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.

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fig. 3

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fig. 5

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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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Replacing the timer battery

• Remove the timer from its compartment (fig. 7).

• Remove the screw from the back cover (fig. 8).

•Turn the battery cover (fig. 9) on the back in an anticlockwise
direction until it is released.

• Replace the battery.

• Reassemble.

If the appliance is to be replaced or thrown away, the bat­tery must be removed and disposed of in accordance with
current laws as it represents an environmental hazard.

After frying

When the cooking time has finished raise the basket and check the
food is cooked as required. In models fitted with a viewing win­dow the food can be checked by looking through the window
without opening the lid.
When cooking is completed switch the appliance off by turning the
thermostat knob to the “OFF” position until you hear the click of
the internal switch.
Allow excess oil to drip off by leaving the basket in the raised posi­tion.
Note: when cooking in two phases (e.g. potatoes) raise the basket
at the end of the first phase and wait for the indicator light to
switch off again.Then immerse the basket slowly back in the oil for
a second time (see enclosed tables).

Filtering the oil or fat

Before performing cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the
machine off, allow it to cool down and unplug from the mains soc­ket.
This procedure should be carried out each time you have finished
frying, especially when the food has been coated in crumbs or
flour.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 (wait around two hours).
Move the deep fryer towards the edge of the work surface (Fig.

10).To prevent the appliance from falling while filtering the oil, make

sure that the feet always remain on the work surface (Fig. 10).

Oil drain tube

Proceed as follows:

1. Open the lid of the fryer and remove the basket.

2. Open the panel (as shown in Fig. 11) and take out the oil drain
hose.

3. Remove the cap (as shown in Fig. 11) and at the same time
hold the hose between two fingers to prevent the liquid from
being released until the end of the tube has been placed in a

X

fig. 7

fig. 8

fig. 9

fig. 10

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container.

4. Let the liquid flow out into a container (Fig. 12), ensuring that
it does not spill. Never empty the deep fryer by tilting it or
turning it upside down (Fig. 13). Always empty the oil befo-

re removing the bowl from the fryer.

5. Remove any deposits from the bowl using a sponge or absor­bent paper or wash the bowl as described in the section
"Cleaning".

6. Make sure the bowl has been replaced in the fryer and the oil
drainage hose is in position with the cap on, then close the
door.

7. Put the basket back in the high position and place an oil filter
into the bottom of the basket (fig. 14).You can obtain the fil­ters from your retailer or one of our service centres.

8. Pour the oil or fat very slowly into the basket ensuring that it
does not overflow from the filter (fig. 15). After use throw the
filter away.

N.B:The filtered oil can be stored inside the deep fryer. If a long
period elapses between cooking, the oil should be stored in a
sealed container, to prevent it from deteriorating.
Ideally oil used to fry fish should be kept separate.
If lard or fat is used, make sure it does not cool down too much,
otherwise it will solidify.
It is advisable to check the drainage tube regularly for wear and
tear. If in doubt contact your nearest serice centre.

Replacing the anti-odour filters

With time the anti-odour filters inside the lid lose their effective­ness. A change of colour in the filter, visible through hole “A” of
fig.16 on the inside cover, show that the filter needs to be changed.
To r eplace it, remove plastic filter cover (fig.17) by pressing the fil­ter cover release 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.18) 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.18).

Do not use the appliance with over used filters as this
could cause bad odours and obstruct the steam.

A

fig. 12

fig. 13

fig. 14

fig. 15

fig. 16

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fig. 18

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Cleaning

Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the electrical
socket.
* Never immerse the deep fryer in water or hold it under

the tap.The infiltration of water may cause short-circui­ting and electric shocks.

After allowing the oil to cool for about 2 hours, empty out the oil
or fat as previously described in the paragraph “filtering the oil or
fat”.
Remove the lid by lifting it carefully (Fig. 16).
Do not wash the lid before removing the filters.
To clean the bowl, proceed as follows:

• Remove the bowl from the fryer by lifting it gently (see figure

19) and wash it with hot water and washing up liquid using a
soft sponge. Never use abrasive detergents or sponges as they
could damage the nonstick surface of the bowl. Do not remove
the hose from the bowl in order to wash them separately. Do
not remove the hose clip.

