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Read this manual carefully before installing
and using the appliance. This will ensure optimum results and maximum safety.
DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE
(see drawing on cover)
A. Removable pan
B. Pan lifting handles
C. Handle basket
D. Handle slide
E. Basket
F. Filter lid
G. Filter lid hook
H. Cable compartment
I. Handle for lifting appliance
L. Foot
M. Minute timer (some models only)
N. Minute timer button (some models only)
O. Indicator light
P. Thermostat and on/off knob
Q. Opening button
R. Removable pan housing
S. Filter inspection hole
T. Lid
U. Inspection window (some models only)
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Before use, make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance
rating plate.
• Connect the appliance to efficiently earthed electrical sockets with a minimum capacity of 10 A only.
(If the plug on the appliance is incompatible with the
socket, have it replaced by a qualified electrician).
• Keep the appliance away from heat sources.
• The power cable of this appliance must not be
replaced by the user as replacement requires special equipment. If it is damaged, contact a service
centre authorised by the manufacturer only.
• While in use, the appliance is hot. NEVER LEAVE IT
WITHIN REACH OF CHILDREN.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
•Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Never move the deep fryer when the oil is hot as this
could cause serious burns.
• The deep fryer must always be filled with oil or fat
before turning on. Heating it without oil causes a
thermal cutout to trip, interrupting operation. If
this occurs, the appliance must be reset by an
authorised service centre before it can be used
again.
• If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact a technical service
centre or personnel authorised by the company.
• The basket clips automatically onto the central pin
of the pan. To avoid breakage, do not attempt to
find the right position by rotating manually.
• Before using the deep fryer for the first time, wash
the removable pan, basket and lid (after first removing the filters) with hot water and washing up liquid
then dry thoroughly.
• The removable pan "A" must be removed and
replaced with great care, following the slope of the
housing. Always carry out this operation when the
oil and appliance are cold. Once the pan "A" is
inserted into the housing "R", make sure it is fully in
place as otherwise it could be damaged when the
lid "T" is closed.
• It is totally normal that, on first use, the fryer emits
a “new appliance” smell. If this happens, aerate the
room.
• It is totally normal that, on first use, the appliance
emits a “new” smell. If this happens, aerate the
room.
• Materials and objects designed for contact with
foodstuffs conform to directive CEE 89/109.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
FILLING WITH OIL OR FAT
• Raise the basket to the highest position by pulling
the handle "C" upwards (fig. 1).
ALWAYS ensure the lid is closed before raising or
lowering the basket.
• Open the lid "T" by pressing the button "Q" (fig. 2).
• Remove the basket by pulling it upwards (fig. 3)
• Fill the container with 1.3 litres of oil or 1.1 kg of fat.
IMPORTANT: The level must always be between the
maximum and minimum marks. Always check the
level with the removable pan "A" in place.
Never use the deep fryer with the oil level below the
"min" mark as this could cause the thermal cutout to
trip. To replace the cutout, contact an authorised service centre only.
The best results are obtained using high quality peanut
oil. Avoid mixing different oils. Lumps of solid fat should
be cut into small pieces to avoid the deep fryer heating
up without a layer of fat during 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.
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BEGINNING FRYING
1. Put the food to be fried into the basket without overloading (max. 1 kg of fresh potatoes). The most uniform frying is obtained when the food to be fried is
mainly concentrated around the edge of the basket,
leaving the centre less densely packed.
2. Place the basket in the pan in the raised position
(fig. 3) and close the lid by pressing lightly until the
hooks click into place. To avoid splashes of hot oil,
always close the lid before lowering the basket.
3. Position the thermostat knob "P" on the required
temperature (fig. 4). When the temperature set is
reached, the light "O" will go out.
4. Immediately the light has gone out, immerse the
basket in the oil by slowly lowering the handle after
having slid the handle slide "D" backwards.
• Immediately after immersing the basket, it is normal
for a considerable quantity of very hot steam to be
given off from the filter cover "F".
• Immediately after immersing the food in the oil
when cooking begins, the internal surface of the
inspection window "U" (if present) will steam over.
This will gradually clear.
• During frying, it is normal for drops of condensation to form near the basket handle.
IN MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER
1 Set the cooking time by pressing the "N" button. The
display "M" will show the minutes set.
2 The numbers will straight away begin to flash. This
shows that the cooking time has begun. The last
minute is displayed in seconds.
