Euro-Pro BF160 User Manual

Professional Deep Fryer

Friteuse Professionnelle

Use and Care Instructions

Directives d’usage et d’entretien

Model/ Modèle BF160

EURO-PRO Operating LLC

4400 Bois Franc

St. Laurent, QC, H4S 1A7

Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398

www.euro-pro.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces, always use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord and plug of this appliance in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet (not from receptacle on appliance) when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to EURO-PRO Operating LLC for examination, repair or adjustment. See warranty.

7. Never plug in before the control panel is installed in the body of the fryer and the heating element is placed in the oil reservoir.

8. Never overfill the fryer with oil. Fill only between the minimum and maximum levels, as indicated inside the oil reservoir.

9. Be sure handle is properly assembled to the basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions.

10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

11. Always insert heating element in the appliance first, then plug into the wall outlet. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet then wait for the unit to cool completely before removing the heating element.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

13. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.

14. Do not use outdoors.

15. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table, counter or touch hot surfaces.

16. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

17. Do not use appliance for other than intended household use.

18. Ensure that basket handle is correctly assembled and locked in place (see assembly instructions).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord (or longer detachable cord)

is not recommended for use with deep fryers.

• Never plug in the control panel before it is installed in the body of the fryer with the heating

element submersed in the oil.

• Do not immerse the control panel and heating element in water.

• When opening the lid after frying, open only partially, wait a moment to allow the steam

inside to escape before opening fully.

• To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same

circuit.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Rev. 06/02A

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ………………………………………………………….. Special Safety Instructions / Features..………………………………………. Main Components ……………………………………………………………... #1 Before Using for the First Time …………………………………………….

- Prior to First Use, Clean the Unit Thoroughly …………………………….

#2 Filling the Stainless Steel Container With Oil …………………………….

- Using Solid Fat ……………………………………………………………… #3 Installing the Control Panel Into Its Place ………………………………... #4 Using the Deep Fryer ……………………………………………………….

- Pre-Heating …………………………………………………………………..

- Filling the Frying Basket …………………………………………………….

- Frying Food ………………………………………………………………….. #5 At the End of Cooking ………………………………………………………. #6 Frying Tips …………………………………………………………………... #7 Filtering and Changing the Oil …………………………………………….. #8 How to Reset ……………………………………………………………….. #9 Cleaning Instructions ……………………………………………………….

Detachable Power Cord

1 1 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 11 12

Your Bravetti Deep Fryer has been specifically designed with your safety in mind. Bravetti has incorporated a unique detachable power supply cord. This power supply cord cord is designed to “Break Away” from the fryer body in the event that the supply cord is inadvertently pulled. This is intended to prevent the tipping of the appliance and hazardous spillage of hot oil.

The female receptacle portion of the power supply cord is permanently attached to the rear of the the control panel ( #23). It is designed with a swivel to allow for easier positioning of the appliance.

To connect the male power cord plug to the female receptacle on the appliance, orient the male plug so that it mates with the female receptacle. The male plug can only be inserted one way. If the male plug will not go into the receptacle on the appliance, rotate the male plug 180°.

Main Components

Model BF160

Professional Deep Fryer

120 V., 60 Hz

1500 Watts

1. Body

2. Body Handle

3. Body Handle Plate

4. Bracket

5. Oil Container

6. Heating Element

7. Adjustable Temperature Control

8. Temperature Indicator Light

9. Power “ON” Indicator Light

10. On/Off Switch

11. Thermostat

12. Limiting Thermostat

13. Decorative Plate

14. Filter

15. Lid Handle

16. Lid Handle Plate

17. Window

18. Lid Cover

19. Frying Basket

20. Basket Handle

21. Cord Storage

22. Reset Butto n

23. Control Panel W i th Heating Element

24. Heater Clip

(*cannot be seen)

Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.

1. Before Using for the First Time

Warning: Never plug in the control panel (#23) when it is not installed in the fryer body with

heating element (#6) in the oil reservoir and the r e servoir filled with oil. Do not immerse the control panel, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

Warning: This unit should not be used to boil water.

Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly

Warning: Always let the fryer cool completely for 2 hours before taking it apart for cleaning.

Never carry or move the Deep Fryer with hot oil inside. Before cleaning, always make sure the plug has been removed from the wall outlet.

• All components with the exception of the electrical parts, can be washed in warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly before use.

