T-Fal Family Pro-Fryer User Manual

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FAMILY PRO-FRYER

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1 Read all instructions before using. 2 Before use, check that the voltage power corresponds to the one shown on the appliance

nameplate.

3 Only connect the appliance to electrical sockets which have a minimum load of 15A. If the

sockets and the plug on the appliance should prove incompatible, get a professionally qualified

technician to replace the socket with a more suitable one. 4 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 5 To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug and fryer in water or other liquid. 6 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 7 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. 8 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,

or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility

for examination. 9 The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 10 Do not use outdoors. 11 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 12 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or a heated oven. 13 Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 14 Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. . To turn off the fryer,

press the CANCEL button, then remove plug from wall outlet. 15 Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 16 Be sure handles are properly assembled to fryer basket and locked in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

18 To ensure safe operation, oversized foods must not be inserted into the appliance. 19 Ensure that the lid and tank are completely dry after washing and before use. 20 Never immerse the fryer basket into the hot oil - or drain it - without the fryer lid in place. 21 The oil level must always be between the Min. and Max. markings. 22 Do not overload the basket. For safety reasons never exceed the maximum quantity. 23 Never operate your fryer without any oil or fat. 24 The cooking times are given as guidelines only. 25 The oil must be filtered regularly and changed after 8 to 12 uses. 26 Do not mix different types of fat or oils. 27 If you use solid vegetable shortening, cut it into pieces and melt it over low heat in a separate

pot beforehand, then slowly pour it into the deep fryer pot. Never pour shortening directly into

the deep fryer pot or basket, as this will lead to deterioration of the appliance. 28 If the fryer has a removable pot, never remove it while the deep fryer is on. 29 If you have any problems, contact the authorized after-sales service or the internet address

www.t-fal.com.

Polarization instructions

If this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), it is to reduce the risk of electric shock. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Short Cord instructions

Do not use with an extension cord ; a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from being tangled in, or tripping over, a long cord. The cord is equipped with a detachable magnetic connector. The magnetic connector should be attached directly to the fryer. THIS SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO PLUGGING THE CORD INTO THE WALL OUTLET.

Protection of the environment

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. When you decide to replace your appliance, leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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Component description

1. Lid a. Filter cover b. Permanent filter c. Handle d. Viewing window e. Lid

2. Removable control unit with heating element

3. Frying basket a. Handle unlocking button b. Basket handle with raising & lowering

positions

4. Min. and Max. oil level markings

5. Removable bowl

6. Safety carrying handles

7. Housing

8. Removable power supply cord

9. Feet

10. Electronic panel a. Temperature ready light b. Power light c. LCD screen d. Menu button e. Mode button f. + and - buttons g. Cancel button h. Confirm button

Before using for the first time

• The fryer can be completely dismantled.

• Remove the lid and clean it with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

• Lift the basket handle horizontally until you hear a “click” as it locks.

• Remove the basket, the control unit and the bowl - fig.1 and fig.2.

• Clean the frying basket and the bowl with a sponge and soapy water or put them in the dishwasher - fig.3.

• Clean the control unit and the heating element with a damp cloth.

• Dry all components thoroughly.

• Place the bowl and the heating element in position - fig.4 and fig.5.

Filling the bowl

• Fill the bowl with oil.

• The oil level should always be between the MIN and MAX level of the bowl -

fig.6

. Do not exceed the maximum fill line as boiling oil may overflow during

frying and can cause severe burns.frying and can cause severe burns.

• For best results, we recommend vegetable oil.

• If you use solid vegetable shortening, cut it into small pieces and melt it in a separate pan. Pour the melted shortening into the fryer bowl.

• Never melt the shortening on the heating element or in the frying basket.

Do not immerse the removable control unit with the heating element in water. Never wash the lid in the dishwasher. Make sure that the control unit is correctly positioned, otherwise the fryer cannot function.

Never use different types of oil at the same time, as this may cause the oil to overflow. The oil level must always be kept between the min/max markers. Check the level each time before frying, and add some of the same type of oil if necessary.

Preparation

Oil Solid vegetable fat

3 Liters

Min. 10 cups / 2.5 l 4.95 lb / 2250g Max. 12 cups / 3 l 5.95 lb / 2700 g

4 Liters

Min. 14 cups / 3.5 l 6.95 lb / 3150 g Max. 16 cups / 4 l 7.95 lb / 3600 g

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Preheating

• After the bowl has been filled with oil, put the lid on the fryer and plug in the appliance without the frying basket. The control unit beeps and the power indicator light begins to flash. The control unit is in standby; it does not heat. The LCD screen shows the default setting, which is French fries, with a temperature of 375 °F and a cooking time of 10 minutes.

• Select the menu : Press the MENU button -

fig.7 on the control unit to select the corresponding

MENU setting according to the food you want to fry. There are four pre-set menu settings as shown in the table below.

You can move from one menu setting to another by pressing the MENU button repeatedly. After having chosen the appropriate MENU setting, you can confirm both the pre-set temperature and time by pressing the CONFIRM button -

fig.8. The

power light will switch on and the fryer will begin to heat.

• You can also change the default setting as follows:

• Change the default setting:

• Press the MODE button. The thermometer icon and the temperature will flash. Press the + or – button to set the desired temperature. The temperature is adjustable from 140°F to 383°F in 1°F increments. If you press the + or – button continuously, the scrolling will be faster.

• Press the MODE button again, the clock icon and the time will flash. Set the desired time by pressing the + or – button. The time is adjustable from 0 to 99 minutes in 30 seconds increments. If you press the + or – button continuously, the scrolling will be faster. After the desired temperature and time have been set, press the CONFIRM button. The power light will switch on and the fryer will begin to heat.

• You can fry other types of food than the ones which are pre-programmed by modifying the temperature and the time of any of the menus.

• Temperature and time follow-up: At the beginning of the preheating, the LCD screen shows the current (before heating) temperature of the oil. It then will increase until it reaches the set temperature. In this way, you can monitor the oil as it reaches the desired temperature.

Loading the basket

• Remove excess water, ice or frost from food.

• Fill the basket before placing it in the deep fryer - fig.9. Do not overfill the basket. Reduce the quantities for frozen foods.

• Remove the lid.

COOKING MENUS

Food Cooking Time Temperature

French Fries 10 minutes 375°F

Chicken 15 minutes 340°F

Onion Rings 5 minutes 375°F

Fish 7 minutes 320°F

Cut food into like-sized pieces so that they cook evenly. Avoid using pieces that are too thick. Shake frozen food to remove excess pieces of ice away from the deep fryer.

Place the fryer:

- on a steady surface

- out of the reach of children

- away from water or heat sources.

Never operate your fryer without any oil or fat in the bowl. If you set the time to 0 and confirm this setting, the heating element will begin to heat and continue heating during 30 minutes or until you turn it off by pressing the CANCEL button. After having pressed the CONFIRM button, only the + and - buttons will still work. In case of mistake and to start the selection again, press the CANCEL button.

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