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instructions
Electric Deep Fryer
F24502
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Temperature control dial
Description of appliance
The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual
Power on light (red)
Oil temperature light (green)
Safety micro-switch
Electrical heating element
Maximum food quantity indicator
Basket with folding handle
Filter
Viewing window
Oil MIN-MAX levels
Cover with handle
Slot for fitting the control unit
Handles
Casing
Basket support
Removable bowl
Oil drain tap cover
Thermal safety device reset
Cable storage
Control unit
Oil drain
tap
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Safety warnings
• This appliance has been designed to fry foods exclusively for
household use; it must not be used for other purposes and must
not be modified or tampered with in any way.
• Do not turn the appliance on if it is damaged (e.g. after having
been dropped) or if operating problems arise. Contact a service
centre authorised by the manufacturer. Please see enclosed guarantee leaflet for details.
• Before using the appliance check that the mains voltage corresponds to the value specified on the appliance rating plate.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard. Please see enclosed guarantee leaflet for
details.
• Do not remove the plug by tugging the power cable: always use
the plug itself.
• The power cable must not be placed near or against the hot
parts of the appliance, sources of heat or sharp edges.
• Do not position the appliance near sources of heat or where
water may be present.
• Serious burns may be caused by the deep fryer falling. Do not
leave the cable hanging from the worktop edge where it may be
within the reach of children or represent an obstacle to the user.
Place excess cord inside the cord storage area. Do not use
extension cords.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE WITHIN THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
• Never leave your fryer on unattended.
• Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot, as this risks
causing serious burns.The appliance must only be moved when
cold, using the handles.
• Watch out for steam during cooking and when opening the
cover.
• The deep fryer must be operated only after having correctly
filled it with oil or liquefied fat; if heated when empty, a thermal
safety device is activated to stop operation.
• Always respect the MIN and MAX levels indicated inside the
removable bowl.
• The safety micro-switch ensures that the heating element operates only if the control unit is correctly positioned.
• Always keep the appliance disconnected during cleaning operations and when not in use.
• Never immerse the control unit, the cable and the electrical plug
in water or other liquids.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
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dren) 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.
• The oil and fat are inflammable; if these substances catch fire,
immediately disconnect the appliance from the power point and
dampen the fire using the lid or a fire blanket. Never use water
to extinguish the flames.
• When removing the bowl, always wait for the oil or fat to cool
completely.
• This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on
Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004
of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.
• Keep these instructions.
Important information for correct disposal of the
product in accordance with EC Directive
2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not
be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a
special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately
avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
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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.
Operating instructions
Before using the deep fryer for the first time, carefully clean the
basket, bowl, and cover in warm soapy water.The control unit, power
cable and heating element may be cleaned using a damp cloth. Check
that water does not enter into the control unit and that there is no
residual water in the bottom of the removable bowl. Carefully dry all
the parts.
Check that the control unit is properly fastened to the deep fryer
body.The safety micro-switch will prevent the appliance from operating
unless the control unit is correctly positioned
Filling with oil or fat
• Turn the folding handle of the basket until it locks into place (pos.
2, Fig. 1). Remove the basket by lifting it upwards.
• If oil is used, pour it into the bowl until reaching the maximum
level indicated (see Fig. 2). Never exceed this limit, as oil may overflow from the container.The level of oil must always be between
the maximum and minimum limits. For best results, use a good
quality frying oil such as corn oil or groundnut oil.
• A good quality solid fat may also be used. Cut the fat into pieces
and melt them in suitable container such as a saucepan, then pour
the liquefied fat into the deep fryer bowl. Never melt the solid fat
in the basket or on the deep fryer heating element (see fig 3).
Never mix different oils or fats and do not use butter or margarine as they will smoke and bubble over
Preheating
• Fill with oil as previously described and replace the cover for faster
heat-up.
• Connect the fryer to the mains supply. Both lights will come on.
Move the temperature control dial (see fig. 5) to the required temperature (see cooking table). The oil temperature light (green)
goes off.
• While the oil is heating up, start to fill the removed basket with
food, without exceeding the maximum level indicated on the
basket (fig 4). Check that the handle of the basket is correctly positioned (pos. 2 in fig 1).
MAX
fig. 1
fig. 2
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fig. 4
fig. 5
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Frying
• As soon as the green light comes on, the fryer is ready for use.
Lower the basket slowly into the bowl to avoid the hot oil splashing or overflowing
• A significant amount of steam may be released: this is completely
normal.
• Note: the temperature light will come on and off as the fryer maintains the temperature.
• When the set cooking time has elapsed, lift the basket and check
that the food has been cooked.
• If the food is completely cooked, turn the appliance off by moving
the temperature control dial to the “•” position.
• Unplug from the mains socket.
