Morphy Richards IB45460, 45460 Instructions Manual

Compact removable bowl fryer

Please read and keep these instructions

getting the best from
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Hot oil

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

Easy cleaning

Your fryer breaks down into component parts for easy
cleaning with a removable bowl, but don’t immerse the
body in water.

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Important safety
instructions

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

There is danger of personal injury and the
danger of damage to property and the
appliance.

Please read the following essential safety
advice.

Your safety

• Never attempt to move your fryer

until it is completely cool. This can

take up to three hours. Use the handle

recess at the sides.

• To protect against electric shock do

not immerse in water or other liquid.

• 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 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.

Product safety

• The fryer body must never be

immersed in water.

• When unpacking the fryer, make

sure all white foam packing material

is removed. This can be found under

the fryer and under the removable bowl.

• Never connect the fryer to the electricity

supply without oil in the tank.

• Never operate with oil level below the

minimum mark (1.5 litres) or above the

maximum mark (2.0 litres).

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.

Other safety considerations

• Do not operate with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions
or has been damaged in any manner.
Telephone Morphy Richards 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.

• Never pour oil out of the fryer with the
bowl in position.

Mains lead

• The mains lead should reach from the
socket to the base unit without straining
the connections. Reduce the length of
the lead by winding it around the cable
wind on the back of the fryer.

• 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.

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 burns

Run cold water over the affected area

immediately. Do not stop to remove clothing,
get medical help quickly.

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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).

For appliances supplied with
fitted plug

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

⁄ Spring loaded removable lid
¤ Lid location guides
‹ Viewing window
› Steam vents
fi Lid release button
fl Basket
‡ Basket handle

· Basket lower release button
‚ Basket rest
„ Lid lock catches
‰ Basket handle location guides
 Removable bowl
Ê Bowl finger lip
Á Power on heating light
Ë Variable temperature control
È Min and max oil level marks inside bowl
Í Carrying handles
Î Cable storage at rear
Ï Non-slip feet on base

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Operation

Lid operation

Press the lid release button, the lid is

spring loaded and will rise up on its own.

In the upper position the lid will lift out of
its guides at the back for easy cleaning. To
replace, locate in the guides and slide back
into position B. Close the lid by pressing
down at both sides, ensure both locking
catches „ are fully engaged.

Basket operation

With the lid open, lift the basket handle
until it clicks in the horizontal position, open
the lid fully to the vertical position to allow
removal of the basket. To replace the basket,
locate the basket guide into the location C
slide back the button on the handle and fold
the handle down into the recess.

Preparing for the
first time

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

WARNING: Make sure that your fryer is
disconnected from the electricity supply.

Remove the frying basket, non-stick tank
and lid and wash these by hand in hot soapy
water. Wipe the exterior and interior of the
body of your fryer with a damp cloth.

WARNING: Do not immerse the plastic

body of the fryer in water.

Dry all parts of your fryer thoroughly and

replace the lid, tank and basket.

Replace the tank with the max/min lines
to the rear. (Please follow the cleaning
instructions).

Filling with oil

Pour oil into the tank up to the maximum
level indicated (approx. 2 litres of oil).

Lightly smear the inside of the viewing
window with the oil to inhibit any
condensation which could reduce visibility.

• Use good quality liquid vegetable oil, see

getting the best from your fryer page 5.

Cooking

IMPORTANT Never operate the fryer
without oil in the tank.

1 Lower the basket and close the lid.
2 Plug into the mains supply and switch the

power on.

3 The red 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 indicator light may go out and come on
once or twice, during preheat. After approx
15 minutes the oil is at the correct
temperature and cooking results will be all
the better. It will then cycle on and off during

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frying to indicate that the thermostat is
maintaining the correct oil temperature.
5 Lift the lid.

There are two methods of cooking in your
fryer; one general method for most food
types and another for home battered
products.

General cooking method

1 Place the basket in the raised position.

The basket should always be in the

raised position when it is to be filled with

food.
2 Place the food, which should be dry as

possible, into the raised basket. When

frying frozen food, avoid adding ice

particles to the hot oil, remove the basket

from the fryer add the frozen food and

shake the basket to remove excess ice

and frost. The oil temperature and oil life

expectancy will be improved

3 Lower the basket into the oil.
4 Lower the lid.

• You can observe the cooking process by

raising the lid or looking through the

viewing window to observe progress.
5 When the food is cooked, raise the lid, lift

the basket out of the oil, give it a shake,

and place it in its raised position for a few

seconds to drain.
6 Lift the basket out and shake the fried

food into a dish with oil absorbing kitchen

paper.
7 After use, disconnect from the mains

supply. Wipe any spilt oil from the fryer

body.

• You can store the basket in the oil.

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, 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.

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 be first melted in a pan until
softened, then carefully transfered into
the fryer bowl.

• Change the oil when it becomes brown or
cloudy in colour.

IMPORTANT: Do not switch the fryer

on until the fryer bowl is filled with oil or
solid oil or lard.

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.

• As a general guide precooked foods need
a higher cooking temperature than raw
foods.

• 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. When using
metal utensils, take care not to damage

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the non-stick coating of the bowl.

• All foodstuffs contain moisture. When
lowered into the hot oil the water turns to
steam. Most of the steam escapes
harmlessly through the lid vent, but
trapped steam may escape when
opening the lid - so care is needed.

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 fry your chips for 10-12 minutes,
shaking 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

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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,
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 3 hours for
cooling.
1 Remove the lid.
2 Remove the basket.
3 Lift out the bowl E.
4 Pour out the oil through fine muslin or

absorbent paper placed in a suitable

funnel into a container.
5 Wash the lid, basket and handle and the

inside of the tank by hand with hot soapy

water. Always remove the two-piece

filter before cleaning the lid.

• The lid can be washed in a dishwasher

• The basket and tank should not be

washed in a dishwasher

6 Clean the outside of the fryer with a

damp cloth and/or paper tissue.

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

reassemble all parts with the bowl basket

rest ‚ facing forward.

• The outside of the bowl is not non-stick

coated, if care is taken, it is unlikely to to

become dirty. If oil does drip down the

exterior when the oil is being emptied out,

make sure that it is hand washed

thoroughly. The exterior may appear

discoloured, this is quite normal and will not

detract from the performance of the fryer.

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Frying times and
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 pieces5-10 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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UK 08450 777700

Eire 1800 409119

Helpline

& or der line

for replacement parts

443/8036/23 Rev 1 04/02

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

Helpline (office hours)
UK (local rate) 08450 777700
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:
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.