User manual DELONGHI F28311

[. . . ] · The deep fryer must only be switched on after it has been filled with oil or fat. If it is heated up while empty, a thermal safety device comes into operation which stops it from working. In this case it is necessary to contact our nearest authorised service centre. · If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact the technical service centre or staff authorised by the Company. [. . . ] Always close the lid before lowering the basket in order to avoid hot oil from splashing out. Plug into the mains socket and set thermostat knob "N" to the required temperature (fig. 4). When the temperature set has been reached, signal lamp "M" will go off. As soon as the signal lamp goes off, immerse the basket in the oil, lowering the handle slowly after sliding the handle's "B" slider back. · It is completely normal for a considerable amount of very hot steam to pour out of filter cover "E" immediately after this. · At the start of cooking, immediately after the food has been immersed in the oil, the internal wall of viewing window "D" will steam up, before progressively clearing. · It is normal for drops of condensation to form around the basket handle while the appliance is working. Models with drainage pipe Bring the front part of the deep fryer to the edge of the work surface, taking care that the feet (K) never protrude over the edge (fig. Open the lid of the deep fryer and remove the basket (fig. Open inspection door "O" as shown in fig. Remove plug "J" while at the same time squeezing the pipe with two fingers to prevent the oil or fat from leaking out before the pipe has been directed into a container (fig. Allow the oil or fat to drip into a container (fig. 8). WARNING Never empty the deep fryer by tilting it or turning it upside down. AFTER FRYING When the cooking time runs out raise the basket and check if the food has reached the required golden colour. In the models fitted with a viewing window this check can be carried out by looking through the window without opening the lid. At the end of cooking, remove the basket and unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Allow the excess oil to drip off by leaving the basket in the deep fryer in the high position. FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT We recommend that you carry out this procedure each time you have finished frying as, especially when the food has been breaded or floured, the food particles tend to burn if they remain in the liquid thus causing much quicker deterioration in the oil or fat. Check that the oil is cool enough (waiting about 2 hours). 6. Remove any deposits from the tank using a sponge or absorbent paper. At the end of the procedure fit the plug back onto the drainage pipe and reposition it in its compartment. Put the basket back in the high position and place one of the filters (optional) at the bottom of the basket (fig. You can obtain the filters from your retailer or one of our service centres. Next pour the oil or fat very slowly into the deep fryer so that it does not spill out of the filter (fig. The oil which has been filtered in this way can be preserved inside the deep fryer. [. . . ] · Check that the food is thinly sliced and of even thickness, as food which is too thick cooks badly on the inside, despite looking nice, 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 wet food becomes soggy after cooking (especially potatoes). It is advisable to bread or flour food which has a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables), being careful to remove the excess bread or flour before immersing it in the oil. 8 FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD Type of food CHIPS Recommended quantity for excellent frying MAX quantity (safety limit) Max. Quantity 500 1000 500 500 600 500-600 500 500-600 250 300 400 250 400 400 300 200 Temperature °C 190 190 160 160 160 170 160 160 170 170 160 150 160 150 170 170 Time in Minutes 7-8 14-16 9-10 9-10 7-10 8-10 8-10 6-7 5-6 6-7 7-9 10-12 8-9 9-10 11-12 8-10 FISH Squid Canestrelli Scampi tails Sardines Cuttlefish Sole (n. [. . . ]