Brushed stainless steel 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
two hours after frying for your fryer to cool
Easy cleaning
Your fryer breaks down into component parts for easy
cleaning, but don’t immerse the control unit in water
Care of the basket handle
After frying, allow the fryer to cool for two hours before
folding in the basket handle
Storage lid
The lid should not be in place during heating up or
frying
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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 two hours. Use the handles at
the sides.
• To protect against electric shock do
not immerse cord, plugs, or control
unit 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.
Product safety
• The control unit and heating element
of the fryer must never be immersed
in water. They should be cleaned
with a damp cloth and/or tissue
paper.
• Do not place the lid on the fryer
when in use or heating up. The lid is
for storage only and should be
replaced after use.
• After frying, allow 2 hours for oil to
cool down before folding handle into
basket, or it may melt.
• Before use, always ensure that the
internal tank is positioned correctly in the
fryer body ie. the max/min level indicators
should be to the right of the fryer D.
• Never connect the fryer to the electricity
supply without oil in the tank.
• Do not melt solid fat in the frying basket
as it may damage the appliance. Cut the
fat into pieces and place them directly
into the tank.
• Never operate with oil level below the
minimum mark or above the maximum
mark.
Location
• Do not use outdoors.
• Place the appliance on a horizontal, flat
and stable surface away from any heating
source and where it cannot be splashed
by water.
• Do not use your fryer under wall mounted
cupboards.
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 wait for the oil to cool down
before emptying the tank. This can take
up to two hours.
• Always dry food before frying eg. chips
which are too wet can cause the hot oil
to froth excessively.
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 storing the excess in the cord
storage cavity.
• 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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Features
The fryer consists of five main
components which dismantle easily for
cleaning.
⁄ Lid for storage use
¤ Basket with locking handle and 1.2kg
food capacity (see ‘Frying times &
temperature chart’ for maximum capacity
of different foods)
‹ Control unit with element and cable
› Tank stainless steel
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fl On/off switch with power on light
‡ Temperature indicator light
· Variable temperature control
‚ Cord storage and reset button cavity
„ Carrying handles
‰ Internal rest for raised frying basket
 Oil/fat level indicator
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.
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Preparing for the
first time
Clean the parts to remove any dust or
manufacturing residues.
1 Ensure fryer is disconnected from the
electricity supply.
2 Remove the lid, control unit, basket and
tank.
• Note that the basket handle folds back
and locks into position C.
3 Wash the lid, basket and tank by hand in
hot soapy water.
•You can wash the tank in the dishwasher.
4 Wipe the control unit with a damp cloth
and/or paper tissue. IMPORTANT: Never
immerse the control unit in water.
5 Dry all parts of your fryer thoroughly and
replace the tank, control unit, basket and
lid. When replacing the tank, make sure
that it is in the correct way round with the
max/min lines to the right D.
Assembly
Assemble as shown A. Ensure the
control unit is correctly fitted to the back
ensuring the two ribs of the control unit slide
into the two slots B. A safety switch
prevents the fryer from switching on if fitted
incorrectly.
Filling
Remove the lid and take out the basket.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the fryer to
the electricity supply if there is no oil or fat in
the tank.
Filling with oil
Pour the oil into the tank up to the
maximum level indicated D (approx. 3.2
litres of oil).
Filling with fat or solid oil
1 Cut the new blocks into pieces and place
them directly into the tank. Never melt
blocks of fat in the basket.
2 Plug the fryer into the mains and switch
the power on using the on/off switch.
3 Set the temperature control to 160°C to
melt the fat.
Melting solidified oil
If the fat has previously solidified, pierce
the fat down the sides of the basket with a
plastic spatula, as far as the bottom of the
tank, so that any water trapped under the fat
can escape as steam. Make sure not to
damage the heating element in doing so.
Follow 2 and 3 above.
Safety thermostat
The fryer has a
safety thermostat that
switches fryer off in
case of overheating.
This may happen if
there is no (or too little)
oil in the tank or if you
try to melt fat without
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following the previous instructions.
If the thermostat has switched the fryer
off, allow the fryer to cool completely and
carefully press the reset button on the back
of the fryer E.
Cooking
There are two methods of cooking in your
fryer; one general method for most food
types and another for home battered
products.
Remove the fryer lid before heating up
and cooking.
General cooking method
1 Adjust the control dial to the desired
temperature. The red temperature
indicator light will illuminate.
2 When the oil or fat has reached the
required temperature the light will go out.
3 Lift the basket and put it on the rest. The
basket should always be in the raised
position when it is to be filled with food.
4 Place the food, which should be as dry
as possible, into the raised basket. Lower
the basket into the tank.
5 When the food is cooked, place the
basket on its raised position for a few
seconds to drain.
6 Remove the basket and put the fried food
in a dish with fat absorbing paper (eg.
kitchen paper/kitchen roll).
7 After use, set the temperature knob to
the lowest position by turning it towards
you, then switch the fryer off. Remove the
mains plug from the socket. Allow 2
hours for the oil to cool down.
8 Wipe any spilt oil from the fryer body.
9 Press the handle forward to unlock it
from its fixed position and lower into the
tank.
10 Replace the storage lid.
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.
1 Adjust the temperature control to the
desired temperature. The temperature
indicator light will come on.
2 When the oil or fat has reached the
required temperature the light will go out.
Leave the basket in the down position.
