User manual DELONGHI F 26215

[. . . ] · Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot as this may cause serious burns. · 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. · Before using the deep fryer for the first time, wash the bowl, basket and lid in hot water and washing up liquid. [. . . ] For best results, use good quality peanut oil. If you are using solid fat, cut into small pieces to avoid the deep fryer heating up without liquid for the first few minutes. The temperature must be set to 150°C until the fat has melted completely. You can then set the required temperature. STARTING FRYING Plug into the mains socket and turn the pointer to the required temperature. When the thermostat light goes out, lower the basket (containing the food) into the oil and close the lid. Immediately after the basket has been lowered, it is normal for a considerable quantity of very hot steam to be given off from the filter and drops of condensation to form near the basket handgrip. END OF FRYING When the set cooking time has elapsed, lift the basket and check that the food is cooked to the required colour. In models with viewing window, you can check the food by looking through the window without lifting the lid. If you decide the food is sufficiently cooked, turn the appliance off by placing the thermostat slider "F" in position "0" until you hear the internal switch click. Drain excess oil by leaving the basket in the raised position inside the deep fryer. 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. · Never over fill the basket This could cause a sudden drop in the temperature of the oil and therefore greasier and less uniform frying. · Check that the food is cut into thin, even pieces. If the food is too thick, it 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. Temperature (°C) 190 190 160 160 160 160 170 180 170 150 160 150 170 160 Food CHIPS half portion whole portion FISH Squid Scampi tails Sardines Sole Breaded veal cutlet Chicken cutlet Meatballs Max. quantity (g) 500 1000 500 500 500 400 300 300 500 250 300 300 100 300 Time (minutes) 7-9 16-18 12-13 9-10 12-13 7-8 8-9 7-8 7-8 11-12 7-8 6-7 7-8 11-12 MEAT VEGETABLES Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Aubergines Courgettes Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be adjusted according to quantity and personal tastes. 8 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. . [. . . ] For models with non-stick bowl, never use abrasive objects or detergents to clean the bowl. Clean with a soft cloth and neutral detergent only. 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. [. . . ]