3 If an error is made, the new cooking time can be set
by holding the button down for more than 2 seconds. The display will reset and the process can
then be repeated from point 1.
4 The minute timer will indicate the end of the cook-
ing time with two series of beeps about 20 seconds
apart. To turn the acoustic signal off, press the
minute timer button "N".
IMPORTANT: the minute timer does not turn the appliance off.
REPLACING THE MINUTE TIMER BATTERY (fig. 5)
• Remove the minute timer from its housing by prising
it from the right-hand side (see fig. 5A).
•Turn the battery cover on the back of the battery
anticlockwise (fig. 5B) until it comes free.
• Replace the battery with another of the same type.
When replacing or disposing of the appliance, the battery must be removed and disposed of according to current legislation as it represents a hazard to the environment.
END OF FRYING
At the end of the cooking time, raise the basket and
check that the food has reached the required degree of
browning. In models incorporating an inspection window, this can be verified without removing the lid.
If cooking is complete, turn off the appliance by turning
the thermostat knob to the "O" position until the internal switch clicks.
Drain excess oil by leaving the basket inside the deep
fryer for a while in the high position.
IMPORTANT: 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).
FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT
You are recommended to filter the oil or fat after each
frying session as, particularly in the case of breaded or
floured foods, particles remaining in the liquid tend to
burn, causing the oil or fat to deteriorate more rapidly.
Make sure the oil is sufficiently cool (wait about two
hours).
1. Remove the lid (fig. 11) and the removable pan
"A", holding it by the handle "B" (fig. 7). Empty the
pan.
2. Remove any residues from the pan using a sponge
or absorbent paper. Put the removable pan "A"
back into the pan housing "R".
3. Place the basket in the high position and put one of
the filters provided in the bottom (fig. 9). Filters can
be obtained from your dealer or an authorised service centre.
4. Pour the oil or fat into the deep fryer very slowly to
avoid the filter overflowing (fig. 10).
IMPORTANT: Once the oil has been filtered, it can be
kept inside the deep fryer. However, if the deep fryer is
not to be used again for some time, you are recommended to keep the oil in a closed container to avoid it
deteriorating. It is good practice to keep oil used to fry
fish separately from oil used to fry other foods
When using fat, do not allow it to cool excessively or
it will solidify.
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REPLACING THE ODOUR-EATER FILTER
Over time, the odour-eater filters located inside the lid
lose their effectiveness. When the filter (visible through
the hole "S" in fig. 11 in the inside cover) changes
colour, it must be replaced. To replace, remove the plastic filter cover "F" (fig. 12) by pressing hook "G" in the
direction of arrow 1, then lifting in the direction of
arrow 2. Replace the filters.
IMPORTANT: The white filter must rest on the metal part
(fig. 13) and the coloured area must face upwards (or
towards the black filter). Replace the filter lid, making
sure the front hooks fit correctly as shown in fig. 13.
CLEANING
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the
mains.
Never immerse the deep fryer in water or hold it
under the tap. Water infiltration could cause electric
shocks.
After allowing the oil to cool for about two hours,
empty the oil or fat as described in the paragraph "filtering the oil or fat".
Remove the lid as shown in fig. 11.
Always remove the filters before immersing the lid in
water.
To clean the removable pan "A", proceed as follows:
• Remove it from the pan housing "R" and wash with
hot water and washing up liquid or in a dish washer.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly. If washed in a dish washer, make sure it is positioned in such a way as to
avoid scratching the non-stick coating.
Never empty the deep fryer by tipping it or turning it
upside down (fig. 14).
•You are recommended to clean the basket regularly, taking care to remove any residues which may
have built up on the wheel guide ring.
•After removing the removable pan "A", dry the
inside of the pan housing "R" and the outside of the
deep fryer with a soft damp cloth to eliminate any
splashes or drips of oil or condensation.
• Clean and dry the seal to avoid it sticking to the pan
while the appliance is not in use. If it does become
stuck, to open the lid, just raise it with the hand
while at the same time holding down the open button.
REMOVABLE NON-STICK PAN
To clean the pan, never use abrasive objects or cleaning products, but only a soft cloth with neutral detergent.
COOKING HINTS
HOW LONG THE OIL OR FAT LASTS
The oil or fat must never go below the minimum level.
It must also be completely renewed at intervals. The
length of time the oil or fat lasts depends on the foods
fried.
