Lakeland 18912 Instruction Booklet

1.5 LITRE

COMPACT FRYER

MODEL:18912

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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1.5 LITRE COMPACT FRYER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Compact Fryer.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before you use your machine and keep it in a safe place
for future reference.

The Lakeland Compact Fryer will sit neatly on the worktop in even the smallest kitchen,

and will help you produce a wide range of foods for meals and treats; from tempura

vegetables, onion rings, chips and hand cooked crisps, battered fish, southern fried

chicken and even doughnuts.

An award winning family-owned business, here at Lakeland we still have the same values of excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer care as we did when we first set up the company
in the 1960s.

Our products are carefully selected and rigorously tested to meet our high standards, so you can be
assured that any product you purchase will be easy-to-use and highly durable

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CONTENTS

Product features ..................................................................................................................................4

Safety cautions ....................................................................................................................................6

How to assemble the Compact Fryer and using for the first time ...........................................8

Attaching the basket handle .............................................................................................................9

Instructions for use .......................................................................................................................... 10

Guide to ingredients and cooking times .................................................................................... 11

Hints and tips .....................................................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................13

Care and cleaning .............................................................................................................................14

Electrical connections.....................................................................................................................15

Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................................. 16

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MAX

MIN

PRODUCT FEATURES

Draining hook

Maximum oil level:

1.5 litres
Minimum oil level

Tank

Basket

Basket handle

Handle attachment

Filter

Metal bar and
hinge

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Base unit

Lid

Viewing window

Lid handle

Side handles

Temperature control dial

Indicator light

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future
reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or
damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the
appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged
or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the
Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with
a special lead, contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the
appliance. To disconnect, turn the socket to ‘off’ and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• This 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

• Children should always be supervised to ensure they do not play with this product.This appliance
should not be used by children.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by
Lakeland.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water
or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Keep the cord out of
reach of children. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the instructions for use
that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull
the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system. This could create a
hazard by resetting the auto cut out safety feature.

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• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as
great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any
hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and 06/95/EC (Safety of Domestic Electrical Appliances).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children.
These bags are not toys.

• Do not switch on the Compact Fryer without putting oil in the tank first. Oil must be
filled to the minimum level and not exceed the maximum level. If the Compact Fryer is switched on
with no oil in the tank, the machine will automatically cut out. This is a safety mechanism and will
permanently damage the machine.

• Do not attempt to move this appliance or empty the oil when the oil or machine is still hot. Cool
completely before moving.

• Do not cover the Compact Fryer or block the air vents in the lid whilst in use.

• Do not lift the lid completely when cooking food in the Compact Fryer, use the window to view your
food.

• Do not place the Compact Fryer on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in or near a heated oven.

• Take great care to ensure that the handle is firmly locked into place on the basket. See ‘Attaching
the basket handle’.

• Do not place utensils or over-sized pieces of food into the Compact Fryer.

• Switch off and unplug the Compact Fryer from the socket before cleaning and when not in use.
Always allow the fryer to cool down completely before cleaning.

The Compact Fryer surfaces will become hot during use. DO NOT TOUCH hot surfaces as
possible injury can occur. Allow the machine and oil to cool completely before handling this
appliance, and always use the handles. Use this fryer with caution, use gloves.

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE COMPACT FRYER AND
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Unpack the Compact Fryer, basket and basket handle. Remove all the packaging materials.

Wipe the inside of the tank and lid with a damp cloth. Wash the basket and basket handle in warm
soapy water, dry thoroughly.

When you first use the Compact Fryer there may be an odour, this is normal and will stop after a few
uses.

Before first use, fill the oil tank with water to the MAX level, heat it for about 10 minutes at 150ºC, let
it cool down completely, then drain out water and dry the inside of the oil tank thoroughly to remove
all traces of water.

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ATTACHING THE BASKET HANDLE

Take the basket handle with the two metal prongs
facing downwards.

Squeezing the prongs together, slot them into the
two holes in the handle attachment on the inside
of the basket.

Pull them over the metal lip on the handle
attachment. Then, squeeze the prongs again
and pull the handle until the prongs click into the
notches on the edge of the handle attachment.

Take great care to ensure that the handle is firmly
locked into place on the basket.

The handle will feel very secure, and look like this.

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WARNING

• Do not heat the Compact Fryer without putting oil in the tank first. Oil must be filled
to the minimum level and must not exceed the maximum level. If the Compact Fryer
is switched on with no oil in the tank, the machine will automatically cut-out. This is a
safety mechanism and will permanently damage the machine.

• Do not use the Compact Fryer under wall-mounted cupboards, which may prevent the
lid fully opening. Do not leave the Compact Fryer unattended when it is switched on.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Plug the Compact Fryer into the socket and switch it on.

• When the dial is turned to ‘0’ the Compact Fryer is off and the oil is not heating.

• Select the frying temperature according to the food to be cooked, see ‘Guide to ingredients and
cooking times’.

• Turn the dial to your required temperature, the indicator light will be illuminated, and will go off
when the Compact Fryer has heated the oil to your selected temperature.

• When the oil has heated to your required temperature and the indicator light has gone off, hook
the basket draining hook on the edge of the tank, so it sits above the oil.

• Add your food to the basket, and close the lid, resting it on top of the basket handle (the grooves
on the edge of the lid fit over the handle prongs). Then unhook the draining hook and slowly lower
the basket into the oil. The closed lid will protect you from any splashes of oil, when the food is
lowered in.

• Use the window to view your food, or lift the basket out of the oil and hook it onto the side of the
tank with the lid down over it, to have a look.

• When you have finished cooking, turn the temperature control dial to ‘0’ to turn the Compact Fryer
off. Switch off the socket and unplug the Compact Fryer.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE