Delonghi F956V, F959V Instructions Manual

• As with any electrical appliance, whilst the
instructions aim to cover as many
eventualities as possible, caution and
common sense should be applied when
operating your fryer, particularly in the
vicinity of young children.

• Before use check that the voltage power
supply corresponds to the one shown on
the appliance data plate.

• Only connect the appliance to electrical
sockets which have a minimum load of
10A and which are properly earthed. (If
the socket and the plug on the appliance
should prove incompatible, get a
professionally qualified technician to
replace the socket with a more suitable
one).

• Do not place the appliance near heat
sources.

• Do not immerse the deep fryer in water. By
getting inside the water would cause
electric shocks.

• The appliance is hot when it is in use. DO
NOT LEAVE IT WITHIN THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.

•Hot oil can cause serious burns. Do not
move the deep fryer when the oil is hot.

•Never touch the viewing window when
frying as it becomes very hot.

• To move the appliance, use the special

lifting handles (J). (Never lift by the
basket handle). Do not move the deep
fryer when the oil is hot, as this may
cause serious burns.

• The deep fryer must only be switched on
after it has been filled with oil or fat. If it
is heated while empty, a thermal safety
device comes into operation which stops
it from working. In this case it is
necessary to contact our nearest
authorised service centre to replace the
device.

• If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact the
technical service centre authorised by the
Company.

•Wash the following carefully with hot
water and washing up liquid before using

the deep fryer for the first time: the fryer
bowl, the basket and the lid (remove
filters).

• The materials and objects likely to come
into contact with foodstuffs conform to EEC
Directive.

• Using the appliance for the first time may
result in minimal smoke. This is normal
and disappears in few minutes. The room
must be ventilated.

• 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.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the
edge of the worksurface where it may be
grabbed by children or become entangled
with the user. Do not use with an extension
cord.

• If it is
necessary to
replace the
power supply
cable, be sure
to use a
H05VVF
cable
consisting of
three 1 mm

2

wires. The
replacement
cable must be
in compliance
with current
safety
legislation and must have the same
diameter as the original cable.

• The removable bowl (K) must be inserted
and removed very carefully (Fig. 8). These
operations must be performed when the
oil and the appliance are cold. Once the
removable bowl (K) has been placed in its
container (S), check that it is fully in
position, otherwise the lid (D) may be
damaged when closing.

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A. Hole for filter control
B. Basket handle
C. Handle slide
D. Lid
E. Viewing window (not for all models)
F. Filter cover
G. Basket
H. Filter cover hook
I. Cable holder compartment
J. Handle for lifting the appliance

K. Removable bowl
L. Foot
M. Minute timer display (not for all models)
N. Minute timer button (not for all models)
O. Removable bowl handles
P. Signal lamp
Q. Thermostat and on/off knob
R. Lid open button
S. Removable bowl container

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

•Never switch on the fryer before adding oil or fat. If the fryer is operated without oil or fat,
a thermostatly 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

• Raise the basket to the highest position by pulling the special “B” handle upwards (fig.1).

The lid should ALWAYS be closed when the basket is raised and lowered.

• Open lid (D) by pressing button (R) (fig.2).

• Remove the basket by pulling it upwards (fig.3).

• Pour into the container 2.2 litres of oil (or 2 kg. of fat).

WARNING

Insert the bowl in the correct direction. If the lid is hard to close, make sure the bowl is inserted fully
and correctly.

The level must always be between the maximum and minimum levels indicated.
Never use the deep fryer when the oil is below the “min” level as it could cause the thermal safety
device to come into operation; to replace it you need to contact one of our service centres.
Never exceed the maximum quantity of oil indicated, to avoid oil being released when cooking.

Best results are obtained by using a good quality oil. Avoid mixing different types of oil. If you
use lumps of solid fat, cut them into small pieces so that the deep fryer does not heat up in the
first few minutes without a covering of fat. 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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STARTING TO FRY

1. Put the food which is to be fried into the basket, without ever overfilling it (max. 1.25 kg. of
fresh potatoes).
If cooking food from frozen, make sure very little ice is included (see frying frozen food).

2. Put the basket into the fryer bowl in a raised position (fig. 3) and close the lid by pressing
lightly down upon it until the hooks click. Always close the lid before lowering the basket in
order to avoid hot oil from splashing out.

3. Set thermostat knob (Q) to the required temperature (fig.4). When the temperature set has
been reached, signal lamp (P) will switch off.

4. Never touch the viewing window when frying as it becomes very hot.

5. As soon as the signal lamp switches off, immerse the basket in the oil, lowering the handle
slowly after sliding the handle’s slider back (C).

• It is completely normal for a considerable amount of very hot steam to rise out of filter cover
(F) immediately after this.

• At the start of cooking, immediately after the food has been immersed in the oil, the internal
wall of viewing window (E) (where present) will steam up, before progressively clearing.

• It is normal for drops of condensation to form around the basket handle while the appliance
is working.

In the models fitted with the electronic minute timer

Set the cooking time by pressing key (N); display (M) will show the minutes set.
The figures will begin flashing immediately afterwards, signifying that the cooking time has
started. The last minute will be visualised in seconds.
In the event of error, the new cooking time can be set by keeping the key pressed down for more
than 2 seconds. The display will reset itself, then repeat the process again.
The minute timer will show the end of the cooking time with two series of beeps at an interval of
about 20 seconds. In order to switch off the audible alarm you only need press minute timer
button (N). The minute timer can be attached to clothing by the clip.

WARNING: the minute timer does not switch the appliance off.

Replacing the minute timer battery

• Remove the minute timer from its compartment (fig. 5).

•Remove the back cover by screw driver (fig. 6).

•Turn the battery cover (fig. 7) placed on the back in an anticlockwise direction until it is
released.

• Replace the battery with another of the same type.

• Reassemble the minute timer.

If the appliance is to be replaced or thrown away, the battery must be removed and disposed
of in accordance with the current laws as it represents an environmental hazard.

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