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ELECTRIC FRYER
FRITEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE
FREIDORA ELÉCTRICA
FRIGGITRICE ELETTRICA
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USO
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
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When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock do not
immerse cord, plug and fryer in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven
11.Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other liquids.
12.Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn the thermostat to the
“OFF” position, then remove plug from
wall outlet
13.Do not use appliance for other than intended
use.
14.Be sure handle is properly assembled to
basket and locked in placed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
WARNING
• Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.
•Only connect the appliance to electrical sockets
which have a minimum load of 15A and which are
properly earthed (for appliances with a grounding
plug). (If the socket and the plug on the appliance
should prove incompatible, get a professionally
qualified technician to replace the socket with a more
suitable one).
• If your product is provided with a polarized
alternating current plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other), this plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
• Should the fryer leak, contact your nearest Service
Center or authorized Dealer for qualified
assistance.
•To assure safe operation, oversized foods or utensils
must not be inserted into the fryer.
• Children or infirm persons should not be allowed
to use this product unsupervised.
• Children should not be allowed to play with this
appliance.
• It is totally normal that, on first use, the appliance
emits a “new appliance” smell. If this happens,
aerate the room.
• Before cleaning and when not in use, make sure that
the power plug is disconnected.
• Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot, as
it could cause serious burns.
• The deep fryer must only be switched on after it has
been filled with oil or fat. If it is heated up while empty,
a thermal safety device comes into operation which
stops it from working. In this case it is necessary to
contact our nearest authorised service centre.
•Wash the following carefully before using the deep
fryer for the first time: the bowl, the basket, the lid
(without filter) and the oil saving set (only on some
models) with hot water and dish washing liquid.
Dry carefully when this has been completed.
•The drainage pipe (only on some models) must
always be closed and placed in its compartment
while the appliance is in use.
• During use and when the oil is hot, the pipe
compartment inspection door (only on some
models) must always be closed.
•To move the appliance, use the special lifting
handles. (Never lift by the basket handle).
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from being entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
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A. Hole for filter control
B. Basket handle
C. Handle slide
D. Lid
E. Viewing window (not for all models)
F. Filter cover
G. Basket
H. Filter cover hook
I. Cable holder compartment (not for all
models)
J. Oil container lid
K. Handle for lifting the appliance
L. Drainage pipe plug
M. Foot
N. Minute timer display (not for all models)
O. Minute timer button (not for all models)
P. Oil filter
Q. Oil container
R. Frame for oil container
S. Oil drainage pipe
T. Signal lamp
U. Thermostat and on/off knob
V. Lid open button
Z. Door for drain pipe storage
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
SERIOUS HOT-OIL BURNS MAY RESULT
FROM A DEEP FRYER BEING PULLED OFF
A COUNTERTOP. DO NOT ALLOW THE
CORD TO HANG OVER THE EDGE OF
THE COUNTER WHERE IT MAY BE
GRABBED BY CHILDREN OR BECOME
ENTANGLED WITH THE USER. DO NOT
USE EXTENSION CORD.
DO NOT DRAPE
CORD!
KEEP FROM
CHILDREN!
IF YOUR DEEP FRYER IS SUPPLIED WITH A CORD SET WITH MAGNETIC CONNECTOR:
First fit the magnetic connector to the
appliance, as seen in Figure 20, making sure
that the protruding part of the connector “X”
is correctly inserted in the corresponding slot
on the appliance, and then plug the cable
into the power outlet.
Warning
Never leave the appliance plugged into the
power outlet if the magnetic connector is not
fitted to the deep fryer, Figure 21.
If the magnetic connector does not remain in
place, check that it has been inserted
correctly, see Figure 20. If the problem
persists, contact an authorised service centre.
When the appliance is powered, always
leave some free space around the magnetic
connector, so as to prevent it from becoming
detached.
Only use a type TA-35PA cord set supplied
by De’longhi authorised service centres.
fig. 20
fig. 21
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Before use, check that the mains power supply corresponds to the voltage supply indicated
on the appliance.
• Before use, wash the bowl the lid (remove filters), oil saving set and the basket using hot
water then carefully dry the bowl.
•Never switch on the fryer before adding oil or fat. If the fryer is operated without oil or fat,
a thermostatly operated safety device interrupts the operation of the appliance. In this case,
it is necessary to contact one of our authorized service centres before re-using the appliance.
FILLING WITH OIL OR FAT
• Raise the basket to the highest position by pulling the special “B” handle upwards (fig.1).
The lid should ALWAYS be closed when the basket is raised and lowered.
