User manual FAGOR F-306

[. . . ] After removing the packaging, make sure the product is in perfect condition. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre. the packaging elements (plastic bags , polystyrene foam , etc. ) should be kept out of the reach of children, since they may be hazardous. [. . . ] ⷠNext, set the thermostat (10) to 160º, leave to heat for a minute and then Repeat this operation at intervals of various minutes, until the fat has melted completely. This will prevent the build up of excessive heat which may damage the element. To assemble the basket handle: - Press the two ends and insert them into the two housings in which they will turn. - Turn the handle towards the outside of the basket (Fig. 2 b) by pressing it against the `U' shaped fixer until it is firmly fixed in place. Remove the control panel and element and place in a safe, dry place (Fig. Clean the basket and pan with soapy water. Place the appliance on a flat, stable, horizontal surface well away from the edge, and make sure that the cable is not hanging over the side of the table or worksurface and is not touching any hot surfaces. ⷠRemove the cable from its housing at the back of the fryer. Before filling the fryer with oil or fat, all the parts should be assembled and completely dry. ⷠPour oil or fat into the pan up to between the maximum and minimum level marks etched on the inside. If using solid fat, melt it first in a separate pan before pouring into the fryer (See `Using with solid fat'). ⷠDo not mix different types of oil or fat. Do not add new oil or fat to used oil or fat. Turn the appliance on by pressing the on/ off button (6) · When selecting the temperature, be guided by the information given on the packaging of the food to be fried. If no such information is available, then the table given at the end of these instructions can be used as a guideline. When the pilot light switches off (10-15 minutes), this indicates that the oil/fat has reached the selected temperature. The pilot light will continue to switch on and off in keeping with the thermostat cycles throughout the entire cooking period. If you wish to carry out a number of continuous frying operations, wait until the pilot light has switched off before placing the next item of food in the oil/fat. ⷠPlace the basket with the food slowly into the oil to prevent any water in the food from causing the oil to bubble up over the sides of the pan. ⷠKeep a close eye on the whole frying process. after frying · Remove the basket from the pan, shake a little and then hook into the draining position (Fig. [. . . ] ⷠThese instructions should also be followed in the case of some types of food which require special treatment, such as croquettes, for example. Deep frozen foods often contain an excessive amount of ice, which should be removed before frying. other foods · The table below gives some guidelines for obtaining optimum results. Do not exceed the maximum quantities of food indicated below. [. . . ]