Breville BDF450 Operating Instructions

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Instructions for use Includes recipes

4L Deep Fryer

Model BDF450

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Contents

Introduction 3

Breville recommends safety first 4

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Know your Breville 4L Deep Fryer 6

How to assemble/disassemble your Breville 4L Deep Fryer 7

Operating your Breville 4L Deep Fryer 8

Auto cut-out reset button 11

Care and cleaning 12

Cooking guide 13

Handy hints 14

Recipes R1

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Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville 4L Deep Fryer

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Breville recommends safety first

We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.

Important safeguards for your Breville 4L Deep Fryer

• Carefully read all instructions before operating the

appliance and save for future reference.

• Remove any packaging material and promotional

stickers before using the Deep Fryer for the first time.

• Do not place the Deep Fryer near the edge of a

bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water.

• Do not place the Deep Fryer on or near a hot gas

or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. Place the Deep Fryer at least 20cm away from walls and curtains. Provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation around the deep fryer.

• Do not use on metal surfaces, for example, a sink

drain board.

• Always ensure the Deep Fryer is properly

assembled before use. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• Extreme caution must be used when the Deep Fryer

is filled with hot oil or other liquid. Do not move the Deep Fryer during cooking and allow it to cool before removing oil.

• Solid oil products, such as butter, margarine or

animal fats of any kind should not be used in the deep fryer as they may overheat and cause a fire hazard.

• Ensure the Deep Fryer is completely dry

and free of water before adding any oil. When deep frying, ensure water does not come in contact with hot oil as this will cause the oil to bubble and splatter.

• At no time should the Deep Fryer be left

unattended when in use.

• The deep fryer will generate a lot of heat and

steam during and after the cooking process. To prevent the risk of burns, do not touch or block the steam ventilation area on the lid.

• Take care when opening the lid. This product

generates heat and steam at high temperatures, which will escape immediately when the lid is opened. Avoid touching hot surfaces.

• Do not place anything on top of the deep fryer

when the lid is closed, when in use and when stored.

• Always switch the Deep Fryer off at the power

outlet, then unplug and allow to cool, if appliance is not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.

• Keep the Deep Fryer clean. Follow the cleaning

instructions provided in this book.

• Do not immerse the deep fryer control panel,

element or cord in water or any other liquid.

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Important safeguards for all electrical appliances

• Unwind the cord before use.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table

or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

• Avoid the use of extension cords. Serious hot oil

burns may result from a deep fryer being pulled off a bench top. Do not allow the cord to hang off the edge of a bench top where it may be grabbed by children, or become entangled by the user. Never leave the deep fryer unattended while in use.

• To protect against electric shock do not immerse

the power cord, plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young

children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to inspect the appliance

regularly. Do not use the appliance if power supply cord, plug or appliance becomes damaged in any way. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Breville Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be

performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use

this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.

• The installation of a residual current device

(safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.

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Know your Breville 4L Deep Fryer

Large viewing window

LED display

‘Power’ and ‘Heating’ lights

Digital control panel

Cool touch handles

Frying basket with fold down handle

Removable enamel bowl

4 litre oil capacity

1.6kg food capacity

Stylish stainless steel exterior

Mesh filter

Powerful 2200 watt removable element

Cord storage

‘Cool Zone’ technology

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How to assemble/disassemble your 4L Deep Fryer

Step 1.

Remove lid from the deep fryer by grasping the handle on top and lift off.

Step 2.

The wire frying basket has a hinged handle for compact storage. Remove the basket from the deep fryer. Extend and lock the basket handle into position by squeezing the two handle prongs together, pull back and lock behind the two wire supports extending from edge of basket.

Step 3.

Lift the control panel with attached element upwards and away from the deep fryer.

Step 4.

Remove the enamel frying bowl by grasping the rim and lifting upwards.

Step 5.

To reassemble the deep fryer, reverse Steps 1-4

The lid, enamel frying bowl and element are shaped so that they can only be inserted in the correct position.

Note

WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR DEEP FRYER FOR USE, PLEASE ENSURE THE NARROW TONGUES IN THE CONTROL PANEL ARE INSERTED INTO THE CORRESPONDING GROOVES OF THE DEEP FRYER BODY. THE DEEP FRYER WILL NOT OPERATE UNLESS CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

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Operating your Breville 4L Deep Fryer

Before first use

Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels from your deep fryer.

Wash the lid, removable enamel bowl, stainless steel outer body and wire frying basket in hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the element with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Reassemble and ensure the bowl is completely free of water before adding any oil.

Step 1.

Place the deep fryer on a dry, level surface. Ensure the deep fryer is not too close to the edge of the bench top, and that the power cord or basket handle does not extend over the edge.

Step 2.

Remove the frying basket from the deep fryer and add oil to the bowl. Do not add less than the minimum level mark (2 maximum level mark (4 litres).

Important: NEVER exceed the maximum level mark with oil (maximum is 4 litres). This product must be filled with oil to the exact marked level. The product will be severely damaged if heated without oil in the frying bowl.

⁄2litres) or exceed the

Note

Step 3.

Replace the lid.

Step 4.

Plug the power cord into a 230/240 volt power outlet. Ensure cord is fully extended. Switch on at power outlet and the deep fryer will beep once; the red ‘power’ light will illuminate on the display panel

and a celsius temperature will be displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) screen. The ºC will show the last temperature selection.

