Magimix PRO 500 User Manual
Deep Fryer
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure that the voltage of your power supply matches that shown on the identication
plate of your appliance.
• Always connect your appliance to an earthed socket.
• Never leave your deep fryer switched on unattended.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Never leave children unattended near the appliance. This appliance is not a toy and has not
been designed to be used by children.
• Never leave the power cord dangling over the edge of the worktop. Never let it come into
contact with a hot or wet surface.
• Always unplug the appliance after using it and before it is cleaned. Never tug on the power
cord to unplug it.
• Never use the appliance after it has fallen or been dropped. Take it to a Magimix approved
service agent to be checked.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate
remote control system.
• If the power cord has been damaged or your appliance has broken down, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, a service agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid all
possible danger.
• Never exceed the oil maximum quantity.
• Always use your deep fryer on a stable, level worktop, away from splashing water.
• Before lling it with oil, make sure there is no water left at the bottom of the frying bowl, as
this may cause the oil to splash and foam over without warning.
• Never mix different types of fat. If possible, use vegetable oil.
• Never switch your deep fryer on if the bowl is empty or if the oil is below the minimum level.
• Remove any excess ice from frozen foods before frying.
• Before moving/storing/maintaining your appliance, make sure you have unplugged it and
wait until the oil is completely cold.
• When you have nished using your appliance, always remember to unplug it.
• If you hear noises in the deep fryer after it has been used, change the oil.
• In the case of models with a metal lid, never fry food with the lid on.
• Never put the lid on when the oil is cooling down. This can prove dangerous, as condensation
may drip into the oil, causing it to splash or overow.
• Never immerse the control unit, heating element or power cord in water. Instead, clean them
with a damp cloth.
• Make sure that both thermostats are properly xed to the heating element.
• Never use your appliance outside.
• This appliance is intended solely for domestic use.
The following usages are not covered by the warranty: in kitchen areas reserved for personnel
in shops, ofces and other workplace environments, on farms, by the patrons of hotels, motels
and other commercial environments of a residential nature, and in bed and breakfast-type
environments.
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Instructions for use
Safety instructions.............................................2
Description ......................................................4
Use .................................................................5
Filter lid ...........................................................6
Safety cut-out ...................................................6
Aftercare .........................................................7
Cleaning .........................................................7
Cooking times ..................................................8
Tips .................................................................9
Troubleshooting ..............................................10
Recipes
Appetisers .....................................................11
Starters ..........................................................13
Vegetables .....................................................19
Seafood ........................................................27
Meat .............................................................31
Desserts .........................................................35
Recipe index ..................................................39
OIL AND WATER DO NOT MIX!
To avoid all risks of accident, please take the following
precautions:
• Never leave any water at the bottom of the frying
bowl.
• Remove all excess ice from frozen foods.
• Before frying, drain all food thoroughly and pat dry
with a cloth or kitchen paper.
• Between each batch, drain the lter lid and wipe it dry
in order to remove any condensation. Never put the
lid back on the fryer while cooling.
READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
Contents
DESCRIPTION
Filter lid*
OR
Storage lid*
Control unit
Basket
Basket resting hook
Heating element
Bowl
Housing
Indicator light
Thermostat Timer Carry handles Cord storage
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compartment
*According to model
Wash all the parts and dry them carefully.
USE
Unwind the power cord and plug it in.
Check that the control unit is properly xed.
Turn the timer. Both indicator lights will come on.
Place the food in the basket.
When the orange indicator light goes out,
slowly lower the basket into the oil.
For quantities and cooking times, see page 8.
Pour in the oil. Never exceed the MAX level.
Turn the thermostat to the required cooking
temperature (see Cooking Hints, page 8).
TIPS
Never mix different types of cooking fat. We
recommend you use vegetable oil.
For models with a lter lid, you can use your
deep fryer with the lid off to obtain crispier
french fries - just like a professional chef.
Place the lter lid on the fryer.
At the end of the cooking time, the timer will ring
and the indicator light will go out.
For safety reasons, your deep fryer will only work if the control unit is correctly positioned.
It is vital to dry all parts of the fryer carefully before use.
