Morphy richards ESSENTIALS COOLWALL FRYER user Manual

Essentials coolwall fryer

Please read and keep these instructions

getting the best from
your new fryer...

Hot oil

Don’t attempt to move the fryer while it is still hot ­wait three hours after frying for your fryer to cool

Steam

When in use, use oven gloves, and remove the lid
away from you to allow steam to escape

Replacement filters

The anti-odour filter requires replacing after approx
15 frying sessions - available direct from the helpline

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Important safety
instructions

The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following of basic 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 two following conventions:

WARNING: Danger to the person!

IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance! In
addition we offer the following safety advice.

Location

• Place the appliance on a horizontal, flat

and stable surface away from any 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.

Mains lead

• The mains lead should reach from the

socket to the base unit without straining

the connections.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of

the table or the counter and keep it away

from any hot surfaces.

• Do not let the lead run across an open

space e.g. between a low socket and

table.

Personal safety

•WARNING: Never attempt to move

your fryer until it is completely cool.

This can take up to three hours. Use the

handles at the sides when moving the

fryer.

• WARNING: To protect against

electric shock do not immerse in

water or other liquid.

•WARNING: The fryer must never be

immersed in water.

•WARNING: Do not lift the fryer by the

lid, lift the whole unit when moving.

• Unplug from 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 in use.

• When opening the lid, stand back and
open the lid away from you to release
steam.

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

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.

Treating scalds

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

Product safety

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

• Never operate with oil level below the
minimum mark (1.6 litres) or above the
maximum mark (1.8 litres).

Other safety considerations

• Do not operate with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions
or has been damaged in any manner.
There are no serviceable parts in this
product. Contact our Morphy Richards
helpline for advice.

• The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
cause injuries.

• Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.

• Always dry food before frying eg. chips
which are too wet can cause the hot oil
to froth excessively.

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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 lead, if severed, must be
destroyed as a plug with bared flexible
cord is hazardous if engaged into a live
socket outlet.

WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.

Should the fuse in the 13A plug require
changing, a 13A BS 1362 fuse must be
fitted.

Features

⁄ Removable filter cover and vents
¤ Anti-odour carbon filter (under cover ⁄)
‹ Thermostat light
› Vent release tab
fi Rim
fl Basket
‡ Basket rest

· Basket handle
‚ Handle locking button
„ Lid handle
‰ Locking latches
 Variable temperature control

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Lid operation

To ensure safe and easy removal, turn
anti-clockwise using the handles on top of
the lid, then lift using the centre handle B.

WARNING When in use, steam may
be emitted from the edge of the lid or
from the vents in the lid. Stand back as
there may be a build up of steam.

To r eplace the lid, position it using the
centre handle with the vents away from you
at the back, align the arrows and turn
clockwise using the side handles until it is
locked firmly in position.

• The centre handle should only be used to

lift and replace the lid.

Preparing for the
first time

Turn to the section ‘Emptying, cleaning’,
and clean the fryer thoroughly, to remove
any manufacturing residues, dust etc.

Filling

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the fryer to
the electricity supply yet.

Remove the lid and take out the basket
and handle.

Pour oil into the tank up to the maximum

level indicated C (approx. 1.8 litres of oil).

• Use good quality liquid vegetable oil.
Don’t use butter, margarine or olive oil.

Cooking

1 Replace the lid.
2 Plug into the mains supply and switch on.
3 The red heating light will illuminate.
4 Set the variable temperature control to

the required setting, see ‘frying times and
temperature’ section.
The fryer is now preheating the oil, the

red heating light may go out and come on
once or twice. After approx 15 minutes the
oil is at the correct temperature and cooking
results will be all the better. The indicator
light may go off and on several times to
indicate that the thermostat is maintaining
the correct temperature.

5 Remove the lid.
6 Fix the handle to the basket by pulling

the lock button back and slide the handle
into the slot on the basket. Let go of the
lock button, so that the handle locks into
place and the bar is located D.

There are two methods of cooking in your

fryer; one general method for most food
types and another for home battered
products.

