DeLonghi F17331 Instructions Manual

instructions

Electric Fryer

F17331

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Description of appliance

The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual

Hole for checking filter

Lid release button

Thermostat and on/off knob

Door for drain hose storage

Indicator light

Oil drainage

hose

Drainage

hose

cap

Minute timer display (not on all models)
Handle for lifting the appliance

Foot

Minute timer button (not on all models)

Basket handle

Basket

Lid

Viewing window (not on all models)

Cord storage

Filter cover

Filter cover release

Oil filter (Not supplied. Obtain from a service centre or authorised dealer)

Removable bowl
handles

Removable bowl

Pipe cleaner

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Thank you for choosing this electric fryer.To get the best
results from your deep fryer it is advisable to read these
instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way
to ensure optimum results and maximum safety.

Installation

• Before use, check that the mains power supply corresponds to
the voltage supply indicated on the appliance.

• Before use, wash the removable bowl, the lid (remove filters)
and the basket using hot water and washing up liquid 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 thermal safety device is activat­ed and will stop the fryer from working. In this case, it is nec­essary to contact one of our authorised service centres before
re-using the appliance. Do not turn the appliance on unless the
oil drain tube is in place with the cap on.

Using the fryer

• Open lid by pressing button (fig.1).

• Remove the basket from the fryer. Raise the handle as shown
in fig. 2.

• Hook the handle to the basket by pulling it until it locks into
place as shown in fig. 3.

•To insert or remove the basket, push it forwards slightly as
shown in fig. 4.
The basket has two different positions:
the lower position to fry the food and the raised position to
drain the food at the end of the cooking time.
To lock the basket in position, raise it and push it inwards
(fig.5).

Filling with oil or fat

• Remove the basket by pulling it upwards.

•Pour into the container 2 litres of oil (or 1,8 kg. of fat).

• Before pouring in the oil, make sure the bowl is inserted in the
fryer and the oil drainage hose is in place with the cap on.

For best results use 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 an even covering of fat.The temperature must be set to 150°C
until the fat has melted completely.The required temperature can
then be set.

Warning
The level of oil must always be between the maximum and
minimum levels indicated inside the bowl.
Never use the deep fryer when the oil is below the “min”
level as it could cause the thermal safety device to be acti­vated; to replace it you will need to contact one of our serv­ice centres.

fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

fig. 4

fig. 5

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Electric Fryer F17331

Frying

1. Put the food to be fried into the basket, without overfilling
(max. 1 kg. of fresh potatoes). Ensure the food is evenly distrib­uted in the basket.
If cooking food from frozen, make sure very little ice crystals
are included (see frying frozen food, page 10).

2. Put the basket into the fryer bowl in a raised position (fig. 5)
and close the lid by pressing lightly down upon it until the
hooks click. Always close the lid before lowering the basket to
avoid hot oil from splashing out.

3. Set thermostat knob to the required temperature (fig. 6).
When the temperature set has been reached, the indicator
light will switch off.

4. As soon as the indicator light switches off, very slowly immerse
the basket into the oil.

• It is completely normal for a considerable amount of hot steam
to be released from the filter cover immediately after the bas­ket is immersed.

• At the start of cooking, immediately after the food has been
immersed in the oil, the internal wall of the viewing window
(where present) will steam up, before clearing.

• It is normal for drops of condensation to form around the bas­ket handle while the appliance is working.

•Never touch the viewing window (where present) when frying
as it becomes very hot.

Models fitted with the timer

To set the cooking time press the button on the timer to the num­ber of minutes required, the display will show the minutes set.
The figures will flash immediately signifying that the cooking time
has started.The last minute will be displayed in seconds.
To r e-set press the button down for more than 2 seconds, and
repeat the process again.
The timer will show the end of the cooking time with two series
of beeps at an interval of about 20 seconds.To switch off the audi­ble alarm press the timer button.The timer is removable and can
be attached to your clothing enabling you to move around. An
audiable signal will advise you when the preset time has elapsed.

WARNING: the timer does not switch the appliance off.

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