F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 1 instructions Electric Deep Fryer F455 CZ F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 2 Description of appliance The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual Thermostat knob for setting the temperature Control unit Switch with indicator light Thermal safety device reset Hooks for fastening the control box to the appliance Cable compartment Oil temperature light Safety micro-switch Electrical heating element Basket with folding handle Lid with handle MIN­ MAX level indicators Basket support Removable bowl Filter holes for odour and oil vapour Slots for fitting the control unit Handles Casing Oil drain tap (if fitted) Oil drain tap cover (if fitted) Timer button 2 Timer Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 3 Thank you for choosing this deep fryer.To get the best results from your deep fryer it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. Installation · · · Before use, check that the appliance has not been damaged during transport. Remove the appliance from the packaging, including any p.o.s. Before use, check that the power supply voltage corresponds to the value shown on the appliance rating plate.The appliance must always be connected to a well earthed socket rated at 10A minimum.The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inadequate earthing of the appliance. Before using the deep fryer for the first time, carefully clean the basket, the bowl, the casing and the lid, using warm water and dishwashing detergent. The control unit, power cable and heating element may be cleaned using a damp cloth. Check that water does not enter into the control unit and that there is no residual water in the bottom of the removable bowl. Carefully dry all the parts. Check that the control unit is properly fastened to the deep fryer body.The safety micro-switch will not allow the appliance to be operated if the control unit is not correctly positioned in the casing. Place the fryer on a flat work surface at a safe distance from taps and sinks. The deep fryer is now ready for use. fig. 1 · fig. 2 · · · Thermal safety device The appliance is fitted with a thermal safety device that stops the appliance from heating in the event of incorrect use or irregular operation. Once the appliance has cooled, using a toothpick or something similar, delicately press the safety device reset button marked RESET (see Fig. 1). If the appliance does not start operating again, contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer. fig. 3 MAX level Using the fryer · Remove the lid lifting it by the handle.Turn the folding handle of the basket until it locks into place (pos. 2, Fig. 2). Remove the basket by lifting it upwards. · Remove the length of cable required to connect the appliance to the mains, from the cable compartment (see Fig. 3). · Pour 4 litres of oil into the bowl until reaching the maximum level indicated (see Fig. 4). For best results, use good quality oil. Avoid mixing different types of oil. If using lumps of solid fat, cut them into small pieces so that the deep 3 fig. 4 NO! fig. 5 Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 4 I O fig. 6 60° fryer does not heat up in the first few minutes without an even covering of fat (see fig. 5). Warning: the level of oil must always be between the maximum and minimum levels (max. 4 lt. - min. 2,850 lt.) as indicated on the inside of the bowl. Never exceed this limit, as oil may overflow from the bowl. Do not use the deep fryer when the level of oil is below the `min' mark as this may trip the thermal safety device (see thermal safety device paragraph to reset the device). · Place the lid on the fryer 140° 160° 180° I O MIN Pre-heating · Move the switch to position 1 (see Fig. 6).The light on the switch will be lit. · Place the food to be fried in the basket, without overfilling (max 1.3 kg of fresh potatoes).When frying ensure the food is evenly distributed in the basket. If cooking from frozen remove as much ice as possible by shaking the basket before placing it in the oil (see Frying Frozen Foods paragraph). Check that the handle of the basket is correctly positioned (pos. 2 in Fig. 2). · Turn the thermostat knob (see Fig. 7) to the required temperature (see cooking table). · When the set temperature is reached, the temperature light will go out. fig. 7 Frying · As soon as the temperature light goes out remove the lid and place the basket into the oil, lowering it very slowly to prevent the hot oil from spraying or overflowing. Replace the lid. · It is completely normal for a significant quantity of hot steam to be released after placing the basket in the fryer and for condensation to drip from the edge of the lid. · To avoid the risk of burns, never place your hands above the filter on the lid or above the deep fryer when frying. Before removing the lid completely lift the lid slowly to release steam from the side. After frying · When the set cooking time has elapsed, remove the lid slowly, lift the basket and make sure the food has reached the required colour. · If the food is completely cooked, turn the appliance off by moving the thermostat knob to the "MIN" position, until it clicks. · Turn off the switch. The light on the switch will go out. · Allow the excess oil to drain by hooking the basket onto the support in the bowl. · N.B. When cooking in two phases (eg. potatoes) or if more food Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ 4 F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 5 needs to be cooked, at the end of the first phase hook the basket onto the basket support and wait for the light to go off again.Then slowly place the basket in the oil a second time. Filtering the oil or fat Before performing cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the machine off, allow it to cool down and unplug from the mains socket. This procedure should be carried out each time you have finished frying, especially when the food has been coated in crumbs or flour.The food particles tend to burn if they remain in the liquid, thus causing much quicker deterioration of the oil or fat. Check that the oil is cool enough (wait around two hours). Move the deep fryer towards the edge of the work surface.To prevent the appliance from falling while filtering the oil, make sure that the feet always remain on the work surface. fig. 8 NO! Models fitted with oil drain tap (if fitted) Proceed as follows: 1. Remove the basket and lid. 2. Open the oil tapcover. 