User manual DELONGHI ELECTRIC FRYER F626DT

[. . . ] INTRO 15-01-2003 14:48 Pagina 1 ELECTRIC FRYER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE INTRO 15-01-2003 14:48 Pagina 2 A C D E B G F H I L M N O P Q R S 2 INTRO 15-01-2003 14:48 Pagina 3 I 1 4A 2 3 4B 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 E 1 2 10 11 12 GB 15-01-2003 14:49 Pagina 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (pag. 2) A Filter cap fastening hook B Anti-odour filter cap P C Lid D Inspection window (if provided) E F Filter inspection opening Basket S M Minute timer (if supplied) N Minute timer key (if supplied) O Pilot lamp Sliding thermostat control/OFF switch R Drainage tube "easy clean system" (if provided) Cord holder Q Drainage tube panel (if provided) G Handle slider H Basket handle I L Lid opening button Handle for lifting appliance IMPORTANT Read this instruction booklet carefully before installing and using the machine. In this way, you will obtain the best possible results and maximum operating safety. · This appliance has been designed to fry foods and is exclusively for domestic use. It must not be used for other purposes and must not be modified in any way. [. . . ] The minute timer will show the end of the cooking time with two series of beeps at an interval of about 20 seconds. In order to switch off the audible alarm you only need press minute timer key "N". WARNING: the minute timer does not switch the appliance off. Replacing the minute timer battery (fig. 4) · Remove the minute timer from its compartment by prying it from the upper side (see fig. 4B) placed on the back in an anticlockwise direction until it is released. · Replace the battery with another of the same type. END OF FRYING TIME When the selected frying time is elapsed, raise the basket and check that food is golden brown as desired. This can be done without opening the lid in models with window. When the food is completely cooked, switch the appliance off by setting the thermostat control to "Off" until the switch is heard to click off. Leave the contents to drip for a moment and then open the lid and remove the basket without shaking it too vigorously. potatoes), lift the basket at the end of the first stage, wait for the indicator light to go off and then lower the basket into the oil a second time (see enclosed table). GB 15-01-2003 14:49 Pagina 6 FILTERING OF OIL OR FAT It is advisable to filter the oil or fat after frying in order to remove any food particles, especially if the food is coated in breadcrumbs or flour. Food particles remaining in the oil tend to burn, which causes the oil to deteriorate more quickly. FOR MODELS FITTED WITH A DRAINAGE TUBE Proceed as follows: 1. Raise the lid of the fryer and remove the basket. Check that the oil is sufficiently cool (about 2 hours). Open the panel (Q) and remove the drainage tube (R) as shown in fig. Take care to pinch the end of the tube with two fingers so that the oil does not drain until the tube has been placed in a receptacle. Drain the oil into a suitable receptacle (fig. Use a sponge or a paper kitchen towel to remove any deposits from the bowl. Replace the drainage tube in its compartment. Place the filter supplied with the appliance in the bottom of the basket (fig. Spare filters can be obtained from your dealer or from our service centres. [. . . ] The number of times the oil can be used depends on the type of food you fry. For example, the oil must be changed more often if food coated in breadcrumbs is fried frequently. We advise that the oil be completely changed every 5/8 times or it should be completely changed in the following circumstances: · unpleasant odour · smoke when frying · becomes dark in colour. FOR PERFECT FRYING · The food to be fried should not be lowered into the oil until the the pilot lamp switches off. [. . . ]