• Open lid “D” by pressing button “V” (fig.2).
• Remove the basket by pulling it upwards (fig.3).
• Pour into the container 2.2 litres of oil (or 2 kg./4lb of fat).
WARNING
The level must always be between the maximum and minimum levels indicated.
Never use the deep fryer when the oil is below the “min” level as it could cause the thermal safety
device to come into operation; to replace it you need to contact one of our service centres.
Best results are obtained by using a good quality oil. Avoid mixing different types of oil. If you
use lumps of solid fat, cut them into small pieces so that the deep fryer does not heat up in the
first few minutes without a covering of fat. The temperature must be set to 150°C (300°F) until
the fat has melted completely. The required temperature can then be set.
STARTING TO FRY
1. Put the food which is to be fried into the basket, without ever overfilling it (max. 1.25 kg./2,5
lb of fresh potatoes).
If cooking food from frozen, make sure very little ice is included (see frying frozen food).
2. Put the basket into the fryer bowl in a raised position (fig. 3) and close the lid by pressing
lightly down upon it until the hooks click.Always close the lid before lowering the basket in
order to avoid hot oil from splashing out.
3. Set thermostat knob “U” to the required temperature (fig.4). When the temperature set has
been reached, signal lamp “T” will switch off.
4. Never touch the viewing window when frying as it becomes very hot.
5. As soon as the signal lamp switches off, immerse the basket in the oil, lowering the handle
slowly after sliding the handle’s slider back (C).
• It is completely normal for a considerable amount of very hot steam to rise out of filter cover
“F” immediately after this.
• At the start of cooking, immediately after the food has been immersed in the oil, the internal
wall of viewing window “E” (where present) will steam up, before progressively clearing.
• It is normal for drops of condensation to form around the basket handle while the appliance
is working.
In the models fitted with the electronic minute timer
Set the cooking time by pressing key “O”; display “N” will show the minutes set.
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started. The last minute will be visualised in seconds.
In the event of error, the new cooking time can be set by keeping the key pressed down for more
than 2 seconds. The display will reset itself, then repeat the process again.
The minute timer will show the end of the cooking time with two series of beeps at an interval of
about 20 seconds. In order to switch off the audible alarm you only need press minute timer
button “O”. The minute timer can be attached to clothing by the clip.
WARNING: the minute timer does not switch the appliance off.
Replacing the minute timer battery
• Remove the minute timer from its compartment (fig. 5).
•Remove the back cover by screw driver (fig. 6).
•Turn the battery cover (fig. 7) placed on the back in an anticlockwise direction until it is
released.
• Replace the battery with another of the same type.
• Reassemble the minute timer.
If the appliance is to be replaced or thrown away, the battery must be removed and disposed
of in accordance with the current laws as it represents an environmental hazard.
AFTER FRYING
When the cooking time runs out raise the basket and check if the food has reached the required
golden colour. In the models fitted with a viewing window this check can be carried out by
looking through the window without opening the lid.
If you consider the cooking to be finished, switch off the appliance by turning the thermostat
knob to the “OFF” position until you hear the click of the internal switch.
Allow the excess oil to drip off by leaving the basket in the deep fryer in the raised position.
Note: If the cooking needs to be done in two phases (e.g. potatoes) raise the basket at the end
of the first phase and wait for the signal lamp to switch off again. Then immerse the basket back
in the oil for a second time (see enclosed tables).
FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT
We recommend that you carry out this procedure each time you have finished frying especially
when the food has been breaded or floured. The food particles tend to burn if they remain in
the liquid thus causing much quicker deterioration of the oil or fat.
Check that the oil is cool enough, waiting about 2 hours.
WARNING: Never empty the deep fryer by tilting it or turning it upside down (fig. 12).
Bring the deep fryer towards the edge of the work surface (fig. 8). To avoid the appliance
falling when filtering the oil, keep the lid in the appliance in the open position and be careful
that feet “M” are always inside the area of the work surface (fig. 8).
1. Pull frame “R” outwards (as in fig. 9)
2. Place oil container “Q” without the lid ”J” in the special compartment (fig.10).
3. Remove the basket.
4. Open door “Z” (as in fig.11).
5. Insert oil filter ”P” onto the container (fig.11)
6. Extract drainage pipe “S”, remove plug “L” while at the same time squeezing the pipe
between two fingers to avoid the liquid coming out until it has been positioned above the
filter (see fig. 13).