To prevent the element from overheating, make sure that the oil reaches
the minimum level so that it covers the heating element.
As frozen french fries have a higher water content than fresh ones, we recommend you fry
them in smaller batches.
Between batches, carefully drain and wipe the lter lid to remove any condensation.
Never put the lid back on the fryer after cooking the nal batch, when it is in the coolingdown phase.
*According to model
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USE
Remove the lid* and
attach the basket to
the resting hook.
Never move your deep fryer while the fat or oil is still hot
Allow the basket to
drain.
Remove the food from
the basket.
Turn the thermostat
back to 0° C.
CHANGING THE FILTER
To access the lters,
take out the removable
hold e r.
Where to purchase your lters: either from your retailer or by returning the order form enclosed with
your appliance. You can also buy cut-to-t lter sheets from electrical retailers.
Remove both the black
charcoal lter and the
metallic permanent
anti-fat lter.
Ensure the black
charcoal lter is replaced
after every 10 uses.
Put the holder back in
place.
SAFETY CUT-OUT
The safety cut-out avoids any abnormal rise in temperature. If it is triggered, the deep fryer will
automatically switch itself off.
Wait for the heating
element to cool down.
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Then reset the fuse by
pressing Reset.
*According to model
AFTERCARE
Before carrying out aftercare / storage, unplug your deep fryer and leave it to cool down for at least
an hour.
Always lter the oil after using it to remove any carbonized particles.
Carefully pour away
the oil once it has
cooled as indicated
by the arrow on the
corner of the basket.
Filter the oil using a
metal sieve or special
lter paper.
We recommend that you change the oil after 8 to 10 uses.
Never mix new cooking fat or oil with used oil.
If you do not often use your deep fryer, store the oil in a sealed container.
The oil level will go down each time you use your deep fryer. Replace the oil when it turns
dark, becomes dirty, starts to foam abnormally or if you hear noises after using the deep
fryer.
Impurities sink to the
cool zone under the
heating element.
The arrow on the
corner of the bowl
indicates which way
to pour the oil out.
CLEANING
Prior to aftercare / storage, unplug your deep fryer and wait for it to cool down for at least an hour.
Wipe the housing with
a soft cloth.
Wipe the control unit
and heating element
with a soft cloth.
The bowl, basket and
lid can be washed in
water with washingup liquid and are all
dishwasher-safe.
Storage: the basket
handle folds away to
save space.
Ensure you take out the removable lter before putting the lid in the dishwasher.
The control unit and heating element must never be immersed in water or rinsed under the
tap.
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COOkING TIMES
Cooking Times Temperatures
FISH
Crumbed sh llets 3-4 min. 170° C
Pike, Sole 3-5 min. 180° C
Trout, Cod 3-5 min. 180° C
BREADCRUMBED FOOD
Potato croquettes 3-4 min. 180° C
Cheese croquettes 2-4 min. 180° C
Prawn croquettes 3-4 min. 180° C
Fish croquettes 3-4 min. 180° C
Egg croquettes 2-3 min. 180° C
POTATOES
French fries, blanching 6-9 min. 180° C
French fries, frying 2-3 min. 180° C
Crisps and wafes 3-4 min. 180° C
DOUGHNUTS & PASTRIES
3-5 min. 180° C
CAPACITIES
OIL
PRO 350 2.4 l 3 l
PRO 500 3.4 l 4 l
POTATOES
PRO 350 900 g 1.1 kg
PRO 500 1.3 kg 1.5 kg
As frozen french fries have a higher water content, we recommend frying them in smaller batches.
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Minimum Quantity Maximum Quantity
Maximum recommended
capacities
Maximum safe
capacities
TIPS
Oil
• Use a special cooking oil which can withstand high temperatures without
deteriorating.
• Never mix different types of oil. We recommend you use a vegetable oil.
• To make the oil or fat last longer, do not season or avour the food during
the cooking process, or while the basket is above the bowl.
• Always lter the oil after using your deep fryer to remove any carbonised
particles.
• After you have used your deep fryer 8 or 10 times, change the oil.