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General cooking method

1 Place the basket in the raised position by

locating the basket clip on the fryer rim.
The basket should always be in the
raised position when it is to be filled with
food.

2 Place the food into the raised basket.
3 Lower the basket into the oil and remove

the handle by pulling the lock button
towards you and lifting it out.

4 Replace the lid.

• You can time the cooking process or

remove the lid occasionally to observe
progress.

5 When the food is cooked, remove the lid,

attach the removable handle to the
basket and lift the basket out of the oil
and onto its raised position for a few
seconds to drain.

6 Remove the basket and put the fried food

in a dish with fat absorbing kitchen paper.

7 After use, disconnect from the mains

supply. Allow 3 hours for the oil to cool
down. Remove any condensation from
the underside of the lid with kitchen
paper and wipe any spilt oil from the fryer
body.

• You can store the basket in the oil.
8 Replace the lid for storage.

Cooking home-battered foods

This method allows for the fact that if wet
batter is placed in the basket prior to
cooking the food may stick. This method of
cooking requires extreme care. Follow the
general cooking method, except as follows.

1 Leave the basket in the down position.
2 Coat the raw food in the batter and allow

it to drain slightly to get rid of the excess
coating.

3 Very carefully and slowly lower the coated

food into the hot oil, using a suitable
implement or tongs. This allows the
batter to become solid and prevents it
sealing to the mesh of the basket.

WARNING: Take care as the oil may
spit as the food is added.

Cooking more
food?

If you want to cook more food right away,
wipe the underside of the lid with kitchen
paper, so that it soaks up any condensation.
This water must be removed before the lid is
replaced again, as water falling into the hot
oil will make it spit, possibly ejecting hot oil.

Getting the best
from your fryer

Oil

• Always ensure that you use a good

quality oil for deep frying. We recommend

liquid vegetable oils. Alternatively use

corn, groundnut or rapeseed oil. Avoid

mixing oils of different types and quality.

• Solid fat (lard) and solid oil can be used,

this should first be melted in a pan until

softened, then carefully transferred into

the fryer bowl.

• Change the oil when it becomes brown or

cloudy in colour.

• Change the oil after frying 15 times.

IMPORTANT: Do not switch the fryer on
until the fryer bowl is filled with oil or solid oil
lard.

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Cooking

•Your food must always be completely dry
in order to avoid overflowing, to prolong
the use of the oil and to give a crisper
finish to the food.

• Cook one type of food at a time.

• Pieces of food should be of the same
size and thickness.

• Do not overload the basket as it may
cause a drop of the temperature that may
leave the food greasy.

• Cook your food thoroughly. Remember
that your food may begin to turn golden
brown before it is cooked through.

•Avoid leaving food to drain for too long in
the basket as the food may become soft
and lose its crunchiness.

• Select your cooking utensils with care.
Do not use utensils that may melt. Metal
utensils become hot and therefore should
have insulated handles.

Chips

Old potatoes are ideal for making chips.

Your chips should be evenly sized so that
they cook evenly. They should be rinsed in a
colander under a cold tap and dried using a
kitchen towel or absorbent paper. For best
results shake the basket at intervals to
ensure the chips get an overall browning.

• For best results we recommend no more
than 800g of frozen chips or 1000g of
fresh chips are fried.

Filter removal and
replacement

The lid is fitted with a replaceable

charcoal and grease filter which collects oil
from passing steam. The filter can be used
for about 15 frying sessions, it must then be
changed to maintain the effectiveness of the
odour filter system.
1 Lift the filter panel from the lid by

pressing the tab and lifting upwards E,
remove the black charcoal and white
cotton filter and discard.

2 Insert the new white grease filter first

then the black charcoal filter, replace
panel.

Contact the customer helpline for
replacement filter packs. Note the filter is a
consumable replacement item therefore it is
not covered under the guarantee.

Emptying, cleaning

WARNING: Cleaning should only be
carried out with the plug removed from
the socket. The fryer should have
completely cooled. Allow three hours
for the oil to completely cool.
1 Remove the lid and wipe the underside to

remove condensation.

