User manual DELONGHI CT52

[. . . ] Connect the appliance to an earthed power supply and sockets with a minimum current rating of 10 A only. (If the plug fitted to the appliance does not match the power socket, have the plug replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional). Never locate the appliance near sources of heat. The power cable of this appliance must not be replaced by the user as this requires the use of special tools. [. . . ] As soon as the indicator light goes off, immerse the basket in the oil, lowering the handle slowly by sliding the handle's control back. · It is completely normal for a considerable amount of very hot steam be released through the filter cover immediately after this. · At the start of cooking, and immediately after the food has been immersed in the oil, the internal wall of the viewing window (where present) will steam up, before progressively clearing. · It is normal for drops of condensation to form around the basket handle and lid while the appliance is working. Models with electronic minute timer fig. 5 Set the cooking time by pressing the minute timer button. 2 The numbers will begin to flash immediately. This shows that the cooking time has begun. The final minute is displayed in seconds. 3 If an error is made, a new cooking time can be set by holding the button down for more than 2 seconds. The display will reset and the process can then be repeated from point 1. 4 The minute timer will indicate the end of the cooking time with two series of beeps about 20 seconds apart. The oil which has been filtered in this way can be preserved inside the fryer. However, if a long time elapses before it is next used, it is advisable to preserve the oil in a closed container in order to stop it deteriorating. It is good practice to keep oil used for frying fish separate from that used for frying other food. If fat is used, be careful not to let it cool down too much or it will solidify. fig. 11 Maintenance of the anti-odour filter Removable filter: Over time, the anti-odour filter inside the lid loses its efficiency. You are therefore recommended to replace it after every 10/15 frying sessions. To replace, remove the plastic filter grille (fig 13-14). fig. 12 1 2 Cleaning Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the electrical socket. Never immerse the fryer in water or hold it under the tap as this could cause a short circuit within the appliance. 15 is sufficiently cold (wait about 2 hours), then empty out the oil or fat as previously described in the paragraph headed "filtering the oil or fat". The lid is removable, to take it off, proceed as follows: push the lid back (see arrow "1" fig. [. . . ] You have immersed food which is not sufficiently dry in the hot oil. The basket has been immersed too quickly. The oil level in the fryer is over the maximum limit. The deep fryer has previously been used without oil in the frying bowl, causing the thermal safety device to break. [. . . ]