3. Open the tap by turning it anticlockwise. 4. Run the liquid into a container (see figure 8), making sure it doesn't overflow. 5. Remove any deposits from the bowl using a sponge or tissue paper. 6. Close the tap by turning it clockwise. 7. Close the cover. It is a good idea to keep the oil used to fry fish separate from that used to fry other food. If lard or fat is used, make sure it does not cool down too much, otherwise it will solidify. fig. 9 YES! Cleaning Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the electrical socket. Never immerse the deep fryer in water or under running tap water (see Fig. 9).The infiltration of water into the control unit may cause electrical shocks and short circuiting. Check that the oil has cooled down, and then remove the control unit and drain the oil as previously described in the paragraph "filtering the oil or fat". In the models without the oil drain tap, remove the bowl and empty it by tilting it. Remove the deposits from the bowl using a sponge or absorbent paper. Except for the control unit, power cable and heating element, all the other parts can be cleaned with warm water and dishwashing detergent. Never use abrasive sponges, as this may damage the deep fryer. When this procedure has been completed, carefully dry all parts thoroughly.This will prevent hot splashes of oil. 5 Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 6 Cooking hints Changing the oil or fat The oil or fat must never fall below the minimum level, when this occurs top up with new oil. It is advisable to change the oil regularly to maintain the quality and taste of the food.The length of time the oil or fat will last depends on what is fried. For example, the oil must be changed more often if food coated in breadcrumbs is fried frequently. Oil deteriorates if constantly reheated, we advise that the oil be completely changed every 5/8 times or in the following circumstances: · unpleasant odours · smoke when frying · the oil becomes dark in colour How to fry correctly · It is important to follow the recommended temperature for every recipe. If the temperature is too low, the fried food absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high, a crust quickly forms on the outside while the inside remains uncooked. The food being fried must only be immersed when the oil has reached the right temperature, i.e. when the indicator light switches off. Too much food in the basket lowers the temperature of the oil quickly, resulting in unevenly fried and greasy food. Check that the food is sliced thinly and of even thickness, food which is too thick cooks badly on the inside, despite looking cooked, while food of an even thickness reaches the ideal cooking point all at the same time. Dry the food completely before immersing it in the oil or fat as damp food becomes soggy after cooking (especially potatoes). Food with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should be coated in crumbs or flour, ensuring that any excess breadcrumbs or flour is removed before immersing it in the oil. · · · · Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ 6 F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 7 Frying non-frozen food Type of food CHIPS half portion full portion FISH Scampi tails Squid Sole (3) Sardines Prawns Pork cutlets Chicken cutlets Meat balls Maximum Temperature quantity °C 700g 1300g 600g 600g 500g 600g 600g 500g 500g 700g 400g 600g 500g 200g 500g 190 190 140 140 140 140 140 160 160 160 150 150 150 150 150 Time in minutes 1st phase 8-10 2nd phase 1-2 1st phase11-13 2nd phase 2-4 10-12 9-11 6-8 10-12 8-10 8-9 8-10 8-10 15-17 10-11 8-10 9-11 13-15 MEAT VEGETABLES Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Aubergines Courgettes Please remember that the cooking times and temperatures are approximate, and must be adjusted according to the quantity of food and personal tastes. 7 Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 8 Frying frozen foods · Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen foods inevitably lower the temperature of the oil. For good results each time you fry, we recommend you do not exceed the maximum quantities set out in the following table. · Frozen foods are frequently covered with a coating of ice crystals which must be removed before cooking. This can be done by shaking the basket. Lower the basket very slowly into the oil, to ensure that the oil does not boil over. Place the fryer lid on the fryer after the basket has been placed inside the fryer. The cooking times are approximate and must be varied according to the initial temperature of the food being fried and according to the temperature recommended by the frozen food producer. Type of food CHIPS POTATO CROQUETTES FISH Fish-fingers Fish fillets Chicken cutlets Maximum Temperature quantity °C 600 g 700 g 500 g 500 g 300 g 180 180 180 180 180 Time in minutes 9 - 11 9 - 11 7-8 6-7 5-6 MEAT Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ 8 F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 9 Problem solving FAULT Unpleasant odors CAUSE The anti-odour filter is saturated. The oil has deteriorated. The cooking liquid is unsuitable. The oil has deteriorated and causes too much foam. Food not dried sufficiently before immersing in the oil. The basket has been immersed too quickly. Recommended max oil quantity exceeded. The basket is overloaded REMEDY Replace the filters. Replace the oil or fat. Use good quality sunflower or vegetable oil. Replace the oil or fat. The oil overflows Dry the food thorougly. Lower the basket slowly. Reduce the amount of oil in the bowl. Reduce the amount of food Set a higher temperature. Reduce the amount of food. Contact the Service Centre (thermal safety device will need to be replaced). Food does not brown during cooking The oil temperature is too low. The basket is overloaded. Fryer has been previously switched on without oil in bowl causing the thermal cutout to operate. The oil does not heat up 9 Electric Deep Fryer F455CZ F455UK 5-09-2003 9:19 Pagina 10 Safety warnings - Carefully read this instruction booklet before installing and operating the appliance.This is the only way to ensure the best results and maximum safety for the user. - As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating your fryer, particularly in the vicinity of young children. - This appliance has been designed to fry foods e ...