Hotpoint E3FX User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Deep Fat Fryer

Model E3FX

CONTENTS

Introduction
For Your Safety
Know your Deep Fat Fryer
How to use your Deep Fat Fryer
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Installation
Electrical Connection
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts

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Back Cover

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the
appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also
provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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Introduction

Your new 'deep fat fryer' is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has
been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.

To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.

The appliance is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

Before putting oil in the fryer for the first time, carefully clean the steel parts and the heater, to remove any residue left from
manufacture.

* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:

(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the
appliance.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the
manufacturers authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.

This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications.

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications.

- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.

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For Your Safety

When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain

precautions that must be observed.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following:

- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.

- always use genuine spare parts.

ALWAYS:

- make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely.

- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked.

- make sure you understand the controls before using the
appliance.

- keep children away from the appliance during use.

- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the
control.

- make sure the control is turned off when you have finished
cooking and when not in use.

- disconnect from the power supply, and allow to cool, before
cleaning or performing maintenance.

- refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

- keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat
from cooking can cause a fire.

- follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to
prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

- before putting oil into the bowl for the first time, carefully
clean the steel parts and the heater, so as to remove any
residue left from manufacture.

- use vegetable oil suitable for frying, we do not recommend
oil from assorted seeds or sunflower oil.

- ensure there is at least the minimum 2 litres and a maximum
of 2.7 litres, of oil in the bowl. Should the level drop below 2
litres during use, fresh oil must be added. It is advisable to
add oil of the same type. (Maximum and Minimum measures
are indicated on the bowl).

- change the oil regularly.

- if to be re-used, filter the oil before using again. Oil can be
used several times, filtering removes excess deposits.

- even if oil is well filtered, small residual particles can catch
fire during cooking.

- wait until the oil has reached the required temperature.

- dry food thoroughly before cooking and lower it slowly into
the hot oil or fat.

- for frozen food it is advisable to defrost it at a low
temperature and then fry it at a high temperature.

- note that in preparing certain dishes (fried potatoes) you
will get the best results by precooking at 160°C and then

subsequently cooking at 180°C.

- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

NEVER:

- attempt to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.

- store items above the appliance that children may attempt
to reach.

- use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.

- use the appliance as a room heater.

- dry any items on the appliance.

- install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.

- allow children to play with or tamper with the control.

- leave children unsupervised where cooking appliances are
installed as all the cooking surfaces get hot during and after
use.

- store chemicals, foodstuffs or pressurised containers in or
on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next
to the appliance.

- use flammable or plastic items on or near the appliance.

- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.

- turn on the fryer when the heater is out of the bowl.

- turn on the fryer without oil in the bowl.

- do not exceed the maximum of 2.7 litres of oil.

- fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This
only lowers the temperature or the oil or fat too much, resulting
in greasy food.

- avoid, if possible, adding salt or flavourings directly to the
fryer. Quality of salt is reduced by the oil.

- pull on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug it from
the electrical outlet.

- allow power cables of other appliances to come into contact
with hot parts of this appliance.

- expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as
rain or sunlight.

- operate the appliance with wet hands.

- operate the appliance when barefoot.

- allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

- leave anything on the surface when unattended and not in
use.

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