DeLonghi F620 Instructions For Use Manual

ELECTRIC FRYER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

A Inner lid
B Basket handle with lock
C Basket
D Lid opening push-button
E Control lamp

F Thermostat
G Handle for lifting appliance
H Viewing window
I Filter cover
L Cable holder

A

G

C

B

D

E

F

H

I

L

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IMPORTANT

• This appliance has been designed to fry
foods and is exclusively for domestic use. It
must not be used for other purposes and
must not be modified in any way.

• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged
(i.e. by being dropped).

• Before using the fryer for the first time,
wash the aluminium bowl and basket
using hot water and a little washing-up
liquid; then dry the bowl carefully.

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

• Plug the appliance into an earthed power
socket with a capacity of at least 10
ampere. If the plug does not match the
socket, have a qualified electrician
replace the socket.

•When in use, the appliance becomes very
hot. THE APPLIANCE MUST BE
INSTALLED OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.

•Always allow the oil to cool before mov­ing the fryer, as hot oil can cause severe
burns.

•

Never switch on the fryer before adding
oil or fat. If the fryer is operated without
oil or fat, a thermostatically-operated
safety device interrupts the operation of
the appliance.

•

In this case, it is necessary to contact one
of our authorized service centres before
re-using the appliance.

• If it is necessary to replace the power
cable, be sure to use a H05 VVF cable
consisting of three 1mm

2

wires. The
replacement cable must be in compliance
with current safety legislation and must

have the same diameter as the original
cable.

• In case of leaks, contact your nearest ser­vice centre or authorized dealer.

• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling
on the electric cable - always use the plug
itself.

• Serious hot-oil burns may result from a
deep fat fryer being pulled off of a coun­tertop. Do not allow the cord to hang over
the edge of the counter where it may be
grabbed by children or become entan­gled with the user. Do not use with an
extension lead.

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

• Children should not be allowed to play
with this appliance

•Never move the appliance while the oil is
still hot.

•To move the appliance, use the special lift­ing handles (

G).
(Never lift by
the basket han­dle).

• It is totally nor­mal that, on first
use, the refrig­erator emits a
“new appli­ance” smell. If
this happens,
aerate the
room.

Voltage see rating label
Absorbed power 1800 W
Maximum capacity: 2.0 lit. oil/1.8 kg. fat
Maximum food
capacity:

1000 g. potatoes

Materials and articles destined for use in con­tacts with food products conform to the EC
directives 89/109.
In addition, this appliance is manufactured in
compliance with applicable EEC directives

, including those relative to radio interfer-

ence.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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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 mains 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.

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.

GREEN AND YELLOW

BLUE

BROWN

EARTH

NEUTRAL

LIVE

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Green and Yellow to

Earth

Blue to Neu-

tral

13 amp
Fuse

Brown to
Live

Cord Clamp

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

• Before use, wash the bowl, the basket and the lid (after
removing the filters) using hot water then dry carefully.

•NEVER switch on the fryer before adding oil or fat. If the
fryer is operated without oil or fat, a thermostatically oper­ated safety device interrupts the operation of the appliance.
In this case, it is necessary to contact one of our authorized
service centres before re-using the appliance.

FILLING WITH OIL OR FAT

• Open the lid by pushing the button (fig. 1) then take the
accessories out.

• Pour approx. 2 litres of oil into bowl (or 1.8kg fat).

For best results,

use good-quality sunflower oil.

Avoid mixing different types of oil.
If using blocks of solid fat, cut into small pieces to avoid fryer
heating dry

in the first few minutes. The temperature must be set
to 150°C until the fat has melted completely. The required tem­perature can then be set.
Melt solid fat directly in bowl.

PRE-HEATING

Plug the appliance in, set the sliding thermostat control (G) to the
desired temperature and wait until the control lamp switches off
(fig. 2).

Read this instruction booklet carefully before installing and using the machine. In this way, you will obtain
the best possible results and maximum operating safety.

