instructions
Gebrauchsanweisung
Electric Deep Fryer
Elektrische Fritteuse
F26235 Range
Please retain these instructions for future reference
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Electric Deep Fryer F26235
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Lid release
button
Indicator light
Description of appliance
The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual
Electrics unit
Temperature control
Cord storage
Removable
bowl
Filter
Viewing window
Rise and fall
control
Bowl
Reference mark
Lid
Basket
Basket handle
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.
• Before using the appliance, check that the voltage of the mains
power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the
appliance rating plate and that the socket and power line are
appropriate for the load required.
• After removing the appliance from the packaging, make sure
that the fryer is in complete and perfect condition. Ensure all
labels, plastic bags, and packaging have been removed from both
inside and around the fryer.
• Connect the appliance to an earthed power supply and sockets
with a minimum current rating of 10 A only. (If the plug fitted
to the appliance does not match the power socket, have the
plug replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional).
• Never locate the appliance near sources of heat.
• The power cable of this appliance must not be replaced by the
user as this requires the use of special tools.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorised service centre or a qualified
professional in order to eliminate all risk. See guarantee leaflet
for details.
• While in operation, the appliance becomes hot. DO NOT
LEAVE WITHIN REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot as this may
cause serious burns.
• Never use the deep fryer without oil.
• If oil leaks from the deep fryer, contact a technical service
centre or personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
• Before using the deep fryer for the first time, wash the bowl,
basket and lid in hot water and washing up liquid. At the end of
the operation, dry everything thoroughly and remove any
water left in the bottom of the bowl.
This prevents dangerous splashes of hot oil during operation.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) 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.
• To move the appliance, use the recesses at the bottom on all
sides. (Never move the appliance using the basket handle).
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
• Never leave the power cable dangling from the work surface as
it could be grabbed by children or get in the way of the user.
• It is normal for the appliance to give off a "new" smell when
used for the first time. Ventilate the room.
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• When opening the lid, take great care to avoid hot steam and
splashes of boiling oil.
• Never use homemade or very acid oils.
• Only use the electrics unit supplied with F26235.
• 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.
• Appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
• 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.
Important - UK only
• The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth
Blue = Neutral
Brown = Live.
• The appliance must be protected by a 13A approved (BS1362)
fuse.
• warning: this appliance must be earthed.
Note:
• For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then the plug must not
be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct fuse
cover is identified by colour and a replacement may be obtained
from your De’Longhi Authorised Repairer (see guarantee
leaflet).
• If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be destroyed
immediately. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket
outlet.
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Thank you for choosing this electric fryer. To get the best
results from your deep fryer please read these instructions
before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure
optimum results and maximum safety.
Before using for the first time
1 Remove all packaging.
2 Dismantle.
3 Wash the parts: see “Care and Cleaning”.
To dismantle
1 Push the lid release button to open the lid. Then lift the lid off.
2 Lift up the handle and remove the basket.
3 Pull out the electrics unit and then remove the bowl.
Before removing the electrics unit check that the cord
is released from the cord storage area at the back of
the fryer.
To assemble
1 Insert the bowl paying attention it matches correctly the
reference mark and “MAX” and “MIN” marks to the back of
the fryer.
2 Insert electrics unit.
3 Then insert the electric unit cord on the cord storage on the
back of the fryer.
Operating instructions
Before plugging into the mains, always make sure there is
oil in the bowl.
Pour the oil into the bowl: 2.3 litres maximum capacity (2 kg of
fat).
WARNING: The level of oil should always be between the
maximum and minimum marks indicated inside the bowl.
Never use the deep fryer with the oil below the "min"
level as this could cause the thermal cutout to trip. To
replace it, contact an authorised service centre.
Best results are obtained using a good quality oil suitable for deep
frying such as corn oil or groundnut oil. Never use butter or mar-
garine as it will smoke or bubble over.
If you are using solid fat, cut into small pieces to avoid the deep
fryer heating up without liquid for the first few minutes.
The temperature must be set to 150°C until the fat has melted
completely. You can then set the required temperature.
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Frying
Plug into the mains socket and turn the temperature control to
the required temperature. When the indicator light goes out, lower
the basket (containing the food) slowly and carefully into the oil
by sliding back the rise and fall control and close the lid. Do not
overfill. Immediately after the basket has been lowered, it is normal
for a considerable quantity of very hot steam to be given off from
the filter and drops of condensation to form near the basket handgrip. At the end of cooking, remove the basket and unplug the appliance from the mains socket.
