Black & Decker DF400 User Manual

Model, Modelo, Modèle DF400

USA/Canada 1-800-231-9786 Mexico 01-800-714-2503

www.blackanddecker.com

Accessories/Parts

(USA/Canada) 1-800-738-0245

Accesorios/Partes

(EE.UU/Canadá)

Accessoires/Pièces

(É.-U./Canada)

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK. POR FAVOR LEA ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. VEUILLEZ LIRE ET CONSERVER CE GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION.

FryMate™ Deep Fryer Olla de freír FryMate™ Friteuse FryMate

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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Read all instructions.

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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.

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To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the unit, the cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

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Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.

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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number listed on the cover of this manual.

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The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

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Do not use outdoors.

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Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

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Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquid.

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Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

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Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil.

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Be sure that handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short power supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to

reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) An exension cord or longer detachable power-supply cord is not

recommended.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

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†1.Lid with viewing window (Part# DF400-01) †2.Rubber gasket (Part# DF400-02)

3. Permanent dual filters (under vents) †4.Nonstick cooking pot (Part# DF400-03) †5.Frying basket (Part# DF400-04)

6. Temperature control

7. Power/temperature light

8. Lid release (OPEN) lever

9. 99-minute timer digital display

10. Timer button

11. Frying basket handle release switch †12. Detachable cord (Part# DF400-06) † Consumer replaceable/removable parts

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

How to Use

This product is for household use only.

Important: For warranty verification, do not remove line cord sticker. GETTING STARTED

1. Pull up the frying basket handle until it locks horizontally

(A).

2. Press the lid release (OPEN) lever to open the lid (B).

3. Grip the frying basket handle and lift the basket out of the

unit (C).

4. Remove any packing materials and stickers.

5. Grip side handles of the nonstick cooking pot and remove

from the unit (D).

6. Wash the cooking pot and frying basket in warm water and liquid detergent. Rinse, and dry thoroughly.

7. Replace the cooking pot and frying basket in the unit.

8. Wipe the exterior of the unit including the lid with a damp sponge or cloth. NEVER IMMERSE THE UNIT IN WATER.

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Important:

• Always use your fryer on a flat, heat resistant surface.

• Do not use the fryer under cabinets or curtains.

• Never leave it unattended during use.

PREHEATING Note: During first use, you may detect a slight odor. This is normal.

1. Attach the magnetic end of detachable cord into the socket

on the back of the unit (E).

2. Insert the cooking pot into the unit and fill with approximately 8 cups (2.0 liters) of vegetable cooking oil.

Important:

• Do not use olive, sunflower or flavored oils.

• Do not go below the MIN MARK or exceed the MAX FILL

MARK inside the cooking pot.

3. Insert the empty frying basket into the unit and close the lid.

4. Slide the frying basket handle release switch down to fold

the handle as you lower the frying basket into the oil (F).

5. Plug unit into an electric outlet and turn the temperature control to the appropriate temperature for your food (G). The power temperature light will be red.

Important: Never turn on the unit without any oil in the cooking pot.

• The power/temperature light turns green when the selected

temperature is reached. The light will cycle between green and red to indicate the unit is operating.

6. To raise the basket pull up the frying basket handle until it locks into place (see A). Let the frying basket drain a few seconds.

COOKING

1. Press the lid release (OPEN) lever down to open the lid.

2. Place the food to be cooked in the frying basket. DO NOT OVERFILL THE BASKET.

Note: Fry freshly battered foods without the frying basket.

3. Slide the frying basket handle release switch to fold the handle and lower the frying basket.

4. Close the lid.

5. Cook your food according to Frying Chart or follow your recipe.

6. Set the timer by pressing the timer button until the desired time (up to 99 minutes) displays on the digital display (H).

• Once the button is released the timer counts down the minutes until it reaches the last minute, then it counts down in seconds

• Once the time is up, a beep sounds. One minute later, another beep sounds.

Cooking Tips

• Avoid touching the exterior of the unit during cooking.

• Keep the lid closed while frying; you may peek into the viewing window to check progress without opening the lid.

• It is normal for steam to appear in the window, but it will clear during cooking if you keep the window clean after each use.

• Avoid the vent and the seam around the lid during cooking as steam may be hot.

7. When cooking is done, open the lid and pull up the frying basket handle (see B) to lock in place horizontally.

8. Let the food drain 10-15 seconds.

9. Carefully lift the basket out (be sure not to press the handle release switch) and empty the food onto a plate covered with paper towels to drain.