2 Remove the filter from the lid E.
3 Lift the fryer by the side handles and pour

out the oil through fine muslin or

absorbent paper placed in a suitable

funnel into a container.
4 Wash the lid, filter cover, basket, basket

handle and the inside of the tank by hand

with hot soapy water.
5 Clean the outside of the fryer with a

damp cloth and/or paper tissue.

IMPORTANT: Never immerse the fryer in
water.
6 Dry all parts of your fryer thoroughly and

reassemble all parts.

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Frying times &
temperature chart

These frying times are intended as a
guide only and should be adjusted to suit
quantity or thickness of food and your own
taste.

Fresh cut chips 1kg

190ºC 10-12min

Frozen chips 800g

190ºC 12-15min

Fresh Cod or Haddock

300/400g 2 or 3 pieces

190ºC 8-10 min

Frozen Cod or Haddock

300/400g 2 or 3 pieces

170ºC 10-15 min

Frozen Plaice

1x150g piece
190ºC (5-6 min)

Whitebate just enough to cover base of
basket

190ºC 1-2 min

Scampi frozen in crumbs

170ºC (3-5 min)
Just enough to cover base
of basket

Beefburgers*

150 or 170ºC
2oz/55g 4 pieces 4-6 min
4oz/110g 2 pieces 5-10 min

Fresh or defrosted chicken portions in
crumbs* 2x200g pieces

170ºC 20-25 min

Frozen chicken portions in crumbs*

2x200g pieces

170ºC 25-30 min

Mushrooms 200g

190ºC 2-3 min

Weights stated are maximum advised.

*Chicken and Beef burgers can taint the
oil leaving a taste you may not want when
frying other foods, if so change the oil.

Helpline

If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re
more likely able to help than the store from
where you bought it.

Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to deal with your
query quickly:

• Name of the product

• Model number as shown on the

underside of the appliance

• Serial number.

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The After Sales Division,
Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ

Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 060 2613
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119

Morphy Richards products are
intended for household use only

Morphy Richards has a policy of
continuous improvement in product
quality and design. The Company,
therefore, reserves the right to change
the specification of its models at any
time.

Two-year guarantee

• It is important to retain the retailers

receipt as proof of purchase. Staple

your receipt to this back cover for future
reference.

Please quote the following information if
the product develops a fault. These numbers
can be found on the base of the product.

Model no. Serial no.

All Morphy Richards Products are
individually tested before leaving the factory.
In the unlikely event of any appliance proving
to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it
should be returned to the place of purchase
for it to be replaced.

If the fault develops after 28 days and
within 24 months of original purchase, you
should contact the helpline number quoting
model number and serial number on the
product, or write to Morphy Richards at the
address shown. You will be asked to return
the product (in secure, adequate packaging)
along with a copy of proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below
(1-5), the faulty appliance will then be
repaired or replaced and dispatched usually
within seven working days of receipt.

If for any reason this item is replaced
during the two-year guarantee period, the
guarantee on the new item will be calculated
from original purchase date. Therefore it is
vital to retain your original receipt or invoice
to indicate the date of initial purchase.

To qualify for the two-year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions. For example
kettles should have been regularly descaled.

Morphy Richards shall not be liable to
replace or repair the goods under the terms
of the Guarantee where:

EXCLUSIONS
1 The fault has been caused or is

attributable to accidental use, mis-use,

negligent use or used contrary to the

manufacturers recommendations or

where the fault has been caused by

power surges or damage caused in

transit.
2 The appliance has been used on a

voltage supply other than that stamped

on the products.
3 Repairs have been attempted by persons

other than our service staff (or authorised

dealer).
4 Where the appliance has been used for

hire purposes or non-domestic use.
5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry

out any type of servicing work, under the

guarantee.

This guarantee does not confer any rights
other than those expressly set out above
and does not cover any claims for
consequential loss or damage. This
guarantee is offered as an additional benefit
and does not affect your statutory rights as a
consumer.

• This guarantee is valid in the UK and

Ireland only.

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