DeLonghi F34 Series Instructions Manual

instructions

Electric Deep Fryer

F34 Series

Please retain these instructions for future reference

Electric Deep Fryer F34 Series

Thermostat dial for
setting the temperature

Power on light (red)

Oil temperature
light (green)

Thermal safety
device reset

Safety micro-switch

Cable compartment

Control unit

Filter cover (if present)

Viewing window
(if present)

Electrical heating element

Cover with handle

Oil MIN-MAX levels

Oil filter

Basket support

Removable bowl

Basket with folding handle

Maximum food
quantity
indicator

Slot for fitting the control unit

Oil drain tap (if fitted)

Oil drain tap cover

Handles

Casing

Description of appliance

The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual

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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.

•Before using the appliance check that the mains v

oltage
corresponds to the value specified on the appliance rating
plate.

•Only connect the appliance to power points with a minimum
rating of 10A that are properly earthed.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer. Please contact Customer Experience - See
enclosed guarantee

•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, sour

ces 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 edge of the surface the deep
fryer rests on, where it may be within the reach of a child or
represent an obstacle to the user. Do not use extension

cords.

•During operation the appliance is hot; as a consequence, only
use the handles and knobs.

DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE WITHIN THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.

• 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.

• 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 container.

•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

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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.

• The oil and fat are flammable; if these substances catch fire,
immediately disconnect the appliance from the po

wer point
and dampen the fire using the lid or a blanket. Never use water
to extinguish the flames.

• When removing the bowl, always wait for the oil or fat to cool
completely.

• Materials and accessories coming into contact with food
conform to EC regulation 1935/2004.

• Appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.

• The appliance is designed and produced for domestic use only

.

It is not suitable for use in:

- staff kitchens in shops, offices and other workplaces.

- farm houses

- hotels, motels or other holiday accommodation

- guest houses

• 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 r

esources. 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 please read these instructions
before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure
optimum results and maximum safety.

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. 1). If the appliance does not start operating again,
contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer. S e e
enclosed guarantee

Operating instructions

Before using the deep fryer for the first time, carefully clean, using
warm water and dishwashing detergent, the basket, the bowl and
the cover. 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.
Important: Oil and water mixing can cause hot oil to spray out
during operation.
Car

efully 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.

Frying with oil or fat

•Turn the folding handle of the basket until it locks into place

(pos. 2, Fig. 2). Remove the basket by lifting it upwards.

•If oil is used, pour it into the bowl until reaching the maximum

level indicated (see Fig. 3). 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 good quality peanut oil.

•If lumps of fat are used, cut the lumps into pieces and melt

them in another container, th e n pour the liquefied fat into the
deep fryer bowl. Never melt the fat in the basket or on the
deep fryer heating element (see Fig. 4).

Preheating

• Place the food to be fried in the basket, without exceeding the

maximum level indicated on the basket (fig. 5). Check that the

handle of the basket is correctly positioned (pos. 2 in Fig. 2).

•Connect to the mains supply. Both lights come on.

Electric Deep Fryer F34 Series

fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

fig. 4

fig. 5

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Electric Deep Fryer F34 Series

fig. 6

• Move the thermostat dial (see fig. 6) to the required
temperature (see cooking table), the oil temperature light
(green) comes off.

•

When the set temperature is reached, the green light comes on.

Frying

• As soon as light comes on, lower the basket into the oil very
slowly to avoid the hot oil splashing or overflowing.

•A significant amount of steam will be released: this is
completely normal.

• When the set cooking time has elapsed, lift the basket and
check that the food has been cooked to the required colour.

•If the food is completely cooked, turn the appliance off by
moving the thermostat dial to the “•” position.

•Unplug from the mains socket.

• Please Note: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 fry

ing.
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.

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 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.
Frozen foods are often covered with a layer of ice; this ice should
be removed before cooking. Immerse the 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
temperatur

es indicated on the packaging of the food.

Food

Temperature

(°C)

Time

(minutes)

Pre-cooked frozen potato chips

Potato croquettes

Fish Fish-fingers

Fish fillets

Meat Chicken nuggets

190°

180°

180°
180°

180°

10-14

7-10

3-6
2-5

3-6

Food

Temperature

(°C)

Time

(minutes)

Fresh potato chips full portion

Fish Calamari

Scollops
Sardines
Prawns
Plaice or Sole

Meat Pork cutlets

Chicken cutlets
Meatballs

Ve getables Artichokes

Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Aubergines
Courgettes

170°

140°
140°
140°
140°
140°

160°
160°
160°

150°
150°
150°
150°
150°

11-15

9-13
10-14
10-14

8-12

6-10

8-12

9-13

9-13

13-18
10-14

8-12

9-13
13-18

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Electric Deep Fryer F34 Series

Electric Deep Fryer F34 Series

Models fitted with oil drain tap

CAUTION! To avoid getting burnt do not drain oil when oil is hot.
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the basket.

2. Open the cover.

3. Open the tap by turning it anticlockwise.

4. Run the liquid into a container (see Fig. 7), making sure it
doesn’t overflow.

5. Remove any deposits from the bowl using a sponge or tissue
paper.

6. Close the tap by turning it clockwise.

7. Close the cover.
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.

Please Note: the bowl is fitted with a removable filter which
retains
coarse frying residues. After emptying the oil from the bowl
completely, remove the filter by pulling as shown in the figure 8.
Wash with washing up liquid then replace in the appliance.
Please Note: when the control panel and timer have been
removed, all remaining parts of the fryer are dishwasher safe.

Cleaning

Before cleaning, make sure that the power plug is disconnected.
Never immerse the deep fryer in water and never place it under
running tap water (see Fig. 9). 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.
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 warm water and
dishwashing detergent (see Fig. 10). 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.

fig. 7

fig. 8

fig. 9

8

fig. 10

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Electric Deep Fryer F34 Series

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
r

eplaced 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 termi-
nals 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 mark

ed 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 termi-
nal 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 suppl

y 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
r

eplacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replace-

ment 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

1251026IDL/12.10

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