• Use basket handle (#20) to remove the frying basket (# 19). Always make sure the basket handle is securely attached to the basket. To attach the handle to the frying basket, insert the metal part of the handle inside the metal bracket on the frying basket. (Fig. 1)

• Lift the control panel with heating element (# 23) out of its slots by pushing it up from the bottom with one hand while holding the body (#1) of the deep fryer with your other hand.

• Remove the oil container (# 5).

• Clean the oil container (# 5) and the frying basket (# 19) with hot water, dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.

Warning: Never immerse the control panel (# 23) in water or any other liquids.

Warning: All components must be completely dried before filling with oil. Special care must

be taken to ensure the washable oil filter (# 14) in the lid is completely dry, otherwise the filter will not function properly and may lead to steam being trapped within the fryer during use.

Warning: Never exceed “MAX” line when filling the basket with food.

2. Filling the Stainless Steel Container With Oil

Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to specified level. Always make

sure control panel (# 23) is securely in place in the body (#1) and the heating element (# 6) is inside the oil in the container before plugging in.

• Use blended vegetable oil or pure corn oil. Do not use olive oil, canola oil, margarine, lard or drippings.

• The oil level must always be maintained between the minimum 3.75 liter and the maximum

4.5 liter levels marked inside the oil container (#3). Check the oil level before each use. For best results, keep the oil close to the maximum level 4.5 liter. Fig. 2

• Never mix different oils and fats together. Do not mix old and new oil.

Fig. 2

Using Solid Fat

Warning: Do not put solid shortening in the oil reservoir (#3) or the frying basket (#14).

• If using solid vegetable shortening, melt it first in a separate pan and then very carefully pour the melted fat into the oil reservoir (#3).

• Previously used solid vegetable shortening which has curdled and hardened in the oil reservoir (#3) should be removed from the oil reservoir and melted in a separate pan before reusing.

Warning: If you try to melt the solidified fat in the oil reservoir (#3), there is a risk of warm

melted fat suddenly sputtering from below through the still solid top layer of fat. Therefore use only the following procedure:

• Make sure the fat is at room temperature. If the fat is very cold, there is a greater risk of splashing.

• Using a fork, carefully make some holes in the fat. Make sure the lid is securely closed while fat is melting. Set temperature dial (#8) to 320° F (160 °C).

3. Installing the “Control Panel With the Heating Element (#5)” Into its Place

• Lift up the “Control Panel with Heating Element” (#5).

• Slide the “Guide Edges” on the Control Panel (#5) into the “Guide Rails” mounted on the metal body (#1).

• Slide the “Guide Edges” down till the end.

Important Notice:

The Automatic Safety Interlock Switch ensures that the unit will not operate unless the Control Panel (#5) has been inserted into the “Guide Rails” on the metal body (#1) correctly.

Guide Rails

Guide

Edges

Heating

Element

Safety Switch

Back of Main Body (#1)

Control Panel (#5)

Safety Detachable Power Cord

The Deep Fryer has been specifically designed with your safety in mind. Bravetti has incorporated a unique detachable power supply cord. This power supply cord cord is designed to “Break Away” from the fryer body in the event that the supply cord is inadvertently pulled. This is intended to prevent the tipping of the appliance and hazardous spillage of hot oil.

4. Using the Deep Fryer

Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling the reservoir with oil to specified level.

Always make sure control panel (#5) is securely in place in the body (#1) and the heating element (#13) is inside the oil in the reservoir before plugging in.

Important: Ensure the control panel (#5) is fitted correctly to the main unit other wis e the unit

will not function. This product is fitted with a safety interlock switch to prevent the unit from turning on accidentally.

Pre-Heating

Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling the reservoir with oil. (See instructions in

section 2.) Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

• Make sure the oil level in the oil reservoir (#3) is between the “minimum” 3.75 liter and “maximum” 4.5 liter lines inside the oil reservoir (#3).

• The frying basket (#14) should not be immersed in the oil during the pre-heating.

• Replace the lid cover (# 10).

• Plug the appliance into a 120-volt outlet.

• Turn the on/off switch (#6) to the “on” position.

• Select the desired temperature on the temperature setting dial (#8). Fig. 3

Fig. 3

Warning: In order to avoid injury or burns, never touch any metal parts on the deep fryer

because they are hot.

• Pre heating the oil will take up to 15 minutes depending on the temperature selected.

•The temperature indicator light (# 7) will come on when the temperature is set and the deep fryer is “on” showing that the heating element is in operation. This light goes off when the set temperature is reached. Fig. 4 The temperature light may go on and off several times during frying. This indicates that the temperature is being thermostatically maintained.

Fig. 4

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