• The bowl with the drainage hose may also be washed in the
dishwasher. Make sure the hose is not near knives or

moving parts of the dishwasher.

•A plastic pipe cleaner is supplied with the product for use in
cleaning the oil drainage hose (Fig. 20). It is essential that no
alternative pipe cleaners are used as DAMAGE may occur to
the hose. Never use the pipe cleaner before extracting the
drainage hose.

• Regular examination of the oil drainage hose should be carried
out. If the hose appears damaged it should only be replaced by
a De’Longhi appointed service agent, contact De’Longhi custo­mer services for your local agent address.

• The basket should be cleaned regularly, with care being taken
to remove any deposits.The basket and its handle can be was­hed in the dishwasher.

•Dry the outside of the deep fryer using a soft, damp cloth, to
remove any splashes and drops of oil or condensation.

• After washing, dry thoroughly. Remove any residual

water from the bottom of the bowl and, above all, from
inside the oil drain hose.This will prevent dangerous
splashes of hot oil during operation.

•To replace the bowl in the fryer, proceed as follows: open the
door of the hose storage compartment, insert the bowl at a
slight angle ensuring the hose goes in first. Position the hose in
the storage compartment and close the door (fig. 19).

•Make sure the protruding part of the hose clip is facing upwards
before replacing the bowl in the fryer (fig. 21).

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Cooking hints

Changing the oil or fat

The oil or fat must never fall below the minimum level, when this
occurs top up with new oil. It is advisable to change the oil regu­larly to maintain the quality and taste of the food. The length of
time the oil or fat last depends on what is fried.
For example, the oil must be changed more often if food coated
in breadcrumbs is fried frequently.
Oil deteriorates if constantly reheated, 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 food absorbs
oil. If the temperature is too high a crust quickly forms on the
outside while the inside remains uncooked.

• The food being fried must only be immersed when the oil has
reached the right temperature, i.e. when the indicator light
switches off.

• 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.

• 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 evenly fried.

• Check that the food is sliced thinly or of even thickness, food
which is too thick cooks badly on the inside, despite looking
cooked, while food of an even thickness reaches the ideal
cooking point at the same time.

• Dry the food completely before immersing it in the oil
or fat, as damp food becomes soggy after cooking (especially
potatoes).
Food with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should
be coated in crumbs or flour, being careful to remove the
excess breadcrumbs or flour before immersing it in the oil.

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Frying non-frozen food

CHIPS Half portion 500 190 1st Phase 6-7

2nd Phase 1-2

Whole portion 1000 190 1st Phase 9-11

2nd Phase 1-2

FISH Squid 500 160 12-13

Scampi tails 500 160 9-10
Sardines 500 170 12-13
Sole (2 pieces) 400 160 7-8

MEAT Beef cutlets (2 pieces) 300 170 8-9

Chicken cutlets (2 pieces) 300 180 7-8
Meat balls (13 pieces) 500 170 7-8

VEGETABLES Artichokes 250 150 11-12

Cauliflower 300 160 7-8
Mushrooms 300 160 6-7
Aubergines 100 170 7-8
Courgettes 300 160 11-12

Type of food

Max.

Quantity

(grms)

Temperature

°C

Time in Minutes

Please remember that the cooking times and temperatures are approximate and
must be adapted according to the quantity of food and personal tastes.

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Frying frozen food

• Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen foods inevitably lower the
temperature of the oil. For good results each time you fry, we recommend you
do not exceed the maximum quantities set out in the following table.

• Frozen foods are frequently covered with a coating of ice crystals

which must be removed before cooking.This can be done by shaking
the basket. Lower the basket very slowly into the oil, to ensure that the oil

does not boil over. Close the fryer lid after the basket has been placed inside
the fryer.

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.

CHIPS (*) 300 190 1st Phase 5-6

2nd Phase 1-2

POTATOES CROQUETTES 500 190 10-11

FISH Cod fingers 300 190 5-6

Shrimps 300 190 5-6

MEAT Chicken cutlets (n. 2) 200 190 7-8

Type of food

Max.

