Miele KM 402 Operating Instruction

Operating instructions Deep fat fryer KM 402

It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 930 491

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Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of the packing

material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the fryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before frying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Frying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Blanching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Frying tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

After frying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety cut-out switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lid, ceramic surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Frying reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Frying basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Description of the appliance

a Lid b Frying basket with: c Handle (fold-away, removable) d Hanging facility e Basket hanging support f Heating element (can be raised up;

rating - 2700 kW)

g Temperature indicator light h Operating indicator light

i Drain tap j Control knob k Frying basket

(capacity: min. 3.0 litres, max. 4.0 litres)

l Mains connection cable m Plug

Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with

Description of the appliance

or without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only.

Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all rele vant legal safety requirements. Im proper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both per sonal injury and material damage.

Before installing and using the appli ance for the first time, read the oper ating and installation instructions carefully. They give information on safety, on the operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accident and dam age to the appliance.

Do not let children access the appliance or its controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.

Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference and pass them on to any future user.

Building in and connection

If the appliance is supplied without

a plug, or if the plug is removed, the appliance must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regula-tions. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by incorrect installation or con nection.

The electrical safety of this appli

ance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the ap pliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as an electric shock.

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the ap pliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assess ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct usage

For safety reasons the appliance

must only be operated after it has been built in. This is necessary to en sure that all electrical components are shielded.

This appliance is for domestic use

only and is not intended for com mercial use.

Use this appliance for the prepara

tion of food only. Any other use is at the owner’s risk and could be danger ous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or misuse of the appliance.

Do not use the appliance to heat

up the room and never switch it on when the heating element is in the raised-up position. The high tempera ture could cause inflammable objects nearby to catch fire.

This appliance must not be set up

or operated in the open air.

The fryer should only be switched

on when the lid has been taken off and it has been filled with oil.

Warning and Safety instructions

Protecting the appliance from damage

Do not drop anything on the ce

ramic surface. Even a light object such as a salt cellar, could cause dam age in certain circumstances.

Under no circumstances use a

steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. Pressurised steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept re sponsibility.

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appli ance and its surroundings in a clean

condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.

Warning and Safety instructions

Protection from burning

Never leave the appliance unat

tended when it is switched on and when frying is taking place. Overheated oil can catch fire and could even set the cooker hood on fire. On no account should there be an open flame in the vi cinity.

If frying oil does catch fire despite

this do not attempt to put out the flames with water. Stifle the fire with a suitable fire blanket or by covering with the lid.

Avoid touching the appliance and

the frying oil when they are hot. Both will remain hot for quite a while after the appliance has been switched off. Only the handle of the frying basket can be touched safely. Keep children at a distance.

Do not store anything which might

arouse a child’s interest in storage areas above or next to the appliance. Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the appliance with the risk of burning themselves.

You may prefer to use heat-resis

tant pot holders or gloves when us ing the appliance. Take care not to let pot holders or gloves get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material quicker with the risk of burning yourself.

Clean or change dirty oil or fat in good time. Oil or fat containing im

purities is liable to catch fire.

Do not empty hot fat or oil into a plastic container. The high temper

ature could cause this to melt.

Ensure that children are kept away from the fryer and cannot get near

to the drain tap of the fryer where oil which is still hot could be drained out.

Warning and Safety instructions

With a damaged appliance

It is important that the appliance is

not used if there are any signs of damage, breakages, cracks or dents on the ceramic surface.

In the event of any damage to the

appliance it must be switched off immediately and disconnected from the electricity supply. Contact the Service Department. Do not use the appliance until it has been repaired. Continued use would be dangerous as liquids, etc, boiling over could penetrate to the electrical components through any crack.

Ensure power is not supplied to the

appliance while installation or repair work is being carried out.

Any repairs may only be carried

out by suitably qualified and com petent persons to ensure safety. Re pairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

While the appliance is under guar

antee repairs should only be un dertaken by a service engineer author ised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

Warning and Safety instructions

Further safety notes

When using an electric socket near

the appliance, care should be taken that the cable of the electrical ap pliance does not come into contact with the hot fryer. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard.

Always ensure that food is suffi

ciently cooked or reheated. Many factors will affect the overall cooking time, including the size and amount of food, its temperature, changes to the recipe and the shape and size of cook ing container. Some foods may contain micro organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking at high temperatures. Therefore when cooking or reheating food, e.g. poultry, it is particularly important that food is fully cooked through. If in doubt select a longer cooking or reheating time. It is important that the heat is allowed to spread evenly throughout the food being cooked.

To protect the environment used

frying oils and fats should be dis posed of with the household waste after they have cooled down. Do not dispose

of used oils and fats down the sink. The

water pipes could become blocked or damaged.

Before disposing of an old appli

ance, switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and ren der any plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be done by a com petent person.

Ensure that the appliance presents

no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Ensure that children are kept away from the appliance when it is

switched on.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these materi als away, please ensure that they are offered for recycling.

Disposal of an old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.

Before disposing of an old appli ance, switch off at the mains elec tricity supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut off the cable di rectly behind the appliance to pre vent misuse. This should be done by a competent person. Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Before using for the first time

General notes

A data plate for your appliance is sup plied with this documentation. It should be stuck into the space provided at the end of the instruction book. The ad dress of the nearest Service Depart ment is given on the back page.

Before using for the first time

Cleaning and heating up for the first time

Before using the fryer for the first time, clean it as follows:

Fill the oil reservoir with approx. 4

litres of water and add a little wash ing up liquid. Ensure that the water level is not higher than the maximum level indicator which is marked on the rear of the reservoir.

Turn the control in a clockwise direc

tion to 130 °C and bring the water to the boil.

^ When the water has started to boil,

switch off the fryer by turning the control back anti-clockwise to "0". Empty the water through the drain tap into a heat resistant container. (see section on "After frying").

^ Rinse the oil reservoir out with hot

water.

^ Close the drain tap, raise the heating

element and dry the reservoir with a clean cloth.

Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight smell when the appliance is heated up for the first time. The smell and any va pours will dissipate after a short time and do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance.

Clean all other appliance surfaces with a damp cloth only, and then wipe dry.

Using the fryer

Switching on and off

To switch the fryer on, turn the control in a clockwise direction a. To switch

off, turn the control in an anti-clock wise direction b to "0".

You cannot turn the control to "0" by turning it past 200 °C.

Before frying

Before frying make sure that the oil res ervoir has been filled with enough frying oil (min. 3 litres / 3 kg, max. 4 litres / 4 kg).

Only use oil or fat specified for frying either in liqiud or solid form.

Only use oil / fat which which can be heated to a high temperature and never mix different types together.

Correct procedure:

^ Fill tthe oil reservoir with oil / fat. Solid

fat should be cut up into small pieces first. When re-using fat which has solidified in the reservoir, make a hole in the fat as far as the element. This allows any water which has gathered under the fat to evaporate.

^ Turn the control to 100 °C and wait

until the fat has melted.

When the appliance is switched on, the temperature indicator light g and the oprating indicator light h come on. The temperature indicator light tacts on and off in conjunction with the heating ele ment.

Only operate the fryer without the lid. Never switch it on when it is empty or when the heating element is raised up.

When all the fat has melted check the level in the reservoir. This needs to be between the minimum and maxiumum level indicators which are marked on the narrow rear side of the reservoir.

Using the fryer

Frying

Correct procedure:

Set the frying temperature required

(see chart) and wait until the temper ature indicator light goes out for the first time. The oil has now reached the set temperature.

Place the frying basket containing the

food to be fried into the hot oil. If the oil froths a lot, remove the bas ket briefly from the reservoir and then slowly immerse it into the hot oil again.

^ When the food is ready, remove the

basket from the hot oil, shake it a little to remove excess oil and then hang the basket on the hanging support.

Do not leave the food suspended over the reservoir for too long as the steam from the oil can cause the food to lose its crispness. Finally, place the food on some paper towel to blot up any excess

oil.

Ensure that you do not touch the hot oil / fat. Protect your hands in partic ular by wearing oven gloves.

Blanching

It is also possible to use this appliance for blanching vegetables by using water instead of oil or fat.