Step 5.

To choose a cooking temperature, use (a) the mode button to select a cooking mode option or (b) a cooking temperature selection:

(a) Cooking Mode Options

The ‘Mode’ button allows you to select a cooking mode with the temperature of the oil predetermined:

Press once: 190°C – chips Press twice: 175°C – fish Press 3 times: 175°C – chicken pieces Press 4 times: 175°C – prawn cutlets Press 5 times: Display will return to the last °C

temperature selected when using (b) Cooking Temperature Selection

If a Fahrenheit cooking temperature display is required, press the ‘Cº - Fº’ button on the left-hand side of the Control Selector. The cooking mode temperatures will display as follows:

Press once: 375°F – chips Press twice: 350°F – fish Press 3 times: 350°F – chicken pieces Press 4 times: 350°F – prawn cutlets Press 5 times: Display will return to the last

°F temperature selected when using (b) Cooking Temperature Selection

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When the deep fryer is switched off at the power outlet and then switched back on, the cooking temperature display will default to the celsius temperature scale.

Note

(b) Cooking Temperature Selection

If you wish to select a celsius temperature (other than those predetermined in the Cooking Mode Options), change the initial display temperature by pressing the ‘Time-Temp’ button, then the ‘+’ button to increase the temperature up to 190ºC or the ‘-‘ button down to 100ºC.

If you wish to select a Fahrenheit temperature (other than those predetermined in the Cooking Mode Options), change the initial display temperature by pressing the ‘Cº-Fº’ button, then the ‘Time-Temp’ button, then the ‘+’ button to increase the temperature up to 375ºF or the ‘-‘ button down to 210ºF.

Step 6.

After selecting a cooking mode option or a cooking temperature, press the (symbol) button in the centre of the Control Selector. This starts the preheating and the orange ‘heating’ light will illuminate on the control panel. The word ‘Heating’ will flash and the actual temperature of the oil will display on the LCD screen and increase in 5º increments until the oil has heated to the selected temperature (the blue backlight will go out after 30 seconds). The orange ‘Heating’ light will go out and the word ‘Heating’ will stop flashing. The word ‘Ready’ will flash on the LCD screen and the deep fryer will sound 3 quick beeps 5 times.

Step 7.

Add food to the frying basket. Do not over fill the basket, it should not exceed two-thirds full. (refer to the MAX FILL LINE under handle).

Step 8.

Remove the lid and place the frying basket (with the basket handle locked into the extended horizontal position) into the holding position above the frying bowl (slip the slot on the frying basket onto the corresponding tongue in the frying bowl).

Step 9.

Holding the frying basket handle, lift from the holding position and gently lower the basket into the oil.

Step 10.

The default cooking time is 19 minutes. If a longer or shorter cooking time is required, press the ‘Temp – Time’ button on the right-hand side of the Control Selector, then press the ‘+’ button to increase the cooking time up to 60:58 (60 minutes 58 seconds) or the ‘-‘ button to decrease the cooking time down to 00:58 (58 seconds).

Step 11.

Press the button in the centre of the Control Selector. This starts the cooking and the word ‘Cooking’ will flash and the cooking time will display on the LCD screen. The time 19:00 will count down in 1-minute increments; when 1 minute remains on the screen the time will count down in 1-second increments.

Step 12.

At the end of the cooking time, the time and the word ‘Cooking’ on the LCD screen go out, the temperature selected is displayed and the deep fryer sounds 5 beeps.

COOL ZONE AREA

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Operating your Breville 4L Deep Fryer continued

The functions can be cancelled at any time by pressing the button.

Care should be taken when lowering food in the frying basket into the hot oil. Some splattering may occur.

When cooking foods coated with batter, lower the frying basket into the hot oil then carefully add coated food directly into the oil using metal tongs – cook a few pieces at a time – and follow Steps 10-16.

Note

Step 13.

When the food is cooked, raise the frying basket out of the oil, place in the holding position to drain, then switch the power off at the power outlet and remove the power plug.

Step 14.

Keep the frying basket in the holding position for a few minutes to drain any excess oil from the food.

Step 15.

Lift the frying basket upwards to remove. Place the food on a heat resistant plate or tray lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.

Step 16.

Allow the deep fryer to cool completely before emptying the oil or cleaning.

Do not overfill the basket with food, too many items lower the oil temperature causing food to absorb oil and not cook properly.

Note

TIP: Ensure the oil has reached the selected

temperature before lowering foods into the oil. Food cooked in oil that has not reached the correct temperature will absorb more oil and become soggy.

TIP: Food should be of uniform size when placed in

the basket to ensure even cooking. Wet foods should be patted dry to decrease the amount of water coming into contact with the oil.

Cool Zone Technology

The submerged heating element system in the Deep Fryer allows oil to be heated more effectively, and respond quickly to oil temperature changes.

Oil below the heating element is cooler and allows cooked foods, including crumbs, to sink to the bottom of the enamel bowl and not cook any further, tainting the oil taste. This allows further cooking to take place without food particles interfering or tainting the cooked result.

The Cool Zone Technology results in less need to change the cooking oil. Used oil can be re-used more times than in standard deep fryers.

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