User manual DELONGHI F26237

[. . . ] · The deep fryer must only be switched on after it has been filled with oil or fat. If it is heated up while empty, a thermal safety device comes into operation which stops it from working. In this case it is necessary to contact our nearest authorised service centre. · If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact the technical service centre or staff authorised by the Company. [. . . ] During the last minute the remaining time is displayed in seconds. If you make a mistake, you can set the new cooking time by holding the button down for more than two seconds. When the display has reset, repeat the operation from point 1. The timer indicates the end of cooking time with two series of beeps separated by a 20 second gap. To turn off the signal, just press the timer button "G". IMPORTANT: the timer does not turn the appliance off. REPLACING THE TIMER BATTERY To replace the battery, contact your nearest customer service centre. 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 "L" 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 (fig. 2). FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT You are recommended to filter the oil or fat after each frying session as, particularly if coated in breadcrumbs or flour, the particles of food remaining in the liquid tend to burn, causing the oil or fat to alter more rapidly. Make sure the oil is sufficiently cool (wait about two hours). If you are using fat, make sure it does not cool down excessively or it will solidify. Open the fryer lid, remove the control panel "I" as shown in figure 3 then take out the removable bowl "D", holding it by the handles (Fig. Remove residues from the bowl using a sponge or absorbent paper. Replace the removable bowl "D", making sure the pointer on the bowl lines up with the pointer on the appliance. Replace the control panel "I" in its housing. Put the basket back in the raised position and place the filter provided 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. IMPORTANT: The filtered oil can be kept inside the deep fryer. [. . . ] Food with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should ideally be breaded or floured. Make sure excess bread or flour is removed before immersing in oil. 12 FRYING NON-FROZEN FOODS Type of food CHIPS Quantity recommended for optimum frying MAX quantity (safety limit) Max. quantity (g) Temperature (°C) 500 1000 500 500 600 500-600 500 250 300 400 250 400 400 300 200 190 190 160 160 160 160 160 170 170 170 150 150 150 150 150 Time (minutes) 7-9 16-18 9-10 9-10 7-10 8-10 8-10 5-6 6-7 7-9 10-12 8-9 9-10 11-12 8-10 FISH Squid Waffles Scampi tails Sardines Cuttlefish Beef cutlet Chicken cutlet Meat balls Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Aubergines Courgettes MEAT VEGETABLE Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and should be adjusted according to the quantity and personal taste. FRYING FROZEN FOOD · Frozen foods are at very low temperatures. This produces a considerable drop in the temperature of the oil or fat. [. . . ]