Using the fryer

Food (fresh) Quantity Temperature

in °C

Breaded chicken portions

Unbreaded turkey steaks

Cumberland sausages

Camembert 4 pieces 180 2-3 Raw battered

vegetables Raw battered

mushrooms Saute potatoes 500 g 180 2-3 Croquette potatoes 500 g pre-frying 170

Fried bread 500 g 200 30 secs - 1 min Chips 500 g pre-frying 170

2 x 250 g pieces 180 8-10

2 x 250 g pieces 180 3-5

4 180 7-8

500 g 180 8-10

500 g 180 2-3

frying 180

Frying time

in minutes

2-4 3-5

4-6

2-4 Crisps 500 g 180 3-5 Jam doughnuts 5 pieces 170 6-8 Pineapple fritters 2 pieces 180 2-3 Banana fritters 2 pieces 180 3-4

Please note: The times given are only a guide. The actual cooking times will depend on the size and quantity of food cooked.

Using the fryer

Food (frozen) Quantity Temperature

in °C

Fish fingers 300 g 180 4-6 Beef burgers 220 g 180 5-6 Potato croquettes 500 g 170 pre-frying 1-2

Chips 500 g

1000 g Spring rolls 2 x 60 g 180 8-10 Scampi 250 g 180 4-5 unbreaded

Plaice fillets Squid rings 250 g 180 2-3

Please note: The times given are only a guide. The actual cooking times will depend on the size and quantity of food cooked.

300 g 170 3-5

180 180

Frying time

in minutes

frying 3-4

4-6

8-10

Using the fryer

Frying tips

The oil or fat must be hot enough to

seal the food quickly. If the tempera ture is too low the food will absorb too much fat which will make it diffi cult to digest. For this reason, wait until the temper ature indicator goes out (which means the set temperature has been reached), before you place more food in the fryer.

Do not fry too much food all at once

as this cools the oil too quickly.

^ Heat the oil only for as long as neces-

sary. This will keep it in good condition for longer.

^ Food should be as dry as possible as

moisture can cause frothing. Dab food which is damp dry with kitchen paper towel. Remove traces of ice from deep frozen food.

Lower the frying basket slowly so that

the oil does not froth over. Rinsing freshly cut potatoes under

running water and then drying them thoroughly with kitchen paper towel will prevent them sticking together.

Place baking made with yeast dough

in the basket with the risen side fac ing downwards and then turn half-way through the cooking time.

Never season food before frying.

Salt, seasoning or icing sugar can be added to the fried food once any ex cess oil / fat has been removed.

Never add salt to fried food in the frying basket while the basket is over the hot oil. This can cause the oil to froth over.

Using the fryer

After frying

Switch the fryer off. We recommend that you filter the frying oil. This not only removes impurities which can affect the taste of the food but will help the oil last longer.

How to proceed:

Allow the oil to cool down but not to

solidify.

If it has already solidified then melt it again by switching the fryer to 100 °C.

Place a heat resistant container of a

suitable size, a metal pot for example, under the drain tap located underneath the fryer.

^ Ensure the oil is not too hot. Open the

drain tap by turning the hand-wheel on the tap anti-clockwise a.

Once the oil has drained out, close

the tap again by turning the hand-wheel clockwise b as far as it will go. Check that you cannot turn it any further.

Filter the frying oil by pouring it

through kitchen paper or a metal sieve lined with kitchen or filter paper.

Finally pour the filtered oil back into

the oil reservoir to be used again.

Take care that the underside of the fryer is always easily accessible for draining oil.

Ensure that the oil is not too hot before it is drained. Otherwise there could be a danger of being burnt. Only use a container which is able to withstand heat to collect the drained oil.

Do not replace the lid on the fryer until the oil or fat has cooled down.

Change the oil when it –

is very dark and does not pour easily.

–

smells unpleasant and froths.

–

begins to smoke at a temperature of 170 °C or less.

Using the fryer

Safety cut-out switch

Your fryer is fitted with a safety cut-out which automatically switches it off if:

the oil reservoir is not filled to at least

–

the lower level indicator. the fryer is switched on when empty.

–

the fryer is switched on when the

–

heating element has been raised (e.g. for cleaning).

The fryer has cut out automatically when neither the temperature indicator light nor the operating indicator light is on and the oil is no longer being heated.

Turn the control to "0" and wait until

the heating element has cooled down.

Rectify whatever has caused the

automatic cut-out. Press the pin (see arrow) which is on

the left rear underside of the fryer in firmly. The fryer can now be used again.

