Whirlpool AKR 027/IX/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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AKR 027 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

• Do not introduce wet food into the fryer at any time.

• Before use, make s ure that no wa t er residue i s present
on the oil tray or cover.

• Frozen foods are frequently covered with a coating of
ice which should be removed prior to frying. Lower the
basket slowly to ensure no boilover occurs.

• Never allow water near the fryer during use - risk of
oil/water spits.

• In the event of ignition, immedi ately douse the flames
using the fryer cover and a dry towel (do not use wet
cloths).

USING THE FRYER FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Remove the adhesive film protecting some parts.

• Carefully remove any residual glue carefully without
using abrasive substances, to avoid scratching the
surface.

• Remove the basket, raise the heating element an d take
out the oil tray.

• Wash and dry the tray and the basket carefully (better
in a dishwasher).

• Reposition the basket, the tray and the heating
element.

• Fill the tray with 3 litres of water.

• Turn the control knob On and the thermostat control
knob to 150°C.

• Leave the fryer on until the water boils, then turn both
knobs to the off position.

• Let the fryer cool down.

• Empty the tray and dry both tray and heating element
carefully.

• The fryer is ready for use.

FILLING WITH OIL

• Take the basket out.

• Fill the tray with about 2 litres of oil. If you use fat,
melt it before.
The level must be between the maximum and minimum
marks on the tray.

• Make sure that the heating element is completely
lowered.

Important: Never switch on the heating element when
it is out of the oil.

1. Basket with draining hook and folding handle

2. Oil tray

3. Tilting electrical heating element - 1600 W

4. Cover

5. On/Off control knob

6. Oil thermostat knob

7. Fryer On indicator light

8. Oil temperature indicator light

Electrical insulation Class I

COLD AREA

• The fryer is constructed with an ample cold area unde r
the heating element for the solid particles to settle.
This helps the oil to last longer and improves frying
which will appear uniform, without burnt spots.

SAFETY THERMOSTAT

• The appliance has a manually reset safety th ermostat
which turns the appliance off when the temperature,
because of a fault, becomes too high.
Should this happen, please contact the After-Sales
Service.

USING THE FRYER

• Check the level of oil or fat: it must be between the
minimum and maximum mark.

• Make sure that the heating element is completely
lowered.

• Turn the knob to the On position; the indicator light
switches on.

• Turn the thermostat control knob to the temperature
required; the temperature indicator li ght switches on.

• When the temperature indicator li ght switches o ff, the
oil or fat has reached the temperature set and the
appliance is ready to fry . Th e indicator li ght will switch
on and off during cooking.

• Before putting food into the basket dry it thoroughly
because the contact between the water and the hot oil
can lead to very dangerous splashes.

• Fill the basket with the food to be fried and lower it
slowly into the oil.

Warning: If the food is too wet, there will be violent
and dangerous foaming.

• When the food is cooked, take out the basket and rest
it on the support until the excess oil has drained off.

• Wipe away any overflow.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING SOLID FAT

Some frying fats solidify when they cool. Melt them as
follows:

• Make a hole in the fat down to the heating element.

• Switch the fryer on at 160°C for about 1 minute, then
turn the thermostat control knob to 0.

• Repeat this operation until the f at is completely melted .

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Warning: Make absolutely sure that when dissolving the
fat, the heating element does not become red hot
because the fat could catch fire.
Important:

- Never switch the fryer on wit h th e h ea tin g elem e n t
raised. If this happens by accident, never put the heating
element into th e oi l or f at before it has cooled d own.

TIPS FOR CORRECT FRYING

- Each food has a recommend ed frying temperature
which should be respected, because if the temperature
is too low, the frying will result oily, while if the
temperature is too high, the food will be too crispy on
the outside and raw inside.

- Use a good special oil for frying. Do not use mixed
seed oil.

- Put the basket with the food to be fried into the oil
only when the oil is at the correct temperature (after
the temperature indicator light has gone out):

- Do not overfill the basket otherwise the oil
temperature will drop suddenly and the frying will be
greasy and uneven.

- Preferably use food of the same thickness. If the food
is too thick it cooks badly in the middle, even if it
looks good.

- Large items of f ood (chicken, wh ole fish, etc.) must be
turned half-way through cooking.

- Dry food carefully (e.g. potatoes) prior to frying.

- Fish, meat, vegetables and any food containing a lot
of water should be coated with breadcrumbs or flour.
Make sure to shake off the excess of breadcrumbs or
flour.

- Do not salt food in the fryer.

- At the end of fryin g, r em ove th e f ood fr om the basket:
the fatty vapours given off make the fried food soft.

- After cooking, filter the oil or fat for a few times and
change it frequently.

USING THE COVER

• Wait for the oil to cool down befor e coverin g th e fryer
with the cover.

• To position the cover correctly, fold th e basket handle
inwards (Fig. A).

• To reposition the handle, pull it outwards (Fig. B)
until it hooks into place (Fig. C).

Important:

• If the oil catches fire, suffocate the flames
immediately using the fryer cover .
Never use water, because this would cause the flames
to increase.

CHANGING THE FRYING OIL

• Periodically check the oil level, never let it drop below
the minimum.

• Change the oil regularly.

• If during cooking the oil smokes or smells bad it
should be changed completely.

EMPTYING THE TRAY

• Empty the tray when the oil has cooled down.

• To take out the tray, raise th e heatin g element an d lift
the tray using the handles. Pay attention to the drops
of oil when raising the heating element and dry them
off immediately.

• To empty the oil, hold the tray firmly and tip the oil
out at one corner.

• If you use fats which solidify, raise the heating
element before it solidifies.

Fig. A

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Fig. B

Fig. C