1

2

CHANGING THE OIL OR FAT

When oil goes below minimum level mark,
add new oil. It is advisable to change the oil
from time to time to maintain the quality and
taste of your fried food.
The number of times the oil can be used depends
on the type of food you fry. For example, the oil
must be changed more often if food coated in
breadcrumbs is fried frequently.
We advise that the oil be completely changed
every 5/8 times or it should be completely
changed in the following circumstances:

• unpleasant odour

• smoke when frying

• oil becomes dark in colour.

FOR PERFECT FRYING

• To ensure crisp results, the food to be

fried should not be lowered into the oil
until the temperature has been reached
(i.e. when the control lamp switches off).

• Do not overfill the basket. Too much food in
the basket lowers the temperature of the oil
suddenly, with the result that the food will
be greasy and unevenly-fried.

• 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.

• Check that the food is sliced thinly and
evenly. Thick slices will not be fried
throughout, although they may look

COOKING SUGGESTIONS

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cooked on the outside. If the food is even­ly sliced, each slice will be perfectly fried
at the same time.

• Be sure to dry the food carefully before
frying. Damp foods - especially potatoes

- remain soggy after frying. Foods with a
high water content (e.g. fish, meat and
vegetables) should be dipped in bread-

crumbs or flour. Remember to shake off
any excess flour or breadcrumbs before
frying.

For two-stage frying (e.g. potatoes), lift the
basket at the end of the first stage, wait for
the indicator light to go off and then lower
the basket into the oil a second time (see
enclosed table).

NON-FROZEN FOODS

Food

CHIPPED POTATOES Half portion 500 190 phase 1 5 - 6

phase 2 2 - 3

Whole portion 1000 190 phase 1 7 - 9

phase 2 6 - 8

FISH Squid 500 160 12 - 13

Scampi 500 160 10 - 11
Sardines 500 170 12 - 13
Sole (1) 400 160 8 - 9

MEAT Beef cutlets (1) 300 170 8 - 9

Chicken cutlets (1) 300 170 7 - 8
Meatballs (6) 550 160 7 - 8

VEGETABLES Artichokes 250 150 11 - 12

Cauliflower 400 160 9 - 10
Mushrooms 400 150 9 - 10
Aubergines (2 slices) 100 170 7 - 8
Courgettes 300 160 11 - 12

Max. quantity Temperature (°C)

Time (min)

Consult the following chart taking into account that the cooking times and temperatures are approximative
and should be varied according to the quantities required and personal taste.

FRYING FROZEN FOODS

1. 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 don’t
exceed the maximum quantities specified
below.

2.

Frozen foods are frequently covered

with a coating of ice crystals, which
should be removed before frying.

Lower
the basket very slowly into the oil in order
to ensure that the oil does not boil over.

Make certain that the lid is tightly closed
after the basket has been placed inside
the fryer.

3. For best results, do not exceed recom­mended maximum quantities.

Food

PRE-COOKED FROZEN CHIPS 300* 190 phase 1 5 - 6

phase 2 2 - 3
POTATO CROQUETTES 500 190 7 - 8
FISH Fish fingers 300 190 6 - 7

Prawns 300 190 6 - 7

MEAT Chicken cutlets (2) 200 190 7 - 8

Max. quantity

Temperature (°C) Time (min)

The cooking times shown in this table are approximate, and may vary according to the initial temperature
of the food and to the cooking temperature recommended on the packet.

* This is the recommended quantity for excellent results. Naturally a larger quantity 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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2

5

7

1

2

FRYING

As soon as the lamp goes off, lower the basket into the oil by

inserting the basket handle in the basket (as shown in fig. 3) and
locking it securely in place.

Always ensure that the handle lock

is in place when lifting the basket in or out of the oil

Remove

the handle and close the lid.

•

It is normal for a quantity of steam to escape from the filter
cover immediately after lowering the basket into the hot
oil.

• It is also normal for drops of condensation to fall from the lid
onto the metal or plastic sides of the appliance while in use.

