change the oil,pull out the deep frying
fat container and pour the oilout at the side.
•
Cleanthe deep frying fat co n ta in e r,the lid and the
housing with a damp clothand household detergent
if
necessary.Pleasedo not immersein water
.
•
Thedeep frying basket can be cleaned in the usual
Housing
Cleanthe housing after use with a slightlydamp cloth.
Changingthe
Odour
and FatVapour
Filter
Thefilter in the lid can be replaced.
•
Unlatch the filter from
•
Thenreassemblethe
co v e r.Pleasenote the position
of the holes. Theholes of the inner cover must be
positioned accurately over those of the filter
cover
.
Whenthese filters have been used up it is possibleto
cut universalfilters to size,e.g. from cookerhoods.
Troubleshooting
Device is not working
T
roubleshooting:
•
Checkthe mains connection.
•
Checkthe position of the thermostat.
Otherpossible causes:
Thedeviceis fitted with a safety switch (7).
This
prevents the heater being switched on
accidentally
.
Checkthat the control element is correctly in place.
OverheatingProtection
•
If you should accidentally switch on your deep fat
fryer when there is no oil or fat in it the overheating
protection is automatically turned on. Theappliance
is no longer ready to be used. Unplugthe deep
fryer
.
•
Onlyafter the devicehas been left to cool down
completelyshould the
„RESTART“
button (8) on the
rear of the control element be operated in ordertouse
the deep fat fryer again. For this you should use a
plastic or wooden object that is the least 4 cm long.
T
echnical
Data
Model:.................................................................................... DF036
Power
supply:.............................................................
230V,50 Hz
Power
consumption:..........................................................
2000 W
Protection
class:
................................................................................
Ι
Filling
quantity:
...........................................................
max. 3 Litre
Net weight:
...........................................................................
3,95
kg
This
devicehas been tested according to all relevant cur-
rentCEguidelines,such as electromagnetic compatibility
and low voltage directives,and has been constructed in
accordance with the latest safety regulations.
Subject to technical changes without prior notice!
Meaningof the
“Dustbin”
Symbol
Protect our environment: do not disposeof electrical
equipment in the domestic waste.
Pleasereturn any electrical equipment that you will no
longer use to the collectionpoints providedfor their
This
helpsavoid the potential effects of incorrect dis-
posalon the environment and human health.
This
willcontribute to the recyclingand other forms of
reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.
Information concerning where the equipment can be
disposedof can be obtained from your local authority.