Black & Decker EF2550 User Manual

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1. Lid

2. Lid release button

3. Timer

4. Temperature indicator lamp

5. Temperature control

6. Basket handle

7. Handle release button

8. Basket

9. Cooking bowl

10. Viewing window

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker Deep Fryer has been designed for cooking ingredients as listed in the Frying Guide in this manual. This product is intended for household use only.

Read this entire manual carefully before using the appliance.

Safety instructions

• Warning! When using mains-powered

appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

• The intended use is described in this manual.

The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

• Retain this manual for future reference.

• Always route the cord carefully to avoid a

tripping hazard.

• Never operate an appliance directly below

the socket-outlet it is connected to.

Using your appliance

• Make sure that the appliance is switched off

before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.

• When using an extension cord with your

appliance, make sure the extension cord is correctly wire & rated for its use.

Safety of others

• Do not allow the cord set to hang over bench

tops.

• This 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.

• Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar

with these instructions to use the appliance.

• Do not allow children or animals to come near

the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when

in use.

After use

• Switch off and remove the plug from the

socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

• Always take care when using the appliance.

• Never pull the power supply cord to

disconnect the plug from the socket.

• Keep the power supply cord away from heat,

oil and sharp edges.

• Surfaces may be hot during use and during

the cool down period.

• Do not operate or place any part of this

appliance on or near any hot surface, such as gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

• When not in use, the appliance should be

stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged

or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is

damaged or defective.

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• Have any damaged or defective parts

repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

• Before use, check the power supply cord for

signs of damage, ageing and wear.

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply

cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

• If the power supply cord or mains plug is

damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any

parts other than those specified in this manual.

• Do not attempt to repair the appliance. Take

it to your nearest Black & Decker-owned or authorised Service Centre for repair.

Electrical safety

• This product must be earthed. Always check

that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

• Power plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (Class 1) appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

Extension cables & Class 1 product

• A 3-core cable must be used as your

appliance is earthed and of Class 1 construction.

• Up to 30m (100ft) can be used without loss

of power.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized Black & Decker Service Center in order to avoid a hazard.

Mains plug replacement

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

• Safely dispose of the old plug.

• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal

of the new plug.

• Connect the blue lead to the neutral

terminal.

• If the product is class l (earthed), connect

the green / yellow lead to the earth terminal.

Warning! If your product is class ll double insulated (only 2 wires in the cord set), no connection is to be made to the earth terminal.

Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs

Any replacement fuse must be of the same rating as the original fuse supplied with the product.

Additional safety instructions for deep fryers

• Do not immerse the appliance, cord set or

plug in liquids

• Never add water or ice to oil

• Do not use solid fats

• Extra care is required when cooking frozen

food

• Only use good quality cooking oil in this fryer

• Always close the lid before lowering the

basket into the hot oil

• Care should be taken when opening the fryer

as hot steam may escape on opening.

• Hot steam may escape from the filter cover

vents during use

• Take care when opening the Fryer lid as hot

steam may escape

• Do not touch hot surfaces such as the bowl, lid and main body during use or the cool-down

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period. Always use the handles or knobs

provided.

• Allow Fryer & oil to cool before carrying or

emptying.

• Surfaces may be hot during use and during

the cool down period.

• Always leave sufficient space around the

fryer for ventilation.

Assembly

This appliance is supplied fully assembled & only requires parts to be cleaned & oil adding to the cooking bowl before use.

Lid

• To open the lid (1), press the lid release

button (2).

• Once open, the lid can be removed from the

product by lifting it vertically from the appliance.

• To re-fit the lid, insert the posts into the slot in

the appliance. Close the lid, ensuring it locks in place.

Basket

• To raise the basket, lift the handle (6) until it

locks in the horizontal position. This will raise the basket out of the oil.

• Press the lid release button (2) & allow the lid

(1) to open.

• Lift the basket (8) from the Fryer.

• To re-fit the basket, insert the rib on the

basket into the slot in the appliance and lower into position.

• Close the lid, & press the handle release

button (7). Slowly lower the handle to the vertical position. This will lower the basket into the oil

Cooking bowl

• Press the lid release button (2) & allow the lid

(1) to open.

• Lift the basket (8) from the Fryer.

• Grip the bowl (9) at either side & lift it from the

cavity.

• To re-fit, place it back in the cavity, ensuring

the orientation of the bowl is correct. Re-fit the basket, lower it & close the lid.

Use

Adding oil

• Raise the basket handle (6) until it locks in

the horizontal position.

• Press the lid release button (2) & allow the lid

to open.

• Lift the basket (8) from the Fryer.

• Remove the cooking bowl (9).

• Check the element for signs of damage or

debris to prolong the life of the appliance & improve efficiency.

Note: The bowl should only be removed while the product is cool.

• Place the cooking bowl back in the appliance

making sure it is seated correctly.

• Pour good quality cooking oil into the cooking

bowl. Always make sure the oil level is between the maximum & minimum marks on the cooking bowl. (Approx 2 liters)

Note: Cook only in the bowl supplied.

• Fit the basket into the appliance. Close the lid

& press handle release button to lower the handle to the vertical position.

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Cooking

• Connect the appliance to a suitable electrical

supply.

• Rotate the temperature control (5) to the

required temperature setting (Icon 1).

• Press the Timer button (3) five times this will

set the cooking time to 5 minutes (Icon 2). This is sufficient time to pre heat the oil. The temperature indicator lamp (4) will light up orange to indicate the appliance is on and the oil is being heated.

• The temperature indicator lamp (4) will

change to green when the oil is at the selected temperature.

• Preheating the empty basket in this way will

help prevent food sticking to it.

• Press the Timer button (3) and hold down for

3 seconds to reset the timer mode (Icon 4). The power to the heating element will cut off.

• Raise the handle (6) to the horizontal

position.

• Press the lid release button (2) & allow the lid

to open.

• Remove the basket (8) & close the lid. Place

the basket on a worktop, using clean cloth or paper towels to prevent marking the work surface.

• Place the prepared ingredients in the basket

(8), then open the Fryer lid (1) & fit the basket to the appliance.

Note: Excess moisture should be removed from ingredients with a clean cloth or paper towels before frying.

Note: Do not over fill the basket.

• Carefully close the lid, making sure it latches

in position.

• Slowly lower the basket handle (6) to the

vertical position. This will lower the basket into the oil.

• Press the Timer button (3) the selected

number of times (Icon 3). Note each time it is pressed results in 1 minute on the timer. The temperature indicator lamp (4) will light up orange to indicate the appliance is on and the oil is being heated.

• If during the cooking period additional time is

required the timer must be reset and the cooking time must be input into the timer.

• To reset the timer, press the Timer button (3)

and hold down for 3 seconds (Icon 4).

Note: The temperature indicator lamp (4) will cycle between orange and green during cooking – this is normal. Keep lid (1) closed during cooking.

• Use the Frying Guide as a guide to determine

food quantities, temperature settings and cooking times.

• The cooking progress can be checked by

looking through the window (10).

Note: Hot steam may escape from the filter vents and lid during cooking.

• If the food is cooked sufficiently before the

timer has reached zero the unit can be switched off by resetting the timer. Press the timer button (3) and hold it down for 3 seconds, the temperature indicator lamp (4) will go out. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.

• Raise the basket handle (6) until it locks in

the horizontal position, lifting the basket from the oil. Press the lid release button (2) to open the Fryer & remove the basket, shaking it so any excess oil falls back into the cooking bowl.

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