For example, breaded foods dirty the oil more than simple foods.
As in any deep fryer, the oil deteriorates if heated up
repeatedly! Even if used and filtered correctly, it should
therefore be completely replaced regularly.
The rotating basket allows this deep fryer to be operated with only a small amount of oil. This has the advan-
tage that the quantity of oil thrown away is reduced by
about 50% compared with the amount for other deep
fryers on the market.
HOW TO FRY CORRECTLY
• It is important to follow the temperature recommended for each recipe. If the temperature is too
low, the fried food absorbs oil. If it is too high, a
crust forms immediately, leaving the inside raw.
•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.
•Wait until the oil has reached the right temperature
(when the light goes out) before immersing the food
to be fried.
• Do not overfill the basket. This would lead to a sudden drop in the temperature of the oil and the food
would be excessively greasy and unevenly fried.
• Make sure the food is thin and of an even thickness.
Despite their attractive appearance, thick pieces
cook badly inside, while if the thickness is uniform,
all pieces cook perfectly at the same time.
• To avoid splashes of oil, make sure the food is
completely dry before immersing it in the oil or
fat. Moist food also becomes soggy after cooking
(particularly potatoes). Food with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should ideally be
breaded or floured. Make sure excess bread or
flour is removed before immersing in oil.
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CHIPS Quantity recommended 500 190 1st phase 6-7
for optimum frying 2nd phase 1-2
MAX quantity (safety limit) 1000 190 1st phase 10-12
2nd phase 2-3
FISH Squid 500 160 9-10
Canestrelli 500 160 9-10
Scampi tails 600 160 7-10
Sardines 500-600 170 8-10
Cuttlefish 500 160 8-10
Sole (3) 500-600 160 6-7
MEAT Beef cutlet (2) 250 170 5-6
Chicken cutlet (3) 300 170 6-7
Meat balls (8-10) 400 160 7-9
VEGETABLE Artichokes 250 150 10-12
Cauliflower 400 160 8-9
Mushrooms 400 150 9-10
Aubergines 300 170 11-12
Courgettes 200 170 8-10
Type of food
Max. quantity (g)
Temperature (˚C)
Time (minutes)
Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and should be adjusted according to the quantity and personal
taste.
•Frozen foods are at very low temperatures. This produces a considerable drop in the temperature of the
oil or fat. For good results, you are therefore advised
not to exceed the quantities recommended in the following table.
• Frozen foods are often coated with ice crystals.
Before cooking, these should be removed by shaking the basket. Immerse the basket in the frying oil
very slowly to avoid the oil boiling.
FRYING NON-FROZEN FOODS
FRYING FROZEN FOOD
Cooking times are approximate and should be varied according to the initial temperature of the food to be fried
and the temperature recommended by the frozen food manufacturer.
CHIPS Quantity recommended 180 (*) 190 1st phase 3-4
for optimum frying 2nd phase 1-2
MAX quantity (safety limit) 500 190 1st phase 6-7
2nd phase 1-2
POTATO CROQUETTES 500 190 7-8
FISH Cod fingers 300 190 4-6
Shrimps 300 190 4-6
MEAT Chicken cutlet (3) 200 180 6-8
Type of food
Max. quantity (g)
Temperature (˚C)
Time (minutes)
IMPORTANT: Before immersing the basket, make sure the lid is firmly closed.
(*) This is the quantity recommended for optimum frying. Greater quantities of frozen chips can, of course, be fried.
However, they will be more greasy as a result of the sudden drop in oil temperature on immersion.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT
Gives off unpleasant
smell
Oil overflows
The oil does not heat
upa
Only half the basket
has fried correctly
CAUSE
The odour-eater filter is saturated
The oil has deteriorated
The cooking liquid is unsuitable
The oil has deteriorated and causes
excessive foam
The food immersed in the hot oil is not
dry enough
Over-rapid immersion of basket
The level of oil in the deep fryer
exceeds the maximum limit
Previously, the deep fryer has been
heated without oil in the pan, causing
the thermal cutout to trip
The basket does not rotate during frying
REMEDY
Replace the filter
Replace oil or fat
Use a good quality peanut oil
Replace oil or fat
Dry the food well
Immerse slowly
Reduce the amount of oil in the
boiler pan
Contact the technical service
centre (the device must be
replaced)
Clean the bottom of the pan
Clean the basket wheel guide
ring
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