User manual MOULINEX MINUTO FRYER

[. . . ] Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property. 9 To protect against fire, electric shock or injury to person, do not immerse plug, cord or this appliance in water or other liquid. 10 Never leave the appliance (whether or not it is in use) within reach of children without supervision. Never allow children to use the fryer on their own. [. . . ] · Attach the handle to the basket - fig. 2 and fig. 3. BEFORE Never immerse the appliance in water. FILLING THE BOWL FILLING THE BOWL · If you are using oil, pour the oil into the bowl up to the "MAX" level, which is about 1 litre. · Use an oil recommended for deep frying: For best results we recommend using blended vegetable oil. For sunflower oil, ensure the oil is changed after every 5 uses. If you use solid vegetable fat, cut it into pieces and melt it in a separate pan then pour it inside the fryer bowl. Oils which should not be used under any circumstances and may cause overflowing/smoking/risk of fire are: ground nut oil, soya oil, olive oil, lard or dripping. Solid Oil vegetable fat Min Max 0, 85 L 1L 750 g 900 g PREHEATING · Put the lid on the fryer. · Make sure that the temperature selector is set to the minimum position and plug in the fryer - fig. 5. · Set the temperature selector to the required setting (see cooking charts). · The temperature regulator light goes on and the fryer begins to heat up - fig. 6. Place the fryer: - on a stable, heat-resistant surface, - out of the reach of children - away from water or heat sources. Never operate your fryer without any oil or fat. LOADING · The oil/fat level must always be between the MIN and MAX markers, stamped inside the bowl - fig. 4. · If you use solid vegetable fat, take 750 g of fat, cut into pieces and melt it in a separate pan then pour it into the bowl. · Never melt the blocks of fat in the basket, nor in the bowl. Never exceed the "MAX" level indicated in the bowl. Check the oil/fat level each time prior to cooking and add some of the same type of oil if necessary. Never use different types of oil at the same time as this may cause the oil to overflow. THE BASKET · Remove excess moisture (water and ice) from the food. · Fill the basket 2/3 full, away from the fryer. Never exceed the maximum capacity, as per the chart below Fresh French Frozen French fries fries Maximum capacity 400 g 300 g · Reduce food quantity for frozen foods (see table below and table of cooking times p. 4). Do not overfill the basket, as this may cause the oil to overflow. No matter what the recipe, food must be perfectly dry: this will prevent overflowing and extend the life of the oil. 3 Notice Minuto carré 5081736 8/09/06 16:10 Page 4 When dishes include raw potatoes (chips, crisps and potato straws), wash them in cold water to get rid of the starch. This will stop them from sticking together. Dry them carefully and thoroughly withpaper kitchen towel. When preparing frozen foods, before cooking, remove any ice crystals on the food by shaking the basket of food to be fried over the sink. COOKING THE BASKET · Once the oil has reached the selected temperature, the temperature-ready light goes off - fig. 6. [. . . ] The fryer has been filled beyond the max level. Food overloaded with ice/water plunged into hot oil. Recommended quantities have been exceeded. SOLUTIONS Plug-in the appliance. Set the thermostat control to the required temperature. [. . . ]