Morphy Richards DF45040 User Manual

Deep Fat Fryer

Please read and keep these instructions

Getting the best from your new fryer...

Do not attempt to move the fryer while it is still hot

- wait three hours after frying for your fryer to cool.

DF45040 MUK Rev2

If you have a problem or complaint, please call our dedicated UK based helpline
before returning your product to the retailer from where it was purchased.

UK Helpline: 0844 871 0952
Replacement Parts: 0844 873 0718
Ireland Helpline: 1800 409 119

Register online for your 2 year
guarantee. See back of this
instruction book for details.
(UK and Ireland customers only)

www.morphyrichards.co.uk

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(UK & ROI only)

UK Helpline 0844 871 0952 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0718 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules.

Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and secondly
the danger of damage to the
appliance. These are
indicated in the text by the
following two conventions:

WARNING: Danger to the
person!

IMPORTANT: Damage to the
appliance!

In addition we offer the
following safety advice.

Your safety

• WARNING: Never attempt to
move your fryer until it is
completely cool. This can
take up to three hours.

• WARNING: To protect

against the risk of electric
shock, do not immerse the
fryer body in water or
other liquid.

• Unplug from the electrical
outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.

• Never leave the fryer
unattended when connected
to the electricity supply.

• Never lean over the fryer
when it is in use.

• When opening the lid, stand
back as some hot steam may
be released.

• Always use oven gloves
when removing or replacing
lid during use.

• Be careful not to touch those
surfaces of the fryer which
become hot when in use.

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

Product safety

• The fryer body must never be
immersed in water.

• When unpacking the fryer,
make sure all packing
material is removed.

• Never connect the fryer to
the electricity supply without
oil in the tank.

• Never operate with the oil
level below minimum mark
(2.0 litres) or above maximum
mark (2.2 litres).

Location

•

This appliance is intended to
be used in household and
similar applications such as:

farm houses;

by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type
environments;

bed and breakfast type
environments.

It is not suitable for use in
staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments.

• Place the appliance on a
horizontal, flat and stable
surface, away from a heating
source and where it cannot
be splashed by water.

• Allow adequate air space
above and on all sides for air
circulation.

• Do not use your fryer under
cupboards or shelves.

• Do not use outdoors or near
water.

• Do not use your fryer near or
below combustible material,
such as curtains.

Other safety
considerations

• The use of attachments or
tools not recommended or
sold by Morphy Richards
may cause fire, electric shock
or injury.

• Do not operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
Telephone the helpline
number (the telephone
number can be found on the
front cover) for advice on
examination and repair.

• Do not use the fryer for
anything other than it’s
intended purpose.

• Always dry food before frying,
e.g. chips which are too wet,
as they can cause the hot oil
to froth excessively.

• This appliance is not
intended to be operated by
means of a external timer or
a separate remote control
system.

Children

• Never allow a child to
operate this appliance. Teach
children to be aware of
dangers in the kitchen, warn
them of the dangers of
reaching up to areas where
they cannot see properly or
should not be reaching.

• Children do not understand
the dangers associated with
operating electrical
appliances. Never allow
children to use this
appliance.

• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.

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Scalds

• Run cold water over the
affected area immediately. Do
not stop to remove clothing.
Seek medical help
immediately.

Mains cable

• The mains cable should reach
from the socket to the base
unit without straining the
connections.

• Do not let the cable hang
over the edge of the table or
the counter and keep it away
from any hot surface.

• Do not let the cable run
across an open space e.g.
between a lower socket and
table.

• If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or a similarly
qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.

ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Check that the voltage on the
rating plate of your appliance
corresponds with your house
electricity supply which must
be A.C. (Alternating Current).

If the socket outlets in your
home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should be
removed and the appropriate
one fitted.

WARNING: The plug
removed from the mains
cable, if severed must be
destroyed, as a plug with a
bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged into
a live socket outlet.

Should the fuse in the 13
amp plug require changing, a
13 amp BS1362 fuse must be
fitted.

WARNING: This appliance
must be earthed.

FEATURES

⁄ Viewing window

¤ Top cover

‹ Handle lock

› Handle

fi Top Cover Plate

fl Filter

‡ Frying basket

· Oil reservoir

‚ Lid release button

„ Adjustable thermostat

‰ Indicator light

 Switch

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