Quantity

(grms)

Temperature

°C

Time in Minutes

WARNING: Before immersing the basket, check that the lid is firmly closed.

(*) This is the recommended quantity for excellent results. Naturally a larger quan-

tity of frozen potatoes can be fried, taking into consideration that they will be a
little more greasy due to the sudden drop in the temperature of the oil upon
immersion.

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Fault

Unpleasant odours

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.
Food not dried suffi­ciently before immersing
in the oil.
The basket has been
immersed too quickly.
Recommended max oil
quantity exceeded.

The basket is over
loaded

The oil temperature is
too low.
The basket is over
loaded

Fryer has been previously
switched on without oil in
bowl causing the thermal
cutout to operate.
The bowl not is posi­tioned correctly.

Remedy

Replace the filters.

Replace the oil or fat.
Use a good quality sun­flower or vegetable oil.

Replace the oil or fat.

Dry the food thoroughly

Lower the basket slowly.

Reduce the amount of
oil in the bowl.

Reduce the amount of
food.

Set a higher tempera­ture.
Reduce the amount of
food.

Contact the Service
Centre (thermal safety
device will need to be
replaced).
Check that the bowl is
inserted in the correct
direction, and that it is
fully inserted.

Problem solving

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Safety warnings

• As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to
cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common
sense should be applied when operating your fryer, particularly in
the vicinity of young children.

• Before use check that the voltage power supply corresponds to
the one shown on the appliance data plate.

• Only connect the appliance to electrical sockets which have a
minimum load of 10A and which are properly earthed. (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).

• Do not place the appliance near heat sources.

•Do not immerse the deep fryer in water. The infiltration of water
may cause electric shocks.

• The appliance is hot when it is in use. DO NOT LEAVE IT WITH­IN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

• Hot oil can cause serious burns. Do not move the deep fryer
when the oil is hot.

•Never touch the viewing window when frying as it becomes very
hot.

•To move the appliance, use the special lifting handles. (Never lift
by the basket handle).

• The deep fryer must only be switched on after it has been filled
with oil or fat. If it is heated 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 to
replace the device.

• If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact the technical service centre or
staff authorised by the Company.

•Wash the following carefully with hot water and washing up liq­uid before using the deep fryer for the first time: the fryer bowl,
the basket and the lid (remove filters).Also flush through the oil
drain tube with hot water and washing up liquid, rinse with
hot water, then dry carefully when this has been completed.

• The materials and objects likely to come into contact with food­stuffs conform to EEC Directive.

• The drainage pipe must always be closed and placed in its com­partment while the appliance is in use.

• In order to guarantee the safety of the appliance, the oil drainage
hose must be replaced with an original spare part supplied by an
authorised service centre ONLY.

• The removable bowl must be inserted and extracted with great
care. Perform these operations only when the oil and the appli­ance are cold.

• Using the appliance for the first time may result in minimal
smoke. This is normal and disappears in few minutes.The room
must be ventilated.

• Children or infirm persons should not be allowed to use this
product unsupervised.

• Children should not be allowed to play with this appliance.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the worksurface
where it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with
the user. Do not use with an extension cord.

• If it is necessary to replace the power cable, contact a service
centre approved by the manufacturer.

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Electrical requirements

Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the
product corresponds with the main voltage in your home, if you
are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity
company. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S.
1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug
not fit the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and
replaced with a suitable plug, following the procedure outlined
below.
Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and
should therefore be properly disposed of and not left where chil­dren might find it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvi­ous consequent danger.
N.B.We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets
that can be switched off when the machine is not in use.
important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi­nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by
the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the termi­nal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the ter­minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely
retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead
clamp on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin
socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that
this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should
only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size.
After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replace­ment fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the
fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug.Always state this colour
when ordering a replacement fuse cover. Only 13amp replacement
fuses which are asta approved to B.S. 1362 should be fitted.
This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the
suppression of radio interference.

warning - this appliance must be earthed

green and yellow

blue

brown

earth

neutral

live

Green and Yellow to Earth

Blue to

Neutral

13 amp
Fuse

Brown
to Live

Cord Clamp

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