User manual DELONGHI F18311

[. . . ] · Never use the deep fryer without oil. · If oil leaks from the deep fryer, contact a technical service centre or personnel authorised by the manufacturer. · The basket fits automatically onto the central pin in the bowl. To avoid damage, never rotate it manually to find the right position. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: the timer does not turn the appliance off FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD · The food being fried must not be immersed in the oil until the oil has reached the correct temperature and the light has gone off. This could cause a sudden drop in the temperature of the oil and therefore greasier and less uniform frying. · Make sure the food is sliced into thin, even pieces. If the slices are too thick, the food will not be well cooked inside. · When cooking food in batter, you should first immerse the basket empty. Then, when the set temperature has been reached (the light goes out), immerse the food directly in the hot oil to avoid the batter sticking to the basket. · Dry the food thoroughly before immersing it in the oil or fat as moist foods will be less crispy after cooking (especially potatoes). Foods with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should ideally be coated in breadcrumbs or flour before frying. Make sure to remove excess flour or breadcrumbs before immersing the food in the oil. 11 Food POTATO CHIPS Recommended quantity for best results with 1. 5 litres of oil Maximum quantity with 1. 1 litre of oil Maximum quantity with 1. 5 litres of oil Max. quantity (g) 600 1000 1200 500 500 600 500-600 500 500-600 250 300 400 250 400 400 300 200 Temperature (°C) 190 190 190 160 160 160 170 160 160 170 170 160 150 160 150 170 170 Time (minutes) 10-12 20-22 20-22 9-10 9-10 7-10 8-10 8-10 6-7 5-6 6-7 7-9 10-12 8-9 9-10 11-12 8-10 FISH Squid Scallops Scampi tails Sardines Cuttlefish Sole (3) Beef cutlets (2) Chicken cutlets (3) Meat balls (8 - 10) Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Aubergines Courgettes MEAT VEGETABLES Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be adjusted according to quantity and personal tastes. FRYING FROZEN FOOD Frozen foods are often covered with a layer of ice. This should be removed before cooking by shaking the basket. Immerse the basket in the oil very slowly to prevent the oil from boiling over. Food POTATO CHIPS Recommended quantity for best results with 1. 5 litres of oil Maximum quantity with 1. 1 litres of oil Maximum quantity with 1. 5 litres of oil Max. quantity (g) 200 (*) 600 1000 500 300 300 200 Temperature (°C) 190 190 190 190 190 190 180 Time (minutes) 4-6 14-16 21-23 7-8 4-6 4-6 6-8 POTATO CROQUETTES FISH MEAT Fish fingers Shrimps Chicken cutlets (3) Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be adjusted according to quantity and personal tastes. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD: Before immersing the basket, make sure the lid is tightly closed. (*) Recommended quantity for best frying results. You can, of course, fry a larger quantity of frozen potato chips, but they will be greasier as a result of the sudden drop in oil temperature on immersion. 12 FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT You should filter the oil or fat each time you fry, especially if you cook food in breadcrumbs or flour. Make sure the oil is sufficiently cold (wait about two hours). MODELS WITHOUT DRAIN HOSE (R) AND OIL CONTAINER (P) 1. Hook the basket to the edge of the bowl and place the filter supplied in the bottom of the basket (fig. Filters are available 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. 21). MODELS WITH DRAIN HOSE (R) AND OIL CONTAINER (P) 1. [. . . ] It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT Unpleasant smells CAUSE The anti-odour filter is saturated. Use good quality peanut oil. Oil overflows The oil has deteriorated and produces too much foam. You have immersed food which is not sufficiently dry in the hot oil. [. . . ]