3 Coat the raw food in the batter and allow
it to drain slightly to get rid of the excess
coating.
4 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.
5 Follow the instructions as given in parts 5
to 10 in general cooking method.
Getting the best
from your fryer
Oil and fat
• Always ensure that you use a good
quality lard or oil for deep frying. We
recommend corn, groundnut, rape seed
or vegetable oils. Do not use margarine,
butter or olive oil.
•Avoid mixing oil or fat of different
qualities.
• Change the oil or fat when it becomes
brown or milky in colour.
• If there are water droplets on the base of
the tank, the oil should be changed.
• Change the oil in your appliance after
frying 15 times.
Cooking
•Take into account the food to be cooked
before you select your frying temperature.
As a general guide pre-cooked food
needs a higher cooking temperature than
raw food.
•Your food must always be completely dry
in order to avoid overflowing and to
prolong the use of the oil or fat.
• All foodstuffs, particularly frozen food and
potatoes, contain moisture. When
lowered into the hot oil or fat, the water in
the food turns to steam and escapes.
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• Do not overload the basket as it may
cause a drop of the temperature that may
leave the food greasy.
•Your fryer will always be ready to use if
you store cooled and filtered oil inside,
with the lid in place.
• Cook your food thoroughly. Remember
that your food may begin to turn golden
brown before it is cooked through.
• Select your cooking utensils with care.
Do not use utensils that may melt. Metal
utensils become hot and therefore should
have insulated handles.
IMPORTANT: When using metal utensils
take care not to damage the heating
element.
•Your fryer has a maximum capacity of
1.2kg of food, depending on food type
(see ‘Frying times & temperature chart’).
Food should not be filled in the basket
above the max food level indicated on
the basket.
•Avoid leaving food to drain for too long in
the basket as the food may become soft
and lose its crunchiness.
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 at 160°C for 4-6
minutes and then place the basket on its
rest. Turn the temperature dial to 190°C and
when the temperature control light goes out
lower the basket again for a further 2-4
minutes. During this time, shake the basket
at short intervals to ensure the chips get an
overall browning.
• For best results with frozen chips, we
recommend no more than 800g are being
used.
Emptying, cleaning
WARNING: Cleaning should only be
carried out when the fryer is switched
off and the plug removed from the
socket. The fryer should have
completely cooled. Allow two hours for
the oil to completely cool.
If filled with oil
1 Remove the lid, basket and control unit.
2 Remove the tank and pour out the oil
through fine muslin or absorbent paper
placed in a suitable funnel into a
container.
3 Wash the lid, basket and tank by hand in
hot soapy water.
•You can wash the tank in the dishwasher.
4 Clean the control unit with a damp cloth
and/or paper tissue.
IMPORTANT: Never immerse the control
unit in water.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wires
connected to the heating element are not
damaged while cleaning.
5 Dry all parts of your fryer thoroughly and
replace the tank, control unit, basket and
lid. When replacing the tank, make sure
that it is in the correct way round with the
max/min lines to the right D.
You may store your filtered oil in the fryer
if you make sure that it is covered by the lid.
If filled with fat
1 Remove the frying basket when cooking
is completed and the fat is still melted
and wash it separately.
2 Remove the control unit when the fat has
cooled down but not solidified.
3 Allow to cool completely with the tank
still in position.
4 Remove the majority of the solid fat with
a plastic spatula or spoon.
Follow instructions 3-5 under ‘if filled with
oil’ to clean the other components.
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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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 chips (1.2kg) 190ºC 10-12 minutes
Frozen chips (800g) see packet or 190ºC
10 minutes
Scampi Frozen in crumbs just enough to
loosely cover the basket area
170°C 3-5 minutes
Fresh Cod, Haddock
in batter (150g) 190°C 5-10 minutes
Frozen Cod, Haddock
in batter 170°C 10-15 minutes
Frozen Plaice 190°C 5-6 minutes
Chicken portions in crumbs*
small/medium size 170°C 15-20 minutes
large size 170°C 20-30 minutes
Fresh chicken drumsticks
in crumbs 170°C 15 minutes
Beef burgers*
100% meat 170°C 2-3 minutes
*Chicken and beef burgers can taint the
oil leaving a taste you may not want when
frying other foods, if so change the oil.
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Trouble shooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Fryer doesn’t switch on Not plugged in Check the plug is in its socket and the
switch in the ‘on’ position
Control unit not fitted properly Re-assemble as shown
B
Plug itself or the socket faulty Check this by plugging in another
appliance
Appliance has been turned Allow the fryer to cool down
on without fat or oil and press the reset button concealed at
the back of the fryer
Temperature control dial not Choose cooking
at correct setting temperature
Strong smell Fat or oil has gone bad Replace oil or fat
The correct fat/oil is not Use only high quality oil or
being used fat. Do not mix oils or fats of different
types and qualities.
Oil overflowing Fryer is filled above maximum level Check oil level inside fryer body
Wet food placed in hot oil Dry food
Stated quantities exceeded Do not fry food above weight indicated
Food not browning Cooking temperature too low Adjust the dial to the correct cooking
temperature
Basket overloaded Do not fry food above stated quantities
and weight
Oil not hot enough Faulty thermostat. Telephone Morphy
Richards consumer service using the
helpline number
Chips sticking together Food not washed before placed Wash potatoes thoroughly
into hot oil and dry carefully
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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 2 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.
5Morphy 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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