How long the oil or fat lasts
Every now and then it must be completely changed. As with any
deep fryer, the oil deteriorates after being heated a number of
times. Even if used and filtered correctly, it should therefore be
changed completely on a regular basis. You should ideally change
the oil completely after frying 5/8 times and always in the event of:
Unpleasant smell; smoke during frying; the oil becomes dark.
Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off, unplug and
allow to cool down. You should filter the oil or fat each time you
fry, especially if you cook food in breadcrumbs or flour.
Food particles left in the liquid tend to burn and may cause the oil
or fat to deteriorate more rapidly. Make sure the oil is sufficiently
cold (wait about two hours) before filtering. To filter the oil or fat,
simply pour through fine muslin or absorbent paper.
Frying non-frozen food
• The food being fried must not be immersed in the oil
until the oil has reached the correct temperature and
the light has gone off.
• Never over fill the basket This could cause a sudden drop in
the temperature of the oil and therefore greasier and less
uniform frying.
• Check that the food is cut into thin, even pieces. If the food is
too thick, it will not be well cooked inside.
• When cooking food in batter, you should first immerse the
empty basket. Then, when the set temperature has been
reached (the indicator light goes out), immerse the food
directly in the hot oil to avoid the batter sticking to the basket.
• Dry the food thoroughly before immersing it in the oil
or fat as moist foods will be less crispy after cooking
(especially potatoes). Foods with a high water content (fish,
meat, vegetables) should ideally be coated in breadcrumbs or
flour before frying. Make sure to remove excess flour or
breadcrumbs before immersing the food in the oil.
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Frying frozen food
Frozen foods are stored at very low temperatures. Consequently,
they significantly lower the temperature of the oil or fat used for
cooking. For optimum results, do not overfill the basket. Shake off
any excess ice before frying frozen food. Immerse the basket in the
oil very slowly to prevent the oil from boiling over. The cooking
times indicated below are approximate and must be adjusted
according to the initial temperature of the food being fried and the
temperature indicated on the packaging of the food.
Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be
adjusted according to quantity and personal tastes.
(*) Recommended quantity for best frying results.
Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be
adjusted according to quantity and personal tastes.
Food
Chips
Chips (maximum quantity)
Potato croquettes
Fish Fish fingers
Shrimps
Meat Chicken cutlets
Temperature
(°C)
Time
(minutes)
190
190
190
190
190
190
Quantity (g)
350 (*)
1000
500
300
300
200
6-8
16-18
9-11
4-5
3-4
6-8
Food
Temperature
(°C)
Time
(minutes)
Chips
Half portion
Whole portion
Fish
White fish fillet portions in
breadcrumbs
Fresh prawns in batter
Chicken
Chicken portions in
breadcrumbs
Fruit / Vegetables
Fruit fritters
Fresh onions / mushrooms
190°
190°
7 – 9
16 - 18
160°
160°
10 – 15
(depending on
fish thickness)
3 - 5
150°
150°
3 - 5
3 - 5
170°
15 - 20
Max.
quantity (g)
500
1000
500
500
300
300
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Care and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always unplug from the mains socket and ensure
that both the appliance and the oil are completely cool.
Always remove the electrics unit before cleaning.
Electrics unit
Never immerse the electrics unit in water and never place it under
running tap water. If water gets into the electronic component, it
could cause electric shock. Pull it out. Wipe with a damp cloth and
dry thoroughly.
Lid
To remove the lid, open it and lift upwards. After having removed
the lid, remove the plastic filter grille and take out the filter then
soak the lid in hot soapy water for 20 minutes, rinse and dry
thoroughly. The lid can be washed in a dishwasher.
Basket
After each use, remove and soak in hot soapy water for 20
minutes. then use a stiff brush.
Fryer body and bowl
- Soak in hot soapy water for 20 minutes. Then use a
non-abrasive cleaner.
- If you have a dishwasher everything - except the electrics
unit - is dishwasher safe. Your dishwasher may darken the
inside of the lid but it will still work perfectly. For baked on oil,
we recommend soaking the bowl prior to dishwashing.
Maintenance of the anti-odour filter
Removable filter: Over time, the anti-odour filter inside the lid
loses its efficiency. You are therefore recommended to replace it
after every 10/15 frying sessions. To replace, remove the plastic
filter grille.
SERVICE AND CUSTOMER CARE
- If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be repaired by
De’Longhi or an authorised De’Longhi repairer in order to avoid
any risk.
- Please refer to the guarantee leaflet enclosed for service and
assistance details
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