User manual DELONGHI F18231

[. . . ] Read this manual thoroughly before installing and using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure best results and maximum safety for the user. DESCRIPTION (see drawing on page 3) A. Oil container drawer (certain models only) N. Oil container lid (certain models only) P. [. . . ] Make sure the oil is sufficiently cold (wait about two hours). Move the deep fryer towards the edge of the work top (fig. To avoid the appliance falling while the oil is being filtered, make sure the "U" feet are always resting on the work top (fig. 5). MODELS WITHOUT DRAIN HOSE (R) AND OIL CONTAINER (P) 1. Open the fryer lid (B) and remove the bowl (Z) (fig. Remove any residues left in the bowl with a sponge or absorbent paper. Put the removable bowl (Z) back in place. Put the basket (E) back in the raised position and place one of the filters provided in the bottom (fig. 20). 16 Filters can be obtained from your local dealer or one of our service centres. Then pour the oil or fat back into the deep fryer very slowly to avoid it overflowing from the filter (fig. N. B. : The filtered oil can be kept inside the deep fryer. However, if you will not be frying again for some time, you should keep the oil in the dark in a closed container to avoid it deteriorating. It is good practice to separate oil used for frying fish and oil used for frying other food. If you use lard or solid fat, do not allow it to cool down excessively or it will solidify. MODELS WITH DRAIN HOSE (R) (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID DEPENDING ON MODEL) AND WITHOUT OIL CONTAINER (P) Open the deep fryer lid (B) and remove the basket (E). Remove the cap (N) and at the same time squeeze the hose (if present) with two fingers to avoid the oil or fat running out until the hose is placed over a container (fig. If the fryer has a rigid tube, remove the cap (N) and direct into a container (fig. Run off the oil or fat into a container (fig. Always empty the oil before removing the bowl from the fryer. Remove any deposits left in the bowl using a sponge or absorbent paper or wash the bowl as described in the "Cleaning" chapter. . To put the bowl back, open the hose compartment door, then replace the bowl, tilting it and with the hose in a horizontal position and the cap on. Put the hose back in its housing, then close the door (fig. Put the basket back in the raised position and place one of the filters provided in the bottom of the basket (fig. [. . . ] · Never over fill the basket This could cause a sudden drop in the temperature of the oil and therefore greasier and less uniform frying. · If you fry small quantities of food, the temperature of the oil must be set lower than that indicated to avoid the oil boiling fiercely. · Make sure the food is sliced into thin, even pieces. If the slices are too thick, the food will not be well cooked inside, despite its appearance, while even slices will be perfectly cooked at the same time. [. . . ]