Breville BDF500 Instruction Manual

the Smart Fryer

Instruction Book - BDF500

™

Contents

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

2 Breville recommends safety first
6 Components
7 Assembly
8 Functions
12 Tips
16 Care & Cleaning

BREVILLE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST

At Breville we are very safety
conscious. We design and
manufacture consumer
products with the safety of 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.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

• Carefully read all instructions
before operating 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.

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• Always ensure the deep fryer is
properly assembled before use.
Follow the instruction provided
in this book.

• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse cord in
water or any other liquid.

• Ensure the deep fryer is
completely dry and free of
water before adding any oil.

• Extreme caution must be used
when the deep fryer contains
hot oil or other liquid. Do not
move the appliance during
cooking. Allow the deep fryer
to cool before removing oil or
other liquid.

• 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.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• 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. Remove lid to reduce
condensation build up.

• Take care when opening the lid.
This product generate 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 appliance 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

• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang
over the edge of a bench or
table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.

• To protect against electric
shock do not immerse the
power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any
other liquid.

• The 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.

• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. To
avoid a hazard do not use the
appliance if power cord, power
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.
Misuse may cause injury.

• 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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• The appliance is not intended
to be operated by means of an
external timer or a separate
remote control system.

• This appliance shall not be
used by children from 0 year
to 8 years. This appliance
can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above if they
are continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by
people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards
involved. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than
8 years. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children.

• Cooking appliances should be
positioned in a stable situation
with the handles (if any)
positioned to avoid spillage of
the hot liquids.

CAUTION

Over-tightening of the screws
can result in stripping of screws
or cracking of the handle.

•

the temperature of accessible
surfaces may be high when the
appliance is operating.

Symbol IEC 60417­5041(2002-10) means

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components

K L

H

I

A. LCD display

Indicates time, temperature plus
preprogrammed cooking functions.

B. Scroll/Select Knob
C. Mesh filter

Minimises cooking odours.

D. Cord storage
E. ‘Cool Zone’ technology

Debris falls into cooler oil, preventing
excess burning and extending oil life.

F. Cool touch handles
G. Large viewing window

GF E

A

B

C

D

E

F

J

H. Large 4 litre capacity

Easy to disassemble and clean.
1–1.2kg cooking capacity.

I. Stainless steel exterior

High quality stainless steel
cooking surface.

J. Non-skid feet
K. Frying basket with fold down handle

Handle folds inside basket for
easy storage.

L. Powerful 2200 watt removable element

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