FILLING THE BOWL
• Raise the basket into its upper position by lifting
upwards on the handle (Fig. 1).
• Push on the
I button (Fig. 1) and open the lid.
• Remove the basket by pulling it up (Fig. 2).
The cover must ALWAYS be closed whenever the
basket is raised or lowered.
• Pour 2 lt. of oil into the bowl (or approx.1,8
kg./3,6 lb fat).
The level of oil in the bowl must always be between the
minimum and maximum marks.
The maximum level mark should never be exceeded.
For best results use a good peanut seed oil. Olive oil
is optimal due to its slower degradation, but prolonged
use accentuates its flavour. Above all, avoid mixing different oils.
If using blocks of solid fat, cut into small pieces to avoid
fryer heating dry in the first few minutes.
It is also advisable to place thermostat on 150°C
during initial heating-up phase.
Melt solid fat directly in pot. Only when completely
melted, should the basket be lowered.
PRE-HEATING
1. Place the food to be fried in the basket. Do not
overfill the basket (maximum 1 kg of fresh potatoes).
2. Replace the basket in the bowl in the raised position and close lid by lightly pushing down until
catch snaps shut.
3. Set the sliding thermostat control (
P) (fig. 3) to the
desired temperature (see enclosed table). When
the selected temperature is reached, the control
light will switch off.
FRYING
1. As soon as the pilot lamp switches off, move the
handle slider in the handle (
G) backwards, then
move the handle downwards to lower the basket
into the oil.
•
A considerable quantity of steam will escape
from the filter cover, when the basket is lowered into the oil. This is perfectly normal.
• It is also normal for drops of condensation to
fall from the lid onto the plastic sides and
around the basket handle while in use.
• When basket is lowered into the oil, the inside of
the inspection window (if provided) will immediately become steam up. This steam will disappear gradually as the food is cooked.
For models with viewing window, grease the
glass door with a little oil before cooking to
reduce the accumulation of condensate and thereby improve visibility.
IN THE MODELS FITTED WITH THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER
1. Set the cooking time by pressing key “N”; display
“
M” will show the minutes set.
2. The figures will begin flashing immediately
afterwards, signifying that the cooking time has
started. The last minute will be visualised in
seconds.
3. In the event of error, the new cooking time can be
set by keeping the button pressed down for more
than 2 seconds. The display will reset itself, then
repeat as for point 1 (above).
4. 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 key “
N”.
WARNING: the minute timer does not switch the
appliance off.
Replacing the minute timer battery (fig.4)
• Remove the minute timer from its compartment by
prying it from the upper side
(see fig. 4A).
•Turn the battery cover (fig. 4B) placed on the back
in an anticlockwise direction until it is released.
• Replace the battery with another of the same type.
END OF FRYING TIME
When the selected frying time is elapsed, raise the basket
and check that food is golden brown as desired. This can
be done without opening the lid in models with window.
When the food is completely cooked, switch the
appliance off by setting the thermostat control to “Off”
until the switch is heard to click off. Leave the contents
to drip for a moment and then open the lid and remove the basket without shaking it too vigorously.
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).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS