Whirlpool AKT 326/IX PROGRAM CHART

AKT 326 FRYER OPERATION

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Basket with draining hook and folding handle

Oil tray

Tilting electrical heating element - 1600 W

Cover

On/Off control knob

Oil thermostat knob

Fryer On indicator light

Oil temperature indicator light

Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds to the mains voltage. The technical data stated on the rating plate underneath the hob are also provided on the right.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Supply voltage Conductors: number and size

230 ~ +

HO5 RR-F 3 x 1.5 mm

DIMENSIONS OF FRYER HOB AND WORKTOP (mm)

PLARD 230 V ~ 50 Hz 1.6 kW

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of packaging

• The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is marked with the recycling symbol .

• Do not dispose of the various packaging materials carelessly, but do so responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.

Disposal of old household appliances

• This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be

handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Dispose of in accordance with local standards governing waste disposal. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, contact the relevant local

authority, household waste collection service, or the outlet at which the product was purchased.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

• This fryer is designed solely for use as a domestic appliance for cooking food. No other type of use is allowed. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use.

• Avoid exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents.

• Any repairs or maintenance work on the appliance must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician.

• Never touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it with bare feet.

• During use, accessible parts may become very hot. To avoid the risk of burns, keep children away from the appliance.

• Do not allow children or infirm persons to operate the fryer without supervision.

• Make sure children do not play with the appliance.

• Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical appliances near the fryer do not touch hot parts.

• Always keep an eye on food while it is cooking. Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire!

• Do not place plastic, aluminium foil, cloths, paper or other flammable materials on oil while it is still hot.

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

• Before use, make sure that no water residue is 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, immediately 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 and 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.

COLD AREA

• The fryer is constructed with an ample cold area under 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 thermostat 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 left knob to On position; the indicator light switches on.

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

• When the temperature indicator light switches off, the oil or fat has reached the temperature set and the appliance is ready to fry. The indicator light 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.

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To get full satisfaction from the hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.

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 fat is completely melted.

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 with the heating element raised. If this happens by accident, never put the heating element into the oil or fat before it has cooled down.

TIPS FOR CORRECT FRYING

- Each food has a recommended 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 food (chicken, whole 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 bread crumbs or flour. Make

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sure to shake off the excess of bread crumbs or flour.

- Do not salt food in the fryer.

- At the end of frying, remove the food from 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 before covering the fryer with the cover.

• To position the cover correctly, fold the basket handle inwards

• To reposition the handle, pull it outwards hooks into place

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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 the heating element and 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.

TABLE OF COOKING TIMES

The values given below are indicative, in fact times and temperatures can also vary depending on the quality of the food.

TABLE OF COOKING TIMES

Food to fry Fresh Food

Fried potato slices 800 180 6/8

Fresh breadcrumbed food

Cauliflower pieces 400/450 160 8/10 Aubergine slices 250/350 170 6/8 Courgette slices 250/300 160 6/8 Meatballs (about 7) 400 160 6/8 Chops 220 160 7/9

Fresh floured food

Squid 500 160 10/12 Sardines 500 160 10/12 Cuttlefish 500 160 10/12 Scallops 400 160 7/9 Sole 200 160 5/7

Frozen food

Potato croquettes 400 180 5/6 Fried potato slices 600 180 8/10 Floured cauliflowers pieces 600 180 8 Floured aubergines 300 180 7 Floured courgettes 300 180 12 Floured mushrooms 350 180 7 Fish fingers 300 180 4/6 Breadcrumbed chops 300 180 12

N.B

. As you get experienced with the use of the electric fryer,

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(°C)

Time

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you will be able to determine the best cooking for each food.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning the fryer switch it off and wait for it to cool down.

• Clean the outside with a cloth dampened with hot water and soap or water and liquid detergent, without dirtying the tray. To make cleaning operations easier, remove the oil tray.

• Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with special products.

• Do not use steel pads or products which are abrasive, corrosive or chlorine based.

• Do not leave acid or alkaline substances (vinegar, salt, lemon juice, etc.) on the fryer surfaces.

• The oil tray and the basket can be washed in the sink, but they are better washed in the dishwasher.

• Clean the heating element very carefully using a dry cloth or cloth dampened in water. Do not move the temperature probe.

• Be careful that no water penetrates inside the appliance.

• Do not use steam jet cleaners because the humidity could infiltrate into the appliance making it dangerous.

WARNING

The fryer and the adjacent surfaces become very hot during use and also there might be splashes of boiling oil.

Keep children away and be careful of oil splashes.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The oil does not heat up:

Check whether:

-The

two indicator light have gone out. If there is no power cut, it means that the safety thermostat has operated. In this case call the After-Sales Service.

- The ON indicator light is on and the oil temperature indicator light is off.

- The thermostat knob is set to “0”.

The oil overflows:

Check whether:

- The basket has been put into the oil too quickly.

- The oil level is higher than the maximum mark.

- There is too much food in the basket.

There are unpleasant smells:

- The oil or cooking fat is old and needs to be changed.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service:

• See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the suggestions given in chapter “Keep children away and be careful of oil splashes.”.

If after the above checks the fault persists, contact the nearest After-sales Service.

Please give:

• a brief description of the fault;

• the type and exact model of the hob;

• the service number (i.e., the number that follows the

word SERVICE on the rating plate, located under the hob). The service number is also indicated on the warranty booklet;

• your full address;

• your telephone number and area code.

If any repairs are required, please contact an

After-sales Service

(to guarantee that original spare parts

will be used and repairs carried out correctly).

Failure to comply with these instructions may compromise the safety and quality of the product.

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