7. Flow the oil into the oil filter “P”. Pinch the oil drainage pipe “S” between two fingers to
regulate the flow and avoid the oil leaking out of the openings “Y” (fig.19). These openings
are provided to prevent the oil overflowing from the filter tray if it drains too fast or the filter
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is clogged. In this case, filtering will not be optimum. If the oil is particularly “dirty”, be
careful to ensure that it does not overflow from the filter.
8. Reposition the pipe in its compartment after replacing the plug and close the door.
9. Lift out the container and replace lid (J) in order to ensure better preservation of the oil for
future use.
10.Reposition the frame “R” as at the beginning.
* In the event of solid fat or lard being used, be careful not to let it cool down too much or
it will solidify.
REPLACING THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTERS
With time the anti-odour filters placed inside the lid lose their effectiveness. A change of colour
in the filter, visible through hole “A” of fig.14 on the inside cover, shows that the filter needs to
be changed. To replace it, remove plastic filter cover “F” (fig.15) by pressing hook “H” in the
direction of arrow 1, then raise it in the direction of arrow 2. Replace the filters.
N.B: The white filter must rest on the metal part (fig.16) and the coloured area must face
upwards (towards the black filter).
Reassemble the filter cover, being careful to insert the front hooks correctly (as shown in fig.16).
Do not run the appliance with exhausted filters as this could cause bad odours and obstruct
the steam.
CLEANING
Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the electrical socket.
* Never immerse the deep fryer in water or hold it under the tap. By getting inside the water
would cause short circuiting and electric shocks.
After having appropriately allowed the oil to cool for about 2 hours, empty out the oil or fat
as previously described in the paragraph headed “filtering the oil or fat”.
Remove the lid by pulling it gently frontwards (see arrow “1” fig. 14) and pulling upwards
(see arrow “2” fig. 14).
Do not immerse the lid in water without having first removed the filters.
To clean the fryer bowl, proceed as follows:
• Clean the fryer bowl pan with hot water and washing up liquid, then rinse and dry carefully.
It’s a good idea to place the fryer on the sink drainer with the hose draining into the sink. A
jug of hot soapy water and soft brush can then be used to clean the fryer bowl, with dirty
water draining into the sink (fig. 17).
• In order to clean the inside of the drainage pipe, use the pipe brush supplied (fig. 18). Never
use the pipe brush before extracting the drainage tube.
•We advise regular cleaning of the basket, with care being taken to eliminate any deposits.
•Dry the outside of the deep fryer with a soft, damp cloth in order to get rid of splashes and
any little dribbles of oil or condensation.
• Clean and dry the seal as well in order to avoid it sticking to the fryer bowl when the product
is not in use. (To open the lid in the event of sticking, you only need to raise the lid by hand
while at the same time keeping the opening button pressed down).
• After washing, dry thoroughly. Remove any water left in the bottom of the container and, in
particular, inside the oil drainage pipe. This avoids dangerous spurts of hot oil during use.
• The basket B and the oil saving set J, P and Q can be washed in a dishwasher.
Model with non-stick boiler pan
To clean the boiler pan use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent never use abrasive detergents.
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COOKING HINTS
HOW LONG THE OIL OR FAT LASTS
The oil or fat must never go below the minimum level. From time to time it is necessary to renew
it completely. The length of time the oil or fat lasts depends on what is fried.
Food in breadcrumbs, for example, contaminates the oil more than simple frying.
As for all types of deep fryer, the oil deteriorates if it is reheated several times! Therefore, even
if it is used and filtered correctly, we recommend replacing it completely fairly often.
We advise that the oil be completely changed after every 5/8 uses or it should be completely
changed in the following circumstances:
• unpleasant odour
• smoke when frying
• oil becomes dark in colour
HOW TO FRY CORRECTLY
• It is important to follow the recommended temperature for every recipe. If the temperature is
too low, the fried food absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high a crust quickly forms on the
outside while the inside remains uncooked.
• The food which is to be fried must only be immersed when the oil has reached the right
temperature, i.e. when the signal lamp goes out.
• Do not overfill the basket. This would cause the temperature of the oil to drop suddenly,
resulting in fried food which is too greasy and not uniformly fried.
•When frying small quantities of food, the temperature of the oil must be set lower than the
temperature indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently.
• Check that the food is thinly sliced and of even thickness, as food which is too thick cooks
badly on the inside, despite looking cooked, while food of an even thickness reaches the
ideal cooking point all at the same time.
• Dry the food completely before immersing it in the oil or fat, as wet food becomes soggy after
cooking (especially potatoes). It is advisable to bread or flour food which has a high water
content (fish, meat, vegetables), being careful to remove the excess bread or flour before
immersing it in the oil.
Bear in mind that the cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be adapted according to
personal appetite and taste.
FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD
CHIPS Half portion 600 1,2 170 340 1st Phase 7-9
2nd Phase 3-5
MAX quantity (safety limit) 1250 2,5 190 370 1st Phase 11-13
whole portion 2nd Phase 3-4
FISH Squid 550 1,1 160 320 9-10
Scampi tails 600 1,2 160 320 8-11
Sardines 450 0,9 160 320 10-12
Sole (2 pieces) 400 0,8 160 320 7-9
MEAT Pig cutlets (3-4 pieces) 350 0,7 170 340 7-9
Chicken cutlets (3-4 pieces) 350 0,7 180 360 6-8
Meat balls (15 pieces) 600 1,2 170 340 7-9
VEGETABLES Onions rings 400 0,8 170 340 6-8
Cauliflower 450 0,9 150 300 7-9
Mushrooms 450 0,9 150 300 7-9
Aubergines 350 0,7 150 300 8-10
Courgettes 400 0,8 150 300 9-11
Type of food
Max. Quantity
gr lb
Temperature
°C ° F
Time in Minutes
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•Frozen foods have very low temperatures. As a result they inevitably cause a considerable
drop in the temperature of the oil or fat. To achieve a good result, we advise you not to
exceed the quantities recommended in the following table.
• Frozen foods are often covered in ice crystals which must be removed before cooking. This
can be done by shaking the basket. Then immerse the basket very slowly into the frying oil
to avoid the oil reboiling.
The cooking times are approximate and must be varied according to the initial temperature of the food
which is to be fried and according to the temperature recommended by the frozen food producer.
OPERATING FAULTS
WARNING: Before immersing the basket, check that the lid is firmly closed.
(*) This is the recommended quantity to achieve excellent frying. It is naturally possible to fry a larger amount
of chips, but you should bear in mind that in this case they will end up being a little greasier because
of the sudden drop in the oil temperature at the time of immersion.
FRYING FROZEN FOOD
CHIPS Recommended quantity 330 (*) 0,6 190 370 5-6
for excellent frying
POTATOES 600 1,2 190 370 6-7
CROQUETTES
FISH Cod fingers 400 0,8 190 370 5-6
Shrimps 400 0,8 190 370 4-5
MEAT Chicken cutlets (n. 3) 300 0,6 190 370 4-5
Type of food
Max. Quantity
gr lb
Temperature
°C ° F
Time in Minutes
FAULT
Bad smell
The oil
overflows
Food does not brown
during cooking
The oil does not
heat up
CAUSE
The anti-odour filter is saturated.
The oil has deteriorated.
The cooking liquid is unsuitable.
The oil has deteriorated and causes too
much foam.
You have immersed food which is not
sufficiently dry in the hot oil.
The basket has been immersed too
quickly. The oil level in the deep fryer is
over the maximum limit.
Oil temperature is too low.
The basket is over loaded
The deep fryer has previously been used
without oil in the fryer bowl, causing the
thermal safety device to break.
The magnetic connector is not correctly
inserted
REMEDY
Replace the filters.
Replace the oil or fat.
Use a good quality sunflower or
vegetable oil oil.
Replace the oil or fat.
Dry the food well.
Immerse it slowly.
Reduce the amount of oil in the fryer
bowl.
Select a higher temperature. Reduce a
food quantity.
Contact the Service Centre (the device
must be replaced).
Insert the connector with the jut “X” on
the top side
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LIMITED WARRANTY
What Does This Warraty Cover? We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, free of charge at our
factory or authorized service centers, of any defective part or parts thereof other than parts damaged in
transit, which shall be returned to us, transportation prepaid. This warranty shall apply only if the appliance
is used in accordance with the factory directions which accompany it, and on an Alternating Current (AC)
circuit.
How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty runs for one year from the date of delivery and applies
only to the original purchaser.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This warranty does not cover defects or damage of the appliance
which result from repairs or alterations to the machine outside our factory or authorized service centers, nor
shall it apply to any appliance which has been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accidents. Also,
consequential and incidental damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of
contract or breach of this warranty are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
How Do You Get Service? If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed, plase write to:
De’Longhi America Inc.
Park 80 West Plaza One, 4th floor
Saddle Brook N.J. 07663
or call Service Tel. No. 1-800-322-3848
www.delonghiusa.com
The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations; All implied warranties are
limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. This limitation does apply if you enter into an
extended warranty with De’Longhi. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions connection with the sale or use of its appliance.
How Does State Law Apply? This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
De’ Longhi CANADA
1040 Ronsa Court
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L4W 3Y4 CANADA
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