Cookworks DF5318 Instruction manual

2.5 Litre Deep Fat Fryer

Model No. DF5318

Care & Instruction Manual

For household and indoor use only

Please read these instructions before use and retain for

future reference

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Electrical safety
 You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC, 50Hz

supply. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the
appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.

 Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning the

appliance.

 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than

8 years.

 This appliance shall not be used by children from year 0 to 8

years. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
if they are continuously supervised. The 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. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children.

 Keep cooker housing, cable, and plug dry and away from areas

where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in water.

 Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from the mains supply.
 Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it malfunctions.

In the event the supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced
by a qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.

 This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible

and the plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord.

 This appliance must be plugged in to an earthed socket outlet.

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Warning!
 This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic

households. It is not suitable for commercial use.

 Cooking appliances should be positioned in a stable situation

with handles positioned to avoid spillage of hot liquids.

 Never leave the fryer unattended during use or move the fryer

when the oil is hot.

 The surfaces of the fryer will become hot during use. Do not

touch; wear oven gloves when handling the appliance during and
immediately after use and use long handled utensils when
checking the food.

 Do not use the fryer on, near or under surfaces that are heat

sensitive or those that may be damaged by steam.

 Do not fill the oil tank above maximum level marked or below the

minimum level. Check the oil level before each use.

 Do not over fill the frying basket. Take care not to fill beyond 2/3

full for most foods and a maximum of 500g of chips.

 To help prevent burns; always close the lid whilst the food is

cooking and stand back when raising the lid and allow the steam
to escape. Do not reach over the appliance while it is in
operation.

 Only use with the parts provided and to heat cooking oil.
 Do not operate the fryer using a timer or separate remote

control.

 Do not mix different types of oil.
 Do not cover and allow the fryer to cool completely before

storing.

 In the unlikely event that a fat fire occurs, close the lid. Unplug

the fryer and smother the flames with a damp cloth.

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Food safety
 Thoroughly defrost frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood in the

refrigerator before cooking unless cooking from frozen advice is
provided by the food packaging.

 Keep raw meat and poultry separate from cooked foods.
 Always wash hands after handling raw meat and poultry, before

handling any ready to eat foods.

 Wipe and disinfect surfaces that have been in contact with raw

meat and poultry.

 Use separate utensils for handling raw meat/poultry and cooked

food or wash them thoroughly between use.

 To check whether meat, particularly poultry, is cooked, pierce

the flesh with a skewer or fork; the juices should run clear.
Ensure the product is piping hot throughout.

 Fish is cooked when it appears opaque and can be flaked easily.

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