• If you do not use you deep fryer often, transfer the oil to a sealed container.
When transferring the oil, make sure you never mix fresh and used fats.
Cooking Hints
• For a really crispy result, dry all foods thoroughly prior to frying.
• In the case of frozen products, remove any excess ice and wait
for the oil to reach the right temperature before frying them.
Fry them in smaller batches than you would fresh french fries.
As they cook, they will release water, causing the oil to boil more
ercely and will increase the risk of splashing.
• To fry meat, sh, poultry, doughnuts, etc… we recommend that you lower the empty
basket into the deep fryer before adding the food. This way, you will avoid them sticking to
the basket.
• Before serving, fasten the basket to the hook and wait for it to drain a little above the oil. Drain
the food after frying on kitchen paper.
French fries
• For the best results, choose Maris Piper potatoes for your french fries. To prevent them from
sticking to each other, immerse them in hot water and wait until the water becomes clear, to
remove as much starch as possible. Dry them thoroughly using a tea towel. The french fries
must be dry before being fried.
• French fries and other foods will colour more evenly if you shake the basket carefully from time
to time while they are cooking.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Solutions
Your deep fryer is not working. • Plug in the appliance and check the
connections.
• Turn the thermostat to the desired temperature
and check that the temperature indicator light
comes on.
• Make sure that the control unit is properly xed.
Strong smell / Unpleasant odours. • Replace the lid lter.*
• Change the oil or fat.
• Do not mix fats and oils of different qualities.
The oil or fat is smoking. • Change the oil or fat.
• Consult the table of cooking temperatures
on p.8.
• Lower the thermostat.
• Never mix oils or fats of different qualities.
Steam is escaping around the sides of the lter lid. • Check that the lter lid* is correctly positioned
• Change the lter.*
The oil keeps overowing. • Dry all foods thoroughly beforehand.
• Replace the oil or fat.
• Empty and clean the bowl. Fill the tank with
a single type of oil or fat.
• Respect the maximum quantities.
• Lower the basket more slowly.
Food is not browning. • Respect the maximum quantities.
• Set the temperature selector to the correct
cooking temperature.
• Faulty thermostat, consult a Magimix approved
service agent.
The french fries, straw potatoes and crisps
are sticking to each other.
The oil is not heating up. • Reset the safety cutout or consult our Customer
• Wash the potatoes and dry them thoroughly
beforehand.
service or a Magimix approved service agent:
the fuse needs changing.
If you cannot identify the cause of the problem, consult your retailer or contact our customer service
to nd out the address of your nearest Magimix approved service agent. If the appliance is faulty,
consult a Magimix approved after-sales service.
You must never dismantle your appliance yourself.
* Solely for models equipped with a lter lid.
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Appetisers
Prawn acras
Creole
Serves 4
150g peeled prawns
200g cod fillets
200g potatoes
1 egg
50g flour
Salt, black pepper, Cayenne
pepper
2 tbsp chopped mint or parsley
Oil for frying
Spring rolls
Chinese
Serves 4
12 spring roll or wonton skins
each 5-inch square
Oil for deep frying
Pork and Vegetable Filling
125g lean pork mince
30g bean sprouts
¼ small cabbage, chopped
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oils
Preparation: 20min.
Cooking: 20min. + 3 to 4min. per batch
Boil the potatoes until soft, remove the skins and mash
with a fork.
Process the prawns and fish fillets in a blender. Add
the salt, pepper, Cayenne pepper, herbs and egg, and
blend for a further 30 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the mashed potato and mix using a fork. Transfer
to the refrigerator.
Heat the Deep Fryer to 170° C. Make the acras by
shaping the mixture into small balls the size of a
tablespoon. Coat each ball in flour and fry in small
batches for 3 to 4 minutes until they are a deep golden
brown. Keep warm while frying the remaining batch(es).
Serve piping hot.
Preparation: 15min.
Cooking: 5min.
To make the filling, place pork, bean sprouts, cabbage,
spring onions, cornflour, soy sauce and sesame oil in a
bowl and mix to combine.
Place a tablespoon of filling in the centre of each skin
then fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
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Tantalising appetisers
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