END OF FRYING TIME

When the selected frying time has elapsed, attach basket handle
and raise basket to upper position (fig.4). Check that food is
cooked to your taste. If more cooking is needed, lower the
basket and continue frying. You can check on the food during
the cooking process by looking through the viewing window.
When the food is cooked,

switch the appliance off by sliding

the thermostat to the OFF position.

Leave the contents to drip for

a moment.

FILTERING OF OIL OR FAT

It is advisable to filter the oil or fat after frying in order to remove
any food particles, especially if the food is coated in
breadcrumbs or flour. Food particles remaining in the oil tend to
burn, which causes the oil to deteriorate more quickly.

1.

Once oil has cooled, remove the lid (fig. 5) and carefully
empty the bowl from its right or left side (shown by the
arrows impressed on the bowl - fig. 6).

2. Attach basket handle and secure in upper position. Place the
supplied paper filter in the bottom of the basket (fig. 7).
Spare filters can be obtained from
your dealer or from our service
centres.

3. The lid is removable, to take it off,
proceed as follows: push the lid
back (see arrow "1" fig. 5) and at
the same time, lift it up (see arrow
"2" fig. 5)

4. Pour the oil very slowly into the
basket, ensuring that it does not
overflow from the filter (fig. 8).

3

4

6

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1

2

10

11

9

Check the colour
of the filter

Note: After filtering the oil, it can be left in the fryer. However,
should a long period of time pass between one frying and the
next, it is advisable to store the oil in a sealed container, not
exposed to direct light in order to avoid its deterioration.
Oil used for frying fish should be stored separately from oil used
for other foods.

If fat is used for frying, this should not be allowed to cool too
much, otherwise it may solidify.

CHANGING THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTERS

After a period of time, the anti-odour filters fitted to the lid tend
to lose their effectiveness. When the filter changes colour, this
indicates that it must be replaced (the filter may be inspected
through the hole in the lid - fig. 9). To replace the filter, remove
the anti-odour filter cover, pushing on the filter cover fastening
hook , as shown by the arrows 1 and 2 (fig. 10).
Insert new filter and replace filter cover.
Note: The white filter must be inserted first with the black filter
on top of it. The filter cover should be placed on top of the black
filter (fig. 11).

CLEANING

Before cleaning, ensure the appliance is unplugged.
Never immerse the fryer in water or place under a tap, as
water in contact with electrical components may cause electric
shocks

.
Always remove the filters before immersing the lid in water.
To clean the bowl:

•

Allow the oil to cool for about two hours, then drain the
bowl as described previously.

•Remove any deposit from the bottom of the bowl using a

sponge or a paper towel.

•Wash the bowl with hot water and washing-up liquid. Rinse,

carefully empty the bowl from the side shown by the arrow
(fig. 6) (left or right front edge of the bowl) and dry carefully.

• Clean the basket regularly, taking care to remove any

particles .

• The basket can be washed in a dishwasher.

•After frying, wipe the outside of the fryer with a soft damp

cloth in order to remove any oil smears and condensation.

MODEL WITH NON-STICK BOILER PAN

To clean the boiler pan use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent
never using objects or abrasive detergents.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

RemedyCauseProblem

Change the filter
Change the oil (or fat)
Use a good-quality oil

Anti-odour filter saturated
The oil or fat has deteriorated
The oil or fat is not suitable

Unpleasant odours

Remove ice prior to frying

Lower the basket slowly

Reduce the quantity of oil in the
fryer
Dry the food thoroughly

1000 gr of fresh chipped pota­toes or 300gr frozen chips

Frozen food covered in ice crys­tals

The basket has been lowered too
quickly into the oil
Too much oil in the fryer

Food not dried sufficiently before
immersing in the oil
Recommended max. quantity
exceeded

The oil overflows

Contact Service Centre (fuse
change necessary).

Fryer has been previously
switched on without oil in pot
causing the thermal cut-out fail­ure.

Oil does not heat

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