De'Longhi GB-613IDL Owner's Manual

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READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE.
THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ENSURE THE BEST RESULTS AND MAXIMUM SAFETY FOR THE USER.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

A. Thermostat knob for setting the temperature
B. Power on light (red)
C. Oil temperature light (green)
D. Safety micro-switch
E. Maximum food quantity indicator
F. Oil MIN-MAX levels
G. Basket support
H. Timer (if present)
I. Timer button (if present)
J. Oil drain tap cover (if fitted)
K. Oil drain tap (if fitted)

IMPORTANT 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 voltage 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, its service agent in order to avoid
a hazard.

• 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, sources 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 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. Childre should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• The oil and fat are inflammable; if these substances catch fire, immediately disconnect the appliance from
the power 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.

• Keep these instructions.

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

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L. Casing

M. Handles
N. Slot for fitting the control unit
O. Cover with handle
P. Viewing window (if present)
Q. Filter (if present)
R. Removable bowl
S. Basket with folding handle
T. Electrical heating element
U. Control unit
V. Cable compartment
Z. Thermal safety device reset

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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 (Z) marked RESET (see Fig. 1). If the appliance does not start operating again, contact a service cen­tre authorised by the manufacturer.

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.
Check that the control unit is properly fastened to the deep fryer body. The safety micro-switch (D) will prevent the
appliance from operating unless the control unit (U) is correctly positioned (N).

FILLING WITH OIL OR FAT

• Turn the folding handle of the basket until it locks into place (pos. 2, Fig. 2). Remove the basket (S) by lifting it
upwards.

• If oil is used, pour it into the bowl (R) until reaching the maximum level indicated (see Fig. 4). Never exceed this
limit, as oil may overflow from the container. The level of oil must always be between the maximum and mini­mum limits (F). 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, then 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. 5).

PREHEATING

• Place the food to be fried in the basket (S), without exceeding the maximum level indicated on the basket (fig. 9).
Check that the handle of the basket is correctly positioned (pos. 2 in Fig. 2).

• Connect to the mains supply. Both lights (B) and (C) come on.

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

• When the set temperature is reached, the green light (C) comes on.

FRYING

• As soon as light (C) comes on, lower the basket (S) 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 (S) 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 knob (A) to the “•” position.

• Unplug from the mains socket.

• Allow the excess oil to drain by hooking the basket “M” onto the support “E” on the bowl.

• N.B. 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 (S) 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 frying. 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.