Never use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Pressurised steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components for which the manufacturer cannot ac cept responsibility.

Never use scouring agents, pads, abrasive cleaning agents, or strong cleaners e.g. oven sprays, stain or rust removers, as these could dam age the surface of the appliance.

Do not use any sharp pointed ob jects which could damage the seal between the ceramic surface and the surrounding frame and between the frame and the worktop.

Cleaning and care

Lid, ceramic surround

Clean the lid with hot water and a little washing up liquid and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Please take care as the lid scratches easily.

Do not use washing up liquid on the ceramic surround as it can leave a blue sheen on the surface which may be dif ficult to remove. The ceramic surround can be cleaned using a damp cloth and a proprietary cleaning agent for ce

ramic surfaces. Follow the manufac turer’s instructions on the packaging.

Ensure that every trace of cleaner has been removed from the surface by wiping carefully with a damp cloth.

After cleaning, thoroughly dry the ceramic surface with a soft cloth to prevent a build up of limescale deposits.

Cleaning and care

Frying reservoir

Drain the oil out of the reservoir be

fore cleaning (see "After frying"). Then raise the heating element.

^ Use kitchen paper towel to remove

any large particles.

^ Fill the reservoir to the maximum

mark with a solution of hot water and washing up liquid and wash out thoroughly.

Frying basket

Clean the frying basket after each use,

either in the dishwasher or with hot wa ter and a little washing up liquid. Dry it thoroughly. It is best to soak stubborn soiling before cleaning. The handle can be removed for cleaning.

Drain out the washing up liquid solu tion into a suitable container and then rinse with hot water. Dry the oil reser voir with a clean cloth.

Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suit ably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and na tional safety regulations. Unauthor ised repairs could be dangerous.

Problem solving guide

... the oil has an unpleasant odour.

Check whether the oil

is suitable for frying.

–

needs changing.

–

... the food is not crisp and brown.

Some minor problems, however, can be dealt with as follows:

What to do if ...

... after switching on, the appliance does not heat up.

Check whether – the safety cut-out has been activated

(see "Safety cut-out").

– the appliance has been switched on

at the mains and that the mains fuse is in order. If the fuse has blown, contact an electrician or the Service department.

Ensure that the oil is hot enough and that the frying basket is not overloaded. Fry for longer if necessary.

Electrical connection

This appliance should be installed with plenty of space on either side. See In stallation Instruction Booklet before making electrical connection.

All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and com petent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regula tions.

Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for un authorised work.

Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance while installation or repair work is being carried out.

The appliance must only be operated when built-in. This is to ensure that all electrical parts are shielded. Live parts must not be exposed.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an exten sion lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

Connection of this appliance should be made via a suitable isolator or a double

pole fused spur connection unit or fused plug and switched socket which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on/off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in.

If the socket is not accessible after in

stallation (depending on country) an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles.

For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device with a trip cur rent of 30 mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section 739).

When switched off there must be an all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the isolator switch (including switch, fuses and relays according to EN 60 335).

Important U.K./ Z.A.

This appliance is supplied for connection to a single phase 230-240 V 50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable.

The wires in the mains lead are col oured in accordance with the following code:

The voltage, rated load and fusing are given on the data plate. Ensure that these match the household mains sup ply.

Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral

Brown = live

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Electrical connection

If the appliance is connected via a fused plug and switched socket the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. If this is the case, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol z or coloured green or green and yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L (GB /IRL/ZA) or A (AUS / NZ) or coloured red.

In other countries check these details with your supplier.

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)

If this appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable plug, the following informa tion applies:

If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with this product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.

The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and dis posed of. The plug cut from the flexible cord should then be disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard).

The fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is em bossed in words in the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted).

The correct fuse rating of the replace ment fuses that are ASTA approved to BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier, or Miele Service agent.

Important

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system, which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested by a quali fied electrican. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for the conse quences of an inadequate earthing system such as an electric shock.

The manufacturer can assume no re sponsibility for damage which is the direct or indirect result of incorrect installation or connection.

After sales service

The address of the nearest Service Department is given on the back page. The voltage and rated load are given on the data plate. Please quote these data,

together with the model description and serial number when contacting the Ser vice Department.

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.

Data plate

Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance. Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating instructions

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