• Allow the excess oil to drain by hooking the basket onto the support on the bowl.
• N.B.To cook more than one batch of food, wait until the green
light comes on, indicating that the oil is again at the set temperature.Then slowly place the basket in the oil a second time.
How long the oil or fat lasts
The level of oil or fat must never fall below the minimum. Every
now and then it must be completely changed.The life of the oil or
fat depends on what foods are being fried. Food coated in breadcrumbs, for example, dirties the oil more than simple frying.As for
any deep fryer, the oil deteriorates after being heated a number of
times.Therefore, even if used correctly, it should be completely
changed on a regular basis.
Oil drain tap
CAUTION! To avoid getting burnt do not drain oil when
oil is hot.Allow to cool completely.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the basket.
2. Open the oil drain cover.
3. Open the tap by turning it anticlockwise.
4. Run the liquid into a container (see fig. 6), making sure it doesn’t overflow.
5. Wipe any deposits from the bowl using a soft cloth or kitchen
paper.
6. Close the tap by turning it clockwise.
7. Close the cover.
• The cool, drained oil can be reused. Simply pour through fine
muslim or absorbant paper to filter it.
It is a good idea to keep the oil used to fry fish separate from
that used to fry other food. If lard or fat is used, make sure it
does not cool down too much, otherwise it will solidify.
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fig. 6
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Food
Temperature (°C)
Time (minutes)
Fresh potato chips full portion
Fish Calamari
Sardines
Prawns
thin fish fillets such as
plaice or lemon sole
Meat Pork cutlets
Chicken cutlets
Meatballs
Vegetables Artichokes
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Aubergines
Courgettes
170°
140°
140°
140°
140°
160°
160°
160°
150°
150°
150°
150°
150°
11-15
9-13
10-14
8-12
6-10
8-12
9-13
9-13
13-18
10-14
8-12
9-13
13-18
Frying non-frozen food
Never overfill the basket, as this may cause a sudden drop in the
temperature of the oil and thus greasier and less uniform frying.
Check that the food is sliced into thin, even pieces. If the slices are
too thick, the food will not be well cooked inside, despite its
appearance, while even slices will be perfectly cooked at the same
time. Carefully dry the food before immersing it in the oil or fat, to
avoid oil being sprayed; furthermore, wet food will be less crisp
after cooking (especially potatoes). Foods with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should be crumbed or battered before
frying, making sure the excess flour or breadcrumbs are removed
before immersing the food in the oil. When cooking food in batter,
you should first immerse the basket empty.Then, when the set
temperature has been reached, immerse the food directly in the
hot oil to avoid the batter sticking to the basket.When referring to
the following table, please keep in mind that the cooking times and
temperatures are approximate, and must be adjusted according to
the quantity of food and personal tastes.
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Frying frozen food
Frozen foods are stored at very low temperatures. Consequently,
they significantly lower the temperature of the liquid used for
cooking. For optimum results, do not overfill the basket.
Shake off any excess ice before frying frozen foods. Immerse the
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Food
Temperature (°C)
Time (minutes)
Pre-cooked frozen potato chips
Onions rings
Potato croquettes
Fish Fish-fingers
Fish fillets
Meat Chicken nuggets
190°
190°
180°
180°
180°
190°
10-14
3-5
7-10
3-6
2-5
6-8
fig. 7
Thermal safety device
The appliance is fitted with a thermal safety device that stops the
appliance from heating in the event of incorrect use or irregular operation. Once the appliance has cooled, using a toothpick or similar, delicately press the safety device reset button marked RESET (see Fig. 7). If
the appliance does not start operating again, contact a service centre
authorised by the manufacturer. Please refer to enclosed guarantee leaflet for details.
Care and Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug from the mains and make sure that both
the oil and the appliance are completely cool.
Never immerse the deep fryer in water and never place it under
running tap water (see Fig. 8).The infiltration of water into the
control unit may cause electrocution. Check that the oil has
cooled down, and then remove the control unit and drain the oil
using the tap. Remove the deposits from the bowl using a sponge
or absorbent paper. Except for the control unit, power cable and
heating element, all the other parts can be cleaned with hot soapy
water. The cover, basket, and removable bowl can be soaked for 20
minutes to remove stubborn dirt if necessary.The basket can be
scrubbed with a stiff brush, but ensure that all other parts such as
the cover and bowl are only cleaned with non-abrasive cloths (see
Fig. 9). Never use abrasive sponges, to avoid damaging the deep
fryer.When this procedure has been completed, carefully dry all
parts, to prevent hot oil from spraying out during operation.
basket in the oil very slowly to prevent the oil from boiling over.
The cooking times are approximate and must be adjusted according to the initial temperature of the food being fried and the temperatures indicated on the packaging of the food.
fig. 8
fig. 9
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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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