User manual KENWOOD DF560

[. . . ] This fryer is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance. Take care when removing the electronic control - the temperature probes may be hot. Do not use if there is any damage to the fryer, cord or plug. [. . . ] 7 Set the timer by pressing the button until the required time is reached. The time will start counting down as soon as the button is released. 8 When ready, raise the basket and allow the food to drain before opening the lid. G To re-use oil, allow to cool then pour the oil through fine muslin or absorbent paper. G Always unplug the fryer after use. G G G G G G G G hints We would recommend the use of a good quality oil for deep frying, such as corn oil or groundnut oil. A good quality solid fat may also be used. Other oils may be used if they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer for deep frying. Never mix different oils or fat and do not use olive oil, butter or margarine as they will smoke or bubble over. Pre-cooked food needs a higher temperature than raw food. The outside may look ready before the inside is cooked. Keep your fryer with oil (cooled and strained) inside it, ready for use. Before frying battered food, drain off excess batter. To make chips, cut potatoes up evenly, so they cook evenly. For best results use dry floury textured potatoes i. e. To prolong the life of your fryer, filter the oil after each use and change the oil when the oil light comes on. Shake off any excess ice before frying frozen foods. maximum food capacities fresh chips 1. 3Kg frozen chips 1Kg oil capacity maximum oil 2. 5 litres minimum oil 2 litres G G G G 3 Frying Times and temperature chart The frying times given in this chart are a guide only and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of food and to suit your own taste. Food Fresh Chips 800g/ 1/2 fill basket (recommended quantity for best results) Fresh Chips 1. 3Kg Fresh Chips 1. 3Kg (batch method) Frying Temp 190°C 190°C 170°C Then 190°C 190°C 170°C 170°C 190°C 170°C 170°C 190°C 190°C 190°C 190°C 150°C Frying time 6 ­ 8 minutes 9 ­ 12 minutes 9 - 11 minutes + 1 - 2 minutes 9 ­ 11 minutes 3 ­ 5 minutes 10 ­ 15 minutes (depending on fish thickness) 3 ­ 5 minutes 15 ­ 20 minutes (small/medium size) 20 ­ 30 minutes (large size) 15 minutes 6 ­ 8 minutes 3 3 3 3 ­ ­ ­ ­ 5 5 5 5 minutes minutes minutes minutes Frozen Chips 1Kg FISH Frozen scampi in breadcrumbs White fish fillets portions in crumb or batter Fresh Prawns in batter CHICKEN Chicken portions in crumb Fresh chicken drumsticks in crumb Frozen Chicken nuggets FRUIT/VEGETABLES Fruit fritters 2 ­ 3pieces Vegetable fritters Frozen Onion Rings Fresh Onions/mushrooms operating the timer 1 Press the button once, the display will flash "00". 2 Press again to set the countdown time in 1 minute intervals. Hold the button in until the required set time is reached ie "05" = 5 minutes. Note: The timer will only display seconds when the countdown time is below 1 minute. 3 The display will flash for 5 seconds - during this period the set time can be increased by holding the button in again. [. . . ] If this does not solve the problem refer to the "service" section. Check that electronic control is inserted properly. Reset button by pressing and holding in for 2-3 seconds. Wait for light to start flashing before frying. Electronic control unit not fitted Red light on temperature control unit come on Oil change light operating Temperature light solid and not flashing Normal operation Correct frying temperature not reached yet Temperature not recovered from previous frying session. [. . . ]