User manual DELONGHI F16200

[. . . ] Connect appliance only to earthed power outlets with minimum of 10A current carrying capacity. (If the socket and the plug on the appliance should prove incompatible, get a professionally qualified technician to replace the socket with a more suitable one). Should it be necessary to replace the feeder cable, make sure that it is of the H05VVF 3x1 2mm type. The replacement cable must conform to the current norms and be of the same diameter as the original cable. [. . . ] Set the cooking time by pressing key "I"; display will show the minutes set. The figures will begin flashing immediately afterwards, signifying that the cooking time has started. The last minute will be visualised in seconds. In the event of error, the new cooking time can be set by keeping the button pressed down for more than 2 seconds. The display will reset itself, then repeat as for point 1 (above). 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 "I". 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. 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. 5 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. Check that the oil is sufficiently cool (about 2 hours). Remove the lid and empty the tank from one of its sides (left or right side edge of the tank). Use a sponge or a paper kitchen towel to remove any deposits from the bowl. Hook the basket to the bowl and place the supplied paper filter in the bottom of the basket. Spare filters can be obtained from your dealer or from our service centres. Pour the oil very slowly into the basket, ensuring that it does not overflow from the filter. Note: After filtering the oil, it can be left in the fryer. [. . . ] Too much food in the basket lowers the temperature of the oil suddenly, with the result that the food will be greasy and unevenly-fried. · When frying small quantities of food, the temperature of the oil must be set lower than the temperature indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently. · Check that the food is sliced thinly and evenly. Thick slices will not be fried throughout, although they will look very attractive on the outside. [. . . ]