10. Replace the frying basket in the unit and close the lid.

11. Lower the frying basket back into the oil to reheat.

12. Let the oil regain the set temperature before frying additional batches of food.

13. When finished, turn the temperature control to the "Minimum" position, and unplug the unit.

FRYING CHART

Food Temperature Time in Tips

Minutes

Mozzarella 350°F (175 °C) 2-4 Be careful not to stick Sticks (frozen) with a fork when removing. 3/8" (0.95 cm) Up to 8 sticks at a time

Mushrooms, 350°F (175 °C) 2-4 Dip into an egg batter, then in Single layer seasoned bread crumbs.

Onion Rings (frozen) 375°F (190 °C) 3-5 Fry about 6 oz. at a time. About 1 cup at a time

Scallops, Fresh Bay, 350°F (175 °C) 2-4 Dip in an egg batter then roll 1/2 lb./227g in seasoned bread crumbs.

Drain on paper towels. Serve with Tartar sauce.

Shrimp (frozen) 350°F (175 °C) 2-4 Drain well then fry. Serve with

your favorite cocktail sauce.

Zucchini Sticks, 350°F (175 °C) 3-5 Dip into an egg batter then in single layer seasoned bread crumbs.

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Care and Cleaning

This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

Important: Always unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely before discarding the oil and cleaning.

STORING OIL

Note: You do not have to change the oil after each use. Oil can be re-used until it gets dark or there is visible debris (such as batter or bits of food) in it.

1. Unplug unit from wall outlet.

2. Remove magnetic end of power cord from the unit socket.

3. Be sure the oil is completely cool before removing the cooking pot.

4. Store the cooled oil in its original container.

CLEANING Lid

1. Open the lid and pull straight up to remove it (J).

2. Wash the lid in warm soapy water using a sponge or nylon pad with liquid detergent.

3. Rinse, and dry thoroughly.

4. To reattach the lid, insert it straight down into the notches in the unit.

Important: Be sure the lid is securely in place. Cooking Pot and Frying Basket

1. Wash frying basket in the dishwasher, or wash by hand with a non-abrasive liquid cleanser using a nylon pad to remove any remaining oil.

2. Wash cooking pot by hand with a non-abrasive liquid cleanser using a sponge or nylon pad to remove remaining oil.

• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, coarse cleansers, or metal pads as they may damage the nonstick coated surface.

• Be careful not to bang the pot as any dents can affect future performance.

3. After washing, dry the cooking pot, frying basket and handle thoroughly.

Note: Over time and repeated use, there may be some fat buildup in the pot and on the basket. This is normal.

EXTERIOR SURFACES

DO NOT IMMERSE THE UNIT. Wipe it with a damp sponge or cloth and liquid detergent.

Cuando se utilizan aparatos eléctricos, se debe respetar ciertas medidas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:

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Por favor lea detenidamente todas las instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto.

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No toque las superficies calientes. Utilice las asas o las perillas.

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A fin de protegerse contra un choque eléctrico, no sumerja el cable, el enchufe ni la base del aparato en agua ni en ningún otro líquido.

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Se debe tomar mucha precaución cuando el producto se utilice por o en la presencia de los menores de edad.

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Desconecte el aparato de la toma de corriente cuando no esté en uso y antes de limpiarlo. Espere que el aparato se enfríe antes de instalar o retirar los accesorios.

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No desatienda el aparato mientras éste se encuentre en funcionamiento.

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No utilice ningún aparato que tenga el cable o el enchufe estropeado, que presente problema de funcionamiento o que esté dañado. Devuelva el producto a un centro de servicio autorizado para que lo revisen, reparen o ajusten debidamente o llame gratis al número que aparece en la cubierta de este manual.

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El uso de accesorios no recomendados por el fabricante de este aparato presenta el riesgo de lesiones personales.

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No utilice este producto a la intemperie.

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No permita que el cable cuelgue del borde de la mesa o del mostrador ni que entre en contacto con las superficies calientes.

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No coloque el aparato sobre ni cerca de una hornilla de gas o eléctrica, ni adentro de un horno caliente.

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Se debe tener mucho cuidado al pasar el aparato de un lugar a otro si éste contiene alimentos, agua u otros líquidos calientes.

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Siempre se debe conectar primero el enchufe al aparato antes de enchufar el cable a la toma de corriente. Para desconectar el aparato, ajuste todo control a la posición de apagado (OFF) y luego, desconecte el aparato de la toma de corriente.

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Este aparato se deberá utilizar únicamente con el fin provisto.

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Si la olla de freír contiene aceite caliente, ejerza mucha prudencia al pasarla de un lugar a otro.

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Asegúrese de que las asas estén bien instaladas e el cesto de freír y fijas en su lugar. Consulte detenidamente las instrucciones de montaje.

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES

DE SEGURIDAD

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.

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