User manual BEKO HIG 64220

[. . . ] 4. 0 litres) l Mains connection cable m Plug Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only. 3 Warning and Safety instructions Building in and connection This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. [. . . ] It can damage pipework and cause blockages in the water pipes. Dispose of it safely with your household waste or ask your local authority about disposal schemes in your area. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. 8 Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Dispose of or recycle all packaging materials as soon as possible. Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste. Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. 9 Before using for the first time General notes Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in the "After sales service" section of this booklet. 10 Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time Before using the fryer for the first time clean it as follows: ^ Fill the oil reservoir with approx. 4 litres of water and add a little washing up liquid. Ensure that the water level is not higher than the maximum level indicator which is marked at the back of the reservoir. For example with a minimum fill of 3 litres of oil you can cook about 300 g of frozen chips. Food will get too hot if you use too much oil. If you try and fry too much food at once the oil will cool down too much. ­ Heating the oil for too long will speed up its deterioration rate. ­ Food should be as dry as possible for frying. Damp food should be dried using paper towel. Remove any excess ice and frost from deep frozen food. ­ Lower the frying basket slowly so that the oil does not froth over. ­ Rinsing freshly cut potatoes under running water and then drying them thoroughly with kitchen paper towel will prevent them sticking together. ­ Items containing yeast should be placed in the fat with the risen side downwards and turned over half way through cooking. ­ Never season food before frying it. [. . . ] Check whether the oil ­ is suitable for frying. Ensure that the oil is hot enough and that the frying basket is not overloaded. Fry for longer if necessary. However, some minor problems can be resolved as follows: What to do if, . . . after switching on, the appliance does not heat up. [. . . ]