Sunbeam DF5200S User Manual

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Cool-Zone Stainless

2.8 Litre cool-zone deep fryer in
brushed stainless

Instruction Booklet

DF5200S

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2
Features of your Cool-Zone Stainless 4
Using your Cool-Zone stainless 6
Hints for perfect frying 8
Hints for deep frying with different oils 9
Frying times and temperatures 10
Care and cleaning 11
The perfect chip 12
Recipes 13
Troubleshooting 20

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

Sunbeam are very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential
for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove
by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug
when the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning.

• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.

• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked
on the appliance.

• Close supervision is necessary when your
appliance is being used near children or
infirm persons.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.

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

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
Do not place on top of any other appliance.

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.

• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance
by unskilled persons, some appliances are
‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such
appliances should always be returned to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for adjustment or repair if required.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.

• For additional protection, Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water
or any other liquid unless recommended.

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
SUNBEAM COOL-ZONE STAINLESS.

• Before use always ensure that the internal
tank is positioned correctly in the fryer body.
ie the max/min level should be on the left of
the fryer.

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

• If using solid fat, remove the lid and the
basket, cut the fat into pieces and place
them directly into the tank. Do not melt
solid fat in the frying basket as it may
damage the appliance.

• Never operate the fryer with oil level below
the minimum mark or above the maximum
mark.

• Never overfill the deep fry basket. (see page

12).

• Do not touch any metal surfaces of the
product while it is in use as they will be hot.

• Always wait for the fryer body and the oil to
cool down before emptying the tank.

• The enamelled metal tank, coated metal
body, lid and basket of the fryer are water
immersable. The control unit and heater
element of the fryer must never be immersed
in water, they should be cleaned with a
damp cloth and / or kitchen towel.

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

• Always dry food BEFORE FRYING. eg chips
which are too wet can cause the oil to froth
excessively.

• Change the oil of your appliance when it
becomes brown or milky coloured. This will
happen after 20 - 30 applications.

• Never leave the fryer unattended whilst
cooking.

Important instructions – retain for
future use.

Lid

Featuring a large vent that allows steam to
escape. It also has a large viewing window to
monitor your results.

Immersable heating element with
Cool Zone.

The 2000 watt heating element is suspended
in the oil, creating a ‘cool-zone’ at the
bottom of the vessel. This prevents cooking
debris burning which will effectively double
the useful lifespan of the oil compared with
other deep fryers.

Enamelled Metal tank

The large enamelled metal tank holds a
maximum oil capacity of 2.8 litres.

Basket with 700g food capacity

The removable mesh cooking basket has a
700g food capacity. The basket has two
frying levels and you can shake it whilst
cooking just like a commercial deep fryer.
The basket also features a cool touch handle
which folds away for easy storage.

Non slip feet

Keeps the deep fryer secure on the
bench, for safer frying.

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Features of your Cool-Zone
Stainless

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Power on light

The power on light indicates when the deep
fryer is switched on.

Temperature control light

Temperature control light indicates when the
deep fryer is heating the oil.

On/off switch

The on/off switch turns the deep fryer on
and off.

Variable thermostat control

The variable thermostat provides a wide
range of temperature settings, accurately
controlling the temperature of the oil, suiting
a range of different foods. The variable
control also prolongs the life of the oil.

Cord storage

For convenient storage, on the back of the
control unit there is a compartment for the
cord to be kept when not in use.

Reset button

Due to the safety thermostat that switches
your fryer off in case of overheating, the reset
button allows you to reset your Cool-Zone
stainless once the appliance has cooled
down.

Note: The reset button is located inside the
cord wrap area.

Before using your Cool-Zone Stainless

1.This appliance is designed for household
and indoor use only.

2.Before using for the first time, follow the
cleaning instructions on page 11 and clean
the fryer and basket.

3.Place the fryer on a flat and stable surface
away from any heating source and where it
cannot be splashed with water.

4.Use the carrying handles when moving the
product, never carry the appliance by the
lid.

Safety Feature of the thermostat

Your Cool-Zone Stainless is equipped with
a safety thermostat that switches your fryer
off in case of overheating.

This will be activated if there is no (or too
little) oil in the tank. If the thermostat has
switched the fryer off, allow your fryer to
cool down and carefully press the reset
button concealed in the opening at the
back of the fryer ➀.

Cooking in your Cool-Zone Stainless

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

Note: During cooking, steam will build up
in the fryer, so when lifting the lid use a
kitchen glove or mitt to protect your hand.

General cooking method

(For pre-cooked, crumbed, floured or
wrapped food.)

1. Remove the lid and take out the frying

basket. Pull the handle backwards ➁
until the handle locks into position ➂.

2. Pour good quality vegetable, nut or seed
oil into the tank until it reaches between
the ‘min’ and ‘max’ marks indicated on
the inside of the tank (approx 2.8L).
Never operate the fryer without oil or with
insufficient oil in the tank.

Note: Do not mix different types of oil.
See page 9 for hints for deep frying with
different oils.

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Using your Cool-Zone stainless

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